HHIR's Year-End Lists, Part 3: Top 10 Mixtapes of 2007

#10



The Game, Nu Jerzey Devil & DJ Skee
You Know What It Is Volume 4: Murda Game Chronicles


#9



Lil Wayne
Da Drought 3


#8



Consequence & DJ Whoo Kid
The Cons Volume 5 (Refuse to Die)


#7



The Notorious B.I.G., Mick Boogie & Terry Urban
Unbelievable


#6



Chamillionaire
Mixtape Messiah 3


#5



Kanye West & Plain Pat
Can't Tell Me Nothing


#4



Hell Rell
Eat With Me or Eat a Box of Bullets


#3



Stack Bundles & Big Mike
Riot Gang 3: Riot Or Diet


#2



Jay-Z & Tapemasters Inc.
An American Gangster (+ Reloaded)


#1



Joe Budden & DJ OnPoint
Mood Muzik 3




More lists coming soon!
Stay tuned...

HHIR's Year-End Lists, Part 2: Top 7 Monster Hits of 2007 That Made Me Want to Destroy My Radio and/or Jump in Front of a Moving Truck

#7


Timbaland - Give it to Me (feat. Nelly Furtado & Justin Timberlake)
A posse cut with subliminal disses strung around throughout the lyrics. Oh, I forgot to mention: the 'posse' consists of a pair of pop artists.
LAME!
[1,000,000 spins on every radio station later...]
LAME & ANNOYING AS F*CK!!!



#6


Akon - Don't Matter
Okay, don't me wrong: this song wasn't that bad. But 'kon totally swiped and jack the melody of R. Kelly's 'Ignition (Remix)' on this one. SMH!



#5


Fergie - Glamorous (feat. Ludacris)
After a while, I gave in to 'Fergalicious', but this one was just horrible... Please, someone tell her that only Biggie and Fabolous get a pass on spelling out words that end with '-ous'. It's a Brooklyn thing.



#4


Chris Brown - Kiss Kiss (feat. T-Pain)
Whiny overload. Need I say more? Hot beat though...



#3


T-Pain - Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin') (feat. Yung Joc)
There are simply no redeeming qualities about this song...
At all!
'nuff said.



#2


Sean Kingston - Beautiful Girls
Horribly annoying song that hopefully didn't inspire anyone to actually kill themselves. Although I've gotta say: who wouldn't have suicidal thoughts after hearing this trash. LOL.
Speaking of 'Suicidal Thoughts', an interesting fact: The video for this film was shot inside Johnnie's Diner, an inoperative building in Los Angeles which replicates the look of old school burger shops/breakfast spots. The building itself is only used for filming: movies, tv shows, music videos. On the corner of Wilshire and Fairfax, the building is directly adjacent to the Peterson Automotive Museum. This is the same corner where Christopher Wallace, a.k.a. The Notorious B.I.G., was gunned down. I just think this whole thing's interesting particularly due to the fact that Sean Kingston looks like a young Biggie. Just sayin'....
Aight, and the #1 'Monster Hit of 2007 That Made Me Want to Destroy My Radio and/or Jump in Front of a Moving Truck' is...



#1


Soulja Boy - Crank That (Soulja Boy)
I wouldn't be surprised if there was a statistic that stated that as soon as this song became a hit, the number of atheists in the world boosted at an exorbitant rate.

Seriously, why would G-d allow this?



More lists coming soon!
Stay tuned...

HHIR's Year-End Lists, Part 1: Top 7 Guilty Pleasures of 2007

You know these are true...
And if they aren't, then feel free to laugh at me...
;-D

#7


Gym Class Heroes - Cupid's Chokehold
I'm sorry, but the fact that they sampled Supertramp and totally Hip-Hopped it out was Grade A in my book. Did it get annoying as f*ck after a while? Absolutely! But I dug into this one for a while...



#6


Smitty + Robin Thicke - Died in Your Arms Tonight
Okay, I guess I just like songs that sample other songs that I already like. Scott Storch flipped this 80's classic into a frenzied club banger with a catchy hook. Based on the consensus of practically everyone I know, however, this song was wick-wick-WACK. But I dunno... I kinda got hooked in.



#5


MIMS - This is Why I'm Hot
In my review of this song earlier in the year, I stated that the track had "mundane lyrics." And boy were they mundane! But this was the kind of track where it didn't really matter... I liked this song 'cuz it was hot. If you didn't, then you're not!



#4


British Girls
Now I'll be honest: British girls are always my guilty pleasure. LOL. Who doesn't love a British accent? I digress...
Our friends from across the Atlantic owned the music scene this year, particularly during the first half. Cheers!



#3


Ciara - Like a Boy
So addictive. Word to 50.



#2


Beyoncé - Irreplaceable
Yes, I know the song was originally released in late 2006. But I only really got into it in '07, and it stayed on repeat on nearly every radio station for at least 4 months. Great song; very catchy.



#1


Rihanna's album:
Good Girl Gone Bad
One word:
'-ella.'

...Seriously though, this album was nice. You know it.



More lists coming soon!
Stay tuned...

Prodigy - Return of the Mac [The Samples]

One of this year's greatest albums (production-wise), Alchemist got grimey and flipped some great Blaxploitation records and other soul tracks to craft this masterful backdrop for Prodigy's gritty gun-talk.

Enjoy:

01. 'Kamen Rider' by Shunsuke Kikuchi
• Sampled for 'The Mac is Back Intro' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
02. 'Nothing to Lose (Live at Madison Square Garden)' by Tupac Shakur
• Sampled for 'Return of the Mac (aka New York Shit)' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
03. 'Blacula Strikes!' by Gene Page
• Sampled for 'Return of the Mac (aka New York Shit)' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
04. 'I'm Hooked on You' by Jeannie Reynolds
• Sampled for 'Stuck on You' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
05. 'Easin' In' by Edwin Starr
• Sampled for 'Mac 10 Handle' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
06. 'Down and Out In New York City' by James Brown
• Sampled for 'Down & Out in New York City' by Prodigy
• Sampled for 'The Rotten Apple' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
07. 'Do I Stand a Chance?' by The Montclairs
• Sampled for 'Bang on 'Em' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
08. 'A Nickel and a Nail' by O.V. Wright
• Sampled for 'Nickel and a Nail' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
09. 'Touch Me, Take Me' by Rita Wright
• Sampled for 'Legends' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
10. 'Love Sounds' by Intimate Strangers
• Sampled for 'Legends' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
11. 'Playing Your Game, Baby' by Barry White
• Sampled for 'Stop Fronting' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
12. 'Cry Together' by The O'Jays
• Sampled for 'Stop Fronting' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist
13. 'In the Rain' by The Dramatics
• Sampled for 'Stop Fronting' by Prodigy
• Produced by The Alchemist

"...add to my collection, the selection..."

