238BEATS: April 2012

Sunday, April 29, 2012

KOOL DJ RED ALERTS FINAL SHOW ON 98.7 KISS 4/28/12

End of an era with the closing of Kiss FM. Thank you Uncle Red for mixing the soundtrack to our lives. FROM RED ALERTS FACEBOOK: “AS I’M ABOUT TO DO MY FINAL SHOW ON 98.7 KISS FM (10PM – 12 MIDNIGHT EST), I CALL IT THE “THANK YOU MIX”. MANY BELIEVED, ENJOYED & SUPPORTED ME DURING MY TIME ON THIS STATION, I AM GRATEFUL & HONORED TO HAVE YOU BY MY SIDE. YES I LEFT KISS FM SEVERAL TIMES TO WORK AT OTHER STATIONS (HOT 97 & POWER 105) BUT I ALWAYS RETURNED HOME WHERE I FIRST STARTED. THIS TIME THERE IS NO COMING BACK AS KISS FM COMES TO AN END. SOME MAY REMEMBER ME WHEN I FIRST STARTED UNDER AFRIKA BAMBAATAA & THE ALMIGHTY UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION, BUT KISS FM IS THE PLACE THAT BROUGHT ME OUT TO THE FOREFRONT. TO ALL STAFF MEMBERS THAT I’VE WORKED WITH AT THE STATION THROUGH THE YEARS I WANT TO THANK YOU, WE HAD GREAT TIMES. TO EVERYONE I’VE MET THROUGH OUT MY CAREER (ASSOCIATES, BUSINESS, ETC) I ALSO WANT TO THANK YOU. MOST IMPORTANTLY I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU TO THE LISTENERS WHO MAY HAVE HAD DIFFICULT & STRESSFUL TIMES, BUT STILL TUNED INTO THE RADIO TO HELP THEM GET THROUGH IT ALL, I THANK YOU FOR ALLOWING ME TO ENTERTAIN YOU.”

Saturday, April 28, 2012

DJ CHUCK CHILLOUT ON 98.7 KISS FM NY DEC 1985

Shouts to my man Chuck Chillout....

KOOL DJ RED ALERT LIVE ON KISS FM IN NYC - DEC 1984 (AUDIO)

In honor of 98/7 Kiss FM's last day on the air.....Read the back story to this tape. Shouts to Easy Mo Bee

The reason im posting this tape is because this has a great historic significance to the hip hop scene in my city of Halifax, NS. (Canada) This is the very first NYC radio tape that was widely distributed in Halifax and a huge reason why not only we have a scene in Halifax to this day, but this tape also is the reason i became a DJ myself in 1985. Thanks to Eric Melbranche (Rico M. Prod) who taped DJ Red Alert Live on 98.7 Kiss FM & brought this BASF cassette tape from NYC back to Halifax, circulated it, let all his friends tape a copy of it.. and their friends let their friends tape it... and so on.. and changed many lives.

@NAS - THE DON (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Friday, April 27, 2012

SHOWBIZ: "THE CLOTH" (VIDEO)

DITC 2012

Thursday, April 26, 2012

RIP 98.7 KISS FM NY

Going to feel very weird not having 98.7 Kiss FM to tune to. Grew up on Kiss and WBLS.

After 30 years as spirited and often ferocious rivals, WBLS (107.5 FM) and WRKS (98.7 FM, Kiss-FM) will become one.
In a turn as sudden and stunning as the Yankees merging with the Mets, the city's two adult urban radio stations announced in a joint press release Thursday that they will become "One Family, One Station."
Kiss and WBLS began simulcasting at 10 a.m. Thursday, starting with a tribute to the 30-year legacy of Kiss.
As of 12 a.m. Monday they will become a single station at 107.5 FM, under the WBLS call letters.

