RoYCe Da 5`9"s "I`m The KiNG [12 iNCH]"...

 Re-uPP`d, originally posted 10.07.2011...




Was doin` some more DiGG`n thru my music collection & decided to dust this Royce Da 5`9" 12 inch off. Still remember when I first heard this joint...they played both tracks on the Monday Night Manifesto college radio show back in the day. It was the first time that I had heard anything from Royce, gotta say that I was impressed -- still am all these years later. Both sides are BaNGeRs (my opinion of course) produced by The Alchemist, DJ EV provides the scratches on "I`m The King". My favorite track of the 2 is "Take His Life" featuring Fugue The Wiseguy, I have no clue who Fugue is so if someone out there could school by all means do so please:) The reason I DiG it a lil` more is simple really, it`s the more grimier track of the two. So go `head & check it out you`ll be glad ya did, trust me...

Royce Da 5`9" - I`m The King b/w Take His Life [12 Inch]

Label: Game Recordings

Released: 1999

A1. I`m The King [Radio]

A2. I`m The King [Street]

A3. I`m The King [Instr.]

B1. Take His Life [Radio] {ft. Fugue The Wiseguy}

B2. Take His Life [Street] {ft. Fugue The Wiseguy}

B3. Take His Life [Instr.]

N`JoY...

NeCRo`s "GeT On YouR KNeeS [12 iNCH]"...

Re-uPP`d, originally posted 11.15.2011...





What`s up y`all? Hope all is good on your side of the tracks. I celebrated my 31st birthday on the 19 of last month, so I have some gifts to share with y`all since a few of my homies hit me up with some B-day goodies. See I`m not as greedy as some folks claim me to be he~heh~heh. The first lil` gem I received was Necro`s "Get On Your Knees" 12 inch, thank you M@RSuPiaL it`s much appreciated!!!

"Get On Your Knees" is actually the first song that I had heard of Necro`s. I believe that I heard it on the One 4 All radio show (89.1 fm) back when the 12 inch first dropped. It`s a pretty humorous joint (in a twisted way), you don`t need to be a NASA engineer to figure out what the subject matter is.....LoL, the B-Side of this single has Necro spittin` his sadistic lyrics over a nice dark & grimy track. In case you were wondering, both tracks on this 12 inch were produced by Necro myself. As for who Necro is I will get into that a little later on in another post, for now enjoy the tunes...

Necro - Get On Your Knees [12 Inch]

Label: Fat Beats

Released: 1997

A1. Get On Your Knees [Clean]

A2. Get On Your Knees [Filthy]

A3. Get On Your Knees [Instr.]

B1. Underground (Rules4Ghouls) [Filthy Perversion]

B2. Underground (Rules4Ghouls) [Clean Incision]

B3. Underground (Rules4Ghouls) [Insert-Da-Mental]

N`JoY...

FuNKMaSTeR FLeX & NiNe DouBLe M`s "F.A.L.L.I.N. [12 iNCH]"...

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Here`s a joint that I had to borrow from my homie DiRTy KooL AiD, mainly because I was curious to hear some of Nine`s earlier work on the mic. If I`m not mistaken this is actually his debut, but most folks only really started to take notice of him from his feature on Funkmaster Flex`s 1993 12 inch "Six Million Ways To Die" -- he`s featured along with Intelligent Hoodlum a.k.a. Tragedy Khadafi. Sure he goes by Nine Double M for this 12 inch, but as the years progressed he would shorten it from that to 9 Double M & then finally to just Nine. This is the same kat who dropped the 1995 album "Nine Livez" with such BaNGeRs as "Whutcha Want?" & "Any Emcee". He followed that up with the 1996 release "Cloud 9" which includes the CLaSSiC joint "Lyin` King". I won`t get into who Funkmaster Flex is because if you don`t know ya need to find out on ya own.....LoL, or wait for a later post, until then go `head & check out this early 12 inch from Nine Double M...

Funkmaster Flex & Nine Double M - F.A.L.L.I.N. (And Ya` Can`t Get Up) [12 Inch]

Label: Warlock Records

Released: 1991

A1. F.A.L.L.I.N. (And Ya` Can`t Get Up) [Vocal]

A2. F.A.L.L.I.N. (And Ya` Can`t Get Up) [Instr.]

A3. F.A.L.L.I.N. (And Ya` Can`t Get Up) [Acapella]

B1. Bodies On The Nine [Vocal]

B2. Bodies On The Nine [Instr.]

