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Hip Hop Is The Ultimate Motivator With The Music of Big Shot Manceeni & Nottz


Like a pair of crutches or a ladder, Big Shot Manceeni & Nottz represent the supportive power of Hip Hop for 2026. Joined by Dilated People member Evidence, the duo declare it's time to "Stay Up" in a defiant call to maintain awareness that is sure to make your head nod. Take life in perspective and be more aware of your surrounding than before as Big Shot Manceeni & Nottz enhance your peripheral. One of my favorites from the album "Tidewater Tap" which you can hear the rest of below at Apple Music. 
 

Electro Jazz Fusion Band SYNC.EXE Offers The Catalyst To Your Happiness


"Catalyst with Farnell Newton and Deivid Iguaran is a First and only single from my highly anticipated Jazz fusion album known as 'Dragonfly'. After the release of Resonance, an overwhelming about of support has made me sought out to create a full length project that infused different styles of jazz with different electronic musical techniques like granulizing samples to make new pads or textures. With its groovy off beat drums and catchy melody, this single marks a new era for SYNC.EXE." 

Pre-Order Dragonfly by SYNC.EXE https://too.fm/drgnfly

Around The Web In Breakbeats Vol. 69 - Unreleased Isaac Hayes Music & More



Help yourself to some Hot Buttered Soul, a chuck of Funk and everything in-between with the musical feast of Around The Web In Breakbeats. The 69th installment of this series features one other than Black Moses Isaac Hayes who blessed the masses with some unreleased music. Listen to Isaac's previously-unreleased album "Cadillactus" where you can also sample the stems for your beatmaking here at Tracklib.

As a tasty and hearty side order, we've got the breakbeat-heavy tunes of artists who continue to push Fusion into new and interesting territory. From the mysterious Funk of Karl Hector and The Malcouns to the blissful Soul of Hil St Soul, volume 69 is a drum break smorgasbord.

If you're interested in joining my private community of drum breaks, just subscribe here at Beehiiv. You'll get access to my private Spotify and YouTube drum break playlists which I update each month.
   

In 1990, Big Daddy Kane & The Awesome Two Get The Job Done


Enjoy the sounds of 2 Hip Hop archivists with collectors items in store. '92 Rodney King riot documentarian Matthew McDaniel presents a brief chat with The Kane. Below he also interviews Kane in '87 after a performance of his classic "Raw". 

DJ Cyrus B-Boy Classics Radio presents tapes of The Awesome Two's radio show plus more classic Hip Hop recordings at his Mixcloud.


At my eBay storefront you'll discover collectors items from BDK, including this rare copy of The Source magazine. Visit the link to eBay in the sidebar of my blog and check out the Hip Hop and Promotional Item sections of the storefront.
   
 
 

Enter The Rare & Unreleased Multi-Genre Music Archive Of Christian Peintner


You've got some hours of listening ahead of you as this crate digger with a funky ear presents some collectors items of the past. From synth-Pop, Funk and Folk to Soul, Hip Hop and more Christian Peintner shows his dedicated to rare and unreleased material at YouTube. A few of my favorites include the socially-conscious raps of Kwame above, an unreleased Lou Rawls demo and the acetate version of Sam & Dave's classic "Hold On I'm Comin'".
 

Third Reprise Make It A Night To Remember on Cool Pacific's "Some Enchanted Evening"

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From mellow 50's Jazz to a thrilling rush of synth-driven R&B, Cool Pacific's "Some Enchanted Evening" receives an explosive and dazzling cover. Bear witness to the sound of a band who are determined to never let their love of music go. Their version delivers an adrenaline rush and Pop appeal akin to the type of songs that drove the cinematics of 80's movie soundtracks. A passion to perform and write is evident throughout their album "Cover Story" which takes an ambitious approach to reenvisioning classic tunes.
 

In '90, ATCQ, The D.O.C., B.D.P., Kwamé, Cool C. & More Appear on Rare Video Press Kits


Revisit a time when a rapper wasn't ashamed to hit the floor with a funky dance move and show he or she had attitude. This commercially released compilation of music videos and interviews is courtesy of the Jive/Zomba and Atlantic rap roster.  In between videos of Hip Hop classic singles are interviews with Kool Moe Dee, A Tribe Called Quest, DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince, Mr. Lee, Boogie Down Productions, D-Nice, Doctor Ice and more. 


If you'd like to get a copy of the original VHS tape for each of these documentaries, I've got copies of "More of Jive's Greatest Rap Video Hits" and "Rap From Atlantic Street" for sale at my eBay storefront (link at the sidebar of my blog).
 

