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Author: Robbie Ettelson
Video: The Juice Crew All-Stars – Live At The Apollo [1988]
Although this looks like it was filmed on Dick Tracey‘s bionic wristwatch, this is the greatest thing I’ve ever seen. The debut performance of the ‘Juice Crew All-Stars World Tour 1988’ at the Apollo Theater in Harlem, backed by five DJ’s at once – DJ Chilly Q, DJ Polo, Mr. Cee, Cool V and Marley…
J. Force – The Unkut Interview
Best known for his two independent singles and involvement with Marley Marl’s Future Flavas radio show, Staten Island’s J.Force revealed that he has a long history in the rap game dating back to the late 80’s when he sat down to share his story with me recently. Robbie: How did you start in the music…
No Country For Old (Rap) Men – Rap Genius Should Be Renamed Rap Dummy
No Country For Old (Rap) Men – Rap Genius Should Be Renamed Rap Dummy I wasn’t going to bother posting this here since I covered some of it here already, but then this happened: Here’s video of a regular day at the Rap Dummy offices:
Rap Genius = Rapsloitation?
Apparently, some rube recently invested million of dollars in this Rap Genius website, which is basically a rip-off of OHHLA . A few months ago these characters had approached Oh Word founder Rafi Kam to do some coding work, and based on his experiences it’s fair to say that these guys are pretty clueless about…
Prince Paul – The Unkut Interview
While talking to Prince Paul and his son, Pforreal, last week, I couldn’t resist asking Paul Snr. some questions about his days as the DJ for Stetsasonic. When P had to leave early to sort out some traffic tickets, I took the opportunity to kick it with the Prop Master about his history in the…
No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Washed-Up Rappers – Please Stop Trolling!
Shyne tried to get some shine but ends up looking super thirsty. No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Washed-Up Rappers – Please Stop Trolling!
Unkut Meets Negroes On Ice [Prince Paul and DJ Pforreal]
After checking out the Negroes On Ice LP a couple of times, I thought it might be worth talking to Prince Paul and his son, DJ Pforreal in an attempt to try and figure out why on earth anyone would want to release a rap comedy album in this day and age… Robbie: Did both…
Vinnie Paz – The Unkut Interview
Jedi Mind Tricks front man Vinnie Paz drops his second solo LP, God of the Serengeti, on 22 October, featuring production from DJ Premier, Marco Polo, Havoc, Psycho Les and more. I caught-up with him recently to discuss growing-up in Philly, his early days as an MC and his involvement in one of the best…
No Country For Old (Rap) Men: Forget Jay-Z – MF Doom Is Rap’s Greatest Hustler
Has Zev Love X got rap fans hood-winked? Or is it simply a case of supply and demand? No Country For Old [Rap] Men – Forget Jay-Z – MF Doom Is Rap’s Greatest Hustler
Dapper Dan Is A Wanted Man
Any rapper, athlete or hustler worth his salt in the 80’s owned at least one Dapper Dan outfit. Everyone one Mike Tyson to Rakim to Ultramagnetic were getting decked-out in sweatsuits made from cut-up Gucci handbags and whatnot. For those who wanted to go the extra mile, you could get your ride customized with wheel…
The Wacky World of Ultramagnetic MC’s Acetates
Think there isn’t much money in selling old rap records these days? You’re just doing it wrong – Ultramagnetic MC’s acetates are the future! ‘CHILLING w/ Chuck Chill out’ by Ocean Ultra Magnetic went for over $2,800 in 2010, despite the fact that a bootleg taken off a tape recording of Chuck’s KISS FM show…