RELATED: ESPN TAKES OVER 98.7 FM FREQUENCY
It is likely this news will not please all listeners, many of whom feel there are already too few black media voices in the city.
The merger is part of a major reshuffling triggered when Disney agreed to acquire 98.7 FM from Emmis.
The complicated $96 million deal essentially lets Disney lease 98.7 FM as of Monday morning, when it will start simulcasting ESPN radio there. ESPN radio is now heard on the weaker 1050 AM signal.
Disney had been thirsting for an FM signal so it can better challenge CBS Radio's all-sports WFAN (660 AM).
A key factor in this new deal is that WRKS and WBLS have both had financial problems, at the stations themselves and with their parent companies.
Emmis last year also sold its 101.9 FM frequency in New York.
WBLS was recently acquired by YMF Partners after its parent company Inner City Broadcasting went into bankruptcy. This had led to considerable speculation whether YMF would sell WBLS or change its format.
It was expected that any move to change the WBLS format to something other than urban, which launched in 1971, would have met strong community resistance.
In several ways Thursday's move is a classic case of two companies in a shaky financial position deciding they would be stronger if they worked together as one.
Still, the merger changes the landscape of urban radio dramatically, since adult urban listeners now have one station instead of two.
Both WBLS and WRKS have been the top-rated station in the city at various times, and even in low periods they have routinely averaged well over a million listeners apiece per week.
As for hosts, the merger will integrate them starting Monday.
Steve Harvey's syndicated show, now heard on WBLS, will continue in the morning.
Shaila from Kiss will do middays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Jeff Foxx from WBLS will do 3-7 p.m., and Lenny Green from Kiss will do 7 p.m.-midnight.
That means Tom Joyner and Michael Baisden of WRKS, among other hosts, will be gone.
Since the WRKS name is also disappearing, the two stations are jointly holding a "celebration of the legacy of Kiss-FM" all weekend.
Over the years Kiss has often emphasized the heritage of black music, and has hired hosts like Isaac Hayes. In the 1990s it launched a "classic soul" format that shot it to the top of the ratings for several years.
In recent years it has slumped, however, and Emmis Chairman Jeff Smulyan Thursday blamed some of that on Arbitron's switch to a new ratings system, the Personal People Meter (PPM).
PPM replaced the old "diary" system, where participants wrote down their listening, with an electronic recording device.
Almost all black and ethnic stations saw a dramatic drop in their ratings under the PPM system. A stream of protests and litigation have led to recent agreements that Arbitron would increase its efforts to reflect all listening fairly.
Meanwhile, however, many black and ethnic stations have warned that the lower ratings plus the general economic recession have decimated their ad revenue and put them in serious financial trouble.
Smulyan echoed that caution Thursday, saying in a release that "recent changes in the way radio ratings are measured made it very difficult for us to find success with Kiss FM."
Whatever the reasons, New York will wake up Monday morning with one fewer radio station serving urban

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/98-7-kiss-fm-merge-long-time-rival-wbls-move-shakes-nyc-radio-landscape-article-1.1067910#ixzz1tBbumCnC

NEW MUSIC OPIUM BLACK - HAMMER DANCE FREESTYLE (AUDIO)

Be on the lookout for Opium this year. #TRACKBREAKERS

Diamond D - I Went For Mine (AUDIO)

Shit is still hot.....

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Pete Rock feat. Royal Flush - Questions (AUDIO)

Classic joint off that album....Forgot about it

Sunday, April 22, 2012

DJ RED ALERT - TAKE IT BACK , 80'S & 90'S HIP HOP (AUDIO)

Shouts to Uncle Red for this classic mix.......

DOO WOP'S UNDERGROUND THE NEW 90'S (UPDATE)

The 1st installment of DJ Doo Wop's Underground series was released 4/11 on TheSource.com. We would like to thank all the artists that participated on the project and who have made it a great success. The 2nd installment Underground : Bridging the Gap will be released in June , again in conjunction with The Source Magazine. Stay tuned for more information or email 238beats@gmail.com. Any artists interested in submitting material, please submit to Chris Medina 238beats@gmail.com.

Below is a list of some of the websites that featured Underground: The New 90's

http://www.okayplayer.com/news/audio-doo-wop-banned-from-fm-f-planet-asia-ras-kass-mic-geronimo-royal-flush-sadat-x.html
http://whosgunnataketheweight.blogspot.com/2012/04/az-reks-bridge-gap-freestyle-off-doo.html

http://nahright.com/news/2012/04/14/az-reks-%E2%80%93-bridge-the-gap-freestyle/
http://rapradar.com/2012/04/14/new-music-az-reks-bridge-the-gap-freestyle/

Thursday, April 19, 2012

@NAS - BEHIND THE MUSIC (COMPLETE EPISODE)

Get More: Nas, Behind The Music, Behind The Music, Behind The Music Nas, Nas Videos, Nas

This was long over due.....

Guru - Who Got It On Lock (Feat @DJDooWop) (VIDEO PERFORMANCE)

RIP GURU

‎"2 years on this day, Hip Hop lost a true soldier. Rest in Power my brother." Doo Wop

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

DJ RON G INTERVIEW WITH BIZ MARKIE (AUDIO) @MIXKING155

Monday, April 16, 2012

BEANIE SIEGEL PRESENTS : BROADSTREET EMPIRE (MIXTAPE)

Beans is back.....#salute

http://www.mediafire.com/?ozi8ggr1yk89xnj

NEW MUSIC @Nas – Another Black Girl Lost (AUDIO)

New music from Nas...Looking forward to that new album....

Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg Live @ Coachella 2012 Full Set w/2pac Hologram (VIDEO)

Technology is amazing....

Sunday, April 15, 2012

ELLIOTT WILSON KEEP IT THORO RADIO ON EVRADIO - INTERVIEW W/ JADAKISS (AUDIO)

Shouts to Elliot Wilson and the folks @ EastVillageRadio.com. Great selection of music and interview with Jada.

