My Tapes by Basta aka KYOZAI Pt. 1

You might know Basta (aka Kyozai) as being the owner of the rare cassette blog, Music-Thingz. Recently, he blessed us with a nice portion of his tape collection at philaflava T.R.O.Y. forum.

Here at The T.R.O.Y. blog, we wanted to give these tapes their deserved shine and Basta the proper recognition he's earned, to the people outside of the philaflava forum.

I will split his tapes in several posts, giving you enough time to digest this massive work. There will be no previews, but c'mon, the hilariously awesome covers alone warrant a download.

Enjoy!

Nes - 4 Yo Ride (Tape Single 1995 Chicago, IL)

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Condition Red - Don't Get Caught Slipping (1989,Orlando, FL)

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MC Jr Cas - Droppin' Knowledge 1991 (Inglewood, CA)

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Kracked R.I.B.Z. - 125TH ST. (Mindin' my Bid'ness) (1993) (Brooklyn, NY)



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The T.R.O.Y. Blog Presents: G-Funk Cali

Our recent philaflava forum member, Tha Town that E OAK LOC has started to blessing us with some classic tracks of his favourite music genre, g-funk.
So i get an idea that together, we can make for you, California only g-funk compilation. Those 2 compilations gathers around artists from different parts of California, such as South Central, San Francisco, Oakland, Compton, Sacramento, San Diego etc.
You will like this, obscurity and dopeness in once, we can guarantee you on that.

These dope covers are made by Tha Town himself.

Give us a feedback on what you think about this compilation, do you feelin this? Your favourite track? Or just give us an idea about come other type of compilation.
Enjoy!


"This is a very funky g-funk mix. My objective with this comp was to make it as smooth as possible. Think low-rider music. All these artists are from various parts of California. Enjoy!" Tha Town that E OAK LOC.

Tha Town Presents

01. Flexx - O.G. Ridahz Feat. Young Dre
02. Remy - Roll Wit Us
03. Crimies - Love For The City Of Hub
04. P.I.M.P. - P.I.M.P.
05. L.O.L. - Summer Breeze
06. Mr. X - Flossin
07. 9Eleven - Between The Streets
08. Daddy V & DMG - Chronic Prelude
09. Big Mack - Mack On
10. 11/5 - Parkin' Lot Pimpin' Feat. Big Charlie
11. Mr.ILL - 3 Hills of Suga
12. G-Fellas - Player In You
13. 805 Locos - Summertime In The 805
14. Brown Pride - On A Friday Night
15. Butch Cassidy - So Cold Feat. DJ Quik

Preview:


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- This mixture is also funky like the first one, but with some more gangster tracks, as a spice, which making it great complement to Tha Town's compilation.
Enjoy!

Markshot Presents



01. D-Lew - Livin In The Bay Feat. Adam Caine, Cle & Kontac
02. Askari X - Oakland Streets
03. C-Funk - Lime In Ya Coconut
04. 3X Krazy - Keep It On The Real
05. G-Lo - High-D-Hoe
06. B.G. Knocc Out & Dresta - 50/50 Luv
07. D-Moe - Hecta Feat. Playa P, Seff Tha Gaffla & San Quinn
08. RodG - Always
09. T-Lowe - TNT
10. Havoc & Prodeje - Now I Lay Me Down
11. Hami - I'm The One Ya' Slept On
12. 909 Boyz - Royal Flush
13. Dru Down - Hoo Ride Feat. Luniz
14. S-I-C - Exit Out The Business
15. Vitamin C - Fridaiz
16. Homicide - Success
17. Suga Bear - Grave Yard Shift Feat. Hitman

Preview:


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-- Markshot

Touring The States: San Francisco, CA

Although they are from the Bay Area's Frisco city, Real Brothers delivers us different style than it was, at that time very popular all over the West Coast and the Bay Area, G-funk style of music.
This album have more accompanying sound to the East Coast standards.

Real Brothers - Soul Controllers (1992)

A1. Real Brothers
A2. Raise The Flag
A3. I'm A Get Mine
A4. Keep It Smooth
A5. Another Drug Song
A6. Two Heads Are Better Than One (T.O.A.M.P.)

B1. Soul Controllers
B2. Ya Burnin' Yourself
B3. Dream Seq. (Now We Got Africa!)
B4. Ease It Down
B5. What's Next?
B6. Mom Taught Me

Preview:


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--Markshot

Touring The States: Los Angeles, CA

Mr. X is from South Central L.A. His collaboration with famous producer QDIII, resulted in what may be considered a classic release for fans of G-funk. This album is best known for the summer anthem "Any Ole Sunday."

His first two singles, "Any Ole Sunday" and "One Time (At My Door)" were dropped on Jungle Records, QDIII's label (according to discogs). The single "Flossin" and his self-titled album were also dropped on Jungle Records but they were distributed through Qwest Records, a joint venture between Quincy Jones (QDIII's legendary father) and Warner Bros. Records.
Enjoy.

