Raekwon’s long-awaited new album is here, after what seems like years of hype. Is it that official tissue or some old punk smoove shit? 01. ‘Intro’ Faux British accent customs agent informs The Chef he needs a new passport. Gripping stuff. 02. ‘4 In The Morning’ (feat. Ghostface Killah) A perfectly serviceable RAGU track. 03….
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Big Pun – Beware [J-Force Revisit]
Big Moon Dog left this tiny planet fifteen years ago today. J-Force has revisited ‘Beware’ to remind us how nice dude was on mic devices.
Method Man – Trillmatic [ASAP-Free Edit]
Shouts to Indoe from Rugged Ones for providing me with an ASAP-free version of this outstanding Method Man verse. Update: Here’s an edited version of the video as well…
Unkut TV: Episode 9 – J. Force Explains Making Jaz-O’s “Kingz Kounty”
J. Force wasn’t credited for Jaz-O‘s b-side banger, “Kingz Kounty” when it dropped, so he runs us through how he put it together on his trusty SP-1200.
Unkut TV: Episode 5 – J. Force’s Guide To Hidden Rock Song Messages
J. Force runs through four examples of hidden messages that can only be revealed when you play these records backwards, featuring songs from The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Queen.
Cappadonna – The Unkut Mini Interview
Cappadonna released a new double album last month titled Eyrth, Wynd and Fyre, which focused on more message-orientated tracks. I caught up with him for a quick discussion that provided as many jewels as it did dead-ends. He also explained he makes his music “the best way I know how, by milking this cow”, which…
Kool Kim of the UMC’s – The Unkut Interview
Kool Kim and Hass G began as the UMC’s (The Universal MC’s), a duo from Staten Island. Best remembered for the hit single ‘Blue Cheese’ and the under-appreciated Fruits Ov Nature album, the UMC’s poster was also a regular fixture on the lounge room wall on Martin Lawrence’s character on his classic 90’s sit-com, Martin….
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…