I went ahead and included two full versions of tracks that were only snippets on the original vinyl of Tribe Vibes 3 because they are just that dope- Joe Farrell's "Upon This Rock"(which was sampled by Wu Tang for something in this century that I just can't remember right now and the drums were used by all these people and more) and Cannonball Adderley's "Walk Tall".
Of course there are mad tracks on here that have been sampled by many other people since, as on all Tribe Vibes. The first cut, "Star Of The Story", is an Rn'B joint that you either hate or love. I'll admit that it's pretty cheesy, but I like it, who cares. It was also used for that Smif N Wessun white label, "Nothing Move But The Money", which you can download here.
There's just a ton of great music on here. I'm not gonna waste any more of your time trying to make a case for it. It's Tribe Vibes. You know what it is. Enjoy.
I like the music of the Native Tongue because the rappers, producers, and associated personalities in the inner and outer circles of this loose collective have never acted like insufferable, promethazine-addled, "I'm not a rapper I'm a hustler," douchebaggery-driven, subliterate troglodytes.
Now, if this statement somehow offends your delicate predilection for all that is jiggnorant, unintelligible, and decidedly Dixie (or bombastically Bompton), step away from your Soulja Boy mousepad, exhale, and count to ten. There’s no sense in firing up WordPress and banging out a jargon-laced and yet effusive knee-jerk response just yet.
Don’t get it twisted – the main reason to listen to ATCQ, De La, The JBs, and the others is to enjoy their music. Unlike half the acts that manage to trend in Twitter these days, such basic enjoyment of the Native Tongue discography is entirely possible before one tries to intellectualize the content of their songs. Even if decades of questionable praise from smooth jazz enthusiasts looking to rescue hip hop from its supposed iniquities sickens you to the core, the combined discography has something in it for you, even if you've spent the last half decade attempting to convince your peer group that Juelz > Rakim. Trust.
This is not to say that their legacy is entirely untarnished by mediocre output or questionable artistic decisions, or that their aesthetic cannot wear thin. I’m sure there are legitimate reasons to suggest why the Native Tongue as a whole are overrated in the grand scheme of rap. I am not so smitten by their greatness that I refuse to consider the possibility that others have improved on their formula. I readily acknowledge that some of their stances towards coarser forms of rap are problematic. And if someone simply prefers something that is harder-edged, at least in terms of lyrics, so be it, to each his own.
However, I believe that the legacy of the Native Tongue is secured not only by their excellent musical output, or their by now safe metropole-boho aesthetic, but also because they just seemed so easygoing and cool. Without coming off as licentious, nihilistic, or greedy, they reveled in all that was earthly and pleasurable. Their beats were pulsing, warm, and entrancing. Their deceptively simple “talky” style of flow hinted at worlds beyond comprehension in a manner so effortlessly appealing that the words barely mattered, even though many of their verses are damned near perfect.
In retrospect, they were all so … human, I guess, in a way that most rappers post-ATLiens simply are not. Self-indulgent yet playful, verbose yet affable, vaguely mystic and yet down to earth. Their more ethereal songs feel a bit aimless, almost to the point of being annoying, but rarely do you feel as if these guys are projecting massive insecurities out onto their audience for kicks. Regardless of what their real life personalities were like, you always got the sense that they were being themselves on record (an artistic self, perhaps, but a clearly defined self nontheless) and that they were having fun navigating the gulf between populism and polarization, flirting with widespread rejection. While such existential tumult has driven other talented rappers into premature obsolescence, the artists in the Native Tongue seemed to possess a healthy sense of humor about themselves. Their music has aged beautifully, and they have not been shamed by pink-suit videos or unlistenable R&B collaboratons.
Many thirtysomething rap fans pray daily that in lieu of an actual reunion, a new Native Tongue movement will spring out of today’s pool of young talent. Such longing is sort of superfluous given the sustained relevance of the posse's musical contributions in the face of a musical cultured that is debased beyond recognition and a reception culture driven by questionable agendas. Rest assured, I am similarly disgusted by the overcompensating praise for prometha-sambo marble-mouthed mongoloids that is all the rage in the blogosphere.
