DJ Quik and Kurupt came into town, so I wandered past to relive some 90’s LA rap action. The highlight of course was Quik beatboxing “New York, New York” for Kurupt, and his generous dispensing of booze to the front row while performing “Tonite”.
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Video: Memories of Paul McKasty
The first two parts of Pritt Kalasi‘s Memories of Paul McKasty are available to watch over at his site: “This is by all means not the definitive documentary or story of Paul C McKasty. The Legendary producer from Queens NYC who had his life cut short aged only 24 years old. This is a film…
Ten TV and Movie Themes That Cam’ron Needs To Rap Over Right Now
Having already conquered the theme songs of Hill Street Blues, Nightcourt, Magnum, P.I., Facts of Life, Gimme A Break and now The Golden Girls, it’s fair to say that Cam’ron still has dozens of 80’s themes that require his unique talents to bring them into the present day. Here are ten contenders:
Video: Funkmaster Wizard Wiz – I Ain’t Wid Dat
Clearly the greatest rap video shot for $2, I present to you Funkmaster Wizard Wiz performing the Ced Gee production, “I Ain’t Wid Dat” in the Delaney Homes Projects in Perth Amboy, NJ. Pass the lab coat! Thanks to Palmer Stallings for the tip.
The Unkut Guide To Milk Dee Videos
Despite having a voice that can shatter glass and sends packs of stray dogs running for the hills, Milk Dee has built an entire career on the back of one song, which he then managed to sample or reference in every single thing since. Unlike most unfortunate 80’s rappers on indy labels, Milk’s dad owned…
Video: Ice Cube Now Likes Arsenio More Than The Bicenntenial
Cube Arsenio Int by YardieGoals Check this appearance of Ice Cube on the new Arsenio Hall Show, as he explains why they weren’t seeing eye to eye back in the day and how Cube got into the movie game. Spotted via Miss Info.
Lost MC Shan Remix Alert
I found this the other night on an old radio tape, and thankfully it’s already been liberated onto YouTube to save me five minutes of my valuable time. It’s basically an alternative version/remix of MC Shan‘s “Another One To Get Jealous Of” that was played on WBLS. Good times, indeed. By the way, Shan also…
Rammellzee Ethers Basquiat In A Comic Strip
Another Ed Piskor sure-shot. Long live the legend of Rammellzee… Brain Rot: Hip Hop Family Tree, Rammellzee and Beat Bop
Download: Looking For Rich Harrison
We don’t really fux with R&B here at the Conservative Rap Coalition, but here are twelve reasons why Rich Harrison needs to resume chopping up old 45’s for folks to sing over instead of all that Eurotrash mess that seems to be running things. Nullus on posting Beyonce songs though. Download: Looking For Rich Harrison…
Download: A Tribute To Kenny Lou aka Kamakazee
Kenny Lou aka Kamakazee from Screwball passed away five years ago. Here are sixteen examples of this Galaxy of Queens representative doing his thing while we pour out a little Henny/Jameson, including tracks from the aborted Warner Brothers album with Kyron that eventually dropped as singles on Pirate and Hydra. Hoo Ha! Download: A Tribute…
Download: Music To Drink And Drive To
Even though I haven’t acquired a new whip since retiring my previous ride, there is nothing in this world that I enjoy more than drink driving/DUI. While this compilation can still be enjoyed while driving under the legal limit, if you do somehow find yourself plastered while behind the wheel of your spaceship, Music To…
Macklemore Ripped-Off His Haircut From A 90’s Washington Rapper
For anyone who doesn’t have pale-faced “indy” rap sensation Macklemore condemned to death by firing squad based on his musical output, this should convince you. MC Class B-Max, aka Robert Bassett Ben Saunders from The Source‘s “Unsigned Hype” winning crew Brothers Of The Same Mind can clearly be seen sporting the same “funkee” hair-do as…