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In '95, Jay-Z Interviews & Freestyles Before The Release of "Reasonable Doubt"

By JR on 9:58 AM

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Jiggaman plans for the release of his debut while visiting a local radio station in Philly. This is a flashback to his older rhyme flow, which is the fast-paced wordplay that he displayed in his guest appearances at the time. Prepare for a display of braggadocios rhyme wizardry as only Jay can do it with a freestyle over one of the hottest underground beats of '95.

Jay-Z's "Dirt Off Your Shoulders" Meets The Bounce of Harlem's Dipset & Wes

By JR on 5:44 PM

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Tune in to one of the greatest as two remixes of Jay-Z's "Dirt Off Your Shoulders" represent the ascension of an MC. The grime of the ghetto meets upper echelon American extravagance with an underground-sounding remix by Wes. His version feels dark and offers a serious vibe in comparison to the party feel of the original. It's sounds raw and more like a demo that Jay would've sent to The Stretch & Bobbito show. DJ Keytronikz represents NYC to the fullest by merging a Brooklyn rhyme flow with the bounce of Harlem on one track. His remix of "Dirt Off Your Shoulders" is the perfect addition to the party, taking us back to an era when throwback Jerseys and Air Force Ones reigned supreme.

Scarface, Beanie Sigel & Jay-Z Are Back Again, With The Sounds Of Buckwild D.I.T.C.

By JR on 3:57 PM

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I'm loving this song the second time around, and I hope you do too as Enrichment hits us with a remix of "I'm Back" by Scarface. The sample selection by Buckwild fits right in with these 3 MCs, delivering the best in soulful Hip Hop sound. Join Hov, Mac Mittens and FaceMob as they show you how to sound triumphant over the kick and snare.
 

Hear The Demo Of A Tribe Called Quest's "Buggin' Out", Plus More Hip Hop Rarities

By JR on 9:09 PM

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YouTuber East LA Cervecero comes from the depths of his tape collection for an excavation of 90's Hip Hop greatness. His channel features rare promo and advance tapes of classic Hip Hop albums plus some rare material. Straight from the DAT machine, we have some snippets of the extended demo version for Tribe's "Buggin' Out". In addition, he gives us a full set of The Roots perform in '95 at UCLA and a tape recording from the '96 Gavin Conference featuring Jay-Z, ATCQ, KRS-One and Madskillz.

Hit up East LA Cervecero here at his YouTube channel to inquire about any of his tapes. Hopefully we can convince him to upload a full version of the "Buggin' Out" demo!
 

Jay-Z's "The Blueprint (Momma Loves Me)" Gets Remixed by DJ 2o1 + Instrumentals Now Streaming

By JR on 1:31 PM

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Revisit the introspective and timeless lyrics of Jiggaman on this outstanding remix of "Momma Loves Me" by DJ 2o1. This inspirational Hip Hop sound is bound to have you reflecting on the moments of life you're most thankful for. 2o1 amplifies the storytelling of Jay-Z with a powerful and expansive sound that feels like a heroic entrance.

Below, a few YouTubers combine to provide us with the instrumental version of Jay-Z's "The Blueprint". Breathe easy as the music of Hov proceeds to takeover. This special collective of producers represent the heart of the city and deliver sounds to make the song cry.
 

Say Hello To The Bad Guy: Jay-Z, Benny The Butcher & RJ Payne, Remixed by OVRHAUL MUSIC

By JR on 4:30 PM

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Enter the dark mind frame of rappers with a thirst for drug money as OVRHAUL MUSIC brings the drama to the voice of 3 street pharmacists. Whether it's soulful sound or some darkness to make your face cringe, OVRHAUL is a great fit for the Hip Hop lyricist. Check out a few of his remixes and stay tuned to the YouTube page for more fire, highlighting the underground Hip Hop elite.
 
 

Listen As Jay-Z & Busta Rhymes Appear In Rare Interviews From The Mid-90's During Their Debuts

By JR on 9:08 PM

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After a random search of Podomatic, I stumbled across this show where DJ Flipout chats with two Hip Hop legends during their early days. We reminisce with Flipout as he speaks to Jiggaman, who displays a humble, laid-back persona while talking about "Reasonable Doubt". Jay-Z's interview begins at the 41:28 mark, but check out a cool mix at the beginning celebrating Bob James's "Nautilus" by DJ Flipout. Busta Rhymes speaks to Flipout by phone back in 1996, right before his debut solo album dropped. 
 

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