The Midwest Lineup 1989-2005

Steppin' to the plate today we have a bunch of hard hitters out of the bread belt. I am bringing you volumes 3-5 in my midwest series First to bat is number three which is the only one of 21 volumes with a few tracks that came out in 2000 or later. Beginning at volume 4, the rest of them are strictly 90's selections. If you need the 1st two volumes these are the links:

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/05/midwest-starting-line.html

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/12/midwest-series-volume-2-1989-1997.html

Volume 3 --

One of my favorite cuts here is definitely 'Phantoms Of The Opera'. I know this classic banger has been heard around the way for years and I had to include it here. Essential underground vs the industry type rap. I can't get enough of the beat on 'Two Trains'. Maybe the sound is not your thing but it's played around here all the time. Also check out the beat on 'In Sync'. If anyone wants to hear it I'd be glad to post the full 'Weightless Recordings Battle Raps & Freestyles' release one of these days. Track 6 is one the nicest cuts from that collective. Here's a link and the tracklist.

http://sharebee.com/a35576a2

01 (5:17) Kanser - Love In Your Face (Minnesota 1998)
02 (3:16) Kankick - Live As It Gets (Ft. Medaphor) (2001)
03 (5:08) All Natural - Phantoms Of The Opera (Ft. Allstar) (Chicago 2001)
04 (5:21) Denizen Kane - Two Trains (Chicago 2002)
05 (4:19) Hypnotic The Native Sun - War Of The Gods (1998)
06 (5:14) Manifest, Inkwell and Blueprint - In Sync (Scientific Remix) (Minnesota 2001)
07 (3:49) Qwel - If It Ain't Been In A Pawn Shop, Then It Can't Play The Blues (Chicago 2000)
08 (4:10) Jack Frost - In It 4 Life (1999)
09 (3:47) Black Project - Crown Me (1999)
10 (4:00) Ghost Team - Revenge (2000)
11 (4:48) Brother Ali - Nine Double Em (Minnesota 1999)
12 (0:22) Weightless Recordings Battle Raps & Freestyles - Freestyle 7 (Minnesota 2001)
13 (4:08) Matlock - Get Outta Dodge (Chicago 2002)
14 (4:00) Rubberoom - Street Theme (Filthy Mix)(Chicago 1997)
15 (12:23) The Primeridian - Tatuduhendi (Reprise) (Chicago 2005)
16 (8:20) Organic Mind Unit - (Bonus Track) Hard......Complicated (Minnesota 1997)


Volume 4 --

Kinda on the gangsta tip this time. Playya 1000 is the kind of sound that makes me crank the system. Maybe it's the drawl, maybe it's the infectious beat. Whatever, turn it up. Another one of my favorite tracks is number 6. K-Stone was a veteran of the Detroit Scene. If anyone out there can provide us a comprehensive disograpny of his work that would be dope. I know he had at least 5 releases I can think of. Next up is that timeless midwest anthem from D 2 Tha S. 'Dissin these fools'. Cold blooded lyrics, a moody beat, what more do you need ? If you like that old school delivery don't sleep on Awesome Dre and The J To The D. Here's a link and the tracklist.

http://sharebee.com/b2ee401d

01 (4:52) Big Bur-na - Addikted To Da Streetz (Tulsa 1995)
02 (5:17) Devious Steve - Where I Stay (Indiana 1994)
03 (3:58) Playya 1000 - Foe Da Mil Ticket (Tulsa 1992)
04 (5:16) 16 Keys - Murder One (1994)
05 (3:57) Menace To Society - Menace Niggaz (Michigan 1993)
06 (4:08) K-Stone - Niggas From Detroit (1994)
07 (4:57) D 2 Tha S & Toxic (Of The Chamba) - Dissin These Fools (Chicago 1995)
08 (2:50) Romeo Ryonell - Iskyspook (Kansas City 1994)
09 (3:59) Blu (Of Criminal Division) - I Rush Niggas (Michigan 1993)
10 (4:02) Swolts - Casanova 1973 (Chicago 1996)
11 (4:10) Thawfor - Dagger Of The Mind (Chicago 1995)
12 (5:02) Chill Will - In The Park After Dark (Chicago 1995)
13 (3:58) Insane Rhyme Slangaz - Side Effects (Flint 1995)
14 (5:36) Awesome Dre - Deadlier Than Strichnine (Detroit 1993)
15 (5:14) The J To The D - Fuck That (Detroit 1991)


Volume 5 --

Volume 5 is one the volumes I like most of all 21 midwest compilations I've put together. The remix for 'Suicide' is dope as hell. I'm not really a fan of Twista but this track is tight. Another standout is 'Detroit Madness'. This is probably the best thing on his album. To be honest Daddy Hill can't rap his way out of a paper bag but the cheesy beat and female background vocals have me hooked like crack. Make sure to listen up when 'Streetwise' comes on. This is one of the doper selections from 'The Hidden Talent Disk'. The album is a bit 'mixed' and unfortunately lives up to it's name on a few songs. Sometimes I like to rescue good cuts from the sea of mediocrity by which they are surrounded so I don't forget about them. Here's a link and the tracklist.

http://sharebee.com/98741df9

01 (1:26) Twista - Suicide Remix (Chicago 1992)
02 (1:18) Capital D & The Molemen - Midnight (Chicago 1999)
03 (5:12) The Ill State Assassins - Hardcore Crew (Chicago 1995)
04 (3:31) B.O.E. - Black On Earth (1995)
05 (3:14) M.F. 911 - Shots Cold Gunnin' (Detroit 1993)
06 (4:37) Daddy Hill - Detroit Madness (1997)
07 (3:40) Six Pak - Living Nightmare (Chicago 1995)
08 (4:08) Da Flint Connection - Death B-4 Dishonesty (1994)
09 (3:48) Nettwork - Walkin' Thru The Graveyard (Flint 1994)
10 (3:33) Awol - Trilogy (Detroit 1993)
11 (6:06) The Speedknot Mobstaz - One Shot One Kill (Chicago 1995)
12 (8:20) Hynpnotic The Native Sun - Kallsiti 3K (Minnesota 1998)
13 (1:46) Magnetic Personalities - Insectacide Prelude To A Dark (Minnesota 1995)
14 (3:55) B-Movie Fiendz - Streetwise (With Mic One & Thawfor) (Chicago 1997)
15 (3:53) Fo Deep - Mutha Nature (Flint 1994)
16 (3:51) Shade Luv X - Local (Minneapolis 1993)
17 (4:01) H.M.H. - Yo Play Radio Joint (Michigan 1994)
18 (3:00) Esham - Some Old Wicket Shit!!! (Detroit 1990)

There's a fair amount of music here. I'm sure some of these groups are familiar to you already, I'm hoping a few will you'll be playing for the first time. Leave some comments, let me know which cities you're interested in and who you want to hear more from.

For those who missed it, I posted volumes 6-9 here:

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2008/10/thought-id-post-some-midwest-material.html

Thanks for listening, enjoy!