Saturday, April 14, 2012

BANNED FROM FM feat PLANET ASIA, DOO WOP, RAS KASS,MIC GERONIMO, ROYAL FLUSH & SADAT X

Some visuals before the official video drops....

Friday, April 13, 2012

Rakim - Performing live at The Freedom Dance Party at Le Poisson Rouge Jan 27, 2012 (VIDEO)

Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito 02/25/1996 Hot 97 (Jay Z & Jaz-O) (AUDIO)

Shouts to Lord Sear for this post.....

Thursday, April 12, 2012

It Starts With The DJ - Interview with Diamond D (VIDEO)

ICE T PRESENTS - SOMETHING FROM NOTHING : THE ART OF RAP (TRAILER) @FINALLEVEL

Shouts to Ice T and congratulations on this much needed project......

Ice-T takes us on an intimate journey into the heart and soul of hip-hop with the legends of rap music. This performance documentary goes beyond the stardom and the bling to explore what goes on inside the minds, and erupts from the lips, of the grandmasters of rap. Recognized as the godfather of Gangsta rap, Ice-T is granted unparalleled access to the personal lives of the masters of this artform that he credits for saving his life. Interspersed with the performers' insightful, touching, and often funny revelations are classic raps, freestyle rhymes, and never before heard a cappellas straight from the mouths of the creators. What emerges is a better understanding of, and a tribute to, an original American art form that brought poetry to a new generation.

WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:

http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/theartofrap/

@DJDOOWOP & @THESOURCE PRESENT - UNDERGROUND : THE NEW 90"S (DOWNLOAD))

TO DOWNLOAD THE ENTIRE MIXTAPE PLEASE LOG ON TO

http://www.thesource.com/articles/211262/DJ-Doo-Wop-%26-TheSource.Com-Present-%27Underground%3A-The-New-90%27s%27-Mixtape-

YOU CAN ALSO DOWNLOAD HERE:

SIDE A: http://www.divshare.com/download/17367689-060

SIDE B:http://www.divshare.com/download/17367701-7e3

LISTEN HERE:

ALTERNATIVE DOWNLOAD (INDIVIDUAL TRACKS)

File 1: File Name: side a.mp3 File Size: 44 MB Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/jjwyak

File 2: File Name: side b.mp3 File Size: 42.3 MB Download Link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/vx7r2k

TRACKLISTING

SIDE A

001 BANNED FROM FM - PLANET ASIA, DOO WOP, RAS KASS, MIC GERONIMO/ROYAL FLUSH & SADAT X
002 JOHN ROBINSON FREESTYLE
003 THE KID DAYTONA FREESTYLE
004 MEYHEM LAUREN FREESTYLE
005 TERMANOLOGY FREESTYLE
006 THOU SHALL NOT - D.DOT FEAT. BIGGIE
007 MY NIGGAZ - AZ
008 TEK(SMIF-N-WESSUN) INTRO
009 NOTTA GAME - TEK(SMIF-N-WESSUN)
010 I GOT THIS FINISHED - E.REX MUSIC
011 LEATHER GOOSE MUSIK - PLANET ASIA & DOO WOP
012 I GOT YOU - BIG PUN'S SON (CHRIS RIVERS)
013 PRESTIGE OF A KING - O.C.
014 BRIDGE THE GAP FREESTYLE - AZ & REKS
015 EYEZNPOWA FREESTYLE
016 BLACASTAN FREESTYLE
017 PHIL BLOUNT FREESTYLE
018 ONCE UPON A TIME - CUBAN LINK & BIG PUN
019 RESPECT ME - BYZANTINE KINGS

SIDE B

001 CRACK JUICE - ROCKOLEONE FEAT. NINE & LEX BOOGZ
002 MURS FREESTYLE
003 IMFEELINDAT.COM PROMO
004 CITY LIGHTS - MAC MARZ FEAT. CEVIN
005 PAID IN FULL - STAMINA
006 WOKE UP - ASYLUM LIFETIME
007 AGORAPHOBIA - JASON VORHEEZ
008 THINGS ARE CHANGING - V.S.
009 THE CITY - RASHAD & CONFIDENCE
010 AFRO AMERICAN PSYCHO-LOCH
011 READY OR NOT - GODROD
012 RISE AND FALL - C.R.
013 STR8 SPITTIN' - MANUILL
014 KUSH & FLUID - J.CHRIST
015 GUN RELIGION - OPIUM BLACK
016 RETROSPECT - SAV KILLZ
017 C.R. FREESTYLE

MTV'S "HIP HOP POV" (FULL EPISODE) (VIDEO)

HIP HOP POV - FIRST EPISODE (VIDEO) by 238BEATS Here is the first episode of MTV’s new show “Hip Hop POV” which will give viewers an inside look into the world of Hip Hop. It is hosted by Amanda Seales, Bu Thiam, Charlamagne Tha God, Devi Dev and Sowmya Krishnamurthy.