Hear The Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique Demos (Vinyl Presented by DJ Wicked)


Bear witness to one of the most wicked of Hip Hop albums as the label 21 Bridges presents "Paul's Boutique Demos" on vinyl. The fun attitude and raw sample-based sound of The Beastie Boys impacts the eardrum like none other, even more so in demo form. So enjoy a look into the making of what is one of the most renowned releases in Hip Hop history. 


Above DJ Wicked shows off his copy of Paul's Boutique Demos on vinyl which you can hear samples of and get your copy here at Juno Records.

The STANK! Radio Show: Spinning Rare Funk Grooves From Around The Globe


With a name like this, you know the sound is bound to be funky. Tune in to Croatia's STANK! Radio for rare grooves and interviews with leading figures in the rare groove scene. Guests include Amerigo Gazaway, Skratch Bastid, Koolade, Phat Phillie, Craig Charles and more.
 

Alex Puddu's "The Golden Age" Series Arrives As A Vinyl Boxset With Unreleased Songs


One of the most mysterious and funky projects of the 2020's comes expanded for 2026. Enjoy part 1 below and order Alex Puddu's The Golden Age - The Original Recordings - 3LP+Box Set - 2026 here at HHV

Get Loose To High and Mighty, Let Your Hair Down & Thirty Two Soul Band


From finance, romance, belief in a higher power and more, this passionate approach to music gives us reason to enjoy life a little more. The carefree sounds of Thirty Two Soul Band and High and Mighty offer divine escapism. On the contrary, the psychedelic Funk of Aussie band Let Your Hair Down is built to put you on edge. With this blend of bands from past and present, it's clear that the best ingredients of Funk and Soul are here to stay.
 

Singer Martin Blockson, DJ Jazzy Jeff & DJ Scratch Make It Worth Your While on Yacht Rock Fantasies


Prepare to lift off as Martin Blockson proceeds to take flight by drawing from the carefree and uplifting essence of Yacht Rock music. Like Michael McDonald but that much more soulful, Martin's voice expresses happiness and a desire to love life. Enjoy some romantic songwriting that stands up there with the best of them from the 80's.

Below, DJ Jazzy Jeff & DJ Scratch also show their love for this great genre of music in a 3.5 hour set.

 

In '94, MC Brains Feels The Vibe With Lord Finesse & Buckwild on Production


I was surprised to see this one come across my YouTube recommendations, then bear witness to the funky sound. Until now, my only memory of MC Brains was his debut single "Oochie Coochie" which is quite different than these tracks. In the midst of numerous Hip Hop classics that were ruff rugged and raw, to me "Oochie Coochie" stood out like a sour thumb back in '92. More power to any artists who went that route and did what they had to do for the radio, but that sound wasn't for me.


In a surprise transition from New Jack Swing party jams to underground Hip Hop, MC Brains demonstrates his skills in '94 as he teams with Lord Finesse and Buckwild. Thanks to BeatJunkie82 a/k/a JunkiesVirtualCrates for providing audio of this shelved sophomore project. 
 

Kwest The Madd Lad Drops Unreleased Recordings & Deluxe Version of His Debut


Step into the wild world of a Madd Lad as Kwest digs in the archives as one of the funniest MCs to bless a mic. I always believed this guy would fit right in as a member of The Pharcyde for how unapologetically raw he was on this debut. From the skits and storytelling to his knack for dropping humorous punchlines, Kwest personifies the hood comedian. 

Enjoy a set of Kwest's unreleased recordings and the deluxe edition of his 90's debut. This potent dose of Hip Hop is like a combination of Bill Bellamy's How To Be A Player and Eddie Murphy's RAW.


I've got a copy of the original 1996 promotion sticker, a promo copy of "This Is My First Album" and a CD of "These Are My Unreleased Recordings" in the Promotional Items and Hip Hop sections of my eBay storefront (link in my blog's sidebar).

 

Chaka Khan's "Through The Fire" Receives The Swing of Singer Sheléa & Pianist Emmet Cohen


From the passion of this performance, it ain't hard to tell that these talented musicians understand the spine-tingling effect of this classic tune. Experience light on the other side as you journey "Through The Fire" with the Emmet Cohen quintet. The victorious feeling of Chaka Khan's song endures on a cover which expresses perseverance on a smooth note. The groovy 80's R&B sound is replaced with the delightful swing of Jazz in a cover you're certain to remember.

Emmet Cohen - Piano
Sheléa - Vocals
Christian McBride - Bass
Warren Wolf - Vibraphone
Joe Farnsworth - Drums

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