--Schenectadyfan

Southern Series Volume 7 (1991-1999)

It's been freezing lately, the roads are sketchy, my pipes are frozen. brr! Somehow I cant help thinking about how nice it must be down there on the south coast. Corpus Christi would do the trick right now. To fight off the cold I'm bringing you more dope shit out of the south today, 1991-1999. Black Saturday is off the hook every time. One of these days soon I'll post the whole ep. You need to hear it if you haven't yet. Favorite tracks for me here are numbers 1, 4, and 8. Like the past volumes, this compilation showcases the breadth and depth of southern hip hop. I hope y'all dig this. Here's a link and the tracklist --

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01 (5:18) Black Saturday - 3 D's (Florida 1992)
02 (4:12) Mad Flava - To Tha Break (Texas 1994)
03 (4:06) Da Phlayva - World Premier (South Carolina 1994)
04 (3:55) E.R.C. - Whip'n Ya Ass (Left To Right) (New Orleans 1993)
05 (2:09) Terrorists - Full Scale Attack Intro (Texas 1995)
06 (4:01) Jammin-G - Comin Off (Florida 1995)
07 (2:50) Odd Squad - Smokin Dat Weed (Undaground) (Texas 1994)
08 (4:06) Yall So Stupid - Super Nigga (Atlanta 1994)
09 (2:24) Dawgzillaz - Intro (Florida 1995)
10 (4:07) Native Nuttz - Skinflower (Atlanta 1994)
11 (4:45) 90 MPH - Satisfied (Atlanta 1994)
12 (2:51) Trinity Garden Cartel - In-Hoe (Intro)(Texas 1995)
13 (4:09) 2 Too Many - The Way It Really Happened (Philly I think, woops)(1992)
14 (3:52) FM - Out Of Control (New Orleans 1992)
15 (4:06) B.O.X. - Life of A Gangsta (Texas 1991)
16 (5:10) 11-59 - Question Of Justice (Texas 1994)
17 (3:33) Supastition - Fountain Of Youth (Slopfunkdust Remix) (North Carolina 1999)
18 (5:23) Nefek - The Bad Seed (Texas 1992)
19 (3:38) Dan Prothero - The Get Down (Tennesee 1993)

Now this is tongue-in-cheek, but I hope volume 7 here thaws some of these cold east coast hardened hearts.

--Schenectadyfan

Boston Underground - Volume Three (1993-2003)

Bringing y'all volume 3 in my Boston series today. A couple notes. I've heard Akbar is from New York, Boston, and also Chicago. If anyone out there wants to clear that up for me I'd like to know. Also, 'Overdose' is from South Boston Va apparently. Other than that, I think all these cuts are in fact from Boston artists. I've done 8 of these Boston compilations. The later ones also have some obscure dopeness so make sure to check back. In the meantime, here's a link and a tracklist for volume 3.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4TCO3M5R

01 (4:44) Akbar - No Suckas Allowed 2001
02 (5:13) Joint Ventures - Time To Pay The Piper 1993
03 (0:31) Virtuoso - Interlude 2001
04 (3:12) Juice With Soul - It's On 1993
05 (3:34) 7l & Max Bedroom - The Smoothness 1994
06 (4:18) Street Poets - Everybody Knows Me 1995
07 (4:24) Top Choice Clique - Survival 1993
08 (3:39) T-Max - Executioner Style 1996
09 (0:10) Insight - Rock A Vest 2001
10 (3:19) Ed O.G - Get It Right 1996
11 (3:52) Overdose - Countin' Em Up 1993 (South Boston, Va woops)
12 (3:19) Wiseguys - Doubleheada Ft Blazertown, Big Man The Terror, Im & J-Hops 1997
13 (4:20) Concrete Click - Gone With The Wind 1995
14 (1:06) Big Shug - Intro 2006
15 (3:39) Criminal Scientifik - Lawtown (Produced By Ed OG) 1994
16 (0:46) Electric Company - E-Tro 2003
17 (4:07) Loose Notes - Bring It Ft. Etelligent & Scars 2003
18 (3:16) Akrobatik - U Got It 2000
19 (4:04) Raw Produce - Weight Of The World (Remix) 1995
20 (4:37) Krumb Snatcha - Closer To God 1997
21 (3:52) Ripshop - You Don't Want 2001
22 (3:22) Brown F.I.S.H - 45 1997
23 (2:10) Proph - Me And You..Boston 2001
24 (3:15) Xcaliber - Butta Messenga (Remix) 1997

Let me know what's new to you and what's old hat. I hope everyone likes the selection!

--Schenectadyfan

Boston Underground - Volume Two (1993-1997)

Ok Boston locals, give me the lowdown. What are the best spots for picking up (used) vinyl ? I'm out here on the west coast but next time I make it back that way I want to know where to hunt. I did a trip there in 2006 but didn't have time for any crate digging. Alas. This compilation is something I put together back in 2007. It is volume 2 of an 8 part series. I figure most of the tracks here are already familiar to underground heads, but it's still a good lineup. Put the needle on and listen up. Okay, okay click the play button and then listen up. Here's a link and the tracklist.

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01 (4:53) Top Choice Clique - Push It Past Red (Full Length Mix) 1994
02 (2:31) Joint Ventures - Something For The Head 1993
03 (2:59) Big Shug - P.D.S. 1995
04 (4:44) Concrete Click - Criminal 1995
05 (3:37) M Slash - If You Test We (Main) 1996
06 (3:59) Juice With Soul - Nickel Plated Funk 1993
07 (5:41) Mike Ladd & Company Flow - Bladerunners 1995
08 (5:35) The Almighty RSO - Hellbound (The RSO Saga Part 2) 1994
09 (4:11) Knucklehedz - Savages 1993
10 (5:09) Krumb Snatcha - Hustlers and Hardcore 1997
11 (4:39) Street Poets - Cant Find My Way 1995
12 (4:03) Mr. Lif - Madness in A Cup (Original '95 Demo) 1995
13 (4:38) T-Max - Business 1996
14 (5:10) Easy Business - Wear Your Anorak 1994
15 (2:55) Knowledge X - Put On Your X-Hat 1993
16 (3:23) Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs - Streets Of The Ghetto 1994
17 (4:15) Laster - Off Balance (Rmx Dirty) 1997
18 (4:48) Xcaliber - Always So Hard 1997
19 (3:47) God Complex - Over Flow 1995
20 (3:46) Criminal Scientifik - Criminal (prod Ed OG) 1994
21 (3:55) Raw Produce - Cycles 1995

Enjoy volume 2, thanks for checking us out here at T.R.O.Y. and spread the word!