Mr. X - Mr. X (1995)

01. Playa Hater
02. Active Crew
03. Dear God
04. Flossin'
05. Low Rider
06. Puttin' In Work
07. Can't Fade The Funk
08. Slippin'
09. So High
10. Playa's Life
11. Comin' From The Head
12. True To This
13. One Time (At My Door)
14. Any Ole Sunday

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Any Ole Sunday VLS (1995)
01. Any Ole Sunday (Radio Edit)
02. Any Ole Sunday (Radio Edit II)
03. Any Ole Sunday (LP Version)
04. Any Ole Sunday (Instrumental)
05. Any Ole Sunday (Accapella)

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Flossin CDS (1996)
01. Flossin (Radio Version)
02. Flossin (No Rap Version)
03. Flossin (Remix)
04. Flossin (Instrumental)
05. Active Crew (Album Version)
06. Active Crew (Instrumental)

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--Markshot

Touring The States: San Francisco, CA

We told you in a previous Frisco post that in the near future we would present some more posts of that city's releases, cause they are mad dope. So here we are.

Tha Dangla, RIP, was killed in 2007. But he left us his legacy. This is his first and only album, a Bay Area classic. That is not only my opinion. I was searching over dozen of forums and all of the people either recommended this album to others saying its a must have or only saying that this is the proven classic.

If you are a Bay Area fan and don't own this album, then scroll down to download link, immediately.

Tha Dangla - Straight Max'n (1996)

01. Straight Max'n
02. Game Comes Tight

03. I Don't Know
04. My Condition Is Cold
05. On The Down Low
06. What Ever's Clever
07. Poe People Can't Sleep
08. Guess Tha Topic
09. Dangla'z Love
10. Playaz Do What'cha Like
11. Homies Dedication
12. Show & Tell







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-- Markshot

Touring The States: Vallejo, CA

I was conflicted over which Vallejo album I should include in this post. I decided to drop this one because i found an excellent quality rip that sounds nice and loud.

This album dropped on Solar Music Group (SMG), the same label that provided distribution for artists like E-40, Master P, Dayton Family etc.

As was the case for a few prior Touring The States artists, I don't have any info for I.Q., so listen to the samples and decide for yourself whether you'll give this album a chance or not.

I.Q. - Reality Check (1995)

01. Intro - Reality Check
02. Havin' Fun
03. Some How
04. No Love Here
05. Feel Good
06. Life Is A Game 2 Me
07. Concrete Jungle Feat. Bone
08. Theory

Samples:

*Thanks to Othello who ripped this tape in highest quality.

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-- Markshot

Touring The States: Pittsburg, CA

I searched all over the internet to try to find out the names of these two MCs, but I couldn't find anything. Then I decided to ask 3xkrazy, who ripped this tape himself, but with no luck. There are no names printed anywhere in the tape's cover. The only bit of information that I found on the internet is that this tape is a rare release out of Pittsburg (California) that was sought by many before finally it was ripped. As you can see, this tape is short, but the two tracks are good. Try it yourself.

Side A:

01. Let The Funk Flow (Radio)
02. Let The Funk Flow (Dirty)
03. Let The Funk Flow (Instrumental)

Side B:
01. U Can't Tell Me How 2 Live (Vocal)
02. U Can't Tell Me How 2 Live (Instrumental)

Samples:

Big thanks to 3xkrazy for ripping and sharing this rare release.

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-- Markshot

Touring The States: San Francisco, CA

First of all, I know there are numerous classic releases outta San Francisco. I've heard a lot of them, but this one I found randomly over the internet. My first reason to download this was (IMO) its excellent cover. I also desired to hear something that I haven't heard about before as well as some very positive comments about this album. I also read many different comments about this album's release year. Some wrote 1994, some 1997, but i found a clear cassete picture on the Great Scott discogs with 1997 marked on it, so if you know true story about the year of this release, feel free to tell me. Meanwhile, peep this release. It is a worthy download, believe me. You can always check samples down there.

Stay tuned, cause soon we will present you some more San Francisco goodness.

Great Scott - San Francisco Giant (1997)

01. Pier 49
02. Come Alive Feat. Spank Pops
03. Revolve Feat. J-Dog AKA Dr Doom
04. T.D.S. (True Dank Smokin') Feat. Kelski
05. Dayz Like This
06. The Attack Feat. Spank Pops
07. Make Moves

Samples:

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-- Markshot

Touring The States: Riverside, CA

Riverside is a city located in the Inland Empire in Southern California. It is also the county seat of Riverside County. The city is named for the nearby Santa Ana River. Big Meech, as y'all already realized, is coming out of Riverside. This should be the one and only piece of music released by Big Meech, but don't take this info for granted. I was searching all over the internet and wasn't able to find any additional info. Discogs says that this single is Big Meech from Miami, a member of BMF, but personally I think this is mistake. So, please, feel free to correct me if you know something more about all of that. You will enjoy this short but excellent single, even if you don't like that Cali, g-funk vibe. The songs are very very smooth and relaxing. Like the title says "We're Just Cruzin'"; for sure this will make you want to burn it for the ride. Enjoy.

Side A
01. Big Meech - We're Just Cruzin' (Radio Version)
02. Big Meech - We're Just Cruzin' (Remix Extended Version)
03. Big Meech - We're Just Cruzin' (Instrumental Radio Version)

Side B

01. Big Meech - D.O.G
02. Big Meech - D.O.G (Instrumental)
03. Big Meech - We're Just Cruzin' (Instrumental Remix)

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