This week on rapfabulous® CONVOS, Mic Fox sits down with hip-hop radio legends The Awesome 2, Teddy Ted and Special K, the architects behind decades of New York radio, the Latin Quarter, and some of the most important records in hip-hop history. From paying out of pocket for airtime in the early 80s to co-producing EPMD's first single before Eric Sermon even knew what a bridge was, this is a masterclass in hip-hop's foundation." - rapfabulous® and 247HH
Of the songs which express happiness here at the blog, this is among my favorites. For another feel-good tune in the same vein enjoy my post about "Arthur", a song which expresses the joy of infancy.
With Galt's groovy compositions and the powerful vocal presence of Ronnie, I'm hoping this songwriting makes many listeners feel good inside and results in some Hip Hop sampling.
From Galt's Instagram:
"Introducing Then Came The Dawn, a new 5-track release featuring the vocal stylings of Ronnie Dyson.
Dyson was one of the original Broadway cast members of HAIR and is the first voice heard on the original cast album, singing the timeless refrain that begins Aquarius:
“When the moon is in the seventh house,
and Jupiter aligns with Mars...”.
Dyson went on to enjoy a successful recording career in the 70s with hits, ‘Why Can’t I Touch You’, ‘Just Don’t Want to Be Lonely’, and ‘One Man Band’.
The songs you’ll hear on this 5-track album were recorded between 1968-1973, three of which have never been released.
Stream on all platforms and happy listening!"
The original version by Once On This Island is beautiful and offers a feeling of tenderness. However, brace yourself as the Third Reprise version of “Human Heart” delivers heart-pounding power and grace. If you're looking to rejuvenate your faith in humanity, look no further in a song that resonates deeply and reveals the core of our soul.
Check out Da Official JVC Force YouTube channel for rare freestyles, interviews, performances and news on what the group is currently up to. Here are words from JVC Force about these two gems from their channel:
"a rare WBAU 90.3FM Adelphia Univ freestyle with T-Money (Yo Mailman on Yo MTV Raps), Mikey D (LA Posse), and B Luv & AJ Rok of JVC FORCE freestyling on Wildman Steve show in 1988. Thanks to DJ Oxygen for recording and sharing this classic freestyle!!
The promo we did for Kool DJ Red Alert Summer 1988 for his legendary weekly radio show on 98.7 Kiss-FM every Saturday Night.
The legacy of DJ Red Alert is one of innovation, creativity, and cultural impact. As a hip-hop music and culture pioneer, Red Alert helped shape and bring the genre to the masses. His radio show on 98.7 Kiss FM became a cultural phenomenon, with listeners from all over the Tri-State area tuning in to hear his unique style and discover new acts and artists. Red Alert’s keen ear for talent and his ability to break in new artists helped to launch the careers of some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including A Tribe Called Quest, Queen Latifah, and Black Sheep. DJ Red Alert was the first DJ to play our debut single, "Strong Island," on January 2, 1988. He broke the song and showed JVC FORCE madd love, so to show our appreciation, we went into the studio and recorded this promo for him. It could be heard every Saturday night in the Tri-State Area and on cassettes of his show shared all over the world."
Written by Vincent John and Maxwell Perla
"Carl The Collector Theme Song" Written by Vincent John, Maxwell Perla, Zachariah OHora
Vincent John - Bass, Guitar, Synthesizer, Piano, Organ, Vocals
Maxwell Perla - Drums, Conga, Percussion, Drum Programming, Vocals
Produced by Eraserhood Sound
"Watch as Tha Liks Tash, J-Ro and E-Swift bring their signature energy, charisma, and raw lyricism with a freestyle session that captures the essence of early 2000s hip hop. This behind-the-scenes moment shows the group just having fun, vibing, and celebrating their craft before dropping one of their most talked-about projects." - RAP SCENE TV
The Korean label known as Big Pink offer the 2026 reissue of "What's In This Life For You". You can view their entire reissue catalog here at their website where they specialize in discovering Prog and Psychedelic gems like this. Below is one of my favorite uses of the drum break you'll find on this album, used by Pete Rock. D.I.T.C. & Dilla.
This Way Forward keeps that model intact and shows us the way, charging 10 cuts of brass accents and polished vocal turns from Hil St Soul, Natasha Watts and Guida de Palma. Wade's approach stays consistent, reaching back to Brit-funk and US smooth jazz but kept current through production detail and pacing. A continuation of a catalogue built over decades, the name identifying less a fixed band or brand, more a vehicle for Wade's take on club-ready jazz-funk."
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