AKON - BEHIND THE MUSIC ( VIDEO)

Get More: Behind The Music, Behind The Music Akon, Akon Videos, Akon

JUST BLAZE INTERVIEWS DJ PREMIER ON THE COMBAT JACK RADIO SHOW (AUDIO)

Great interview by Just Blaze. Speak to Premier about working with Guru, Freddie Fox and much more. Enjoy.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

NEW MUSIC @SADAT X - WE IN NEW YORK (AUDIO)

Pre-order your copy here itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/we-in-new-york-single/id516405949

The First Single off Sadat X' upcoming album "NEW YORK" slated for release summer 2012.“We In New York”, the lead-single from Sadat X’s forthcoming solo-LP, New York, was featured on DJ Premiers Show "Live From Headqcourterz" a few weeks ago and due to the response and feedback, the record is being released ahead of schedule. Sadat X dropped by as a guest on Premier’s show and he gave him a rough version of “We In New York” to play and Premo brought it back for 3 straight weeks. At that point, Sadat expedited the plans for the release, "when you are getting spins and people are asking you for it, you give the people what they want!" The energy, the sound and vibe of “We In New York” just feels like New York. "Its a real vivid record” says Sadat, and its also the perfect track to spearhead the “New Golden Era” movement, “its not about going back in time, or replicating a certain sound, its about pushing forward and creating something new, its a like minded group of artists and producers that push a certain brand/sound of music. The sound we (Loyalty Digital Corp.) push is definitely influenced by the 90's, but we build and add onto it” says Fokis. We are now living in the new version of the 90's so we say #TheNewGoldenEra. I'm very excited about this single and upcoming album from Sadat X. This is a dream come true for me. To be able to partner up with someone like him and release his project through my Company is amazing. His work ethic is crazy and very inspiring; this is “The New Golden Era” Fokis laments.

@sadatx @loyaltydigital

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

CLASSIC FLICKS: JAZZY JOYCE , SWEET TEE & SALT

SSly Shalom

ZOO - THE MOVIE (TRAILER)

Coming to theaters this summer. Produced by Doitall from Lords of the Underground. Make sure you check out the trailer and visit the website http://www.zoothemovie.com for full details. This film is based on a true story. Below is a NY Times article about the Zoo Crew.

Newark's 'Zoo Crew' Business Head Pleads Guilty in Drug Ring Case By DAVID M. HERSZENHORN Published: June 09, 1998

The leader of what had seemed to be a civic-minded group of entrepreneurs known as the Zoo Crew pleaded guilty today to a Federal drug trafficking conspiracy charge, admitting that his clothing boutique, florist shop, carry-out restaurant and auto supply store were actually fronts for an elaborate drug distribution ring. The leader, Terrance Dent, 30, of Edison, N.J., pleaded guilty in United States District Court to possessing and conspiring to distribute more than 150 kilograms of cocaine. Under Federal sentencing guidelines, he faces a minimum of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life imprisonment and a fine of $4 million. Two men identified as Mr. Dent's top lieutenants and a dozen other co-conspirators have also pleaded guilty to related drug charges. ''The veneer was stripped away further from the Zoo Crew today when its leader, a drug dealer who spent months on the run as a fugitive from justice, admitted his role in cocaine and heroin trafficking,'' Faith S. Hochberg, the United States Attorney in New Jersey, said in a statement. To many in the poor neighborhoods of Newark, the members of the Zoo Crew appeared to be industrious, generous and appealing, bringing new businesses to depressed areas, leading protests against police brutality and donating money to provide basketball clinics for children. The group's headquarters on Clinton Avenue was a popular clothing boutique, Zoo Sportswear. But investigators like John J. Coleman, the special agent in charge of the New Jersey office of the Drug Enforcement Agency, described the Zoo Crew as ''almost a drug supermarket operation,'' in which narcotics were brought wholesale from New York and supplied rapidly to street dealers through a network of drivers. Investigators said the crew was responsible for millions of dollars in cocaine and heroin sales in New Jersey, North Carolina and elsewhere. Other fronts for the drug operation included a florist shop, Zoo Flowers; a take-out restaurant called Boney's Place and an auto supply store called Get Wise. Mr. Dent also admitted to conducting a number of telephone conversations as part of the drug distribution operation, including conversations with his brother, Laquan Dent, who, together with another suspect, Jamal Howard, is scheduled to be tried on related drug charges in September. In addition to Terrance Dent, his lieutenants and the 12 other co-defendants who have pleaded in the Zoo Crew conspiracy, five other suspects have pleaded guilty as drug dealers who worked for the Zoo Crew and a sixth defendant was convicted of a heroin charge. Most of the alleged members of the Zoo Crew were arrested and indicted last August. But Mr. Dent went into hiding and remained a fugitive for five months until his arrest in March in the Bronx.

