By now you might've seen some of these videos popping up on your Instagram feed as clips on someone else's account. But if not, enjoy a magnificent trip back into one of Hip Hop's most celebrated eras.
Before I began posting on YouTube, my first uploads were on this platform called Dailymotion. In this archive you'll find videos such as Gangstarr performing "Mass Appeal" in '94, Puba performing "What Goes Around" in '93, interviews, mini-docs and more. I feel like most of the online Hip Hop community know me for catching wreck on YouTube, so after over a decade of blogging I'd like to revisit this collection.
I can't give enough props to the filmmakers and documentarians who made this possible. Greats such as Ralph McDaniels, Rap City and MTV. Each of these creatives contributed to creating these beloved memories of the 80's and 90's and as a result I'm able to share them with you.
Stream the cratesofjr Dailymotion Archive here
DJ Spinna performs live at Grand Performances in California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, DJ Spinna performed at this inter-generational dance party honoring the legacy of Stevie Wonder. Stevie’s seminal Songs in the Key of Life album turns 50 this year, and WONDER-FULL celebrates 20, making this event even more special.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary, Stevie releases some gems from his vault which you can enjoy below. "Songs In The Key Of Life - The EP" 2026 release by Stevie Wonder is now available here at Apple Music and Amazon. A commemorative gold coin has also been released in celebration of the album's anniversary. You can find that in the R&B section of my eBay storefront (link in the blog's sidebar).
With more than a hint to Brazilian jazz greats like Azymuth, Deodato and CTI Records in their prime, Revoada is a groove based jazz-framed record, primed with other transitory musical vignettes which touches on Turkish psych and soul-jazz born out of the 70’s film soundtrack genre.
Revoada is a 6 track album and storyboard of Mauricio’s migration and travels through Brazil’s geographical oddities , its rural and urban enclaves. Recorded in Brazil, it’s the result of numerous treks through funky flea markets, soaking up old vinyls and vintage cultural artefacts combined with a new life led in Berlin since 2022.
Mauricio, as well as a founding member of Bixiga 70 (google Brazilian Afrobeat pioneers), a band he fronted for over 12 years, is also an in-demand collaborator and musician who as a pianist, guitarist and even percussionist has shared stages and studios with the likes of Brazilian greats including Gal Costa, Emicida, Lucas Santtana, João Donato and Liniker." - Altercat Records
At my eBay storefront in the R&B section (link at the sidebar of the blog), I've got the original 1981 press kit of Chaka Khan plus other collector's items in store. Enjoy browsing and thanks in advance if you purchase!
Presented by the 100% royalty-free sound provider known as Splice, The Madlib Sample Pack offers stems from beats created by Madlib and Soul Surplus. Listen to the playlist of stems here at Splice to experience the raw sound which this duo create as each instrument is revealed. From track to track, you can hear the unique and eclectic ear of Madlib derived from years of crate digging.
The Madlib Sample Pack includes:
27 melodic Loops, 46 drum loops, 40 drum one-shots, and 18 resampled chops, for over 200 sounds total.
Soul Surplus is:
Bass: John McNeill, Keys: Joel McNeill, Drum Kit and Percussion: Pudge Tribbett, Guitars: John Smythe
Like the presence of nature itself, Black appears beautiful as two bands express the divine essence of humanity. Join Jimetta Rose & Black Is Beautiful Experience in a celebration of life with songs that offer healing, happiness and enlightenment. On "Beauty In Bloom" harpist Brandee Younger lends her strings to compositions that exemplify beautiful progression. "Sleeping Beauty" by Jimetta Rose is equally as beautiful in it's approach of calm and meditative Jazz Fusion. Her combination of spoken word and singing projects the confidence and joy of the Black experience. With this divine sound, we bear witness to the dawn of a brighter day in the form of music.
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