--Schenectadyfan

North & South Carolina Underground Part 3

This is the 3rd compilation I've done with North and South Carolina hip hop. If you missed the first two you can check them out here--

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/01/north-vs-south-carolina-1994-2001.html

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/06/north-south-carolina-underground-part-2.html

This volume is a nice mix of smooth gangsta rap and more traditional east coast hip hop. The southeast has me hooked and after listening you'll see why. Here's a link and the tracklist.

http://sharebee.com/63b214b6

01 (4:05) South Click - We Dont Need (South Carolina 1998)
02 (4:14) Demico - Dark Treasure (South Carolina 1997)
03 (3:51) The Nobodies - Get What Im Sayin (North Carolina 1997)
04 (3:21) Servin' Mike Ervin - In Da Liquor Houz (South Carolina 1995)
05 (2:26) Slank And Boogie - Shit Talk (South Carolina 1999)
06 (4:44) Omniscience - Everybody's Got An Ego (North Carolina 1995)
07 (5:20) Mental Dimension - Material Drama (North Carolina 1996)
08 (4:43) Three Steps From Nowhere - Ain't No Tang (North Carolina 1993)
09 (1:05) Flawless - 24 Measures Of Flawless (North Carolina 1997)
10 (4:43) Children Of The Atom - Renaissance (South Carolina 1997)
11 (4:14) O.Z.O.G. - Shysty (South Carolina 1999)
12 (5:07) T-Mac - Life In Da Game (South Carolina 1999)
13 (4:21) Mike City - Parlay (North Carolina 1998)
14 (3:25) Unit Embassy - Insane Things (North Carolina 1998)
15 (4:22) Minds Of The Hood - Radio Reciever (South Carolina 1994)
16 (4:27) Mixmasta "D" - Strate Phrum Da Krate Part II (North Carolina 1993)
17 (4:11) Da Phlayva - Chucktown Live! (South Carolina 1994)
18 (3:54) Yaggfu Front - Hold 'Em Back (What's The Meaning ?) (North Carolina 1994)

The track by South Click is off their 2nd album which I posted here --

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/04/south-click-rebel-slave-south-carolina.html

Let me know what you think of this compilation. If you like that mid-atlantic vibe I think you'll find yourself coming back to volume 3. Enjoy!

--Schenectadyfan

New Jersey Underground Parts 9 And 10 (1989-1999)

My New Jersey series has taken a backseat for awhile now. There are some bangers here I had forgotten about. Some of the more obscure selections are probably Two Weary Travelers, The Outz and Corrupt Empire. 'Get High' is from a 'Priority Records Sampler' tape. Posting these compilations makes me remember tons of classic tracks that have slipped from my mind. These lineups will keep you coming back..

Vol 9 --

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NFDUKGVR

01 (4:33) Two Weary Travelers - Lace Em [Eatontown 1997]
02 (3:18) Black Caeser - I Can't Believe How Dope I Am [Jersey City 1993]
03 (3:00) Naughty By Nature - Poor Man's Poetry [Newark 1993]
04 (1:41) The 45 King - The Ave [Jersey City 1995]
05 (3:39) Reckless Abanden - Phunky Bio [Newark 1994]
06 (1:14) Live Squad - Game Of Survival (Outro) [Newark 1992]
07 (4:12) Mytee G. Poetic - Listen To The Lyrics [Newark 1995]
08 (3:58) Swift The Ruff Shitt - The Ruff Shitt (Ill Skoll Shop Mix) (Newark 1994)
09 (7:25) The Flavor Unit - The Flavor Unit Assassination Squad [Newark 1993]
10 (3:48) Young Gifted - Friday [Trenton 1996]
11 (4:34) The Outz - Get High [Jersey City 1995]
12 (2:12) Tony D - Central J Parlay [Trenton 1994]
13 (4:12) Rebelz Of Authority - Blast Of The Iron [Newark ? 1994]
14 (3:58) Skull Cap - How's About A Smack ? [Trenton 1993]
15 (3:56) Brick City Kids - Brick Mindset [Newark 1997]
16 (4:01) Lords Of The Underground - Money [Newark 1995]
17 (3:30) Fierce - Crab [East Orange (Newark) 1996]
18 (5:07) Visual Sound - Frontline [Newark 1999]
19 (4:07) Diezzle Don & Da Govna - So Now Ya Know [Newark 1998]
20 (4:12) Corrupt Empire - Jersey Beats [Camden 1996]
21 (3:54) Infinite Cipher - Step Into The Cipher [Newark 1994]

Vol 10 --

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZU3T2L1A

01 (5:14) Bustin' Melonz - Masquerade (Ny, woops 1994)
02 (2:44) The 45 King - Jazz I Break 3 (Jersey City 1995)
03 (5:00) Lifers Group - Living Proof (Newark 1993)
04 (4:11) Artifacts - The Ultimate (Showbiz Remix)(Newark 1995)
05 (4:04) Blaque Spurm - Real Kadeal (Trenton 1994)
06 (4:32) MC Sugar Ray & Stranger D - Knock 'Em Out Sugar Ray [45 King Remix](Jersey City 1989)
07 (6:05) Simply Deft - Rockin Uptown (Trenton 1990)
08 (6:43) Orfinz - Straight From Da Orfinage (Da Dirt Mix) (Camden 1993)
09 (4:18) Almighty & Kd Ranks - Trenton Where We Live (Trenton 1993)
10 (3:21) The Slum Brothers - Sure Shot (Newark 1995)
11 (4:51) Da Enfantry - Lyrical Logic (Newark 1997)
12 (4:06) Corrupt Thoughts - Hardwe're 123 (Jersey City 1996)
13 (4:30) World Renown - Long Jev 2 (Newark 1995)
14 (4:33) Down And Dirty Tribe - Trail Of Tears (Jersey City 1997)
15 (4:10) Chino Xl - Thousands (Newark 1996)
16 (4:13) D.o.i. - Who Got My Back ? (Newark 1997)
17 (3:20) Cover - I'm Trapped (Camden 1996)
18 (4:41) Hollow Point And Corrupt Empire - Killa Rhyme Traffic (Camden 1997)

I'm pretty sure I got all the cities/years right, but if not let me know. Hollow Point is from New York apparently I think but Corrupt Empire is from New Jersey. More than anything, I am trying to capture the sound of a particular state when I do these regional compilations. I know there are probably things mislabeled here, but I'm hoping y'all will forgive me. Leave some thoughts, tell me what's new to you and what you've heard. I love putting these 'Garden State' collections together. Thanks for reading. Jersey stand up!

--Schenectadyfan

East Coast 12 Inch Rarities Volumes 7 & 8

In response to 'popular' demand I am coming at ya with another edition of my east coast 12 inch series. These were fun to put together and I'm glad y'all are digging them. Today we have volumes 7 and 8. I think volume 7 is mostly New York artists except for maybe Papa Chuk, Redman and Concrete Click. If I am not mistaken, Papa Chuk was from North Carolina originally and later moved to Texas. I am not sure where he recorded. If anyone out there can shed some light on his work I'd love to know. Here's a link and the tracklist.

