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In 1990, Kool G Rap & DJ Polo Visit WBLS For "Wanted Dead Or Alive"

By JR on 9:30 AM

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DJ JSPR brings out a gem from the cassette archives with the 1990 WBLS interview of Kool G Rap & DJ Polo. The duo introduced their forthcoming classic "Wanted Dead Or Alive" to Chuck Chillout and the crew with a short mix in-between. Taped off the Chuck Chillout show with DJ Funkmaster Flex, WBLS NYC during the Summer of 1990.

"Life's A B*tch" by NaS Transforms Into A Motown Ballad, Courtesy of The Rum Runner

By JR on 6:39 PM

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If you felt sadness in this classic song by NaS, you haven't heard nothin' yet. Through the use of AI, The Rum Runner remixes "Life's A B*tch" to amazing effect. The result is a slow-grooving Soul ballad which projects the pain and sorrow of NaS's rhymes on a deeper level.


If you're in the U.S., you can catch NaS on tour for summer 2024 in selected states, including his Las Vegas residency with the Philharmonic orchestra. Tickets available here at Ticketliquidator.

Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak are Silk Sonic - "Skate" (T-Groove ”Roller Disco” Remix)

By JR on 11:29 AM

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Get up to the groovy sound of producer T-Groove as he lends a new dose of energy to Silk Sonic's "Skate". It's time to roll as Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak's joyful songwriting takes new shape. Replacing the original's laid back Soul sound is upbeat classic Disco-Funk built to make you to move. This is happiness like none other in a union of musical talent who revive a beloved sound and lifestyle of the 70's and 80's.

E.Bass: Takao "Baby" Nakashima 
E.Guitar: YUMA HARA 
Drum Programming, Keyboards and Percussion: Yuki "T-Groove" Takahashi

In '75, Howard Roberts Brings The Funk To Cinema On The "Lord Shango" Soundtrack

By JR on 4:27 PM

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Funky sounds that are surprisingly brought to us from the mob-owned movie studio who brought us the horror classic Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Released for RSD 2021 (UK/EUROPE) exclusivity (June 12, 2021) Record Store Day Drop (first drop date).

Limited to 500 copies
180g edition (LP)
Comes with insert/liner notes
Comes with obi strip

In '98, Prince Paul Hosts The Wackest Rapper Alive Contest On WNYU's The Halftime Show

By JR on 3:34 PM

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On December 16th, 1998, Prince Paul goes underground with The Halftime Show to unleash his comedic fury upon mainstream Hip Hop. The Wackest Rapper Alive Contest comes at the height of the bling era, and provokes some interesting responses from the NY tri-state listening audience. Join one of the funniest personalities of Hip Hop as he pokes fun at the jiggy and commercial. Paul stops by The Halftime Show to promote his latest album "A Prince Among Thieves" and spins a set for the show.

Onyx Get Insane In The Membrane On A Remix Of "Shiftee", Cypress Hill Interview Back In '92

By JR on 9:21 AM

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A perfect pair of rowdy rap groups unite in this insane remix blend of early 90's Hip Hop classics. Enjoy a match of sound that has been a long time coming as Onyx get "Shiftee" to Cypress Hill's "Insane In The Brain" instrumental. Below, Cypress interview in '92 with Canada's Rap City.

Hear Rene and Angela Unite With Donell Jones On The Zde Remix Of "I'll Be Good"

By JR on 9:10 AM

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The timeless songwriting of Rene and Angela meet the soulful bounce of Donell Jones as Zde creates a cool blend between two R&B classics.

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