I've very pleased to present to you a new feature on the site...

By now I'm sure you've noticed the new tabs under the blog's header. Nifty, eh?

Well, I've set up a "new blog" for the sole purpose of organizing our "exclusives." So give it a shot: click "EXCLUSIVES", the second tab.

I dare ya!

Raekwon - Only Built 4 Cuban Linx [The Samples]

The LS vs. OB4CL debate continues... So I might as well up the Linx samples (plus they were just requested, and I'm quick like that! ;-D)...

Enjoy:

01. 'Get Up & Get Down' by The Dramatics
• Sampled for 'Knuckleheadz' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah & U-God)
• Produced by RZA
02. 'I Keep Asking You Questions' by Black Ivory
• Sampled for 'Criminology' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah)
• Produced by RZA
03. 'Why Marry' by The Sweet Inspirations
• Sampled for 'Criminology' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah)
• Produced by RZA
04. 'You're Getting a Little too Smart' by Detroit Emeralds
• Sampled for 'Incarcerated Scarfaces' by Raekwon
• Produced by RZA
05. 'Wang Dang Doodle' by Koko Taylor
• Sampled for 'Incarcerated Scarfaces' by Raekwon
• Produced by RZA
06. 'Ain't No Sunshine' by Michael Jackson
• Sampled for 'Rainy Dayz' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah & Blue Raspberry)
• Produced by RZA
07. 'You Know How to Make Me Feel So Good' by Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
• Sampled for 'Rainy Dayz' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah & Blue Raspberry)
• Produced by RZA
08. 'The Way We Were (Try to Remember)' by Gladys Knight & The Pips
• Sampled for 'Can It Be All So Simple (Remix)' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah)
• Produced by RZA
09. 'Lonely Boy' by Iron Butterfly
• Sampled for 'Ice Water' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah & Cappadonna)
• Produced by RZA
10. 'White Christmas' by Bing Crosby
• Sampled for 'Ice Water' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah & Cappadonna)
• Produced by RZA
11. 'Children, Don't Get Weary' by Booker T. & the MG's
• Sampled for 'Glaciers of Ice' by Raekwon
(feat. 60 Second Assassin, Blue Raspberry, Ghostface Killah & Masta Killa)
• Produced by RZA
12. 'If You Think It (You May As Well Do It)' by The Emotions
• Sampled for 'Verbal Intercourse' by Raekwon (feat. Nas & Ghostface Killah)
• Produced by RZA
13. 'Could I Be Falling in Love?' by Syl Johnson
• Sampled for 'Heaven & Hell' by Raekwon (feat. Ghostface Killah)
• Produced by RZA
14. 'Mellow Mood (Part One)' by Barry White
• Sampled for 'North Star (Jewels)' by Raekwon (feat. Popa Wu & Ol' Dirty Bastard)
• Produced by RZA
15. 'Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Baby' by Barry White
• Sampled for 'North Star (Jewels)' by Raekwon (feat. Popa Wu & Ol' Dirty Bastard)
• Produced by RZA

California + Detroit = Caltroit

Aside from the fact that I've got personal ties to both Cali and the Mo', I've always been intrigued by the stylistic connections between these two musical hotspots, starting off with the one and only...With that being said, I'm glad to see cats from Cali and the D hookin' up to make nothing but good music.

Over the weekend, I came across an excellent mixtape (sounds better than most rappers' albums) simply titled 'Caltroit.' Spearheaded by West-coast legend DJ Warrior, Inglewood's up-and-comer Bishop Lamont & J Dilla torch-carrier Black Milk (whose 'Popular Demand' I reviewed earlier this year), 'Caltroit' is a Hip-Hop family affair. Word to Sly Stone.

'Caltroit' features great 'troiters like Phat Kat, Royce Da 5'9", Guilty Simpson, Illa J, T3 and others; Cali boys like Rass Kass, Planet Asia, Mistah Fab; and everyone else in between like Busta Rhymes, Stat Quo & Kardinal Offishall. All that, just to name a few... And if that wasn't enough, Mr. Invincible/Invisible himself, Dr. Dre, co-signs the record on track 3, 'On Top Now'.

Here are a couple of preview tracks that I think you might like:


F*ck it... Though DJ Warrior posted it up on his Myspace page, you can cop the whole album right here as well (I've posted plenty of mirrors):

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Charlie Rose Interviews Bill Clinton [12/14/07]

GZA - Liquid Swords [The Samples]

So as you've heard, GZA has been making plenty of noise all over the globe, and as I was talking to HHIR-er DJ Raida last night about how I prefer Liquid Swords over Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, I came across the final song I needed to complete the Liquid sample set (shouts to RagnaroK from the Wu boards).

So without further adieu, enjoy:

01. 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy' by Willie Mitchell
• Sampled for 'Liquid Swords' by GZA (feat. RZA)
• Produced by RZA
02. 'Groovin'' by Willie Mitchell
• Sampled for 'Liquid Swords' by GZA (feat. ODB, Masta Killa & Inspectah Deck)
• Sampled for '4th Chamber' by GZA (feat. Ghostface Killah, Killah Priest & RZA)
• Produced by RZA
03. 'That's the Way it Is' by Al Green
• Rumored to have been sampled for 'Liquid Swords' by GZA (feat. RZA)
• Produced by RZA
04. 'I'm Afraid the Masquerade is Over' by David Porter
• Sampled for 'Duel of the Iron Mic' by GZA (feat. ODB, Masta Killa & Inspectah Deck)
• Produced by RZA
05. 'In the Hole' by The Bar-Kays
• Sampled for 'Living in the World Today' by GZA (feat. RZA & Method Man)
• Produced by RZA
06. 'I'm His Wife, You're Just a Friend' by Ann Sexton
• Sampled for 'Living in the World Today' by GZA (feat. RZA & Method Man)
• Produced by RZA
07. 'In the Rain' by The Dramatics
• Sampled for 'Cold World' by GZA (feat. Life & Inspectah Deck)
• Produced by RZA
08. 'Rocket Love' by Stevie Wonder
• Sampled for 'Cold World' by GZA (feat. Life & Inspectah Deck)
• Produced by RZA
09. 'Trouble, Heartaches & Sadness' by Ann Peebles
• Sampled for 'Shadowboxin'' by GZA (feat. Method Man)
• Produced by RZA
10. 'I'd Be So Happy' by Three Dog Night
• Sampled for 'Investigative Reports' by GZA (feat. U-God, Raekwon & Ghostface Killah)
• Produced by RZA
11. 'As Long As I've Got You' by The Charmels
• Sampled for 'I Gotcha' Back' by GZA (feat. RZA)
• Produced by RZA
12. 'Our Love Has Died' by The Ohio Players
• Sampled for 'B.I.B.L.E. (Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth)' by Killah Priest
• Produced by 4th Disciple



P.S. Don't worry, more Jay and Nas sample sets are on their way...eventually...1

P.P.S. This is HHIR's 400th post! L'Chaim!