B3. Talk About The Green [Vocal]

B4. Green Bonus Beats

Old link if megaupload ever works again...

The CLaSSiC "Lyin` King"...

N`JoY...

E-A-SKi`s "SHoWDoWN [CD SiNGLe]"...

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DiGG`n thru my collection of music I found this CD Single from E-A-Ski titled "Showdown". This joint was released by Relativity back in 1997 as promo for E-A-Ski`s "Earthquake" album. With this single you really only get one full track ("Showdown") along with the instrumental, then it`s followed up by 3 short snippets. This post is really for the E-A-Ski fans that just gotta collect everything that he`s dropped, so enjoy...

E-A-Ski - Showdown [CD Single]

Released: October 28, 1997

Label: Relativity

1. Showdown {ft. Montell Jordan}

2. Showdown [Instr.]

3. Earthquake [Snippet] {ft. Ice Cube}

4. Maddoggin` [Snippet] {ft. Jayo Felony}

5. Welcome To California [Snippet]

SoLiDFiLeS LiNK...

N`JoY...

AnT BaNKs` "PaRLaYiN` [PRoMo CD SiNGLe]"...

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Here`s another joint I copped from my lil` trip to a pawn shop, grabbed this along with that Ant Banks "Big Thangs" [Promo CD Single] & a few other joints. Anyways this single is actually more like a Dangerous Crew single as opposed to just an Ant Banks joint. You see ya get the Radio Version of "Parlayin`" (along with it`s Instrumental), an Ant Banks track from his 1994 album "The Big Badass" that features Goldy. It`s got a nice smoothed out but thumpin` beat provided by the Banksta himself, the lyrics are slightly altered -- not so much edited (well except for a few words....LoL). Check out the music video below.....LoL, you get to see `em playin` some Sega Genesis, ahhhh the good ol` days...

 

After the Ant Banks joints we move on to some Too $hort tracks from his 1993 album "Get In Where You Fit In". First is the "Just Another Day" Radio Version, followed by 3 different versions of "Get In Where You Fit In". The first one is simply the Radio Version for the LP track & it features Rappin` Ron & Ant Diddley Dog, this track is actually pretty hard to listen to because of the way that it`s edited -- no alternate lyrics here unfortunately. The second version is the "Get In Where You Fit In" Video Version featuring Father Dom, this one`s a lot easier to listen to than the previous version. The final version is a Remix that also features Father Dom, it`s pretty nice -- no annoying edits here either. A lil` side~note about the "Get In Where You Fit In" joint, it`s actually a DiSS aimed at Pooh-Man a kat that was formerly down with the Dangerous Crew. So there ya have it, check out the tunes & enjoy the video below...

Ant Banks - Parlayin` [Promo CD Single]

Label: Jive

Released: 1994

1. Parlayin` [Radio] {Ant Banks ft. Goldy}

2. Parlayin` [Instr.]

3. Just Another Day [Radio] {Too $hort}

4. Get In Where You Fit In [Radio] {Too $hort ft. Ant Diddley Dog & Rappin` Ron}

5. Get In Where You Fit In [Video Version] {Too $hort ft. Father Dom}

6. Get In Where You Fit In [Rmx] {Too $hort ft. Father Dom}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BaCK~uP LiNK...

N`JoY...

AnT BaNKs` "BiG THaNGs [PRoMo CD SiNGLe]"...

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Got somewhat of a rarity, at least it is for me anyway. Haven`t seen this joint around, so I`m sharing it with y`all. Found this one during a lil`pawn shop visit lookin` for some hidden gems in the used CD section. I originally grabbed it just for the Instrumentals because I don`t really dig the Radio Edit versions of tracks usually, but it turns out that on this Promo CD Single the Radio Versions aren`t actually edited -- the lyrics are just changed up to suit Radio standards (no cussin`). Ant Banks handles the production for all these tracks & he does a good job providing some thumpin` beats for ya` listeing pleasure. My favorite joint on here is the Ice Cube & Too $hort collabo` "Big Thangs", but the other tracks are decent as well. So go `head & check it out...

Ant Banks - Big Thangs [Promo CD Single]

Label: Priority Records

Released: 1997

1. Big Thangs [Radio Version] {ft. Ice Cube & Too $hort}

2. Big Thangs [Instr.]

3. You Want Me Back [Radio Version] {ft. Audrian, J-Dubb & CJ Mac}

4. You Want Me Back [Instr.]

Make Money [Explicit Version] {ft. K-Dee & CJ Mac}

6. Make Money [Instr.]

Old link if megaupload ever works again.....LoL

N`JoY...

