Not only do you get to hear freestyles and interviews from these elite MCs, Chase provides us with the shows in their entirety. Plenty of gems are spun in each show by DJ Mastermind, providing a nostalgic feel and underground sound similar to the Stretch & Bobbito show. Enjoy the 5-track playlist above.
Since Trigger's debut album never got officially released by the label, it's gems like these that are good to have if you are a fan of Smoothe Da Hustler's movement. The "No Doubt Ent. How Can I Be Down?" sample cassette is available for sale here at the cratesofjr Disogs shop.
Experience the rush of the paper chase as two of the best MCs/hustlers unload their raw emotion upon the mic. The gritty voices of Nine & Smoothe Da Hustler make the perfect fit to visualize getting money in the New York City streets on "Make Or Take". S-MACK brings the noise on a remix designed to pump your adrenaline as a thumping rhythm and dramatic loop set the tone for NINE and Smoothe's depiction of the urban struggle.
The borough known as Brooklyn has always been serious when it comes to grade-A lyricism. On "Past the Basic", Nexx Level Click unite some of BK's sharpest MCs to bless the mic. An obscure gem and one hell of a posse cut dropped on this short-lived indie rap label of the 90's, ran by Smoothe, Trigger and D.R. Period.
The Sensei from NJ remains busy as he blesses mics from the U.S. to the European region in the 2020. Follow the moves of this Hip Hop vet who leaves dope beats and rhymes in his trail as El presents us with new music. On each of these collabos, El Da Sensei keeps it raw in his delivery and choice of beats by emerging producers. In addition, he maintains relations with his partner Tame One as you can see below in an interview while on tour in tribute to DJ Kaos.
Brooklyn legend Smoothe da Hustler comes on to talk about his new record with DJ Jean Maron. He also goes back in time to remember some of his writing credits with Foxy Brown, Chuck D & Dr. Dre. In addition, Smoothe talks about his brother Trigga Da Gambler's debut album, and the story on how it got shelved from Dante Ross. Plus details about a supergroup that Biggie, Jay-Z, AZ, Lil Cease and Smoothe that never materialized into an album, called "The Commission".
Check out a previously-unreleased remix of "Hustler's Theme" featuring Trigger Da Gambler from Smoothe's '96 debut album.
Smoothe Da Hustler is tired of the excuses given by American law enforcement and takes to the microphone to release his frustration as one of the best hood storytellers to emerge from the borough of Brooklyn. "I Can't Breathe" is a vivd inner-city depiction through the art of Hip Hop which explores the feelings of a black man in the concrete jungle surrounded by tension from experiences with police and various forms of injustice.
Step into the world of Smoothe Da Hustler as he takes you on a walk through the streets of BK where the unexpected is still an issue which weighs heavy on the minds of the average minority. The man who wrote the late-90's Hip Hop classic "One Upon A Time In America" still has a great story to tell.
Produced by DR Period for Nexx Level Entertainment (Smoothe The Hustler, M.O.P.), Punisherrs was a group back & the early 90's featuring Rhyme Recka, Overlord Guess who pioneered a popular style of Dungeon Core Rap, but never got a chance to release their album commercially. Guestos Guchimerlo from Brooklyn presents a few of their shelved songs for all you true Horror core heads via Soundcloud.
Enjoy this piece of Hip Hop history from the Smoothe The Hustler camp and feel free to visit the Soundcloud of Guestos for more tapes, most of these recordings really carry an analog tape sound you can feel!
Standing independent 'til this day regardless of the limelight, Smoothe The Hustler gives an overview of his journey through the industry and life from 1994 to 2012 on his studio interview with No Ideas Original Radio. Smoothe's initial breakthrough moment in mainstream media with the raw sound of his single "Broken Language" still stands as one of the most monumental achievements of independent Hip Hop artistry. In this interview he explains the moves made to overcome obstacles within the industry and life towards eventual recognition, plus many behind the scenes facts about his career that many fans might have been waiting to hear since day one. Smoothe's protege Neno Best tags along and stands as the next hope from within the SMG Entertainment camp.
The essence of Brooklyn Hip Hop's golden age and the hustle of the recording industry during the mid-90's is a part of Smoothe's journey and he has plenty of stories to tell. Stay tuned for Smoothe's long-awaited sophomore LP unreleased gems to be released from his master tape archive at smoothethehustler.com in the near future.
Show playlist (interview begins about mid-way through):
01. Nas - Streets Disciple
02. Illa Noyz - Sleepers
03. Fat Joe - Dat Gangsta Shit
04. Beneficience - Rebel Musik (Feat. Rampage)
05. Capone-N-Noreaga - Blood Money
06. Cypress Hill - Hits From The Bong
07. DV Alias Khrist - Cypha Blowas (Feat. Smoothe Da Hustler, Trigger Tha
Gambler, Rhymerecka & Heltah Skeltah)
08. Smoothe Da Hustler - Art Of Rap
09. Action Bronson & The Alchemist - Blood Of The Goat (Feat. Big Twins &
Sean Price)
10. Gore Elohim (Goretex) - Late For An Early Grave
11. Trigger Tha Gambler - Welcome To The World
12. Rasco - Gat In Ya Mouth (Feat. Planet Asia)
13. Down Low Productions - Veteran Status (Feat. DV Alias Khrist, Lord
Have Mercy & Rock From Heltah Skeltah)
14. Kool G. Rap - Take Em' To War (Feat. B1 & MF Grimm)
15. Action Bronson & The Alchemist - Sylvester Lundgren (Feat. Meyhem
Lauren & AG Da Coroner)
16. Keith Murray - La, La, La
17. Smoothe Da Hustler - Back Grinding
18. Skeezo - Under Pressure
19. Auxiliary Arms - Power In The Palace (Feat. BMS)
20. Irealz - Solar Flarez (Feat. Vast Aire)
21. Neno Best - Tats On Me
Smoothe Da Hustler is one of Brooklyn New York's outstanding lyrical talents. With his introduction "Once Upon A Time In America", he followed in the tradition of dropping a solid debut album which set the bar higher for mic skills and a stronger presence of street representation across the board. The aggressive, jaw dropping delivery and gutter sounds of "Broken Language" was almost too strong of a force to contain in the mid 90's, it was a joy to hear the song dominate both underground and mainstream airwaves and resonate back into the culture with the true essence of hip hop.
In this video, Smoothe performs "Broken Language" with Trigger and DV Alias Khrist in the midst of the song's huge buzz. This is truly one of those songs you need to hear live at least once, the powerful delivery and creative punchlines are designed for the street corner cipher where you hear an MC use his rhymes and voice like a weapon.
After the performance blended into the official video of Broken Language, Smoothe sits backstage with Ralph McDanields of Video Music Box for an interview to promote hisi debut album. I haven't seen many interviews of the kid on TV or online ever, so be sure to check it out near the end, the beautiful Monie Love is sitting there with him too.
Broken Language is classic work of art in back-to-back rhyming, a landmark of hip hop lyricism to be admired and referenced for years to come.
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