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01 (3:28) Papa Chuk - Desolate One (Jeepapella) (1994)
02 (5:11) Mystidious Misfitss - I Be (Buckwild Remix) (1995)
03 (5:04) East Flatbush Project - A Madman's Dream (dirty) (1994)
04 (4:17) Redman - Can't Wait (Remix #1 Dirty) (1995)
05 (3:22) Royal Fam - I Declare War (Dirty) (1995)
06 (3:59) Lord Finesse - Shorties Kaught Up In The System Remix (1995)
07 (3:12) Kapone - Who's Blowing Up Far Rockaway Queens (1994)
08 (4:26) Sick Lyrical Damager - Scary Thoughts (Dirty) (1994)
09 (4:31) Keith Murray - High Diverz (1992)
10 (4:21) Call O Da Wild - Ruffturrain (Dirty) (1996)
11 (3:57) Trends Of Culture - Make A Move (1995)
12 (4:04) KGB (aka Ill Knob) - Party Thuggin Chadder Forever (1994)
13 (4:22) Concrete Click - Keep It Street (1995)
14 (4:15) Cash AKA Vigilante - Chillin' (Dirty) (1995)
15 (4:00) Da Bush Babees - Brooklyn movements (1994)
16 (4:18) Misfits Of Madness - Explosions (Oh's Mix) (1995)


Volume 8 --

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01 (4:52) F.A.T.A.L. Foundation - 01 All About Wars (1997)
02 (3:45) Mobb Deep - 02 Survival Of The Fittest (LP Version) (1995)
03 (6:06) Sunz of Man - 03 Soldiers Of Darkness (Dirty) (1995)
04 (3:50) Royal Fam - 04 Summin Gotz To Give (Dirty) (1995)
05 (2:57) Kapone (Dr. Oop) - 05 No Jurisdiction (Clean) (1995)
06 (3:36) Redman & Method Man - 06 How High (Remix) (1995)
07 (4:41) Roughneck Soldiers - 07 Kill or Be Killed (Main) (1995)
08 (3:26) Non Equation - 08 N.o.n. Equation (Main) (1994)
09 (4:35) Special Ed - 09 Lyrics (Buckwild Dirty Remix) (1995)
10 (4:38) Messiah - 10 Survival Of The Fetus (Radio Version) (1995)
11 (3:30) Odin - 11 Another Day (Pal Joey Remix) (1995)
12 (4:10) 2 Face - 12 Nyc (Dirty Mix) (1995)
13 (4:09) Trendz Of Culture Ft. Treach & Method Man - 13 Who Got My Back Remix (1993)
14 (3:58) Shorty Long - 14 Shorty is Doing His Own Thang (1993)
15 (4:23) Saukrates feat. DJ.Grouch - 15 Father Time (Remix) (1994)
16 (2:54) Funkmaster Flex - 16 Lets Be Specific (1993)
17 (5:01) The Herbaliser - 17 Up 4 The Get Downs (1995)

Thanks for all the feedback on the last one. Hope everyone digs volumes 7 and 8. Let me know what ya think!

--Schenectadyfan

East Coast 12 Inch Rarities Volume 6

This compilation is on a more mellow vibe than the east coast 12 inch volumes preceding it. I like the change of pace and I hope you do too. Favorite cuts here are numbers 2, 8 and 9. A couple geographical mistakes are generally par for the course. For instance, I think Saukrates is from Canada and Zombie Squad is a european crew. Don't quote me on that though.

01 (4:50) Frankenstein - Frankenstein's Pain (1993)
02 (4:00) Ill Mentality - Lovin U4 Dayz (Qbc Remix) (1994)
03 (4:56) Saukrates - Hate Runs Deep (Dirty Mix) (1995)
04 (4:21) The Prosecution - Shady (1994)
05 (2:58) Slum Brothers - Six Million MC's (Clean) (1995)
06 (3:24) Hurricane - Comin Off (Central Coast Vibe) (1995)
07 (2:42) Heltah Skeltah - Place to Be (Clean) (1996)
08 (4:03) Akinyele & Sadat X - Loud Hangover (Dirty Mix) (1995)
09 (3:59) Redman - Blow Your Mind (LP Version) (1992)
10 (3:55) Da Dysfunkshunal Familee - New Ruff Flava (remix) (1994)
11 (3:41) Money Boss Players - Ghetto Chronicle Daily (1994)
12 (3:48) Zombie Squad - The Truth (1995)
13 (4:29) Misunderstood - One To One (Street Mix) (1995)
14 (2:50) Brooklyn Zoo - Original Brooklyn Zoo (Street Mix) (1994)
15 (5:01) Onyx - Walk In New York (Main) (1995)
16 (4:14) The Umc's - Time To Set It Straight (LP Version) (1993)
17 (4:35) Jemini The Gifted One - Brooklyn Kids (Straight Version) (1995)

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I have 125 volumes in my 'east coast 12 inch' series and it'll take me awhile to get through them. If you like these collections let me know and I'll start posting them more often, maybe several at a time. In the meantime, enjoy volume 6!

--Schenectadyfan

Universal Beats 1990-2001

Dope production is not limited to any one area as these compilations show. Yes production styles change from region to region but an ear for music is something anyone can appreciate, regardless of where they're from. I had been thinking about instrumentals after I put together a mostly east coast break beats compilation sometime last winter. Here is a link and the tracklist to that one.

mostly east coast breakbeats--
01 (3:35) Jeep Beat Collective - Scream (Boomsday Of Rap) 1995
02 (4:21) Dontay Prezentz - No No No! 1994
03 (4:14) Dj Spinna & Nkansa - Check It Out 1994
04 (5:01) The Herbaliser - Up 4 The Get Downs 1995
05 (3:20) Redrum Breakbeats - Da Man 1993
06 (4:09) Crooklyn Clan - This DJ (Orginal Mix) 1993
07 (2:17) Jeep Beat Society - Na Naa Naaa (East Coast Breaker) 1994
08 (0:26) Wreck All Stars - Hit Em Like This 1994
09 (5:52) Rusty Killa Productions - Hipnotic Realism 1994
10 (4:33) Frankie The Pacemaker - Big Up (Six Shot Mix) 1993
11 (2:22) The Herbaliser - Da Trax 1995
12 (2:44) Jeep Beat Collective - Hip Hop Hate Pt4 1995
13 (2:31) Jeep Beat Society - Reggae Muffin Style'N 1994
14 (3:56) Redrum Breakbeats - Here We Go 1993
15 (2:20) Brooklyn Slumlordz - Nobody (Beats) 1993
16 (0:36) Dontay Prezentz - Tay Skit 1994
17 (3:08) Dj Fashion - My Peoples 1995
18 (3:08) Dj Spinna & Nkansa - Tear It Up Y'all 1994
19 (3:52) Dontay Prezentz - Drumz Of Passion 1994
20 (4:26) Redrum Breakbeats - Blue Note Take Three 1993
21 (4:20) Rek Shot Rebulz - Full Moon Drama 1994
22 (3:00) Frankie The Pacemaker - Get Lifted 1993
23 (1:37) Jeep Beat Society - Hey Mr Dj (Bonus Beat) 1994
24 (2:26) Brooklyn Slumlordz - Some Ol' Party Beatz 1993

Download here.

'Full Moon Drama' is something I heard on the radio when it came out. I fiended to own this lp for years. If anyone out there can tell me exactly who's on this track I'd love to know. Anyway, Jeep Beat Collective and The Herbaliser are from the UK but everything else there is east coast. Sometimes though what I like best about hip hop from the west coast, south, or midwest for example, are the beats. In homage to beatsmiths everywhere, I offer up these 3 instrumental compilations to you. Here are the links and tracklists.