BiG PuN`s "TWiNZ (DeeP CoVeR `98)" [PRoMo CD SiNGLe]...

 

 

 

 

 

Here`s another CD Single that I scooped up during another lil` visit to a pawn shop. Big Pun, truly an individual who`s presence & humor HiP HoP`s been missin`! Unless you`ve been under a rock, you know that the BiG homie`s word~play was straight cashew & then some plus tax. I still remember when I first heard Big Pun, it was on a college Hip Hop radio show (can`t recall the exact show) & the song was "You Ain`t A Killer"...

 

 

I was impressed, definitely dug his lyrical content & the beat was pretty sick as well. However when I first heard "Twinz (Deep Cover `98)" I was straight blown away! Pun was spittin` nothin` but heaters, especially when he flexed the now famous "Dead in the middle of Little Italy..." part, dude was just sick with it! As for the rest of the song, I think that both Big Pun & Fat Joe did a good job payin` homage to the West Coast with this one. Using Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg`s "Deep Cover" Instrumental both kats complimented one another & lyrically they held the East Coast down...

 

 

Since this is a single you get the Album Version, the Clean Version, the Instrumental & the A Cappella. One good thing about this single is that the A Cappella isn`t edited & the other thing worth mentioning is that the Clean Version isn`t edited in an annoying way. The cuss words are edited by sound effects instead of the good ol` classic but unenjoyable BeePs.....LoL, so you can still listen to the Clean Version without gettin` fuckin` annoyed. So do ya`self a favor & check it out...

Big Pun - Twinz (Deep Cover `98) [Promo CD Single]

Label: Loud Records

Released: 1997

1. Twinz (Deep Cover `98) [Clean Version] {ft. Fat Joe}

2. Twinz (Deep Cover `98) [Album Version] {ft. Fat Joe}

3. Twinz (Deep Cover `98) [Instr.]

4. Twinz (Deep Cover `98) [A Cappella] {ft. Fat Joe} 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DL the live performance of "Twinz" here in mp4 file format...

 

 

 

 

 

 

R.i.P. BiG PuN...

DJ GRaFFiTi PReSeNTs: "ASTRoNoTe - BiGGeR & BeTTeR"...

I missed this joint when it first dropped back in 2009, fortunately for me my homie K-NyNe recently hooked me up with his copy so I could check it out. After giving it a listen I figured that it was something that I should share with y`all, so that`s exactly what I`m doing. DJ Graffiti mixed this joint & Astronote cooked up the beats while Talib Kweli took on the role as host for this Notorious B.I.G. remix project. This was the first time that I heard Astronote`s work, he definitely impressed me though. The backdrops that he created mesh really well with Biggie`s flows, almost like they`re actual tracks that Biggie had worked on. DJ Graffiti does a good job mixin`, scratchin` & blendin` the tracks together in a nice seamless way that makes the listening a lot more enjoyable. So check it out, you will be glad that ya did...

DJ Graffiti Presents - Astronote: Bigger & Better (The Notorious Remixes)

Label: N/A

Released: 2009

1. Intro {ft. Talib Kweli}

2. Young G`s [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Talib Kweli}

3. Niggas [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Buff1}
   4. Don`t Stop Pt. 1 [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Big L}
   5. Everyday Struggle [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Bahamadia}
   6. Interlude #1 {ft. Talib Kweli}
7. Party & Bullshit [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Erykah Badu}
   8. Whatchu Want? [Astronote Rmx]
   9. Dangerous MC`s [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Guilty Simpson & Busta Rhymes}
   10. Let`s Get It On [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Heavy D, 2Pac & Grand Puba}
  11. Dead Wrong [Astronote Rmx]
  12. Interlude #2 {ft. Talib Kweli}
  13. I`m Fucking You Tonight [Astronote Rmx]
  14. Come On [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Sadat X}
  15. Crush On You [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Lil` Kim & Lil` Cease}
  16. Victory [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Puff Daddy & Busta Rhymes}
  17. Outro {ft. Talib Kweli & DJ Graffiti}
  18. Don`t Stop Pt. 2 [Astronote Rmx] {ft. Big L}

Astronote:
http://www.myspace.com/astronote

DJ Graffiti:
http://www.djgraffiti.com

Talib Kweli:
http://www.yearoftheblacksmith.com

SoLiDFiLeS LiNK...