GZA Calls Out 50 Cent... Again!

Is The Genius plotting a Hip-Hop civil war?

The revolution WILL be televised...on HHIR... ;-D

Beanie Sigel is for the Children

The Solution is in stores now...

"Overturning Kingdoms and Clans"

The other night I was reading the Analects of Confucius, classic literature attributed to the famed philosopher from ancient China. Comprised in a set of 20 "books" (don't worry, they're very, very short), The Analects of Confucius are full of wisdom, eccentricities, history, and advice on how to build one's character. Going for the 'home stretch', I was gearing towards finishing the Analects that night. As I was reading Book 17 however, I was struck with awe. 'Verse 18':

I hate to see sharp mouths overturning kingdoms and clans.

Kingdoms and Clans? Look, maybe this is a bit of a reach, but what else would you have thought of if you were reading about "sharp mouths", "kingdoms" and "clans"?

Now don't get me wrong, I love Wu-Tang (lest we forget, they're for the children!). And while in my summation all of the members have been doing their thing, I feel like I've got to take Raekwon to task for some of the things he's said and done in recent history.

Exhibit A (to the left): we have Raekwon at a NYC concert in November of '06 calling out Jay-Z for his relatively lackluster Kingdom Come. [original link]
Exhibit B (to the right): we have Raekwon chattin' it up with Miss Info over his issues with RZA in regards to handling Wu-Tang's new album, 8 Diagrams.



Okay, let's put this into perspective: OB4CL is one of my favorite Hip-Hop albums of all time. I've been a fan of Rae' since I heard him rapping about 'sticking up whiteboys at ball courts.' But for a guy who's spent the last year or so talking smack, he's gotta at least back it up. In 2007, Rae sponsored the totally wacktastic 'Polluted Water' (I tried to like it, I really did) by his weed carriers Ice Water. That was about it.

Back to the videos: Granted, Kingdom Come wasn't what it should have been, but Jigga returned this year sending out (what I felt was) a message to the hater(s):

Chef, look what I cooked...

Once again, I could be reachin', (word to Digable P's).

All in all, please get it correct: I'm still rooting for Rae' and I can't wait until OB4CLII comes out. But until then, please tell him to just stay in the kitchen 'til it's ready...

I'm getting hungry, but I'm not in the mood for beef...



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They Reminisce Over You... Ike Turner

Ike Wister Turner
(November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007)

What I've Been Bumpin' Lately: Early December '07

I hate the new D1vSh@re, but whatever..... Here's my current top 10:

10. Infamous Mobb - It's a Gift
9. Cassidy - Damn I Miss the Game
8. Styles P - Da 80's
7. Ghostface Killah - Yapp City (feat. Trife Da God & Sun God)
6. Public Enemy - Hell No, We Ain't Alright (Krush Groove Remix)
5. Wyclef Jean - Slow Down (feat. T.I.)
4. Freeway - It's Over
3. Hi-Tek - God's Plan (feat. Young Buck & The Outlawz)
2. 2pac - Dopefiend's Diner
1. Jay-Z - Roc Boys (And the Winner Is)... (Hurricane DillaMix)

Insomniacs Club with Tupac Shakur [R.I.P. Edition]

Tupac Amaru Shakur
(June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996)

For those who have joined up with HHIR since September, check out my exclusive mixtape album that I released to commemorate the 11th anniversary of Pac's passing:



Oh, and a happy last day of Hanukkah to all the Hip-Hop Heebs out there...
Hope you all caught the gist of this 8-day commemoration/celebration
:)

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Insomniacs Club with The Notorious B.I.G. [R.I.P. Edition]

Christopher George Latore Wallace
(May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997)

Hip-Hop 4 Prez: Kidz in the Hall Support Obama Through Song

Having followed Obama’s political career from its early stages, Kidz In The Hall’s MC Naledge is very excited to be a part of the movement for change. “From Chicago’s Southside, to The University of Pennsylvania, Kidz In The Hall has always promoted positive change in American communities through social action. The message at the forefront of this soulful anthem is that no one should settle for less than success, because each one of us has the ability to change this world for the better. “Work To Do” is not necessarily a song that was meant as a “campaign song,” but more so a philosophy on how to approach life in general. I think much of what is wrong in my community is that hope has been lost by many of my peers. What many fail to realize is that one person can control his or her own destiny, it just requires due diligence and the ability to fight adversity. I happen to think that Barack Obama embodies everything that is promising for the future of our nation and represents the hope I sought to speak on in the song. Being from Chicago, I have seen his rise to prominence first hand and I can honestly say that I believe he is the best option for our next president.”

-Naledge (Kidz In The Hall)

Check out 'Work to Do' at their Myspace or here:

Work to Do (Obama '08) by Kidz in the Hall


The making of...



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GZA: "F*ck 50 Cent... You got alot of money n***a, you don't got talent!"

Sorry, I just HAD to post this...

"You hear that Fifty?"

"Curtis!!!"

...Soulja Boy gets it too...

Insomniacs Club with Proof [R.I.P. Edition]

DeShaun Dupree Holton
(October 2, 1973 – April 11, 2006)

Insomniacs Club with Big L [R.I.P. Edition]

Lamont Coleman
(May 30, 1974 - February 15, 1999)

Insomniacs Club with Eazy-E [R.I.P. Edition]

Eric Lynn Wright
(September 7, 1963 - March 26, 1995)

Insomniacs Club with Big Punisher [R.I.P. Edition]

Christopher Lee Rios
(November 9, 1971 - February 7, 2000)

Insomniacs Club with Ol' Dirty Bastard [R.I.P. Edition]

Russell Tyrone Jones
(November 15, 1968 - November 13, 2004)

Album Review: 8 Diagrams by Wu-Tang Clan

Head on over to Rap.About.Com to check out my review for the Wu-Tang Clan's new album, 8 Diagrams.