Monday, April 9, 2012

NEW MUSIC DOO WOP FEAT PLANET ASIA, RAS KASS, MIC GERONIMO, ROYAL FLUSH & SADAT X - BANNED FROM FM (AUDIO)

HERE IS THE FIRST JOINT OFF DOO WOP'S UNDERGROUND : THE NEW 90'S JOINT DROPPING TOMORROW 4/10 ON THESOURCE.COM

CLASSIC FLICKS: MOBB DEEP

Sad day in Hip Hop......

@DJSHORTYLOVE - THE BLEND RECIPE (BLEND TAPE)

Shouts to Tapemasta for this one. Shouts to Dhorty Love....good riding music! #HARLEM

WU TANG CLAN COMPLETE PAID DUES 2012 PERFORMANCE (VIDEO)

Classic performance by the Wu. Shouts to MURS for putting the Paid Dues Festival together. You can also check for Murs on that Doo Wop Underground : The New 90's project dropping tomorrow 4/10/12

@SADATX - 6 BOROUGHS JAPAN TOUR (COMPLETE VIDEO)

Big shouts to Sadat X. Great footage from his recent Japan tour. Make sure you check for Sadat on that Doo Wop Undergound : The New 90's mixtape dropping tomorrow 4/10/12

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Doo Wop "Shadows Of 1995" prod by Statik Selektah (AUDIO)

4/10 DOO WOP PRESENTS UNDERGROUND : THE NEW 90'S.....

DJ BUTTA L - MARVIN GAYE TRIBUTE MIX (AUDIO)

MARVIN GAYE TRIBUTE MIX-DJ BUTTA L by Dj Butta L on Mixcloud

Shouts to DJ Butta L....

@NOREAGA - CRACK ON STEROIND (MIXTAPE)

01. Green Lantern Intro
02. Kenny Powers [Prod. By Young Zack]
03. Hare Krishna (Feat. Rza) [Prod. By DJ Fricktion]
04. Smoke Hookah (Feat. Al Joseph & Sho Balloti) [Prod. By Beat Butta]
05. Wee Bay (Hasan Johnson) Speaks
06. Talk 2 Em (Feat. Gunplay) [Prod. By Hazardis Soundz]
07. Lehhhgooo (Feat. Busta Rhymes, Game & Waka Flocka) [Prod. By Charli Brown]
08. R.E.A.L. (Remember Everybody Ain’t Loyal) [Prod. By SPK]
09. Shit Stain Skit
10. Get Her (Feat. Wale & Sho Balloti) [Prod. By J-30 & Mixed By Milwaukee Buck]
11. Thiz Iz Hip Hop (Feat. Bumpy Knuckles) [Prod. By DJ Premier]
12. We Aint (Feat. Will.I.Am) [Prod. By Will.I.Am]
13. Baby Girl (Feat. Cassie) [Prod. By Hazardis Soundz]
14. DJ Green Lantern Speaks
15. War Song (Feat. Glacierz) [Prod. By Fame]
16. Proud 2 Be (Feat. M-1 & Amanda Diva) [Prod. By Hazardis Soundz]
17. Paul Wall Speaks
18. Just Living My Life (Feat. Shawn Chrystopher, Al Joseph & Anjuli Stars) [Prod. By Zaire Koalo]
19. Mazel Tov (Feat. Action Bronson) [Prod. By King David]
20. DJ Green Lantern Speaks
21. Google That (Feat. Styles P & Raekwon) [Prod. By DJ Fricktion]
22. Drinking (Feat. Imam Thug) [Prod. By by Chad Beatz]
23. I Got That Yay [Prod. By SPK]
24. My Alias (Feat. Capone-N-Noreaga) [Prod. By Just Blaze]
25. Just Blaze Outro

http://www.livemixtapes.com/mixtapes/16697/nore_crack_on_steroids.html

Statik Selektah & Lord Sear "Open Bar Classics Volume 3: New Jack Swing" (AUDIO)

Tracklist:

Boyz 2 Men Countdown

Michael Jackson "Remember The Time" Breakdown

Bell Biv Devoe "Poison"

Christopher Williams "Don't Wake Me"

Jeff Redd "You Called & Told Me"

Guy "Groove Me"

Keith Sweat "I Want Her"

Bobby Brown "My Prerogative"

Heavy D "Is It Good"

Johnny Kemp "Just Got Paid"

Boyz 2 Men "Motownphilly"

Tony! Toni! Tone! "Feels Good"

Jane Child "I Dont Wanna Fall In Love"

Entouch "2 Hype"

Aaron Hall "Don't Be Afraid"

Bobby Brown "Don't Be Cruel"

Jade "Don't Walk Away"

Soul 2 Soul "Back 2 Life"

LL Cool J "Around The Way Girl"

Hi Five "She's Playing Hard To Get"

En Vogue "Hold On"

Soul 4 Real "Every Little Thing"

SWV "So Into You"

Color Me Bad "Sex You Up"

Guy "I Like"

Guy "Teddy's Jam"