Universal Beats Volume 1--
01 (4:52) The Herbaliser - Battle Of Bongo Hill (UK 199?)
02 (0:48) Public Enemy - Final Count Of The Collision Between Us And The Damned (NY 1990)
03 (3:48) Mumbles - The Guidelines (Los Angeles 1994)
04 (4:28) Hieroglyphics - The Who (Del Instrumental) (Bay Area 1997)
05 (4:25) Mama Mystique - Tremendous (Dub Mix) (Philadelphia ? 1996)
06 (3:08) Dj Fashion - My Peoples (New York 1994)
07 (1:58) Dj Vinylfiend - Dig This (UK 199?)
08 (4:24) Dj Cam - Gangsta Shit (France 1995)
09 (4:31) Beat Detective - Chops (Salt Lake City 2001)
10 (4:46) Anomaly - Back Pressure (Minnesota 1998)
11 (2:29) Analyst - Dark Mood (Sacramento 2000)
12 (2:08) Vakill - Final Thoughts (Instrumental) (Chicago 1997)
13 (3:57) Just Ro - Confusion (Instrumental) (Chicago 1996)
14 (3:26) DJ Thief - Movin On (Thiefs Theme) (Wisconsin 1997)
15 (3:24) Fat Jack - Beat 2 (Los Angeles 1998)
16 (4:13) Primeridian - Jigsaw (Instrumental) (Chicago 1997)
17 (2:21) Lokee - Mr. Groove (New Orleans 1995)
18 (3:25) Geetas - D. Inst (Bay Area 1993)
19 (4:05) Nex To Kin - When It All Started (Slick Mix Instrumental) (Maryland 1997)
20 (3:27) Chunk - Dying Black Race (Instrumental) (Bay Area 1992)
21 (7:31) Outkast - Git Up Git Down (Instrumental) (Atlanta 1994)

Download Vol.1 here

Universal Beats Volume 2--
01 (3:34) African Identity - Slap Me Five (Instrumental) (Bay Area 1992)
02 (4:39) Xgovernment - Madina (East Coast Instrumental) (Virginia 1994)
03 (3:51) I.B.P. - Get 'M Up (Ice Man Dub) (New York 1993)
04 (5:06) High Performance And The 23rd - You Cant Fuck With It (Instrumental) (Seattle 1993)
05 (3:53) Common Sense - Take It EZ (Jazz Instrumental) (Chicago 1992)
06 (6:19) The Pope - Pope Of The Hood (Dub From Above Mix) (New York 1992)
07 (3:53) T-Max - Executioner Style (Remix Instrumental) (Boston 1996)
08 (2:55) Jeep Beat Society - Hoo... Call (Break Beat) (New Jersey 1994)
09 (4:36) Gumbo - Basement Music (Milwaukee Instrumental) (Wisconsin 1993)
10 (1:18) Demon And The Knomadz - Bonus Beat (Chicago 1998)
11 (3:48) Hyperdermic Needlz - Always (Instrumental) (Conneticut 1994)
12 (4:01) T Dub - T Dub Vs The Weed (Virginia 1997)
13 (3:08) Analyst - Clouds (Sacramento 1999)
14 (3:05) Funkghost - Tampa International (Instrumental) (Tampa 1999)
15 (4:27) Anomaly - Intricacies (Minnesota 1998)
16 (2:03) All Natural - Drug Wars (Instrumental) (Chicago 1997)
17 (4:27) Threatt II Society - Lynch - Tro - Mental (Tampa 1994)
18 (4:16) Kronic - It Beez Like That (Prod. By Eric Sermon) (Atlanta 1994)
19 (1:37) Ray Luv - Outro Instrumental (Bay Area 1992)

Download Vol.2 here.

Universal Beats Volume 3--
01 (4:12) Raheim - Life After Hip Hop (Instrumental) (Florida 1997)
02 (2:05) King Tee - Free Style Ghetto (Instrumental) (California 1995)
03 (3:08) E.C. Illa - All Night (Chicago IL 1997)
04 (3:54) Funkghost - Tampa International Remix (Inst) (Florida 1999)
05 (2:57) Da Phathedz - Mind Of A Thinker (New York 1996)
06 (2:30) Frankenstein - The Filter (New York 1994)
07 (2:01) Spliff - Devils Advocate (Instrumental) (Denver 1995)
08 (1:20) The Rza - Samurai Theme (New York 1999)
09 (4:11) Live And Die Reck - Boom, It's The Bonus (New York 1993)
10 (4:16) Kenny Dope - That Gangsta Shit (New York 1994)
11 (2:14) Jeep Beat Society - Here We Go (New Jersey 1993)
12 (3:32) DJ Fashion - Keep That Ass Clappin' (Instrumental) (New York 1995)
13 (3:25) Butta Fingaz - Five Boroughs (New York 1996)
14 (3:08) Dj Spinna & Nkansa - Tear It Up Y'all (New York 1994)
15 (5:47) Rhyme Poets - Roadblock (Illinois 1993)
16 (5:57) The Deckwrecka (With Mad Money Wah) - Rice Cakes (New York 1996)
17 (3:44) Gripsta - Pop Goz The 9 (Instrumental) (California 1994)
18 (5:35) Kobie Dee & Tha Deeluh - Ole' Ge (Instrumental) (Ohio 1995)
19 (0:55) Young LaRai - Egypt (Instrumental) (Portland OR 1997)

Download Vol.3 here.

If you're paying attention you'll notice track 5 on volume 3 here is the same beat as 'Kay Superior - Focus', which is on that cd I posted called 'On The Down Low'. If you slept make sure to check it out too.

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/04/various-artists-on-down-low-new-york.html

Your head should be noddin' for awhile. Please leave some comments, let me know if you like this idea and I'll put together a few more volumes. Enjoy!

--Schenectadyfan

New Jersey Underground Part 8

Comin' at ya today with volume 8 from my New Jersey series. Getting off to a fresh start we have one of the best cuts on the Double X Posse album from 1995. I know I might get some flack for this but I actually prefer that one to their 1992 album. As often happens, a few tracks featured here are from different places other than New Jersey. I always find this stuff out later. For example I put this compilation together on 11/3/2007, but it was not until last year sometime that I found some of the locations are wrong. Oh well, hope y'all will forgive me. I swear, the person who makes a comprehensive encyclopedia of where hip hop artists are from is going to strike it rich. I for one would be hitting up a site like that constantly. Favorite tracks on volume 8 include numbers 1, 2 and 8. Here's a link and the tracklist --

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2H5PIGI0

01 (4:47) Double X - Wreckin it [Jersey City 1995]
02 (4:57) Mytee G. Poetic - Com'n Wit Nuff Ruffness [Newark 1995]
03 (2:25) The 45 King - Here I Go [Jersey City 1993] (Who is the mc ?)
04 (3:56) Redman - Blow Your Mind [Newark 1992]
05 (3:35) Raw Breed - Let The Dogs Loose [New York, woops 1993]
06 (4:37) Troubleneck Brothers - Fuck All Ya'll [New York, woops 1992]
07 (3:12) Naughty By Nature - Connections [Newark 1995]
08 (4:54) Black Prince And Aziatic Roger - Fuck The World [Trenton 1992]
09 (4:33) Black Caesar - The Symptoms [Jersey City 1995]
10 (3:59) Just Shawn - Just For A Look [Newark 1996]
11 (5:02) Lords Of The Underground - Lunatic Asylum [Newark 1995]
12 (3:53) Fierce - Come Close [East Orange 1996]
13 (4:13) Organized Konfusion - Bring It On [New York, woops 1996]
14 (4:04) Scott Lark Da Sensei - It Aint Goin Down {Trenton 1996]
15 (3:06) Young Zee - Jack Mode [Newark 1996]
16 (4:54) Chino Xl - Rappaz Are In Danger [Newark 1996]
17 (3:58) E. Bros - Toast [Chicago or something.. 1995]
18 (3:18) D1 - Fakes [Newark 1994]
19 (4:32) F.o.a. - I Keep A Muthf--ka Swoll [trenton 1992]

Let me know what you like. If you see mistakes in the locations feel free to correct them but do not miss out on hearing the other cuts because something is mislabeled. I hope y'all dig what you hear.