But at the end of the day the discography of the Native Tongue (which continues to grow with the continual discovery of unreleased gems) is here for all of us to rediscover and pass on. And every time it is revisited or shared, the participating listeners will encounter personas that are easily likable. You know, the kind of cats you wouldn’t mind inviting to a family cookout, friends that you don’t feel compelled to go to absurd lengths to justify, good all-around folks. And that's all that's needed sometimes. --Thun
Summer has begun and so has our summer break on T.R.O.Y. Don't fret, we're still open for business but instead of our minimum 2 post per day we're going to 1 for roughly 10 days.
Take this time to get reacquainted with us. Maybe you've needed this break too so you can catch-up. We know we can overwhelm ya'll with the dopeness but we do it with love.
Remember we're still in June so that means it's still Native Tongue month for a few more days.
Look out for the new Sounds Like The 90's Vol. 7 dropping in a few days. Don't forget our sister blog who's been making some serious noise in the blogosphere Steady Bloggin' for all your contemporary hip-hop needs. And if you've missed the best blog tribute to Michael Jackson then click here NOW!
In 1999, the video game "Wu Tang: Shaolin Style" was released for the PlayStation. It was titled "Taste The Pain" in PAL territories. It was a fighting game based on the Wu-Tang Clan's kung fu influence. Wu Tang: Shaolin Style was poorly received by many video game reviewers but anyway, my intention is to post the soundtrack not the video game. The PlayStation disc had its soundtrack which was playable on every music cd player. It featured every song that was exclusively made for the game.
1. La The Darkman & RZA - Wu World Order 2. U-God - Rumble (Feat. Inspectah Deck, Letha Face, & Method Man) 3. Masta Killa - Shaolin Temple 4. Tekitha - Back To 36 (Take It Back) 5. La The Darkman & RZA - Wu World Order (Instrumental) 6. U-God - Rumble (Instrumental) (Prod. By True Master) 7. RZA - Instrumental #1 8. RZA - Instrumental #2 9. RZA - Instrumental #3 10. RZA - Jungle Instrumental #1 11. RZA - Jungle Instrumental #2 12. RZA - Jungle Instrumental #3 13. La The Darkman & RZA - Wu World Order (Chorus Acapella) 14. RZA - Jungle Instrumental #4
Recently on the forum we've been having a discussion about under-rated albums from the TROY era. There have been lots of honorable mentions, some well deserved recognition, and some strikes. So far nobody has mentioned Hook. His album is such a dopefest it's unbelievable. Beginning to end, 'Hip Hop 101' bangs. I've included a few cuts on compilations here and there, but today I am bringing you the full album. It's an unsung classic and I think after listening to it you'll be asking the same questions. Why was he so below the radar ? How did such a brilliant album make such a small splash ? Holy shit, it just doesn't make sense. Freshmen and seniors alike, stay seated for the whole class. 'Hip Hop 101' will will teach ya a thing or two.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A018EAHW
01 (0:41) hook - intro 02 (3:45) hook - where i'm comin' from 03 (3:46) hook - hands in moshin 04 (4:02) hook - pass the mic 05 (0:44) hook - no sellout 06 (4:03) hook - 95% biz 07 (3:45) hook - where ya at ? (featuring stephan alucard) 08 (4:50) hook - sicks weeks 09 (3:43) hook - phat piece (featuring nichelle) 10 (6:00) hook - in da cypha (featuring da green paca & big los) 11 (0:50) hook - hangin out 12 (3:36) hook - it's the hook 13 (3:29) hook - where ya at ? (simon bar sinister remix)
Released by Lower Level Records in 1996. All songs written, produced and mixed by The Iceman for Flexx Squad Productions. Leave some comments, let me know what you think. Enjoy!