R.i.P. BiGGiE...

RaHSuN`s "I`LL Be ARouND" [CD SiNGLe]...

 Keepin` things movin` with another CD Single for my whole 2 visitors....LoL, this one comes from RahSun. Now please excuse the fact that I really know nothing of him (feel free to school me) aside from the fact that he released his debut album "It`s Not A Game" back in 1998. I do know that he`s reppin` "Bang City", New York (wherever that is, I have no clue). The reason I grabbed this single when I seen it was for the Big Pun feature. The song isn`t bad at all, sure you can tell it was geared more for radio spins but it still bangs. The beat was produced by Far East Flavor, who I`m guessin` was 550 Music`s in~house producer because most of the other production credits that I`ve seen for Far East Flavor have been for other artists on the 550 Music label, like Tami Hert & Demond. Anyways check this joint out for ya`self, I`m pretty sure you`ll DiG what ya hear...

RahSun - I`ll Be Around [CD Single]

Label: 550 Music

Released: 1998

1. I`ll Be Around [Radio Version] {ft. Big Pun & Deuce}

2. I`ll Be Around [Album Version] {ft. Big Pun & Deuce}

3. I`ll Be Around [Instr.] 

4. I`ll Be Around [A Cappella] {ft. Big Pun & Deuce}

SoLiDFiLeS LiNK...

R.i.P. BiG PuN...

SCaRFaCe`s "HoMieS & THuGGs" [PRoMo CD SiNGLe]...

Well I`ve decided to keep it movin`, fuck the feds!.....LoL

So after re-up`N a few of the previous posts I`m gon` continue on with another CD Single post for my 2 visitors....LoL, the only down~side about this single (for me anyways) is that it doesn`t include the non~edited versions of each track. Oh well, this joint was intended mainly for the radio DJ`s anyway....LoL, I really only picked this up for the instrumentals since I already have a copy of Scarface`s 1998 double~album "My Homies"...

On the production side of things both N.O. Joe & Mike Dean cooked up the LP Version, while Mr. Brad Jordan a.k.a. Scarface produced the Remix -- `Face shares the track with Master P & 2Pac on both versions as well. As for the 2Pac feature it`s actually a freestyle (`Pac even says it in his verse) that was at the time unreleased (I believe Scarface said he had it in his vault). The reason you can tell it`s a freestyle is simple, the beat`s completely different than the rest of the track as well as the vocals. I wouldn`t mind hearing the actual freestyle that was used for this track. If you check out the music video for "Homies & Thuggs" (watch it here, embedding was disabled) when it`s time for 2Pac`s verse they show the video footage of when he was spittin` his freestyle. I`m guessin` the footage was filmed during one of the times that 2Pac made his way out to Houston...

Overall both versions of "Homies & Thuggs" are decent tracks, but I`m DiGG`n the beat on the Remix much more than the LP Version. On this single all the cussin` has been masked or silenced (except for 2Pac`s verse which is edited in a real annoying way) which kind of sucks since they actually reworked the lyrics for the hook. It would`ve been much more enjoyable to listen to if they took a lil` more time to rework their verses. I realize that the 2Pac verse would have to remain as is, but `Face & P could`ve redid their ish. Oh well my homies & thug figures, this one`s for you enjoy...

Scarface - Homies & Thuggs [Promo CD Single]

Label: Rap-A-Lot Records/ Virgin

Released: 1998

1. Homies & Thuggs [Rmx Clean Version] {ft. Master P & 2Pac}

2. Homies & Thuggs [LP Clean Version] {ft. Master P & 2Pac}

3. Homies & Thuggs [Radio Edit Rmx Version] {ft. Master P & 2Pac}

4. Homies & Thuggs [Rmx Instr.]

5. Homies & Thuggs [LP Instr.]

You can DL the music video in mp4 file format here...

R.i.P. 2PaC...

504 BoYZ` "WoBBLe WoBBLe [PRoMo CD SiNGLe]"...

This week during my searches I was fortunate enough to come across a few CD singles that I didn`t have previously. So that`s what I will be sharing with y`all in next few posts, for this one I have for y`all listen pleasure the 504 Boyz` "Wobble Wobble" Promo CD Single. It was released back in 2000 through No Limit Records/ Priority Records as promo for their "Goodfellas" album. A funny thing about this track is that one of the reasons I remember this joint is because of the X-rated music video that Master P dropped back in the day.....LoL, I may I have it somewhere -- once I find it I`ll post it up...

