On a Friday morning and barely awake from listening to The Stretch Armstrong Armstrong & Bobbito show, I was lucky to capture this gem. Stretch & Lord Sear played this tape of a superb Vinyl Reanimators mix to pass the time while waiting for the Jazz Man to arrive at WKCR. This is one of the best original Hip Hop sample mixes I've heard to date.
The humor Stretch & Sear bring to the mix makes this mix that much more special. The two sound delirious as they kick jokes and snap on each other while burden by their impatience of waiting for "The Jazz panzy man" to arrive. Bob is missing in action and the dastardly duo manage to snap on him as well. Enjoy a golden moment of 89 Tech 9 entertainment and crate digging history.
Keyboardist and producer Yoni Mayraz returns with an anticipated new album, ’Dogs Bark Babies Cry’ set for release on September 5th 2025, via PPK Records (run by Pino Palladino & David Passick). The follow-up to his breakout debut ‘Dybbuk Tse!’ sees Mayraz pushing his singular sound into deeper, wilder territory.
‘Dogs Bark Babies Cry’ stands for “the moment when a commotion takes place. Dogs start barking, babies cry. It’s an ominous sound, yet a natural one. One that can be heard from afar,” explains Mayraz.
Just how deep can it get? Very, when dealing with the supreme mathematics and wisdom of The Wu Tang Clan. If you aims to achieve a deeper understanding of life instead of looking at the world around you on face value, this documentary is insghtful. The RZA delves deep into the teachings and philosophy of The 5% Nation to provide a great look at the creation and enduring legacy of The Wu. As a result, your bound to leave with a desire to study in order gain more clarity about your own life, identity and beliefs.
Below, Scram Jones cuts and blends to offer one of the best Wu Tang mixes. This isn't your average sample mix, Scram makes it a memorable event of Wu crate digging excavation.
May your heart flutter to the soulful sounds as Stacy Ryan breathes new life into a Chet Baker classic. "Like Someone In Love" is transformed from the somber mood of the original into a delightful R&B tune. What once resembled the feeling of being at a Jazz lounge becomes a ray of sunshine as you enjoy the company of your significant other.
This one as well as other gems on this compilation are sure to be the soundtrack for your romantic mood. Stacy leads the way to happiness with emerging talents of music who draw inspiration from the charming Jazz persona of Chat Baker.
Add this one plus the full instrumental album below to your "Step In The Arena" experience. We get more insight behind Gangstarr's classic sophomore album as The Guru & DJ Premier sit with UK TV. Here what Sunset Vinyl has to say about this interview:
"In this early UK television interview, Gang Starr — Guru & DJ Premier — introduce themselves to British audiences for the first time.
Filmed at a pivotal moment in hip-hop’s evolution, the duo reflect on their roots in New York and Boston, the influence of family and street knowledge, and the philosophy behind their music. They discuss rap as a “voice of black youth,” the social realities that shape their lyrics, and the importance of bridging understanding between cultures.
The conversation also explores:
The fusion of jazz and hip-hop
Working with Spike Lee and Branford Marsalis
Why jazz deserves renewed respect
Educating listeners through rap
Underground credibility vs commercial trends
The rise of “gangster rap” and staying true to their own style
The vision behind their album Step in the Arena
Guru and Premier explain how their creative partnership works — from Premier’s production to Guru’s lyrical approach — and why they see rap as both an artform and an educational tool.
A fascinating snapshot of Gang Starr at the beginning of their UK breakthrough — thoughtful, socially aware, and laying foundations for the jazz-rap movement that would define the early 90s."
Here's a dealer on eBay who has the instrumental vinyl for "Step In The Arena" on sale. If you decide to buy it or anything else through my link, you'll support the blog because eBay compensates me as a member of their Partner Network. The copy I got of "Step In The Arena" instrumentals was a test pressing which if I can recall correctly, I got at Beat Street in Brooklyn.
Big Phrodee provides some rare audio of Mikey D'Struction at work from the years of '84 and '88. This series of performances by Mikey D includes a hilarious cover of T La Rock's "It's Yourz".
Nod your head to the ruff rugged and raw sound of Onyx's Def Jam debut below.
I was cleaning my room recently and stumbled across a print catalog that John and his wife sent me back in '95. The catalog is a hand-typed collection of his inventory of vinyl for sale which is a wealth of Jazz, Funk and Soul. I met them as a teen while digging at the 57th St Holiday Inn record convention in Manhattan NYC. For those looking to reminisce on the days of The Roosevelt, revisit crate digging grails or learn about albums you may have not heard before, enjoy. John Carraro is known for supplying Hip Hop royalty with breaks and samples that would eventually become Hip Hop classics.
Browse the Jazz Hunter John Carraro collection here at my Google Gemini and enjoy hours of good music. With the use of AI, I've created a browsable database of his record collection from digitizing the print catalog he sent me.
Here's some nostalgia below courtesy of Dope Folks Records and my cassette deck. Some early Psycho Les production and an interview with Tragedy Khadafi & Imam Thug.
Prepare for the official Cymande documentary below, a long-overdue celebration of Funk greatness featuring Maseo of De La Soul, Masta Ace and others.
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