Wreckx N Effect "New Jack Swing"

Kid N Play "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody"

NEW MUSIC PLANET ASIA & DOO WOP - PRESTIGIOUS (AUDIO)

Off that Arrival mixtape...Tuesday UNDERGROUND : THE NEW 90'S DROPS

Saturday, April 7, 2012

CHRIS RIVERS (f/k/a Baby Pun) - Lost (VIDEO)

Shouts to Chris Rivers (F/K/A Baby Pun). Look for him on Doo Wop's Underground : The New 90's mixtape 4/10

Friday, April 6, 2012

AZ - SNIPPET FROM UNDERGROUND THE NEW 90'S PROJECT DROPPING 4/10 ON @THESOURCE .COM

Just a little taste of what to expect 4/10 on that Underground : The New 90'S project

NEW MUSIC Rah Digga - The Nigga In Me (AUDIO) @THEREALRAHDIGGA

Shouts to Rah Digga for putting these disrespectful young boys in their place.

" I didn’t make this record for press purposes or for hype cuz that’s not my thing. I got wind of various artists referencin me in a negative fashion. They poked fun at me I’m just pokin back. Its all sport to me. I wish em all the best, they just need to understand who is off limits. MC Lyte is off limits. Rah Digga is off limits. Respect those who kept hip hop raw so that we could still have a culture or get a first hand lesson in a lyrical ass whoopin. Love is love. " Rah Digga

@ELLIOTTWILSON KEEP IT THORO RADIO ON @EVRADIO - INTERVIEW W/ @NOREAGA (AUDIO)

Shouts to Elliot Wilson & EVR Missed the firs 30 minutes of the show with Kendrick Lamars phone in. Check out the great interview with NORE, and a bunch of handpicked bangers. The interview with Pusha T somehow got fucked up! Lost it! Sorry but log onto EastVillageRadio.com for the replay.

@DJDOOWOP & @THESOURCE PRESENT - UNDERGROUND : THE NEW 90"S 4/10/12

LEGENDARY MIXTAPE DJ DOO WOP ,THE SOURCE MAGAZINE & 238BEATS ANNOUNCE NEW MIXTAPE SERIES

"Underground: The New 90's"

Mixtape veteran, DJ Doo Wop, in conjunction with The Source Magazine, is pleased to announce the launch of the “UNDERGROUND : THE NEW 90’S” mixtape series. With this new project Doo Wop intends to use the same mixtape format from his classic “95 LIVE PT 1& 2” series, but will showcase some of the hottest artists on today’s “underground” scene

“I worked with almost every rapper in the game, building solid relationships with them and could easily put together a mixtape with all mainstream artists” says Doo Wop. “Instead, I’d rather give Hip Hop fans something fresh & new. Most importantly, I want to show them that there's more to hip hop than the same 10 songs they constantly hear on commercial radio hour after hour. I want to go back to when the DJ broke the artist. A&R's do not exist anymore so new fresh talent has to get noticed by either affiliation with an already established artist or he/she has to somehow move a million mixtapes on their own in order to attract the attention of the check writers at major labels. I could provide that platform simply because of my resume in the mixtape game. Thankfully, everything I put out automatically reaches millions via the internet because of the credibility I have established over the years by making classics such as 95 Live, The Diaz Brothers, The Bounce Squad series etc. It made sense to collaborate with The Source Magazine on this project. The Source has always been instrumental in giving up &;coming artists a chance to be seen and heard. They are still the “bible” of Hip Hop and I am glad to have the opportunity to work with them”

"Underground: The New 90's" features exclusive freestyles and original songs from Planet Asia, AZ ,OC, Ras Kass, Termanology, Guilty Simpson,The Kid Daytona, Reks, Meyhem Lauren, John Robinson, Sav Killz, and others to be announced. This first installment will be released exclusively on TheSource.com on April 10th 2012

Behind The Music: Aaliyah (VIDEO)

Get More: Behind The Music

Miss Aaliyah...till this day...RIP Angel

NEW VIDEO ILLA GHEE "TAKIN' OVER"

NEW MUSIC Showbiz & A.G. – Walk With Me (AUDIO)

New music from Show & AG's upcoming " Mugshot Music " project.

Thursday, April 5, 2012

CLASSIC FLICKS: RAKIM, BIG DADDY KANE & KRS ONE


Photo Credit: Laze Elliot

3 of the BEST TO EVER DO IT..........

GLAMSENSE INTERVIEW WITH QUEEN LADY PATRA

Dancehall Queen Patra is about to release her new project. Shouts to Rich Nice. Below is an interview she did recently with Glamsense

GLAMSENSE INTERVIEW W/ THE QUEEN LADY PATRA

http://www.glamsense.blogspot.com

GLAMSENSE CHATS
WITH
LADY PATRA
GLAMSENSE: Hi PATRA, it’s been a long time, how’s everything?
PATRA: It’s been great, happy to be back.

