During a visit to Get On Down records in Boston, I was shown what may be the greatest collection of drum machines in the world. It seemed appropriate to set the footage to the sounds of MCA and Burzootie‘s “Drum Machine” from 1985…
Category: Unkut TV
Video: Prodigy and Alchemist – IMDKV [Unkut TV Edition]
This is the story of a bat-shit crazy Tai Chi dude and a guy trying to listen to music on his phone while wearing shorts and smoking a cigarette, one sunny summer day in Prospect Park, set to the first track from Prodigy and Alchemist‘s outstanding “IMDKV” from the Albert Einstein album. I sense an…
Unkut TV: Episode 10 – Dallas Penn Returns To Albee Square Mall
On my “to do” list for this trip was to make a video about the original Albee Square Mall, which was in downtown Brooklyn from 1977-2008. The good people at Blu Cheez were able to lend out their star performer and NY historian for this important project. Check below for six minutes of genius.
AG Da Coroner – The Unkut Video Interview, Part 3
Concluding my discussion with AG Da Coroner, we discuss classic TV shows, working with The Alchemist, the impact of Roc Marciano and plans for Coroner’s Sip The Nectar LP.
AG Da Coroner – The Unkut Video Interview, Part 2
AG Da Coroner talks about how Kool G Rap influenced him, picks the line-up of his own “Symphony” and reflects on the dangerous streets of East New York where he grew-up.
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 7 – Kool G Rap and DJ Polo Live In Philly, 2013
Photo: richdirection When I heard that Kool G Rap was performing in Philadelphia last Saturday night, you know I was getting there no matter what, especially considering how often I’ve argued that he’s the greatest MC of all-time. Just so happens that this performance was also the first time that G had performed with DJ…
Unkut TV: Episode 6 – Statik Selektah Album Launch At S.O.B.’s
Highlights from the S.O.B.’s Extended Play launch, featuring Sean Price, Buckshot, Black Thought and Bun B. Sorry Pro Era crew and Termanology, you guys didn’t make the final cut.
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.
Unkut TV: Episode 4 – Gunplay on Combat Jack and Combat Jack on The Artie Lang Show
Backstage at The Combat Jack TV Show and The Artie Lang Show, featuring Premium Pete, A-King, Gunplay, Combat Jack, Matt Razz and Dallas Penn. Eff your TV!
Unkut TV: Episode 3 – Big Daddy Kane Live At Herbert Von Park, Brooklyn
Highlight’s of the Big Daddy Kane park jam, including performances of “Set It Off”, “The Symphony”, “Wrath of Kane”, “Raw”, “Ain’t No Half Steppin’” and a cameo from Dres. Kane lived up to his reputation as live performer and kept the old heads hyped. Shouts to Dallas Penn for rolling through with me despite near…
Unkut TV: Episode 2 – Let Spike Down
While waiting for Big Daddy Kane to hit the stage, I spent some “quality” time with Brooklyn’s very own Spike Lee, with fairly predictable results.