Looking for a classic sampler responsible for making some timeless rap classics? It could all be yours: Lord Finesse’s SP-1200 ebay auction Since the username saint163 had zero feedback, it seemed worthy of investigation to see if this was legit. Here was the response: That’s the codename alias in DITC.. saint or seldomseen.. 163.. is…
Author: Robbie Ettelson
Reloaded, Nutso and Lame Names
Remember how Reloaded was going to be a free download of 15 new songs that dropped the day after the album? It turns out that it’s now going to be an official CD, with guest production from Alchemist, Just Blaze, Q-Tip, Madlib, Pete Rock, Ray West and Large Professor – not a remix album as…
Chucky Smash From The Legion – The Unkut Interview
[left to right] Molecules,Chucky Smash & Cee-Low If you’re a fan of Showbiz & AG‘s Runaway Slave (and if you’re not, kill yourself) then you should recall your first introduction to The Legion, as they chanted ‘Who’s It On?’ in one of the skits. Soon afterwards they signed to Dres‘ One Love imprint and dropped…
Remembering Rammellzee
Dave Tompkins wrote a great piece remembering his friend Rammellzee recently: Canticle for Rip Cord Rex Phone conversation with myself and Rammellzee (first voice), from October, 19th, 2007: “You like oysters, boss?” “Sure.” “I’ve got a spot over here for you. We can watch the boats sink.” “Okay.” “I’ll let you hold the bomb.” “Thanks.”…
NORE’s Notable Quotables
Your arms too short to box with the God…. “A full steezie is a bitch that will suck your dick in front of your peoples. She doesn’t really care, she’ll suck your dick in front of everybody. She’ll suck all your niggas dicks…that’s basically my everyday plan. I find a new full steezie…I’m being honest…
Grand Daddy I.U. – The Unkut Interview
Grand Daddy I.U. dropped a superb album on Cold Chillin’ back in 1990, spawning the popular ‘Something New’, ‘This Is A Recording’ and ‘Sugar Free’. He also made a stand-out appearance on Big L‘s album with a tongue twisting Jay-Z and most recently contributed the ‘Da Veteran’ to Marco Polo‘s latest release. Currently working on…
Searching For The Perfect Remix: Large Professor
Trying to pick the best Paul Mitchell remix is like trying to pick your favorite type of booze – they all work in the real situation. But since I’m restricting each round to eight selections, stuff like the “Resurrection’ remixes just missed out on making the cut.
Six Vintage D.I.T.C. Photos
Just got put on to some timeless gems over at Lord Finesse‘s Facebook gallery, featuring a teenage Fat Joe, Big L, DJ Premier, GURU and more. “Whole lotta memories…” (c) Iz The Wiz.
Duke Bootee – The King Of The Linn Drum
Duke Bootee is made the mighty Linn Drum his bitch from 1985-87, providing b-boy’s with some of the loudest drums ever put to record after his stint as a session musician at Sugarhill. To the untrained ear, a lot of these records sound interchangeable, but they all hold-up surprisingly well thanks to the winning combination…
The Search For The Most Unnecessary Remixes On A Twelve Inch
Hip-hop was the music of the twelve-inch single up until the ’87-’88, when the rap album became it’s own animal, as opposed to a collection of singles. But the Maxi-Single wasn’t going to just lie down and take that shit lightly, and it struck back like CAP-One, “the object is more…not the biggest or the…
R.I.P. Rammellzee
Rest In Power Rammellzee, 1960-2010. Shotgun in one hand, mic in the other – there will never be another.
Fan, Stan Or Collector?
Why do I own the original press kit for Lord Finesse‘s Return of the Funkyman? As well as the CD, tape, original vinyl and 2xLP re-issue? No idea, really. I mean it’s a great album, but when is enough enough in terms of collecting? What I want to know is: What is the weirdest/most obscure…