And while you're at it, check out a few of my favorite tracks from the album:

Take It Back


The Heart Gently Weeps


Stick Me for My Riches


Life Changes


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UGK - UnderGround Kingz [The Samples]

Rest In Peace Chad... Trill ni***z never die.

This sample set is only fitting; Enjoy:

01. 'From Step to You' by Stephen J. Rideau
• Sampled for 'Swishas and Dosha' by UGK
• Produced by Below & Pimp C (r.i.p.)
02. 'I Choose You' by Willie Hutch
• Used for 'Int'l Players Anthem (I Choose You)' by UGK (feat. OutKast)
• Produced by Juicy J & DJ Paul
03. 'Hercules' by Aaron Neville (prod. by Allen Toussaint)
• Used for 'Chrome Plated Woman' by UGK
• Produced by Pimp C (r.i.p.)
04. 'Life is... Too $hort' by Too $hort
• Used for 'Life is 2009' by UGK (feat. Too $hort)
• Produced by Scarface & Randy "Big Tyme" Jefferson
05. 'Let's Straighten It Out' by Benny Latimore
• Used for 'Quit Hatin' the South' by UGK (feat. Charlie Wilson & Willie D)
• Produced by Pimp C (r.i.p.)
06. 'I Just Want to Celebrate' by Rare Earth (Nick Zesses & Dino Fekaris)
• Used for 'Trill N****z Don't Die' by UGK (feat. Z-Ro)
• Produced by John Bido, Yung Fynga, Joe Traxx & Pimp C (r.i.p.)
07. 'Something in the Past' by One Way
• Used for 'How Long Can It Last' by UGK (feat. Charlie Wilson)
• Produced by Pimp C (r.i.p.) & N.O. Joe
08. 'The Fix' by Scarface
• Used for 'Still Ridin' Dirty' by UGK (feat. Scarface)
• Produced by Scarface
09. 'Daddy Could Swear, I Declare' by Gladys Knight & The Pips
• Used for 'Two Type of B*tches' by UGK (feat. Dizzee Rascal & Pimpin’ Ken)
• Produced by MoMo, Pimp C (r.i.p.) & N.O. Joe
10. 'You Can't Hide Love' by Earth, Wind & Fire
• Used for 'Real Women' by UGK (feat. Talib Kweli & Raheem DeVaughn)
• Produced by N.O. Joe & Pimp C (r.i.p.)
11. 'Bridge Thru Time' by Lonnie Liston Smith
• Used for 'Candy' by UGK
• Produced by Scarface & Randy "Bigg Tyme" Jefferson
12. 'Goin' Thru School and Love' by Raydio
• Used for 'Shattered Dreams' by UGK (feat. Sleepy Brown)
• Produced by Pimp C (r.i.p.)
13. 'The Symphony' by Marley Marl & The Juice Crew
• Used for 'Next Up' by UGK (feat. Big Daddy Kane & Kool G Rap)
• Produced by K-Def
14. 'Free' by Goodie Mob
• Used for 'Living This Life' by UGK
• Produced by N.O. Joe & Joe Scorsese
15. 'Free at Last' by Al Green
• Used for 'Living This Life' by UGK
• Produced by N.O. Joe & Joe Scorsese
16. 'Spit Your Game (Remix)' by The Notorious B.I.G.
• Used for 'Hit the Block (Bonus Track)' by UGK (feat. T.I.)
• Produced by Swizz Beatz

Insomniacs Club with Pimp C [R.I.P. Edition]

Chad Butler
(December 29, 1973 – December 4, 2007)

They Reminisce Over You... Pimp C

On December 4, 2007, Pimp C was found dead in a Mondrian Hotel room this morning in West Hollywood, California, after Los Angeles County Fire responded to a 911 call. They arrived to his sixth floor hotel room to find him dead in bed....



...free at last...

Heaven by UGK [zShare]


This Life by UGK [zShare]



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Jay-Z: American Gangster [Acapella]

And the winner is.......

YOU!

Enjoy:

DOWNLOAD 'Jay-Z - American Gangster: Acapella'
[Rapidshare link]

On an unrelated note (ahem, hint hint....mixers: get work)...
Rizoh has found and released an awesome live instrumentation set of the beats that make up Illmatic, arguably the greatest Hip-Hop album ever!

Head on over to The Rap Up... ;-D

Peter Rosenberg @ the J.A.M. Awards

Great interviews and appearances in ^ this ^ clip.

Sample & Example(s): Chic, Freeway & Nas

Yeah, I still do these S&E things.... ;-D
This time I've posted the instrumentals of the examples....
Enjoy:

Sample:
'Will You Cry (When You Hear This Song)' by Chic

[alternate zShare link]

Example #1:
'Hear the Song' by Freeway (Produced by Kanye West) [2003]

[alternate zShare link]

Example #2:
'Just a Moment' by Nas & Quan (Produced by L.E.S.) [2004]

[alternate zShare link]

In your opinion, which producer did a better job?

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[Listen...]

Hip-Hop Docktrine 2: The Official Boondocks Mixtape

DJ Dub Floyd returns with his second installment of 'Hip-Hop Docktrine', the official mixtape series for the widely popular Adult Swim show 'The Boondocks', based on the brilliant comic strips of Aaron McGruder, of course...

Featuring a wide array of guests like theme-star Asheru, Talib Kweli, Common, AZ, his Justus League homies, and plenty more, Hip-Hop Docktrine (Volume One) was a certified banger that stayed relevant for months and months. You know, like how mixtapes used to be...

Now DJ Dub Floyd is back, bringin' fellow mixtape master Wally Sparks along for the ride, this time for a double-disc mix CD set. The mixtape(s) is conveniently and humorously divided in two:

Disc 1ne (Hall Of Justus Edition): Hosted by Little Brother & Skyzoo
Disc 2wo (Thugnificent Edition): Hosted by Metaphor The Great

Featured artists of the mixtape(s) include:
Hall Of Justus
Little Brother
Chaundon
Skyzoo
Asheru
Metaphor The Great
David Banner
Ghostface Killah
Thugnificent & The Lethal Interjection Crew
Talib Kweli
Tanya Morgan
Von Pea
J Dilla
Illa J
9th Wonder
Muneshine
Erykah Badu
Blu
Rashid Hadee
Rhymefest
Dres (Blacksheep)
& many more!!!!