R.I.P. Michael Jackson - The King Of Pop (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)
Regardless of what a lot of us might think of his personal life, his influence and dominance in the pop music culture cannot be disputed. Tell me if you're over 30, or even younger, that you didn't run around your house wearing one glove at some point. Or that you didn't have or really want one of those leather joints with all the zippers. Michael Jackson was God to some people. You seen the video clips on the news of when he tours over seas. Craziness.
But this isn't about Michael Jackson, the man. This is about his music. This is about the music he made that directly influenced our own hip hop culture. I threw this together to represent different eras of this man's legacy. Of course, you'll notice many things that are missing but you'll also notice some you never knew. As usual, we put it down in the good old T.R.O.Y. fashion.
Note: On Major Stress - "A Day In Da Stuy", they did not sample that MJ song but the hook was obviously influenced by "I Want To Be Where You Are". And if you don't hear the sample on the Chino XL cut, it's only a small piece of singing that was used.
01. Michael Jackson- With A Childs Heart
02. Big Pun -You Aint A Killer
03. Michael Jackson- People Make The World Go Round
04. Mobb Deep - Apostle`s Warning
05. Last Emperor - Keep On (demo)
06. Michael Jackson- I Can't Help It
07. De La Soul - Breakadawn
08. Michael Jackson- Human Nature
09. Nas - Nas Will Prevail (aint hard to tell demo)
10. Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
11. Ghostface Killah - All That I Got Is You (remix)
12. Chino XL - What Am I
13. Jackson 5 - Walk On By, I Want To Be Where You Are
We told you in a previous Frisco post that in the near future we would present some more posts of that city's releases, cause they are mad dope. So here we are.
Tha Dangla, RIP, was killed in 2007. But he left us his legacy. This is his first and only album, a Bay Area classic. That is not only my opinion. I was searching over dozen of forums and all of the people either recommended this album to others saying its a must have or only saying that this is the proven classic.
If you are a Bay Area fan and don't own this album, then scroll down to download link, immediately.
Tha Dangla - Straight Max'n (1996)
01. Straight Max'n 02. Game Comes Tight
03. I Don't Know 04. My Condition Is Cold 05. On The Down Low 06. What Ever's Clever 07. Poe People Can't Sleep 08. Guess Tha Topic 09. Dangla'z Love 10. Playaz Do What'cha Like 11. Homies Dedication 12. Show & Tell
Hittin' ya up with volume 6 from my New Jersey series. This one has lots of dope and obscure tracks on it, no kidding. The Black Rebels start things out right with hard, fast paced production. When they ask 'if I smoke crack do you think that you would know ?'. Well yes guys, I think I'd know. 'Black Target' is that quintessential hardcore, east coast street rap that has forever burned itself into my mind. Out of 17 underground cuts, there at least 6 which you might have a hard time tracking down in other places. One selection I really love is the 1994 track by Blvd Mosse. Their single from 1990 is more common, but the later material is even better. For you fans of Rottin Razkals, check out 'Hitcha From The Bricks'. It's a banger. The New Jersey series contains tons of gems and volume 6 passes with flying colors.