GLAMSENSE: What are you up to? And what is your new project?

PATRA: It’s all about love, romance, and sex, nothing political. (PATRA giggles).

GLAMSENSE: You have been a sex symbol for years; do you think your image influence the change in female artists?

PATRA: My image has always been sexual, I love to be sexy, my music portrays romance and love and I’m a very romantic person myself.

GLAMSENSE: Are we going to get the same old PATRA, same sounds?

PATRA: I’m coming as the same PATRA, no different, just better, expect all kinds of music from me; my fan base will never go unpleased.

GLAMSENSE: You’re a trendsetter; can you explain your fashion choices for your new album?

PATRA: First of all, you have to have good health, keep fit, my image will always be my shorts and braids, during my break I didn’t have any braids in but I think my braids are my signature mark, so for my fans I want to remain truthful but the color of my braids will change colors just like my mood. (PATRA laughs).

GLAMSENSE: So this new album you’re working on, tell us something about it?

PATRA: The album that’s coming out is a continuation of where I left off, more mature and sensual, and I think this will be my best work ever.

GLAMSENSE: Tell us about the new team you’re working with.

PATRA: My new team consists of Mr. Rich nice, who’s the head of the A&R team, I have my own company and I’m getting ready to make a comeback, I feel great to be doing what I love best and excited for the future.

GLAMSENSE: you have been on break for a long time, what’s been going with you?

PATRA: I took a break because I wanted to be in control of my situation and my own life, I was not happy so I took the proper measurement to revent myself.

GLAMSENSE: Do you have any upcoming performances?

PATRA: I have just done glam sense award show and performed with the Roots for their Christmas special. My album comes out in a month so you will see and hear a lot from me

GLAMSENSE: Your outfit is lovely, who’s your designer?

PATRA: well my outfit was designed by the lovely TIFFANY RHODE from her new and improved collection “BUTCH DIVAS”; she loves the dancehall culture and Jamaican vibes and has always been a fan of my style and now she is one my main stylist.

GLAMSENSE: Well PATRA we wish you the best for the future and you’ll always be Irreplaceable and we know you’re going to do just find.

PATRA: (PATRA laughs) and say “mumma plus to di world”.

FROSTY FREEZE VIDEO TRIBUTE BY POPMASTER FABEL

RIP FROSTY FREEZE.......

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Tony Touch @ Rock&Soul's Holiday Dj Party 2010 (VIDEO)

Shouts to Tony Touch......

RON G - CLASSIC @NAS MIX (2 HOURS) (AUDIO) @MIXKING155

2 hours of classic Nas.....

RON G - SNIPPETS FROM HIS UPCOMING AUDIO AUTOBIOGRAPHY @MIXKING155

Can't wait to hear the whole thing.....#classic

Nas and M.C Serch Rock the Bells 2011 - Back to the Grill Again (VIDEO)

This is some really classic footage considering Nas & Search were not on good terms for many years....

Royal Flush ft. Fortune - Can't Complain (AUDIO)

Shouts to the Governor.....

RON G - BAD BOY CLASSICS (2 HOURS) (AUDIO) @MIXKING155

2 Hours of Bad Boy classics mixed by The Youngest in Charge.....Shouts to Ron G

NEW MUSIC THE ARTIFACTS - EASTER (AUDIO)

Shouts to the Artifacts

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Legendary Series: Diamond D Mixed By DAS x E.R.O.C (AUDIO)

Here is a great collection of Diamond D joints courtesy of 1134MIXSHOW.COM. Shouts to one of my mentors Diamond D.

PART 1

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1.Diamond D – Superman (Prod by DJ Scratch)
2.Showbiz & A.G. feat. Diamond D & D-Flow – Put It In Your System (Prod by Lord Finesse & Showbiz)
3.Lord Finesse & Diamond D – Do Your Thing Kid
4.D.I.T.C. (Diamond D, Big L, A.G., Lord Finesse, Fat Joe, O.C.) – Day One (Prod by Diamond D)
5.Fat Joe feat. Grand Puba & Diamond D – Watch the Sound (Prod by Diamond D)
6.Justice System – Dedicated To Bambaataa (Diamond D Reminisce Version)
7.Lord Finesse – Bad Mutha (Prod by Diamond D)
8.Brand Nubian – Punks Jump Up To Get The Beat Down (Prod by Diamond D)
9.Diamond D – I Went For Mine (Prod by Diamond D & Jazzy Jay)
10.Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs – Streets Of The Ghetto (Prod by Diamond D)
11.Ultimate Force feat. Fat Joe – C’mon (Prod by Diamond D)
12.Yaggfu Front feat. Diamond D – Slappin’ Suckas Silly (Diamond D Remix)
13. Diamond D – Best Kept Secret (Diamond D Remix)
14.Cypress Hill – When The Shit Goes Down (Diamond D Remix)
15.A.G., Cedric Ceballos, Dana Barrous, Diamond D, Grand Puba & Sadat X – Ya Don’t Stop (Prod by Diamond D)
16.The Alkaholiks – Let It Out (Prod by Diamond D)
17.Organized Konfusion – Questions (Prod by Diamond D)
18.Diamond D – No Wonduh (Prod by Diamond D)
19.Illegal feat. Diamond D – Crumb Snatcher (Prod by Diamond D)
20.Scientifik feat. Diamond D – I Got Planz (Prod by Diamond D)
21.Broadway (a.k.a. Party Arty) – Enjoy Yourself (Prod by Diamond D)
22.Ras Kass – Soul On Ice (Diamond D Remix)
23.Diamond D feat. Fat Joe, Big L, Lord Finesse & A.G. – 5 Fingas Of Death (Prod by Kid Capri)