Check out this teaser for a taste of what's to come:
Dub Floyd feat. Chaundon & Asheru - Hip Hop Dock-Trine (Produced by The Kickdrums)

[zShare link]

The mixtape drops on December 11th.
For more info, check out the official page over at Myspace:
Hip-Hop Docktrine [Myspace page]

Gotta support the artists that are keeping Hip-Hop alive...

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P.S. If you missed Hip-Hop Docktrine Vol. One, you can preview it right here, courtesy of DatPiff:

And finally, don't forget to tune in to...



League Crew Radio
Late Mon/Early Tues 1:00 AM - 3:00 AM (EST)
Sirius Satellite Radio
Hip Hop Nation Channel 40 (Nationwide)

Diggin' - November Singles (Part 3 of 3)

KEITH IS THE MAN(N)!!!
Enough with the politricks.... Now for what you've all been waiting for... Enjoy:

Amerie - That's What U R (feat. Fabolous & Slim Thug) [Promo VLS]

Rapidshare link
Includes: Remix, Main, Instrumental, Acapella, 'Some Like It' Main, 'Some Like It' Instrumental & 'Some Like It' Acapella
Amerie_feat._Fabolous_and_Slim_Thug-Thats_What_U_R-(UPA3150-1)-VLS-2007-XXL
Download 'Amerie - That's What U R' [Rapidshare Link]

AZ - Life on the Line BW The Hardest (Promo CDS)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Clean, Dirty, Instrumental, Clean, Dirty & Instrumental
AZ-Life_On_The_Line_BW_The_Hardest-(Promo_CDS)-2007-WHOA
Download 'AZ - Life on the Line BW The Hardest' [Rapidshare Link]

Christina Aguilera - Oh Mother (Promo CDM)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Main/Official & Instrumental
Christina_Aguilera_-_Oh_Mother-CDM-2007-NBMP3
Download 'Christina Aguilera - Oh Mother' [Rapidshare Link]

Dizzee Rascal - Flex (Retail CDS)

Rapidshare link
Includes:Original, Dave Spoon Reflex, Dave Spoon Redub, Mickey Slim Remix, Mickey Slim Dub & DJ Q Remix
Dizzee_Rascal-Flex-Retail_CDS-2007-UKP
Download 'Dizzee Rascal - Flex' [Rapidshare Link]

Fat Joe - The Crack House (feat. Lil Wayne) (Promo CDS)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Clean, Main/Dirty & Instrumental
Fat_Joe_Ft_Lil_Wayne-The_Crack_House-(Promo_CDS)-2007-WHOA
Download 'Fat Joe & Lil Wayne - The Crack House' [Rapidshare Link]

Fergie - Clumsy (Promo CDM)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Main, Instrumental Version & Revisited
Fergie_-_Clumsy-CDM-2007-NBMP3
Download 'Fergie - Clumsy' [Rapidshare Link]

Ghostface Killah - We Celebrate (feat. Kid Capri) (Promo VLS)

Rapidshare link
Includes:Clean Edit (feat. Kid Capri), Clean Edit, Instrumental Edit, Main (feat. Kid Capri), Main & Instrumental
Ghostface_Killah-We_Celebrate-(DEFR_16846-1)-Promo-VLS-2007-XXL
Download 'Ghostface Killah & Kid Capri - We Celebrate' [Rapidshare Link]

Hell Rell - For the Hell of It (Best Buy Bonus Tracks)

Rapidshare link
Includes:187, Bars From Hell & Ruga Hell
Hell_Rell-For_The_Hell_Of_It-(Best_Buy_Bonus_Tracks)-2007-VAG
Download 'Hell Rell - For the Hell of It (Best Buy Bonus Tracks)' [Rapidshare Link]

Joss Stone - Love (Promo CDS)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Radio Version & Instrumental
Joss_Stone-Love-(CDS)-2007-SMO
Download 'Joss Stone - Love' [Rapidshare Link]

Lord Finesse - Real Talk Remix (feat. Grand Puba & Thelma Gyton) (Promo VLS)

Rapidshare link
Includes: 'Lark Chillout Remix' Main, 'Lark Chillout Remix' Instrumental, 'Something in the Way' Extended, 'Something in the Way' Main & 'Something in the Way' Do It Yourself
Lord_Finesse_feat._Grand_Puba-Real_Talk_Remix-(BAD-060)-VLS-2007-XXLL
Download 'Lord Finesse - Real Talk Remix BW Something in the Way' [Rapidshare Link]

Lupe Fiasco - Superstar (feat. Matthew Santos) (Promo CDS)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Radio Edit, Radio Version & Instrumental
Lupe_Fiasco-Superstar_feat._Matthew_Santos-Promo_CDS-2007-XXL
Download 'Lupe Fiasco - Superstar' [Rapidshare Link]

Papoose - Fitted Hat Low (Promo VLS)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Main, Instrumental, Acapella 'On Ya' Main, 'On Ya' Instrumental, 'On Ya' Acapella & 'Street Credibility' Main
Papoose-Fitted_Hat_Low-(VIOL-1204)-Promo-VLS-2007-XXL
Download 'Papoose - Fitted Hat Low' [Rapidshare Link]

Rick Ross - Speedin' (feat. R. Kelly) (Promo VLS)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Clean, Dirty & Instrumental
Rick_Ross_feat._R_Kelly-Speedin-(B0010430-11)-Promo-VLS-2007-XXL
Download 'Rick Ross - Speedin'' [Rapidshare Link]

The Fixxers - So Good (feat. Rich Boy) (Promo CDS)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Dirty, Clean, Instrumental & Acapella
The_Fixxers-So_Good_Feat._Rich_Boy-(Promo_CDS)-2007-CR
Download 'The Fixxers - So Good' [Rapidshare Link]

Tila Tequila - Paralyze (Promo CD)

Rapidshare link
Includes: Main/Official
Tila_Tequila-Paralyze-(Promo_CD)-2007-MSR
Download 'Tila Tequila - Paralyze' [Rapidshare Link]

New Layout

Judgment Day has arrived.....

........so tell me what you think:

New layout:



^ Click the image to see it in full-size!
(keep in mind, it's a work in progress)

The theme is based on the layout from The New Yorker magazine, which I enjoy reading every week and highly recommend to everybody!

Mumia Abu-Jamal: 'The Obama Factor'

The Obama Factor
Recorded 11/27/07



MUMIA'S COLUMNS NEED TO BE PUBLISHED AS BROADLY AS POSSIBLE TO INSPIRE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT AND HELP CALL ATTENTION TO HIS CASE.

