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Stream: Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's "Road To The Riches" (Special Edition With Bonus Tracks)


Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's debut is more poisonous than ever on the expanded special edition of "Road To The Riches". Experience the drama and thrill of NYC street life once again as G Rap and Polo shine like currency over a set of bonus tracks. Traffic Entertainment presents alternate versions of songs, instrumentals, a capellas and radio spots.

Available on CD and vinyl here at eBay.

Legends Conversations Presents Talks With DJ Muggs & DJ Premier


Enter the mind as you walk the footsteps through music art and life with legendary producers on this special event by Closed Sessions. This show dedicated to legends of the Hip Hop sound takes a different approach than we're used to by conducting in-depth convos in a club setting. Listen as Muggs and Premier let their mind flow as Closed Sessions ask questions that inspire each legend to share deep thoughts. For instance, Muggs shares how he was sitting on the couch smoked-out during Gangstarr's recording session for the "Manifest" remix.
 
  

Above, enjoy some of the best of Muggs and Premier on the boards: the instrumentals from Cypress Hills' and Group Homes' debut albums.

Sammy Rae & The Friends Are Your Reassuring Guide For Life On "No Rulebook"


Let the pleasant sounds of Sammy Rae & The Friends take you by the hand, allowing you to feel confident within the uncertainty of life. No one ever said it would be easy, but it doesn't have to be so hard when the music is your guide. Such is the case in the uplifting sound of "No Rulebook". Like the bloom of a flower toward the rays of the sun, this tune is bound to keep your head up. Sammy Rae & The Friends are the light as they project beautifully with a laid-back groove and heartfelt songwriting led by Sammy Rae's golden voice. 

Below, Sammy Rae & The Friends align their outstanding sound with a classic by Tears For Fears. "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" shows the originality of a singer who is attracting more and more ears as Sammy goes to town. 

Take Your Time On Love With The Music of Singer Lamont Dozier Jr

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There's nothing like the sound of music to capture some of the best moments of life and make them feel prolonged. Such is the case with the soulful sound of Lamont Dozier Jr who takes his time on love and  the art of R&B. If this indeed the son of the great Motown songwriter Lamont Dozier, he's done a good job following in his father's footsteps.

Psych, Soul & Reggae Merge on 13th Ward Social Club's Version of "Water Get No Enemy"


A powerful African song driven by liberation and strength becomes smoother as 13th Ward Social Club pay tribute. Let your mind go to the psychedelic fusion on their instrumental version of "Water Get No Enemy". Like the feeling of a party after a revolt, 13th Ward Social Club give a reason to unwind with their mind-melting sound.

Shabazz The Disciple Interviews In '95, Drops "Lidushopahorraz: The Unreleased 90's EP"


Let's take it back to a time in Hip Hop when the culture was more critical about one another. When the penalty was severe if you were wack. Enter Shabazz The Disciple who merges spirituality and Hip Hop to enlighten the mind of the listener. In this 1995 interview Bazz promotes his new single "Death Be The Penalty" as well as his powerful debut as a Gravedigga. 

This brief flashback represents the great depth which the Wu-Tang brought to Hip Hop. They are a crew who fuses spirituality, religion, history and the streets to create a unique new dimension of the culture. So reminisce on this powerful single by this Hip Hop disciple and Wu-Tang affiliate. Chopped Herring provides rare gems by Shabazz The Disciple below on "Lidushopahorraz: The Unreleased 90's EP".
 

Marley Marl Shares Early Memories Of Music, Sampling Innovation & Spins On WBLS In '84


Enjoy a symphony of ideas and memories as Marley Marl visits Master Gee's Theater for an in-depth 2024 interview. The renowned DJ and producer invites us into his path of beats, rhymes and technology by recalling key moments of music history he's been a part of. For the music historian, Hip Hop head and sampling enthusiast, this interview is an earful.

Below, DJ M-TRAXXX provides a gem from his personal tape collection with an '84 episode of Marley Marl on WBLS radio. 

Beats in Progress Pay Tribute To Dusty Vinyl & Hip Hop On "Keep on Diggin'" (feat. Chrome)

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Stepping to the mic with attitude and backed by rugged sound, Beats in Progress + Chrome make the perfect Hip Hop pair. Feel the rough beat as these boom-bap enthusiasts remind us of the power of Hip Hop when it's driven by love of a particular thing. In this case, it's the fundamental elements of the culture that drives this group's desire to leave an impression upon the listener.

