In support of the "LYRICAL WARFARE MIXTAPE TOUR" Doo Wop & 238Beats are releasing the "LYRICAL WARFARE MIXTAPE" with brand new exclusive material from Cormega, Sadat X & Sean Price. Along with these new tracks Doo Wop will be highlighting some of the classic records from each of these artists catalog. Stay tuned for details on this as well as dates for the tour which will be announced shortly.
This is a great interview with Chi Ali from prison. He drops a lot of jewels that kids today, especially today. need to take heed to. Below is a little description of the video.
Chi Ali was the youngest member of The Native Tongues that included De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Jungle Brothers, and The Beatnuts. He started rapping when he was 14 making guest appearances on songs by Black Sheep and De La Soul. His one and only album The Fabulous Chi Ali came out in 1992 when he was 16 and became an instant classic of The Golden Era. In 2000 he committed the crime of murdering his girlfriend's brother. He was arrested in 2001 and began serving a 14-year sentence for the offense. He will be released in two years.
Always paying homage and respect to the late Scott La Rock. Influenced me and a whole generation of DJ's. Very early pre BDP record. KRS is on this track as well. Listen and do the knowledge.
The DJ Doo Wop 95 Live Mixtape Tour, is a traveling "Live Mixtape Experience & Lyrical Freestyle Showcase" presented by DJ Doo Wop & 238 Beats.
A series of "Mixtape Themed" tours featuring The Legendary DJ Doo Wop and a group of handpicked Lyrical Icons. The first installment of the tours is dubbed "Lyrical Warfare" and brings along some of Hip Hop greats from the classic "95 Live Series" such as Sean Price, Sadat X & Cormega.
Sean Price, the legendary Brooklyn rapper came to fame as one-half of the duo Heltah Skeltah, and member of the hip hop supergroups Boot Camp Clik and Random Axe. Performing his hits from his classic (Monkey Barz & many more) and current projects as well as various rare mixtape and rare freestyles. For Discography info http://www.discogs.com/artist/Sean+Price
Sadat X, The legendary Harlem rapper, most famed as a member of the hip hop group Brand Nubian. Performing his hits from his classic (Wild Cowboys & many more) and current projects as well as various rare mixtape and rare freestyles.
Cormega, The legendary Queensbridge rapper best known for his vivid and poignant narratives about inner-city life. Performing his hits from his classic (The Realness & many more) and current projects as well as various rare mixtape and rare freestyles.
The Shows are characterized by bringing forth the true essence of the classic mid school, showcasing the isolated and collective talents as an authentic 90's Hip Hop Experience that all real Hip Hop Heads crave. DOO WOP will provide an action packed, non stop concert that will mirror an actual MIXTAPE (Intro, freestyles, live mixing, artist performance & more)
The Live tour is not only to be video documented but also audio recorded and will be available as a mixtape to the public. They will be sold as mixtapes and DVDs to be released in volumes.
The first mixtape wil be DJ DOO WOP Presents The 95 Live / Lyrical Warfare Mixtape Tour Volume 1 (2011) with several others to follow.
FOR COMPLETE TOUR INFORMATION INCLUDING ROUTING, RIDERS ETC... EMAIL 238BEATS@GMAIL.COM
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