Mr. Jamal's recent book features a chapter on the remarkable women who helped build and defend the Black Panther Party: *WE WANT FREEDOM: A Life in the Black Panther Party*, from:
South End Press
Ph. #1-800-533-8478

Murs - Yesterday & Today [VIDEO]

One of my favorite underground artists out of the West Coast (plus he grew up around my parts out here in LALA-land), Murs dropped this joint 'Yesterday & Today' last year and I've still been bumping it (plus the rest of the 'Revenge' album). It's got that vintage appeal to it, with a fun, uplifting message from the underdog's point of view. Totally cool.

...and the video is hilarious to boot.

Bump this!

1

Dillagence

Mick Boogie + Busta Rhymes + J Dilla = one of '07's best mixtapes

Go cop:

Official link
or
Sendspace
(if the official link doesn't work)



1

Insomniacs Club with Nas & Cypress Hill

"From the spliff that I lift and inhale, it ain't hard to tell..."
- Nas; 'It Ain't Hard to Tell' [Lyrics]



"My oven is on high, when I roast the quail/
Tell ____ _____ to go and inhale/"
- Cypress Hill; 'I Wanna Get High' [Lyrics]


Article:

Earlier this week in New Hampshire Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke candidly about his past experimentation with drugs and alcohol in high school, and on Saturday—after a question on medicinal marijuana—Obama was prodded a bit further and asked whether or not he had ever inhaled.

"I did," the senator from Illinois said to light applause. "It's not something I'm proud of. It was a mistake as a young man."

The question was a reference to a line made famous by former President Bill Clinton who, while admitting to trying marijuana, said he did not inhale.

"I never understood that line," Obama continued. "The point was to inhale. That was the point."

^ Classic

1

By the Book by Sasha Frere-Jones

Critic’s Notebook
By the Book
by Sasha Frere-Jones
December 3, 2007

In too many instances, hip-hop has become a celebration of ruthless self-interest, delivered by performers who don’t dare crack a smile for fear of losing status. That’s not where the music started, as two new books of photographs make clear. In “Born in the Bronx,” by Joe Conzo, the d.j.s and m.c.s do their share of scowling (and occasionally brandish weapons), but they also smile, wear fedoras, dance, and look like the skinny kids they are. Though Conzo’s photographs document hip-hop between 1977 and 1982, a time line by the writer Jeff Chang asserts that the genre’s origins stretch back to 1963, when the Cross Bronx Expressway tore the borough in half. Janette Beckman’s “The Breaks” picks up where Conzo leaves off. Beckman, an Englishwoman, captured a variety of young performers in New York with a taste for bright colors: Salt ’n Pepa, the Native Tongues Posse, and Slick Rick. That this vivid local culture would become a big and slightly chilly business lends a strange aura to these remarkable books. ♦

ILLUSTRATION: JEROEN KOOLHAAS

World Famous Wake Up Show: Q-Tip [Nov. 25, 2007]

Another HHIR/Wake Up Show exclusive:

This week we've got a pre-recorded interview/conversation with Q-Tip, frontman of legendary rap group A Tribe Called Quest (Rizoh's favorite... I still slide with the Wu; no love lost).

Unfortunately, my FM-recorder got a little lazy though, and skipped out on the last 5-10% of the interview, but I've still got a good 33+ minutes worth of Tip that's bound to enlighten. Enjoy:

[zShare link] ~ [Divshare coming soon...]


And as a special treat for f*cking up the end of the recording, I've got Q-Tip's two solo albums right here for you... Enjoy:

Q-Tip - Amplified (1999) [Rapidshare link / download]
Q-Tip - Kamaal the Abstract (2002) [Rapidshare link / download]

message: 2 (those) dope boyz

"It's not a game, in this game, everybody want bills
Everybody want mills, thatz how it iz
You can't explain the greatness, no fakeness
No imitation, thatz how it iz
Everybody wanna blow in the game
Some don't go long in this thang, that's how it iz
You can ask kids, the fact is
This rap shit, is not for the average"

- Buckshot; 'That's How It Iz'

Wu-Tang Members: 8 Diagrams Participation

Thoughts, opinions, grievances?

Freeway - Free At Last [The Samples]

Shouts to the Chairman for help on this one... ;-P

One of '07's best albums, Free At Last features some excellent production and a short but sweet assortment of carefully selected samples.

Enjoy:

01. 'Did You Hear What They Said?' by Gil Scott-Heron
• Sampled for 'This Can't Be Real' by Freeway (feat. Marsha Ambrosius)
• Produced by Karma Productions
02. 'I'm Afraid the Masquerade Is Over' by David Porter
• Used for 'It's Over' by Freeway
• Produced by Jake One
03. 'Eddie You Should Know Better' by Curtis Mayfield
• Used for 'Still Got Love' by Freeway
• Produced by Bink!
04. 'Hey, Big Spender!' by Chita Rivera, Paula Kelly & The Fandango Taxi Girls
[Sweet Charity OST]
• Used for 'Roc-A-Fella Billionaires' by Freeway (feat. Jay-Z)
• Produced by Dame Grease
05. 'The Way We Were' by Gladys Knight & The Pips
• Used for 'When They Remember' by Freeway
• Produced by Bink!
06. 'I'll Be the Other Woman' by The Soul Children
• Used for 'Reppin' the Streets' by Freeway
• Produced by Chad "Wes" Hamilton
07. 'I Wanna Write You a Love Song' by David Oliver
• Used for 'Free At Last' by Freeway
• Produced by Double O
08. 'Overture of Foxy Brown' by Willie Hutch
• Used for 'Baby Don't Do It' by Freeway (feat. Scarface)
• Produced by Chad "Wes" Hamilton
09. 'I Cry' by Millie Jackson
• Used for 'I Cry' by Freeway
• Produced by DJ Noodles

Piff, Crack and everything Wack ;-P

Enjoy this oldie but goodie:



Diplomats - The Instrumental Catalog, Vol. 1 [2004]
^ Rapidshare link ^

What I'm Thankful For

I'm thankful for hitting the 100,000 mark in just 5 months.

I couldn't have done it without you guys, gals, and (fellow) Kim Kardashian fans/pervs. Thank you!!

Also:


I was featured on the one and only Crooks & Liars, courtesy of Manila, my fellow 35%-er from The Largest Minority.

