Issue #62 of The Source (with a cover date of November 1994) marked the point that co-founder Dave Mays said ‘fuck it’ and threw-in a four page special on the group he was managing at the time just before the issue went to press. As a result, Jon ‘J. The Sultan’ Shecter, James Bernard, Reginald…
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Holding it down for angry loners & the unemployable
Download: A Salute To Scratch Tracks On Rap Albums
Much like the dreaded Rap Ballad, Hip-House Track or the R&B Crossover Attempt, the DJ Scratch Track has long been relegated to the foggy past of old rap albums. While the Rap DJ eventually got to the point where they could release entire albums of them scratching at a billion miles an hour, following on…
Video: Doo Wop and Da Bounce Squad – 1994 Electronic Press Kit
This is amazing on a number of levels. If you’re wondering why Da Bounce Squad album never dropped on Noo Trybe, Wop discussed that with me in 2009: So how did you get the Virgin deal? I only ever saw the 12″. Doo Wop: ‘The Bounce Master’ and ‘Hit ‘Em In The Head’. That’s what…
Chill Rob G – Dope Rhymes (original demo version)
If you don’t know the Ride The Rhythm album by heart then I’m not sure that we can be associates, let alone friends. Hearing this rough mix of Rob’s ‘Dope Rhymes’ has made my year. Download: Chill Rob G – Dope Rhymes (original demo version) Thanks again to Wilizm for putting me onto this incredible…
Captain G. Wiz – Red Alert Promo
One of these dudes is G. Wiz I guess. Captain G. Wiz was a member of the Mighty Mike Masters, who held it down with Freddy B for the memorable ‘The Main Event’ and the not-quite-as-great ‘The Main Event (Round 2)’, plus that single they did with Ced-Gee and Paul C. (‘We’re Back’/’Coolin’ On The…
Ultramagnetic MC’s – Bait (original version)
Photo by Janette Beckman Super duper, extra-large shout out to Wilizm in the comments for finding this gem, long since removed from when I first posted the YouTube version. If this isn’t in your top ten then why are you even listening to rap? Download: Ultramagnetic MC’s – ‘Bait’ (original version) Source: A vintage episode…
Three Classic DJ Scott La Rock Print Features
After catching this NME piece from Frank Owen’s vault (courtesy of Mask Of Norro), which featured an actual interview with the great man shortly before he was fatally shot, I thought I’d dig out the 2002 XXL Mag piece by Noah Callahan-Bever and revisit the original New York Times report. The New Musical Express piece…
KRS-One – Sound Of Da Police [Future Flavas Remix]
Stumbled across this while conducting my annual search for the cancelled version of ‘Return of the Boom Bap’ with the Oscar Meyer jingle. See also: the Kenny Parker remix.
Download: A Salute To Rap Songs Under Two And A Half Minutes Long, Volume Three
I think I done scraped the bottom of the barrel on a few of these. All that’s left is some old UTFO and Fat Boys songs at this point… Download: A Salute To Rap Songs Under Two And A Half Minutes Long, Volume Three Track Listing:
Apparently A$AP Twelvvy Is A Big L Expert
“Foul Child: The Legend of Big L incorporates rare archival interviews and performance footage of Big L alongside exclusive interviews with cultural consiglieres of Hip Hop and Harlem including RZA, Buckwild, A$AP Ferg, Dave East, A$AP Twelvyy, Stretch Armstrong, Bobbito Garcia and Peter Rosenberg.” You wot, mate? Buckwild/Stretch and Bob are clearly qualified to talk…
Download: A Salute To Rap Songs Under Two And A Half Minutes Long, Volume 2
Here’s a photo of two diminutive rappers, neither of whom made this compilation. Jokes on you, Jack! We made another Uploadfiles International Music Group Worldwide pka Zippyshare Raecords and Tapes compilations! After seeing how many quality suggestions appeared in the comments section and Martorialist’s own compilation following the same rules, I thought I’d compile another…
Download: A Salute To Rap Songs Under Two And A Half Minutes Long
Thirty three rap songs that clock-in at under two and a half minutes, from shortest to longest. Make it brief, son, half short and twice strong. A Salute To Rap Songs Under Two And A Half Minutes Long Track listing: