One this episode, we sit down with my cousin Mike J. He is a walking encyclopedia of Hip Hop knowledge. He shares with us some of his stories and experiences being in the industry for a number of years. Then we get an unexpected call from Elmwood Correctional Facility. Tizzoe Continue Reading
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Third Sight – Rip Mics In Half (ft. Hobo Junction, Dave Dub, Azeem & Insomniac)
Produced by – DJ Rhettmatic Featuring – Rashinal, EyeCue, Azeem, Roughneck Jihad, Insomniac & Dave Dub https://youtu.be/jTp4rHr_72k
DJ Ruthless vs D-Styles – 1993 KMEL/Def Jam DJ Battle #FBF
#FBF #FlashBackFriday A classic confrontation between Ruthless and D-Styles at City Nights in San Francisco. Ruthless walked away the victor in this first round battle, but the margin was razor thin.
Saafir – Just Riden – 1994 #TBT
Re-up. One of my favorites from the 90’s. Song hits hard. Head nodda. https://youtu.be/xvWfqM2QqBI
Third Sight – Orchids & Corpses
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Young Cellski – Livin In The Bay
This one is for Weapon One RCA
THE STRANGE AND ENDURING AFTERLIFE OF SPAZZ, POWERVIOLENCE, AND SLAP A HAM RECORDS
THE STRANGE AND ENDURING AFTERLIFE OF SPAZZ, POWERVIOLENCE, AND SLAP A HAM RECORDS INTERVIEWS By Mason Adams In the post-Internet world of everything available all the time, reissues serve a dual purpose: Make older recordings available on new media, and introduce seminal bands to new audiences. Friday’s re-release of two crucial Continue Reading
I.M.P. Merciless #TBT
Ill Mannered Possee – Merciless #TBT
Letter of Recommendation: Sleep, ‘Dopesmoker’
The origin story of ‘‘Dopesmoker’’ sounds like a light-bulb joke co-written by Nancy Reagan and Sisyphus: Three California stoners decide to write a song about how much they love marijuana, but they’re so high that it takes them four years. When they finally deliver the song to their record label, Continue Reading
ELEPHANT MAN – 11/30/01 @ Kimo’s, SF, CA – FULL SET
ELEPHANT MAN November 30th, 2001 San Francisco, CA