It was a good day... © Ice Cube

DJ Premier: Premo Promos, Part 4

'Premo'; artwork by skam4

Parte Quatro, a continuation of all these posts...
Afu-Ra-BigActs_LittleActs_Feat_GZA_(Cd_Single)-2001- [Rapidshare]
AG_Feat_OC_and_Guru-Weed_Scented-Promo_VLS-1999- [Rapidshare]
Big_Daddy_Kane-In_The_Pjs-VLS-1994- [Rapidshare]
Biz_Markie-And_I_Rock_(12inch)-2001- [Rapidshare]
Brandy-Almost_Doesnt_Count-VLS-1999- [Rapidshare]
Buckshot_LeFonque-No_Pain_No_Gain-Promo_VLS-1995- [Rapidshare]
Crooklyn_Dodgers_95-Return_Of_The_Crooklyn_Dodgers-VLS-1995- [Rapidshare]
D_Angelo-Lady-Reissue_VLS-2004- [Rapidshare]
Dangelo-Devils_Pie-VLS-1998- [Rapidshare]
Guru_feat._Chaka_Khan-Watch_What_You_See-EP-1995- [Rapidshare]
Guru_Feat_Baybe-Lifesaver-Promo-CDM-1995- [Rapidshare]
Guru-Watch_What_You_Say-Full_Retail-VLS-1995- [Rapidshare]
Ice-T-Lifestyles_Of_The_Rich_And_Infamous-(CDS)-1991- [Rapidshare]
J-Hood-Nobody_Bw_Never_Be-Promo_CDM-2006- [Rapidshare]
Jadakiss-None_Of_Yall_Better-Single-2001 [Rapidshare]
Janet_Jackson-All_For_You_(DJ_Premier_Remix)_(Vinyl_Si ngle)-2001- [Rapidshare]
Janet_Jackson-Together_Again-Remix_Promo_CDS-1997- [Rapidshare]
Jeru_The_Damaja-Come_Clean-VLS-1993- [Rapidshare]
Lord_Finesse-Return_of_The_Funkyman_(Remix)-Limited_Edition_VLS-2005- [Rapidshare]
Mobb_Deep-Peer_Pressure-VLS-1992- [Rapidshare]
O.C-My_World_(Prod_By_DJ_Premier)-VLS-1997- [Rapidshare]
Pitch_Black-Shake_That-VLS-2003- [Rapidshare]
Pitch_Black-What_You_Gonna_Do-VLS-2005- [Rapidshare]
Rakim-Its_Been_Along_Time-Promo_Vinyl-1997- [Rapidshare]
Rakim-When_I_B_On_Tha_Mic_BW_Flow_Forever-VLS-1999- [Rapidshare]
Royce_Da_59-Boom_(New)_(12_Inch)-2001- [Rapidshare]

...

Courtesy of Lenin's Tomb

What Are You Thankful For?

"The China-men built the railroad, the Indians saved the Pilgrim/
And in return the Pilgrim killed 'em/
They call it it Thanksgiving, I call your holiday hell-day/
Cause I'm from poverty, neglected by the wealthy/..."
^ 'What Goes Around (Poison)' by Nas [Lyrics] ^


"...Now listen, when you celebrate "Thanksgiving"/
What you are actually celebratin'/
is the proclamation of the Pope of Rome/
Who later, in league with Queen Isabella/
sent Cardinal Ximenos to Spain/
to murder any blacks that resisted Christianity/
These Moors, these black men and women/
were from Baghdad, Turkey/
And today, you eat the turkey, for your "Thanksgiving" day/
as the European Powers destroyed the Turkeys/
Who were the forefathers of your mothers and fathers/
Now fight the power, you b*tch-*ss n*ggaz!/..."
'Nature of the Threat' by Ras Kass
['Nature of the Threat' zShare link] [Lyrics]


"Now this is the tale of a murderer who comes from the caucus cliffs/
Happy Thanksgiving/
He robbed and stole and killed for greed and packed us on slave ships/
Happy Thanksgiving/
He took us off to stolen lands it seemed like hell for sure/
Happy Thanksgiving/
With the crack and the guns, death and disease they called for you and your/
Happy Thanksgiving/
No whips no brew no weed to smoke not a single luxury/
If not for the bloodshed that it cost the struggle would be lost/..."
'The Struggle Will Be Lost' by Busta Rhymes & Carl Thomas
['The Struggle Will Be Lost' zShare link] [Lyrics]


"...Dawg, we livin in a prison, losin our religion/
On, Thanksgiving we thankful, just for livin in Hell/
Damn homey, I don't mean to be harsh/
But there's a Devil in the ghetto tryin to tear it apart/
And if we make it up out, we still stuck in the dark/
Will there ever be peace? Just a piece of my heart/
Never!/..."
'Never B Peace' by Kastro (+ 2Pac & Outlawz)
['Never B Peace' zShare link] [Lyrics]

George Bush: Pardon All The Turkeys
by: Bill Maher


Last year, Mumia Abu-Jamal released a very poignant and well-articulated radio essay concerning the "holiday" of Thanksgiving. I find it amazing and a bit disappointing that people hardly ever analyze the true meaning of this day, and how historically hypocritical it truly is. Anyways...

This year I've mixed this same radio speech with the instrumental to Brother Ali's defiant 'Uncle Sam G-d Damn'. Enjoy:

Mumia Abu Jamal - Some Who Feel No Reason for Thanksgiving (HHIR Brother Ali Mix)

[alternate zShare link]
[Read the full transcript of this essay here!]

Attention All Crate-Diggers!

Does anybody have the following:

Crazy Strings by Chris N Drop

...hit me up, I'd be grateful if you can get this for me.

Thanks!

DJ Premier: Premo Promos, Part 3

'Premo'; artwork by skam4

Part Tres, a continuation of these posts...
AZ-The_Format_BW_Vendetta-VLS-2006 [Rapidshare]
Big_L_ft._Big_Daddy_Kane_(Produced_by_DJ _Premier)-Platinum_Plus-VLS-2001 [Rapidshare]
Blaq_Poet-Poet_Has_Come-Vinyl-2003- [Rapidshare]
Capone-N-Noreaga-Invincible-Whitelabel-VLS-2001 [Rapidshare]
Cormega-Dirty_Game_b.w_Dirty_New_York-CDS-2006 [Rapidshare]
Jeru_Da_Damaja-Da_Bichez-Ltd.Ed._VLS-1994 [Rapidshare]
M.O.P.-Stick_To_Ya_Gunz_(VLS)-1996-WHOA [Rapidshare]
O.C.-M.U.G.-Reissue-VLS-2005 [Rapidshare]
O.C.-My_World-VLS-1997 [Rapidshare]
Sauce_Money_Ft_DJ_Premier-Against_the_Grain-(VLS)-1997 [Rapidshare]
Skyzoo_And_Torae-Get_It_Done_BW_Click-VLS-2007- [Rapidshare]
Snoop_Dogg-The_One_And_Only_Prod_By_Premier-VLS-2003- [Rapidshare]
Sonja_Blade-Look_4_Tha_Name-Promo_VLS-2000- [Rapidshare]
Tef-Showtime-(Promo_VLS)-2006- [Rapidshare]
Termanology-So_Amazing_(Prod_by_DJ_Premier)-Promo_CDS-2007- [Rapidshare]
Termanology-Watch_How_It_Go_Down-Promo_CDS-2006- [Rapidshare]
The_Notorious_B.I.G.-Kick_In_The_Door-Promo_VLS-1997- [Rapidshare]
The_Notorious_B.I.G.-Rap_Phenomenon_BW_Let_Me_Get_Down-VLS-1999 [Rapidshare]
The_Notorious_B.I.G.-Sky_Is_The_Limit-Promo-VLS-1997- [Rapidshare]
The_Notorious_B.I.G.-Who_Shot_Ya-Promo-VLS-1995- [Rapidshare]

