Rest in peace to Baby Chris Lighty, the original Intelligent Hoodlum. DJ Kenny Parker: As a matter of fact, a lot of the fights that used to go on in Union Square and Latin Quarter was these Brooklyn dudes that used to run with Kane…they was always fighting guys from the Bronx. They was always…
Category: Rest In Peace
Video: Beastie Boys – Desperado (From the Tougher Than Leather movie)
I didn’t get a chance to write anything about MCA when he passed earlier this year, but this is how I’d like to remember him – pouring beer over his head and then slipping over for a face plant. The bratty, obnoxious Beasties who had girls in cages were always my choice over the bohemian,…
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.”…
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.
R.I.P. Rammellzee
Rest In Power Rammellzee, 1960-2010. Shotgun in one hand, mic in the other – there will never be another.
R.I.P. Markey Fresh
I just found out that Markey Fresh, aka ‘The Mack of Rap’ passed away on the 15th of May, 2010 after suffering a stroke. Best remembered for his 45 King theme song ‘The King Is Here’ and his classic promos for Kool DJ Red Alert, he released the memorable single ‘The Mack of Rap’ on…
Five Reasons Why Rap Can’t Mourn The Dearly Departed
Phillip ‘Prime Minister’ Mlynar explains why Rest In Peace is not the word to play. Mourn you ’til I join you? Not in the spit-on-the-grave world of rap. Guru‘s passing has shown once more than when it comes to death, hip-hop has no idea how to handle itself with dignity and grace. Being a legendary…
Rest In Peace GURU
Respect Due To The GURU This is fucked the fuck up. I can’t add anything to the piece I wrote in March other than to say Rest In Peace Keith Elam…a true Master of the Ceremony. I can still remember the first time I heard the ‘Positivity’ remix on the radio….
Remembering Killa Sha, Part 2
Photo: Alexander Richter Finishing up the tributes to Sha Lumi, here are some memories of the man and his music from his good friends J-Love, DJ Phantom, Thorotracks and DJ Peter Parker. UPDATE: Added a quote from Ayatollah. J-Love: It was maybe 2000 or so when I was doin’ the old Stretch & Bobitto Show…
DJ Phantom Discusses Killa Sha’s Career
Late last week I was contacted by DJ Phantom – who it turns out was Sha Lumi’s right-hand man in the music game – and I was fortunate enough to have him share some stories about Sha. For those of you not familiar with Phantom’s resume, he’s been involved in the mixtape game heavily for…
R.I.P. Apache
Apache, a founding member of the original Flavor Unit and cousin of Latee has passed away after years of poor health. Lord Ali Ba-Ski discussed his unfortunate condition a couple of years ago: ‘Apache is on permanent disability now. He has a bruised heart. He got his bruised heart from when he was with that…
Remembering Killa Sha, Part 1
Photo: Alexander Richter In case you’re not familiar with Killa Sha‘s legacy for some reason, here’s a quick run-down of his history in the rap game: Prince A.D. was a true student of the rap game. When he was eleven, he was down with The Super Kids – a group of young upstarts put together…