Torsten Goods Goes Soul Searching On Guitar With "Wade's Groove" and "Carnaval De La Gente"


From the magic articulation displayed upon his strings, you get the feeling Torsten Goods has discovered something great within himself. Feel the joy as he goes soul searching with these two instrumental gems. In the vein of greats such as Geroge Benson and Wes Montgomery, Torsten goes off as his heart becomes one with his instrument.
 

Hear An Alternate Version Of "Throw Ya Gunz" by Onyx on Their "Cold Case Files Vol. 3"

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With the 2024 release of "Cold Case Files Vol. 3", Onyx bring us back to the time when the buck of a firearm reign supreme in Hip Hop music. Enjoy a raw version of their breakthrough single, plus other gems on this compilation now available on Spotify and YouTube.

In '95, Fatman Scoop Hosts DJ Clark Kent Mixing Hip Hop & Original Samples On Hot 97 FM


It's time to chill as DJ Clark Kent spins the original breaks and classics we know and love. The Superman of the wheels of steel joins Fat Man Scoop on Thanksgiving 1995 for good music and memories. Reminisce on each of these late greats of Hip Hop as you enjoy their soulful music and commentary. One of the sets is a mix of Clark (and WBAI FM Underground Railroad DJs) spinning a combination of breaks and classic Hip Hop of '95, while the other is mostly breaks. An hour or so of good music, straight from the tape deck of JR to your speaker.


DJ Clark Kent Mixmaster Weekend Pt. 1 ('95 Hip Hop and their original samples mixed)


DJ Clark Kent Mixmaster Weekend Pt. 2 (laid-back R&B and Funk classics)

RJ Payne - "The Unbearable" ft. Rockness Monsta, Kuniva & Method Man (The Enrichment Remix)


This level of lyricism is unbearable to digest for the wet-behind-the-ear Hip Hop listener who's only used to consuming commercial rap. So let's separate the men from the boys as these microphone titans deliver a serving of rhymes fit for the die-hard Hip Hop head. 

Enrichment hooks up the remix for "The Unbearable", giving this new age posse cut a head-nod 90's feel. I can't put my finger on where I've heard these drums before, but I think they were used before by either Large Pro or someone from D.I.T.C. Regardless of where the drums come from, this is an outstanding song by MCs who you can feel are serious about that mic.

Around The Web In Breakbeats Vol. 62: Come Feel The Beat


The dark and dramatic sound of The CroMagnon Band lead the way in this 62nd installment of ATWIBB. Their 2024 album "Mode" is sure to put you on edge with the ominous sonic imprint it embeds upon the genre of Funk. Aside from that, you've got a nice mix of Soul, Jazz Fusion, Funk and Library as usual. So come feel the beat with bands such as The Ephemerals, The Sorcerers, Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed. These and others leave you with not only outstanding drum breaks, but arrangements to lead you on a mental trip.

For more drum breaks and samples, join me on Patreon. As my patron, you'll receive exclusive access to my private library of 400+ breaks across Spotify, YouTube and SoundCloud which I update with new sounds each month.
 

In '89, The Rapzologist Dee Nice Is Hard As Hell


Behold the Larry Holmes of the microphone as The Rapzologist Dee Nice enter the ring as one of the hardest contenders of '89. With raw and funky sound, Dee treats the beat and rhyme like a competition and steps to the mic with aggression. "Dee Hardest Hard" shows you don't have to pack a gun or curse excessively to get your point across in Hip Hop. Just grab a mic, plug it in and begin to the fullest is how this rapzologist gets down. Available here at Discogs and here at Amazon UK.

Fall In Soul.Funk.Drunk.Love With The Music Of Singer John Gordon

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Get your groove on to the sound of an artist who's Soul.Funk.Drunk.Love is bound to make you want to touch the sky. The uncontainable joy of John Gordon overflows as he lends his heavenly touch to music on "All The Good Love". With it's healing and soothing ingredients, this blessing of R&B anoints the Soul as a moment of music that is divine.