--Schenectadyfan

Various Artists Cd - 'Balance' (Philadelphia 1999)

This is a somewhat obscure ep from 1999. Not sure how many of the tracks are exclusives but it's a nice lineup. It was co-produced by Cas and Omne, who had his hands in a number of other mid/late 90's philly releases. I really dig the 2nd cut 'the meanin' and 'so rich' by Ryan Banks. I have no idea if Ryan Banks did anything else, the track has grown on me. Also of interest are the 2 tracks by P.H.A., aka 'Power Hittin' Artist'. I became aware of him when Al at Crates Of Ag posted his 1st two singles. For those who slept, you can check them here --

http://alkuttraz.blogspot.com/2006/11/power-hittin-artist.html

Alkuttraz I hope you're reading man, this is some later material I hope is new to you. Here's a link for this cd --

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BUS8YTK7

1. (:37) cas - intro
2. (3:38) ag, kamachi & dj revolution - the meanin' (they don't know)
3. (3:52) power hittin' artist - walk the route
4. (3:28) kamachi - copperfield
5. (3:38) maylay sparks, kamachi & dj jay-ski - unusual styles
6. (:19) cas - interlude
7. (3:34) ryan banks - so rich
8. (2:44) power hittin' artist - beats and rhymes
9. (4:12) last emperor, kamachi & dj jay-ski - nile nutrition

The weak link in the chain is number nine, but at least it's last. Altogether this is a head nodding compilation that's not well known but entirely worth having. Buy the cd if you can find it, I picked mine up for 3 bucks. Enjoy!

--Schenectadyfan

Midwest Series Volume 2 (1989-1997)

Better late than never right ? It's been a long time since I posted any of my midwest compilations. No time like the present, seize the day. Seize the music that is. This mix is fairly varied. Cuts like 'Skanless' or 'Two To The Chest' are pretty gangsta, but there's some dope true school hip hop here as well. This 2nd volume inevitably makes me crank up my system. Drive your neighbors insane. If you like that midwest sound you'll be coming back again and again.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HEZS368E

01 (1:13) Awesome Dre - Intro (Detroit 1989)
02 (4:00) Villain - Skanless (Chicago 1994)
03 (4:38) Da Flint Connection - Two To The Chest (Flint 1994)
04 (4:34) D 2 Tha S (Dedicated 2 Tha Streets) - Doomsday (Chicago 1993)
05 (4:31) Beastside Crew - Mind Over Matter (Detroit 1994)
06 (4:45) Schoolly D - Ghettofunkstylistic (Philadelphia 1995)
07 (4:41) Aduo And B.O.T. Incorporated - Hip Knockin (Flint 1993)
08 (3:34) Awol - Detroit 4 Life (Detroit 1994)
09 (4:17) B Movie Fiendz (Feat. Anthony Dee La Rock) - Juggernaught (Chicago 1997)
10 (3:45) Mood - Cincinnati (Cincinatti 1997)
11 (3:34) Ministerz Of A Sinister Society - Fully Automatic (Flint 1995)
12 (3:15) Tha Chamba - Tha Siclic (Chicago 1995)
13 (5:19) Ec Illa - Mating Ritual (Chicago 1995)
14 (4:57) N4REDD - On 'Da' Grind (Ohio 199?)
15 (4:20) Jack Frost & BANME - You Don't Like How I'm Livin (Chicago 1992)
16 (3:32) Alps Cru - All Alone (1996)
17 (3:11) Shade Luv X - Dont Test (St Paul Mn 1993)
18 (0:15) Shade Luv X - If I See A Knife Or A Gun (St Paul Mn 1993)

You might be asking yourself why a Schoolly track is on this mix. Because it's gutter and it fit well, that's why. I hope y'all dig the selection. Tell me what you like!

--Schenectadyfan

Shoveling Out The New York Crates - Phase 4

Recently Verge started a thread on the t.r.o.y. forum strictly for eps. It reminded me that my ep sampler series has gone by the wayside for awhile now. Here's volume 4 from the New York ep collections. There are 8 volumes more to come so check back. Look closely and you'll see some pretty rare material on this compilation. Tracks 1 and 4 are not from eps but they fit right in.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PDHGKPYC

01 (3:53) Freestyle Professors - Rap Mathematician (1994?)
02 (4:40) Gunrunners - Shakedown 1995
03 (5:02) Lodd Manafess - You Dont Wanna Tess 1994
04 (4:03) Ra Capone - Down With The Black Mob 1995
05 (3:20) Rakim - I Get Visual 1996
06 (4:09) Prose (Steady And Efeks) - One People 199?
07 (5:45) Black Majik - Rotten Apple 1996
08 (4:12) Da Phathedz - Darkness Surrounds Me Ft. Lord Rebel 1996
09 (4:23) Herb Mcgruff - 8 Iz Enuff (Demo Version) 199?
10 (4:32) People Without Shoes - Green Shoelaces 1995
11 (2:46) Main Source - Bootlegging 1994
12 (4:06) Nappy Crumbsnatchas - Black Rain 1994
13 (3:55) Mg1 & Brownsville Mobsters - The Sun Never Shines 1995
14 (0:46) Troopa Deal - Interlude 1995
15 (2:15) Branded Black - Zones (3:47 A.m.) 199?
16 (4:39) Shadez Of Brooklyn - Wanted Man 1997
17 (5:05) Da Noe Doe Network - Once Upon A Time 1997
18 (4:24) Pete Rock and CL Smooth - In The House 1994
19 (4:12) Dysfunkshunal Familee - To Have Or Have Not 1994
20 (3:49) Lace Da Booms - Ain't No Secret (Clean) 1997

I tried to stick with a relatively narrow time range, 1994-1997. The number of dope eps from just these three years alone is incalculable. Let me know what you like, I'll be glad to share any of the full eps these tracks are pulled from. Enjoy volume 4 in the meantime!

