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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Video Music Box
Positive K Drops A Rhyme For Video Music Box & Gets Remixed by Jorun Bombay


The MC who's known for ruffing up rappers like a football scrimmage shows his flare for the rhyme in '90. The GZA (then known as The Genius) makes an appearance with others in the background who show their support for Pos K.  A short clip before his debut album, courtesy of Fresh Since '73.

Below, Jorun Bombay shows his skills on the cuts with a live remix of "A Good Combination". Just one of the classic Hip Hop gems he spins on this episode of Funkbox Reload.

DJ Jorun Bombay's Funkbox Reload (Spring 2025 Edition)
Co-hosted by Mr. Dalius, Corpia (of Shev n Corp) & the official return of Flexxman

Funkbox Reload Disclaimer Intro / Ghostweed Skit 2025
The Alternate Universe - Donut Shop (Exclusive to Funkbox Reload)
Jorun Bombay - Whole Grain O's (Instrumental)
Nerdy B & Celly Cel - He's Incredible
Beats International - Dub Be Good to Me
D-Nice - My Name Is D-Nice
Stezo - Getting Paid
Too Poetic - God Made Me Funky
Positive K - Pointer Sisters - A Good Combination (Jorun Remix)
Frick n Frack - Go Southside
Princess Ivory - Crackpipe Changed It All
EPMD - Let The Funk Flow
Just-Ice & KRS One - Going Way Back
Big Daddy Kane - Gettin' Funky

 

In '92, The Gangstarr Foundation Visit Video Music Box & Perform In Italy


Showing brotherly love in Hip Hop backstage on tour in '92 is the Gangstarr Posse you see pictured on the back cover. Cooler than wind and harder than cold steel is The Guru and Premier who share what their up to as busy touring artists. You get an early glance of Jeru The Damaja and Group Home before they'd eventually drop their classic albums. Like a sniper, rhymes'll strike you when their rocking as Gangstarr perform live in Italy during the tour of their classic 3rd album. 
 

Pete Rock Celebrates The Lo With Kool Taj The Gr8, Visits VMB in 2001


The #1 Soul Brother & Kool Taj The Gr8 remind you about how to get fresh on this 2020 tribute to one of Hip Hop's most renowned uniforms. On "LLayers" Pete Rock sound and Kool Taj's flow mesh perfectly as rhymes provide a historic view of Lo influence upon Hip Hop culture. With the Lo Lifes by his side, this skillful MC rocks the mic over a raw PR production to demonstrate the power of 2 L's.

Ralph McDaniels provides a flashback to 2001 as he joins Pete Rock, Jaz-O and Marley Marl for an episode of Video Music Box/Future Flavaz. In an era of iced-out bling, over-priced video budgets and Cristal, these 4 die-hard Hip Hop heads remain down to earth.


In '96, Video Music Box Interview Hip Hop Duo Blahzay Blahzay On Set

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Composed of DJ P.F. Cuttin' and rapper Outloud, Blahzay Blahzay made significant noise back in the mid-90's with their standout approach to Hip Hop. Revisit the group live on the set of their video "Pain I Feel" as they express their disdain for all these weak rappers steady makin' hits in '96. VJ Ralph McDaniels spins some of the best Hip Hop of the time in-between the interview with Blahzay Blahzay.

Video Music Box Presents A Tribe Called Quest, Chuck D, The Firm & More


From 1994 with the 20th anniversary celebration of The Zulu Nation to 1997 with the release of The Firm, Ralph McDaniels' Video Music Box catches up with Hip Hop royalty on the brink of creating history. A Tribe Called Quest perform songs from their newly-released 3rd LP "Midnight Marauders" while Foxy Brown, NaS & AZ interview from a photo shoot and Chuck Chillout kicks it with a host of Hip Hop heavyweights.

Golden Era Hip Hop Clips by Video Music Box & ABC, Now Streaming at Getty Image Archive

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There's no doubt that cratesofjr owes many of it's views to the legendary filmography of VJ Ralph McDaniels and it's my pleasure to feature his work here via VHS rips and the new online archive of Getty Images. This world renown picture collection whom are known for supplying media to your favorite print publications and TV shows are not to be slept on for their Hip Hop coverage!

For fans who are known for sticking strictly to The Source, VIBE or XXL, put your magazine down now and head over to Getty for an extensive look into some of the greatest collections of Hip Hop video documentation, including ABC News New York and Video Music Box. Clips include L.L. Cool J's first interview, rare footage of RZA as Prince Rakeem, an early performance by Black Moon and much more.







Video Music Box Archives: The GZA Freestyles To O.D.B.'s Beatbox in '91


Fresh of his Cold Chillin' debut album, The Genius kicks a fresh rhyme alongside ODB in 1991 live from the public restroom. Classic footage courtesy of Ralph McDaniels!

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