Anyways on this single you get 3 tracks; the "Wobble Wobble" Radio Version, the Album Version & it`s Instrumental. This joint itself isn`t that bad, the nice bouncy beat provided by Carlos Stephens is the perfect backdrop for Master P, C-Murder, Silkk Da Shocker, Magic, Mac, Mystikal & Krazy to spit their booty admiring lyrics. So go `head & check it out...

504 Boyz - Wobble Wobble [Promo CD Single]

Label: No Limit Records/ Priority 

Released: 2000

1. Wobble Wobble [Radio Version]

2. Wobble Wobble [Album Version]

3. Wobble Wobble [ Instr.]

Old link if megaupload ever works again...

N`JoY...

JaNe BLaZe`s "SLoW DoWn [PRoMo CD SiNGLe]"...

 I know that I`ve heard Jane Blaze on a few other tracks before, but for the likes of me I can`t recall their names at the moment. As for who Jane Blaze is? That`s a question that I`ll have to get back to another time because right now I can`t really say since I know nothin` of her. So if anyone out there can school me please go `head & do so! I do know that she can spit, so ya won`t be disappointed there. On this track titled "Slow Down" Sauce Money makes an appearance, but sadly he`s just supplying the hook. Daven "Prestige" Vanderpool provided the beat & well Jane Blaze takes care of the rest. I just wish that this single included a unedited version of the track, if anyone out there has it hook me up!!!

Jane Blaze - Slow Down [Promo CD Single]

Label: Jive Records

Released: 1999

1. Slow Down [Clean Version] {ft. Sauce Money}

2. Slow Down [Instr.]

SoLiDFiLeS LiNK...

N`JoY...

M.O.P. - "STRaiGHT FRoM The PRoJeCTs: BRoWNsViLLe, BRooKLyN"...

 Gotta salute the feds for shutting down megaupload (read about it here if you`ve been livin` under a rock), you`re the fuckin` greatest! I guess with all the crime out there that`s going on file sharing was right there at the top of the list huh? Well good for you Bucko, you get a gold star sticker for yourself forget the pat on the back. Oh & that lil` hand gesture that`s in the pic above, that`s just how I show you that you`re Number 1 in my books. Congrats!!!


 Unfortunately for me & my 2 visitors......LoL, pretty much all the links within this blog are dead! Mutha fuckas!! I`m not too sure if I`m even going to bother re-up`N them since a few years work has gone down the toilet.....LoL, if y`all have any suggestions let me know!!!! Until I make up my mind here`s a lil` re-up on that M.O.P. documentary that I originally posted up on the 3rd of January, I`m not goin` to bother typin` up anything new just copying & pasting from the older post -- enjoy...



 Oh yeah...FuCK The FeDS!!!

"Happy belated New year y`all! Hopefully your year has started off on a good note, I can`t complain....LoL, anyways to get things kicked off for the fresh year I have a lil` documentary for your viewing pleasure. I haven`t sat down to check it out yet, so hopefully it`s not too bad. If it is please forgive me....LoL...With this documentary you`re taken to Brownsville, Brooklyn. If you`re clueless that`s where the Mash Out Posse is from, it`s also one of the grimiest/ toughest `hoods in Brooklyn. This doc` is hosted by Cypress Hill`s B-Real, while M.O.P. is your tour guide as they take ya thru their stompin` grounds. You will get to see some of the things that inspire M.O.P.`s rugged & amped style. It should make for a good few minutes of entertainment, so go `head & check it out"...

M.O.P. - Straight From The Projects: Brownsville, Brooklyn

Released: 2003

Run Time: 58 mins.

Old link if megaupload ever works again...

N`JoY...

TRae Tha TRuTH`s "All I KNoW"...

Here`s a video that I found while lookin` thru youtube for some older No Limit Records music videos, bonus for me.....LoL, thought I would share it with y`all. The name of the track is "All I Know", it`s a Trae Tha Truth joint that features the now~free~from~prison Mystikal, Strange Music`s Tech N9ne & Brian Angel doin` their thang over the Track Bangas produced beat... 

It`s kinda nice to hear Mystikal spittin` again, this joint`s a nice listen fo` sho. You can DL the music video in mp4 file format here & the mp3 here, enjoy...

N`JoY...