T.R.O.Y.: Sounds Like The 90's (Volume 2)

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Sounds Like The 90's (Volume 2)

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With the overwhelming feedback we received with the debut of Sounds Like The 90's, we realized we were on to something special. We definitely don't have intentions of changing our direction. It goes without saying we're currently own the 90's hip-hop on the blogosphere, so we ain't even trying to step on the toes of those focusing on current times. With respect to blogs such as Nahright, 2Dopeboyz & Rhymehouse, T.R.O.Y. is going to continue dropping the Sounds Like The 90's series each and every month as promised. Both our Philaflava and T.R.O.Y. in boxes become inundated with submissions and inquires from new artists. We appreciate all the responses we've received and encourage you to continue to send in those submissions because each month we'll be gathering tracks to showcase on our Sounds Like The 90's series.

Volume 2 brings back that ol' boom-bap. We got the brand new track from Raekwon's forthcoming Only Built 4 Cuban Linx II, a DJ Premier montage from tracks 3-5 that ends (track 6) with 3 talented lyricsts paying homage to the greatest producer of all-time. Newcomer Nero hailing from East Elmhurst gives us a track that'll leave you in disbelief when you realize he is only 16 years old. We haven't heard a polished emcee this young in a long time.

J.U.I.C.E, Supasition and Kice which features production from Company Flow's Mr. Len all provide the harsh realities of of life, especially rap life.

The mix finishes with the late great James Yancey and one of his rougher tracks which incidentally is featured on the album Ruff Draft. Then a few Philly cats Truck North and Black Thought drops their swag that leads up to a G. Rap rendition done by Minnesota's finest, Atmopshere.

You know what to do--download this shit and let it bump! - Philaflava

T.R.O.Y. Presents - Sounds Like The 90's Vol. 2

01. Cormega - Who I Am feat. AZ & Nature
02. Raekwon - Criminology 2 feat. Ghostface Killah
03. Fat Joe - That White
04. Reks - Say Goodnight
05. Torae - Get It Done feat. Skyzoo
06. Focus - Homage To Premier feat. Royce Da 5'9", Phonte & Stat Quo
07. Johnson & Jonson - The Only Way
08. Nero - Alive & Vibrant
09. Elzhi - Talkin' In My Sleep
10. MF Grimm - Earth
11. J.U.I.C.E. - Sincerely
12. Supastition - Da Waiting Period
13. Kice - Miracles
14. J Dilla - Make 'Em NV
15. Truck North - Flyer Than The Rest feat. Wale
16. The Roots - 75 Bars
17. Atmosphere - Road To The Riches