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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Real Live
K-Def Goes Dreaming With Fokis & Joins Larry-O on The Lost Underground


While much of 2026 Hip Hop music dwells in the here and now, two dreamers allow themselves to escape into a dream beats and rhymes. On "Always Been A Dreamer", Fokis & K-Def not only create a moment of escapism but inspire us to achieve our dreams. The vivid images of life's hustle and bustle combine with a moody combo of organ and vibraphone produced by K-Def. As a result, we step into the shoes of humility lived by the everyday Hip Hop head who's trying to get by.

Below, The Lost Underground podcast present a real convo in a rare interview between Real Live aka K Def & Larry O. In this in-depth episode, they tackle everything from being in the music industry to talking about new artists on the come up. K Def provides witty candor, shedding light on personal highs, the growth of K Def & Larry O and what it takes to remain authentic in a fast-moving industry. As these two dive into candid studio stories with KRS One, music on career evolution, and thoughts about modern social norms, you’ll find fresh perspectives on how to stay confident, succeed on your own terms, and stand firm in self-empowerment. Fans of real-life storytelling and unfiltered moments won’t want to skip this one.
 

Big Daddy Kane, K-Def & Larry-O Collide on "The Gimmicks Got You a Record Deal"


On this Phat Tape Blend, The Kane gets raw to the sounds of DJ K-Def as two sounds combine for an assault towards the wack MC. Revisit a time where doo-doo MCs could be the subject matter of a mainstream single. "The Gimmicks Got You a Record Deal" is a far cry from modern time in the truth and authentic Hip Hop it projects to your speaker. The Big Daddy sounds right at home with the music of Real Live. That's thanks to Phat Tape who creates a head-nod sound worthy of inclusion on Kane's 1993 album "Looks Like A Job For". 
 
"Real Live - The Long Awaited Instrumentals" now available for download here at Bandcamp.

K-Def & Larry-O of Real Live Talk Hip Hop & More Over A Soul Food Dinner

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One of the most unique Hip Hop interviews yet! Big Koryo and his wife invite the dynamic duo of Real live to the dinner table for a talk about life, current events and music. Koryo goes way back with K-Def & Larry-O, which makes it a family-oriented event. Some bangin' soul food, music and conversation makes for an hour of food for thought between these 4 bold, wise and experienced adults.

The new album "Chatter In The Background" by Real Live out now digitally on Amazon.

K-Def & Larry O Return As Real Live With "Chatter in the Background" EP

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"This 7 inch brings you the gritty rhyme flow with intelligent decisions on music that reflects how we advanced in sound technology. There's a lot to be told in a 20+ year absence. The song "Chatter in the Background" is an example of what happens when you've been counted out. Crazy hitting pulsating drums, scratching and wicked rhymes come to the listeners ear. The B-Side has 2 songs "Shake and The Fatman" which features an up and coming new artist. K-Def recreates a old school classic. "Uncontrollable" Is an Iceberg Slick thought.. Real Live is letting you get a preview of what to expect from the groups 2nd LP "20 TO THE DOOR!"  - Red Line Distro

Real Live (K-Def & Larry-O) - "Keep On Movin'" (Previously Unreleased From '96)



On their mid 90's debut, Real Live did a good job in balancing dark gutter sound between a few songs which were more inviting to the ear like this unreleased cut presented by Slice of Spice. With a well-placed mary J Blige sample and soulful production by K-Def, listen as Larry-O kicks stories about trails of love, relationships, greed and street life as he remembers the breathtaking presence of a female on "Keep On Movin".

This is record is a part of the Real Live "The Long Awaited" Instrumentals vinyl project, dropping on Slice Of Spice Records, with pre-orders available now at Undergroundhiphop.com.

K-Def & Larry O Are Real Live - "The Gimmicks" (Instrumental) Free DL + "The Long Awaited" Instrumentals

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"What you have here is the previously unreleased instrumental version of the Real Live classic "The Gimmicks". Please enjoy this free download in advance of the full x2LP dropping this Fall!

We've teamed up with K-Def & Ghettoman Beats once again to bring you the Long Awaited Instrumentals of this golden era masterpiece. Taken off the original studio session DAT tapes and mastered for vinyl by none other the man himself...this album is epic.

SSR-030 - Real Live - The Long Awaited Instrumentals - x2LP (Limited Edition of 600 180g Gatefold) and Special Edition 180g Vinyl Gatefold of 250.

Dropping in late October, we've teamed up with Joe Buck once again, to ensure the cover art for this superior quality gatefold x2LP is truly on point. With art direction and design by Mr. Krum we've pulled out all the stops for this release."


TRACK LIST:

A1. Pop The Trunk
A2. Iceberg Slick
A3. Larry-O Meets Iceberg Slick
A4. Crime Is Money

B1. The Turnaround
B2. Day You Die
B3. All I Ask Of You (Commin' Thru)

C1. The Gimmicks
C2. They Got Me
C3. Ain't No Love
C4. Money And Shows

D1. Trilogy Of Terror
D2. Real Live Sh*t
D3. Real Live Sh*t Remix

Video: K-Def & Larry-O Live @ Santos Party House NYC + DeCapo's "The Program Project"


In April of 2011, New York's Santos Party House featured the sounds of K-Def & Larry-O, one of the most unique and influential Hip Hop duos to emerge from New Jersey better known as Real Live. Enjoy a performance set from their 1996 album "The Turnaround" courtesy of JU Da VeNoM plus a late 2012 interview with Larry-O who discusses his upcoming music releases.


Another heap of dope Hip Hop courtesy of Slice Of Spice! New Jersey duo K-Def & DaCapo are 'The Program' and Slice Of Spice have teamed up with them to release some incredible material recorded between 2007-09. From 'The Article EP', which was advertised in record stores but never released, to the unheard instrumental versions and bonus tracks, 'The Program Project' is a collection of 4 pieces of vinyl and an Extended Edition CD, bringing these fully restored audio archive to your ears.

SSR-023 - The Article EP - Limited Edition 180 gram 12" vinyl
SSR-024 - The Article Instrumentals - Limited Edition 180 gram 12" vinyl
SSR-028 - Genius EP - Limited Edition Picture Disc
SSR-034 - Bonus 12" - FREE and exclusive for those who purchase 'The Program Pack'
SSR-CD002 - The Article EP - Extended Edition CD

For more information on this project and how to purchase the special edition wax or standard editions from your local retailers, check out the links above.

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