--Schenectadyfan

Edit: Apparently the .rar file was missing track 11. Here is another link with that cut included.

http://sharebee.com/6cb00f60

Southern Series Volume 5 (1991-1997)

I'm posting the 5th volume from my southern series today. It's underground hip hop from Florida, Lousiana, Georgia, Texas, Alabama, and Tennessee, 1992-1997. There is some rare shit here so don't sleep ! A few of the more obscure cuts include numbers 5, 9, 14, 16 and 17. Dont make make the mistake of thinking this is all booty music. Southern hip hop has flavor and variety just like anywhere else. If you are below the Mason-Dixon stand up and be counted! Here's a link and the tracklist--

DOWNLOAD

01 (5:11) Poison Clan - Zooism [Florida 1995]
02 (3:05) Strugglin' Souls - Who Dat Man [Atlanta 1992]
03 (5:52) Micranots - Decapitation Free [Atlanta 1995]
04 (3:37) Mad Flava - Feel Tha Flava (Bomb Remix) [Texas 1993]
05 (4:21) Threatt II Society - Make Me Scream (Radio Mix)[Tampa 1994]
06 (7:29) Odd Squad - Came Na Gedown [Texas 1994]
07 (3:15) Example - '2 7 26' [Texas 1997]
08 (3:54) Native Nuttz - 40 Oz. (Remix) [Atlanta 1994]
09 (4:45) Black Saturday - That much harder [Tampa 1992]
10 (3:26) Fesu - War With No Mercy [Texas 1994]
11 (4:03) Alex P. Body - South Coast Jazz [Texas 1995]
12 (3:41) 4 Deep - True Blue Brother [Texas 1994]
13 (3:07) Javier And The Str 8 Jackers - Real Deal [Atlanta 1991]
14 (5:12) Tap, Ghost, and Phobia - Rugged Aspects [Tampa 1993]
15 (4:27) Native Nuttz - All N Da Splendor [Atlanta 1994]
16 (4:23) Black Saturday - What's an Excecutioner ? [Tampa 1992]
17 (4:00) Threatt II Society - Lynchin' Mf (Album Version) [Tampa 1994]
18 (4:11) Detrimental Ganxta - One In The Chamba [Texas 1993]
19 (5:13) Orange Juice Click - Reminisce [Memphis 1995]
20 (4:37) Ant Tink, Smooth, Raw, Walt Sw - Hood Rat Hoes [Alabama 1995]
21 (3:58) Organized Rhyme & Ganksta N-I-P - Southern Pimp Funk [Texas 1993]

Leave some comments, let me know if you like what's coming up from down under.

--Schenectadyfan

Philly Retrospective Volume 8

Bringing you volume 8 from my Philadelphia series today. Like the previous ones, this edition has some relatively obscure and very dope cuts. Starting things off strong is 'East Wild West' by Rahsheed. I scored this single for about 3 bucks from a local shop. Favorites are probably numbers 3-5, but the rest are bangers too. I cheated a little bit with the Pittsburgh tracks, hope you like them.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VO6YHTBV

01 (3:23) Rahsheed - East Wild West 1998
02 (2:49) Chief Kamachi - No Me Now 2006
03 (3:24) Tainted Mindz - Any Time Any Place 1994
04 (4:16) Lux - Street Gangsta 1994
05 (3:33) Cipha - Scared To Death 1994
06 (5:12) Krown Rulers - Would You Be My Nigga 1996
07 (4:23) The Goats - Tv Cops 1992
08 (4:07) Chops (Of The Mountain Brothers) - U Aint Got No Wings Up In Here 2003
09 (4:54) The Mountain Brothers - Fluids 1998
10 (3:17) Jedi Mind Tricks - The Winds Of War 1997
11 (3:40) Pete Philly - Self-Expression Ft. Cee Major 2002
12 (4:41) Dept. Of Rec. - Thinking Outside The Box 2001
13 (4:46) Choked Out - Grabahold (Pittsburgh 1997)
14 (3:04) Lu Chipa - Toxic Seeds 1998
15 (3:30) Black Opz - The Difference 1997
16 (4:17) Munk Wit Da Funk - Shadows 1995
17 (3:23) Mel Man - Wreck Shop (Pittsburgh 1993)
18 (1:58) Indikator - Damage (Mixtape Edit) 1994
19 (3:30) Too Deff Connection - Take A Fall 1992
20 (3:31) L. R.o.c.k. - Outstanding 1990

One note, I know Lu Cipha is from Pennsylvania but I'm not sure which city. If anyone out there can tell me I'd love to know. Give this collection a spin, it's got some replay value.

--Schenectadyfan

East Coast 12 Inch Rarities Volume 4 And 5

I have not posted any of my east coast 12 inch compilations in ages so I thought I'd include a couple this time. Today we have volumes 4 and 5. Most of the material is dark gritty stuff, perfect for Halloween. As sometimes happens there are a couple geographical mistakes here and there. I always find out about them later. Nonetheless I hope these two compilations get some time in your system.

Volume 4 --

Download

01 (3:50) Do It All & Jac Swinga - Which Side Iz Which (1995)
02 (4:58) Black Sam - Mr Phat (90 Oz Mix) (1995)
03 (4:01) Ahmad - Who Can (Remix)(1994) (l.a., woops)
04 (5:08) Kaotic Style - Mad Hardcore Ft. Heltah Skeltah, M.O.P. & Cella Dwellas (1995)
05 (4:19) RuggedNess Madd Drama - Make U Go Crazay 2 (1994)
06 (3:24) Asiatic Warriors - Told Ya (1994) (Germany ?)
07 (4:15) Nine & A.R.L. Da Xrsis) - Ova Confident (Darc Mass Remix)(1995)
08 (4:01) Broken English Klik - Hard Core Beats (1993)
09 (4:08) Ol Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo [Lord Digga Remix)(1995)
10 (4:17) Funkmaster Flex & Notorious B.I.G - The Palladium Freestyle (Aug 5 1994)
11 (4:37) Company Flow - Juvenile Technique (1994)
12 (4:04) Da Nabahood Threat - Coming From Da Dirt (1994)
13 (4:04) KGB (aka Ill Knob) - Party Thuggin Chadder Forever (1994)
14 (4:16) Ubad - The Legacy (Radio Mix)(1995) (Toronto ?)
15 (4:32) Crooklyn Dodgers - 14 Crooklyn (Baseball Radio Version)(1994)

Volume 5 --

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01 (3:48) Kapone - In The Mix Featuring Fangs (1993)
02 (4:41) Gravediggaz - Diary Of A Madman 1993
03 (3:37) Mad Skillz - Doing Time In Da Cypher (1995)
04 (3:44) PMD - Shade Business (Ghetto Style Remix) 1994
05 (1:05) Barry Blue - Introduction (1995)
06 (3:22) Shazam X - Stick Up (1993)
07 (3:37) Strange Behavior - Speakers On The Fritz (1993)
08 (3:59) The Edge - Do Ya Dirt (Street Mix) (1994)
09 (3:54) Darcsyde - Queens Stand Strong (Street Mix) (1995)
10 (3:31) Jeru The Damaja - D. Original (Dirty Mix) 1993
11 (4:37) Gunslinguz - Ready to Die (1995)
12 (4:28) Da Henchmen - What U Gonna Do (Dirty Mix) (1994)
13 (3:12) Onyx - Shiftee (Radio Version) (1993)
14 (3:26) 3rd Eye And The Group Home - Ease Up (1993)
15 (1:20) Shaolin Style - Untitled (Pre-Cooked) (1994)
16 (4:35) KGB - Bless Ya Life (Grim Filthy Mix) (1995)
17 (4:10) Channel live - Mad izm (Featuring Krs-1) (1994)
18 (4:58) Da Youngsta's Ft. Mobb Deep - Bloodshed And War (1995)
19 (3:55) Nine - Any Emcee (Clean) (1995)
20 (3:47) OC - Born To Live (CD Bonus Mix) (1993)
21 (3:00) Dark Skinned Assassin - Dirty (1995)

Leave some comments, let me know what you think.

