It's a Golden Era Hip Hop extravaganza as one of the West Coast's most renowned DJs cuts up on the one's and two's during the late 80's, early and mid-90's. Enjoy hours of flavor in this playlist of Kutmasta Kurt's KZSU radio shows. Funky tunes, plus guests such as Gravediggaz, Kool Keith, Extra Prolific, MC Serch and more.
Revisit a unique style of beats and rhymes that were known to make listeners flock to the legendary Hip Hop station known as WKCR FM. An all-star cast of producers, DJs and lyricists unite on "The High & Mighty Present: Eastern Conference OG Demos". Each guest on this compilation is known for catching wreck on the Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show. This is another example of gems left to enjoy from the work Stretch and Bob put down to preserve diverse talent in underground Hip Hop.
The morbid and edgy sound of "Dr. Octagonecologyst" lives on as one of the most unique approaches to Hip Hop as Respect The Classics pays tribute to the psychotic 1996 collaboration between Kool Keith & Dan The Automator. On it's 21st anniversary, this special vinyl LP reissue features an attractive lenticular 3-D cover sleeve for a collectors item which will stand out on your shelves for years to come.
Get your copy of "Dr. Octagonecologyst" lenticular 3-D cover reissue here at Turntable Lab and enjoy DJ Frenzie's tribute to Dr. Octagon below, featuring Dr. Octagon, Kool Keith and Ultramagnetic MCs gems & original samples.
The Rhythm X aka Dr. Octagon aka Kool Keith of Ultramagnetic MCs visits New York's The Halftime Radio show with DJ Eclipse for a discussion with a number of new projects to come in the year of 2012. Of course with a legendary pioneer in the house DJ Eclipse speaks with Keith about Hip Hop as a whole, comparing current styles and approaches to the past Golden Era which Keith made his mark with the classic "Critical Beatdown".
As one of the most imaginative MCs with a zany and unpredictable personality, Kool Keith has transcended generations of Hip Hop by being original and maintaining a strong love for his craft. Listen as he speaks on his journey in this interview which begins around the 30.00 mark.
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