Pure Hip-Hop Blogspot: February 2010

Who's in the mood for some ill blends?

Courtesy of Jimmy Green and his all too dope Jimbo Jones Convenienence Store Blog we get a brand new take on one of Hip-Hop's most storied groups, The Beastie Boys.

The all-white trio of MC's that actually started out way back in the late 70's as a hardcore Punk act and then switched in 84' to Hip-Hop don't usually find themselves the fodder of modern mixtape constructing...Thanks to Jimmy thinking outside the box and having a bomb ass collection of their acapellas and rarities however, we get a new and intriguing look from the Beasties that just may make some of you Generation Yer's fans.

I admit I grew out of bumping the Beasties regularly, but lately I've been re-visiting a lot of their older stuff (shoutout to anyone else that bumps "No Sleep Til' Brooklyn while they workout) so this tape comes right on time for me. My older sis was actually the first one who I saw bumping the Beasties and out of curiousity one day I took her tape of "Licensed To Ill" and ended up never returning it. I been a fan since and I think more of you cats that don't mess with Mike D, MCA (Get well soon homie!) and Ad-Rock's music should try "Brooklyn Dust" on for size. The 35 track tape has a dope contemporary twist coupling some of the group's classic vocals with more modish beats and there's also a host of rare alternate versions and remixes...a great introduction to the Beasties for any novice and a great refresher for longtime listeners...

Dig in.

-BIG D O

Beastie Boys - Brooklyn Dust Mixed by Jimmy Green

Have a taste of what's in store:

Dropping his 2nd offiicial release after the dopeness that was his debut album, Brother Ali hypeman Minneapolis MC Toki Wright lets loose The "BlackMale EP".

This brand new, 8-Track collection not only continues in the footsteps of Toki's heady wordplay and commitment to solid production that we heard on "A Different Mirror", but is also a pretty stand up way to raise awareness and money for the recent tragedy in Haiti.

Toki had this to say about the release:

Friends and Family,

First off thank you for your continued support. Since the release of my debut full length album “A Different Mirror” in June I’ve been continuing to work hard to bring you more. In the last six months I’ve traveled tour the country, released new videos, and been working daily to provide you with more original work.

“BlackMale” is an 8 song digital EP of all brand new music. Seeing that it is Black History month it seemed like a fitting to release this interpretation of African-American manhood. I worked closely with Benzilla, Reggie Reg, Greg Greaze, PC, and Mike Swoop to craft this project. This project was also made possible by the Minnesota State Arts Board’s Cultural Community Partnership Grant. I set the foundation for this project with an organization called CRUNC (Community Roots Under New Construction).

“BlackMale” is available for free download, or as a “choose your own amount” donation. You can give whatever amount you see fit. My friend Jeanine Estime will be returning to her homeland of Haiti to hand out basic needs items (soap, toothpaste, asprin, etc) to people in her old neighborhood that were effected by the earthquake. All donations from the digital downloads will go directly to her via me.

To donate to the relief efforts in Haiti hit up The Rhymesayers website, or visit this Post, where you'll find a comprehensive list of organizations handling donations and giving out info regarding the recovery efforts in Haiti.

-BIG D O

Toki Wright - BlackMale EP

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