--Schenectadyfan

Chicago Vs Detroit (1993-1995)

Chicago vs Detroit, 1993-1995. This compilation is some slammin boom bap shit. I'd try to name favorite tracks but I like them all. For you midwest collectors, check out T. Green. I believe this is another one of K-Stone's projects. I hope everyone digs this, I have been playing it repeatedly for days now.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=32C4O5AJ

01 (4:32) B-Def - Kickin' Up Dust (Detroit 1995)
02 (3:59) Pscylone - It Should Be Known (Chicago 1995)
03 (4:05) M.F. 911 - Prodigy (Detroit 1993)
04 (4:05) Da Nayborhoodz - Makin' Moves (Chicago 1995)
05 (5:34) Detroit City Mob - Where I'm From (1995)
06 (4:10) MC Breed - The Deal Is Da Funk (Detroit 1994)
07 (4:14) T. Green - Who Is It ? (Detroit 1995)
08 (3:41) Figure Uv Speech - Check It Out (Chicago 1993)
09 (3:34) Awol - Detroit 4 Life 1994
10 (1:49) 2 Sins - A Piece Of My Mind 1995
11 (3:55) E.c. & Rubberoom - Taste Of Chicago 1995
12 (4:17) Tha Chamba - Hood Thang (Chicago 1995)
13 (5:20) Mountain Climbaz - It's Over (Detroit 1994)
14 (2:57) Stranga - When I Zone Out (Detroit 199x)
15 (3:50) East Of The Rock - Galaxy Rays (Chicago 1993)
16 (3:31) Whatnoxic - Fly Urban Scenery (Chicago 1995)
17 (5:04) Vakill - Check Me Out (Chicago 1995)


Please leave some comments, let me know what you think!

--Schenectadyfan

Hen - The Underworld (Atlanta 1994)

This an unsung classic out of Atlanta, Georgia. It's pretty rare, I have seen it selling in the 100 dollar range on ebay. My favorite track is probably number 7. Hen is not some playalistic shit like Outkast, or booty shakin' garbage like 2 Live Crew. Hen dances to the beat of a different drummer. This album is gritty, funky, infectious. I hope you like it as much as I do.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9E4B38SM

01. The Underworld
02. Chillin' In The Morgue
03. A Beer And A Nut
04. 10 Dollar Freak
05. Ice Cream Cone
06. Must Be The Pussy
07. I'm A Bad Motherfucker
08. Fire Ass Weed
09. All The Ho's In The House Say "HO"
10. Drop The Bass
11. Booty-Booty
12. All The Freaks In The House Say "HO"
13. Is It Good To You?
14. Dear Old Dad


For anyone who wants to know, I've looked high and low for the cover to this album. No luck anywhere. Leave some comments, let me know if you like it.

--Schenectadyfan

Baltimore & Washington DC Underground Part 7

Man it has been a minute..

I have to apologize for my lack of output lately. Been moving, seeking work, my boot drive crashed, etc. Feels good to be back. I'll be posting again on a regular basis soon. Hope y'all are still giving the last volume of my Baltimore/Washington Dc series a few spins. Today I'm bringing you volume 7. A couple of my favorites this time are numbers 1 and 14. I know some of you Bmore/Dc natives check these compilations out so if there are any suprises speak up!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=AN9R2CA7

01 (4:54) Da Mad Onez - Chapters (Baltimore 1997)
02 (1:54) New Testament - Halls (Baltimore 1995)
03 (5:20) Torcha N Da chamber - Funk Freka (Baltimore 1995)
04 (3:50) The P.o.p. - Wide Awake (Washington Dc 1992)
05 (3:08) Diamond K Presents - The Westside Bonus (Baltimore 1995)
06 (1:27) Hecklers - St. Paul & Lombard St (Baltimore 2003)
07 (4:03) Baaad Influence - Bunwatcher (Washington Dc 1995)
08 (1:00) Blak Kaos - Kaos Bio (Washington Dc 1996)
09 (4:00) Madd Syco - Nuthin Ta Play Wit (Baltimore 1995)
10 (4:35) First State Alliance - Side By Side (Delaware 1994)
11 (3:54) Big U & The Madhouse Crew - Do Ya Wanna Ride (Lanham Md 1995)
12 (3:43) O.h.e - Rest In Peace (Lanham Md 2002)
13 (4:24) Ring aka 'Massive Ring' - One Game (Left To Play) (Washington Dc 1996)
14 (3:43) Under Achieva'z - The Newz (Washington Dc 1996)
15 (3:29) Sorce - Comfort Zone (Baltimore 1995)
16 (3:53) K Mack - Do Or Die (Baltimore 1995)
17 (4:39) Stir Crazy - Tables Turned (Baltimore 2002)
18 (2:00) Dj Overcast - Shit Goes Down (Washington Dc 2001)
19 (3:06) Pro and Reg - Bricks 2 Bmore Featuring Tame One (Radio)(Baltimore 2006)
20 (1:17) Hugh Lord - Baltimore's On The Attack (Baltimore 1992)
21 (3:33) S.c.u. - Ware Da Son Dont Shyne (Baltimore 1996)
22 (2:59) Backland - Industry Backdown (Baltimore 2006)
23 (2:49) Natures Problem - Baltimore Streets (1997)

Thanks for listening! Let me know what you think.

--Schenectadyfan

Latin Groove

By now you've known us long enough to know our tastes run much wider than just hip hop. Todays post is one such change of pace. What I have here today is a head-noddin' collection of latin funk from the late 60's to 2003. No, this ain't your fathers favorite Carlos Montoya lp. Like jazz and hip hop, funk is informed by many styles. Cultural influences in funk music are numerous and distinct. The latin take is no different. I love all sorts of latin music, from peruvian flutes, to classic flamenco guitar to the earth shaking james of Carlos Santana. If you're a sucker for that south-of-the-border flavor then check this out. My favorite tracks are probably numbers 3,11 and 14.

Here's a link and the tracklist --

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01 (5:00) Ry Cooder And Manuel Galban - Drume Negrita
02 (3:29) Marc Ribot - Chingatanero No Se
03 (4:28) Pucho & His Latin Soul Brothers - Heat!
04 (3:01) Willie Bobo - Fried Neck Bones And Some Home Fries
05 (3:58) Tommy Guerrero - Color Of Life
06 (3:53) David Byrne - Beleza Tropical
07 (3:28) Banda Black Rio - Rio De Fevereiro
08 (3:35) Airto - Alue
09 (3:30) Ocho - Undress My Mind
10 (5:57) Sergio Mendes And Brasil '77 - Superstition
11 (5:21) Ricardo Marrero - Babalonia
12 (8:40) Sambo Soul - Mambo #5
13 (3:23) Soul Bossa Trio - Sally
14 (6:33) The Herbaliser - Latin Horns

This last tune is something I cut from a live show The Herbaliser did in New York City in 2000 I think. If anyone out there knows the lp they were playing I'd really like to know! Enjoy.

--Schenectadyfan