PART 2

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1.Diamond D – Check One Two (Prod by Diamond D & DJ Mark The 45 King)
2.D.I.T.C. feat. Sadat X, Grand Puba & Diamond D – I Flip Styles (Prod by Diamond D)
3.Diamond D – U Can’t Be Me (Prod by DJ Scratch)
4.Diamond D feat. John Dough – MC2(Prod by Diamond D)
5.Mos Def – Hip Hop (Prod by Diamond D)
6.Leaders Of New School – Classic Material (Diamond D Remix)
7.Showbiz & A.G. feat. Diamond D – Still Diggin (Prod by Showbiz)
8.Showbiz & A.G. feat. Diamond D & Lord Finesse – Diggin’in the Crates (Prod by Showbiz)
9.House Of Pain feat. Diamond D – Word Is Bond (Diamond D Remix)
10.Sadat X – You Can’t Deny (Prod by Diamond D)
11.Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs – Love Comes & Goes (Prod by Diamond D)
12.The Fugees feat. Diamond D – The Score (Prod by Diamond D)
13.Apache – Get Ya Weight Up (Prod by Diamond D)
14.Diamond D – Im Outta Here (Diamond D Remix)
15.A Tribe Called Quest feat. Brand Nubian & Diamond D – Show Business (Prod by A Tribe Called Quest & Skeff Anselm)
16.Diamond D – Fuck What U Heard (Prod by Diamond D & Lakim Shabazz)
17.Diamond D – Freestyle (Yo,Thats That Shit) (Prod by Diamond D & Large Professor)
18.The A.T.E.E.M. – Yeah (Diamond D Remix)
19.A.D.O.R. – The Kid Is Crazy (Prod by Diamond D)
20.Red Hot Lover Tone – Give It Up (Diamond D Remix)
21.Raekwon feat. Ghost Face KIllah & Jodeci – Rainy Dayz (Mr.Dalvin Remix Production Diamond D)
22.Xzibit feat. Catastraphe, Hurricane G & J-Ro – Bird’s Eye View (Prod by Diamond D)
23.Outkast – Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik (Diamond D Remix)
24.Celph Titled & Buckwild feat. Sadat X,Grand Puba,A.G.,O.C. & Diamond D – There Will Be Blood (Prod by Buckwild)

Planet Asia Feat DJ Doo Wop "Street Clothes" - Freestyle Video

Shouts to Planet Asia. Look out for him on Underground: The New 90'S 4/10/12

Ras Kass & Doc Hollywood - Spit No Evil (MIXTAPE DL)

Shouts to Ras Kass for supporting that Underground : The New 90's project today. Make sure you check out his new project.

Ras Kass and Doc Hollywood have come together with The DJBooth to bring listeners their new collaborative LP release, Spit No Evil. The project features 14 original records from the West Coast underground rhymesayer and buzzmaking beat crew (composed of singer/producer Louie Rubio and DJ/rapper Lex Larson). Included on the tracklist are reader-approved singles “The Great Recession,” “Big Booty B*tches,” “Arrested Developments (Hands Up)” and “I Wave.” Joining Ras Kass on the guest tip throughout Spit No Evil are Kat Graham and Dirt Nasty. All production comes courtesy of Louie Rubio for Doc Hollywood

DOWNLOAD

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APRIL 7: 2012 DMC SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA DJ BATTLE

APRIL 7: 2012 DMC SAN FRANCISCO/BAY AREA DJ BATTLE
330 Ritch SF 360 Ritch Street San Francisco, CA 94107
Showcases by DJs Mista B, Snayk Eyez and La Femme Deadly Venoms. Judges include DJs: Apollo, Shortkut, Quest, Cue, Jazzy Jim and more! Host: Fran Boogie. http://dmcbayarea2012.eventbrite.com/. Battle & showcases from 4-10pm. All Ages welcome til 10pm. Afterparty: 21+ after 10 til close. After Party: DJs The C.M.E. & Goldenchyld. https://www.facebook.com/events/148174665296411/
Promoter: Spintronix: www.spintronix.com
* No filming of the DJ battle is permitted