...more Premo coming soon...
...until then...

Bonus:
Bong Bong!



[+/-] see the rest of these photos

And last but not least,
New heat:

'What It Is [snippet]' by Nas [zShare Link]
'Ryders (Da Ville To Da Stuy)' by Saigon & Memphis Bleek [zShare Link]

DJ Premier: Premo Promos, Part 2

'Premo'; artwork by skam4

Part Deuce, a continuation of this DJ Premier post...
Macy_Gray-Ive_Committed_Murder_(Gang_Starr_Remix)-Promo_CDS-2000- [Rapidshare link]
MC_Lyte-Wonder_Years_(Prod_By_DJ_Premier)-VLS-2006- [Rapidshare link]
Nas-Nas_Is_Like-VLS-1999- [Rapidshare link]
Non_Phixion-Rock_Stars_(Prod_By_Dj_Premier)-VLS-2002- [Rapidshare link]
NYGz-Ya_Dayz_R_#D-VLS-2007- [Rapidshare link]
Ol_Dirty_Bastard-Pop_Shots-VLS-2005- [Rapidshare link]
Pitch_Black_Feat_Styles_P-Nice-(FULL_VLS)-2005- [Rapidshare link]
Rakim-New_York-Promo_VLS-1997- [Rapidshare link]
Ras_Kass-Goldyn_Chyld-Promo_CDS-2002- [Rapidshare link]
Royce_Da_59-Hip_Hop_BW_Throwback-VLS-2004- [Rapidshare link]
Royce_Da_59-Hit_Em_Bw_Ding-RERIP-Vinyl-2007- [Rapidshare link]

....to be continued....

P.S. Here ya go Mark:
Lord Finesse - I Keep the Crowd Listening [DJ Premier Remix]
zShare link

Lauren London lookin' good in MAXIM:

Electro Funkology: Playlist [11.19.07]

One of my favorite podcasters, DJ Fizz is back with an all-new, super-fresh playlist of oldies classics.

Enjoy:

Download



Playlist:

• Tyrone Brunson - The Smurf
• UTFO - Hangin' Out
• Praxis - 1984
• Kurtis Blow - Under Fire
• MC Chill - Open Your Eyes
• Paul Hardcastle - King Tut
• Jellybean - The Mexican
• Masters At Work - Dum Dum Cry
• Newcleus - Teknology
• Egyptian Lover - Livin' On The Nile (Club Remix)
• Egyptian Lover - Dance (Long Drum Version)
• Jimmy Lewis And The LA Street Band - Street Freeks
• Fantasy - Fantasy Machines (Dub)
• Planet Patrol - Danger Zone
• Chill - 911
• Nuance - Loveride
• Pumpkin & The Profile All-Stars - Here Comes That Beat
• Afrika Bambaataa & Family - Funk You!
• Malcolm X - No Sell Out
• Disco Four - Stomp Stomp Clap
• Rockmaster Scott & The Dynamic 3 - It's Life
• Alfonso - Time Bomb
• Dr Freshh - Life's A Ghetto
• The Soul Searchers - Ashley's Roachclip

Don't forget to head over to Electro Funkology to tell DJ Fizz "what's up!"

Freeway, Rick Ross & Dre - Lights Get Low [VIDEO]

^ Battle of the Beards ^
'Lights Get Low' is one of my favorite tracks off of Free At Last. I was a skeptic at first, but Dre's proven to be an effective hook-slinger.

Premo Promos

'Premo'; artwork by skam4

DJ Premier ... G.O.A.T.
Afu-Ra-Defeat_BW_Mortal_Kombat-VLS-2001-URT [Rapidshare]
Alicia_Keys_Feat._Nas_and_Rakim-Streets_of_New_York-CDS-2003 [Rapidshare]
AZ-The_Come_Up_bw_Magic_Hour-VLS-2005- [Rapidshare]
Bone_Thugs-N-Harmony-1st_of_Tha_Month-CDM-1995- [Rapidshare]
Brand_Nubian-The_Return-VLS-1998- [Rapidshare]
Common-The_Light_BW_The_6th_Sense-UK-Promo-CDS-2000- [Rapidshare]
Common-The_People_BW_The_Game-(VLS)-2007- [Rapidshare]
Das_Efx-Real_Hip-Hop_(12_Inch)-1995- [Rapidshare]
Group_Home-Livin_Proof_(Prod_By_DJ_Premier)-VLS-1995- [Rapidshare]
Jay_Z-A_Million_And_One_Questions-VLS-1998- [Rapidshare]
Jeru_The_Damaja-You_Cant_Stop_The_Prophet_BW_Pete_Rock_Remix-VLS-1994- [Rapidshare]
Kanye_West_Nas_And_KRS-One-Better_Than_Ive_Ever_Been-VLS-2007- [Rapidshare]
KRS-One-Rappaz_R_N_Danja-Promo_VLS-1995- [Rapidshare]
M.O.P.-Bloody_Murdah_Bw_9_And_2_Clips-VLS-2004- [Rapidshare]
M.O.P.-Rugged_Neva_Smoove-VLS-1994- [Rapidshare]

...to be continued

DJ Premier - Outside Lookin In

Download 'DJ Premier - Outside Lookin In':
Rapidshare link ~ Megaupload link

AMA's: Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Nicole Scherzinger & Fergie

Beyonce at the American Music Awards



Alicia Keys at the American Music Awards



Rihanna at the American Music Awards



Nicole Scherzinger at the American Music Awards



Fergie at the American Music Awards