01 (4:21) Black Rebels - Black Target (Englewood 1992) 02 (3:11) Baby Chill - Who's The Man (Trenton 1993) 03 (5:34) Lifers Group - Jack U Back (Newark 1993) 04 (3:57) Lowkey & Tony D - Bust The Mental (Trenton 1991) 05 (4:17) Lord Alibaski - Top Gun (Newark 1990) 06 (3:41) B Fyne - Textbook Move (Trenton 1993) 07 (4:18) Rottin Razkals - Hitcha From The Bricks (Newark 1997) 08 (3:48) Black Caesar - Black Caesar (Jersey City 1995) 09 (4:12) S.b.t. - Lifestyles Of A Rude Boy (Trenton 1993) 10 (3:17) Black Prince And Aziatic Roger - 2 Inch Rail (Trenton 1992) 11 (5:42) 360 - Ebony Harmony (Trenton 1991) 12 (5:26) Blvd Mosse - Earthquakes From Da Garden (Trenton 1994) 13 (3:47) Ill Al Skratch - Me And The Click (Ny 1995) 14 (4:52) El Da Sensei Ft. Organised Konfusion, Mike Zoot & FT of Street Smartz - Frontline (Newark 1997) 15 (2:32) N.f.l - Time For Trife (Jersey City 1995) 16 (4:27) Soul Survivors - Show Da Meaning (Newark 1997) 17 (4:57) M.A.D. - Prison Or Street (Camden 1996)
If you have not checked out the volumes I posted earlier do yourself a favor and settle in for some killer boom bap. Leave some comments, let me know what's new to you on number six.
I was conflicted over which Vallejo album I should include in this post. I decided to drop this one because i found an excellent quality rip that sounds nice and loud.
This album dropped on Solar Music Group (SMG), the same label that provided distribution for artists like E-40, Master P, Dayton Family etc.
As was the case for a few prior Touring The States artists, I don't have any info for I.Q., so listen to the samples and decide for yourself whether you'll give this album a chance or not.
I.Q. - Reality Check (1995)
01. Intro - Reality Check 02. Havin' Fun 03. Some How 04. No Love Here 05. Feel Good 06. Life Is A Game 2 Me 07. Concrete Jungle Feat. Bone 08. Theory
Samples:
*Thanks to Othello who ripped this tape in highest quality.
"Someone offered me $500 for the acetate of the Beatnuts' remix of Mobb Deep 'Shook Ones Part 1'." - Stretch Armstrong
The above is quoted from this interview with Stretch Armstrong by DJ Eli over at the TurntableLab's blog. Check the interview here.
I had this on a cassette dubbed from the infamous Stretch and Bobbito show back in 94 and didn't realize it was a Beatnuts remix. I always figured it was a Stretch homemade remix or an acapella blended over a rare instrumental. Well, needless to say, I lost that tape probably within a month of taping it off the radio and recently is the first time I heard it since. Now, I'm not really a religious guy in any way at all. But I always thought that if there was a heaven, all my lost Stretch and Bob tapes would be there along with everything else I ever lost. Like all my WBAI, WNYU, Red Alert, Hank Love and Halfpint, and Awesome Two tapes. Plus all the shows I didn't have on tape. Not to mention every rare piece of vinyl ever pressed in the world. In this heaven, I would have unlimited copies of everything and my celestial neighbors would envy my godly collection. But in order for them to get a copy of anything[which I have unlimited amounts of anyway] they would have to offer me up 3 virgins of different ethnicities for me to have my way with. If heaven is anything like that at all, may the good lord strike me down before I finish this post.
Oh well. Time to stop dreaming and move it on along. Here's another excerpt from that Stretch interview:
"Ha- well you did manage to get me to give you the EPMD/LL Cool J "Rampage" demo. How ill is that? We used to play that on the air like it was no thing. For those of you that don't know it, the beat is different, and you hear the 2" stop, LL tell the engineer to take it back to the top, and then he spits rhymes that never made the album. It's a demo, but it's also a snapshot of the recording, hearing LL talk and experiment a little."
Yeah, I had this one on tape, too. I'm not sure if the one we have for you here is the entire version of that demo. But, hey, it's 3 minutes of some ill hip hop history. LL destroys it, as he was hungry again at that time trying to get back in the limelight. You'll notice that PMD spits the famous, "While you were banging on tables, I was banging Snow White," backwards. Instead, he says,"While I was banging on tables, you were banging Snow White."
After I stop typing, enjoy both the Shook Ones Beatnuts remix and the partial Rampage demo. Thanks go out to jamo609 and serch4beatz, both of the Philaflava T.R.O.Y. forum. The amount of rare Stretch and Bobbito shows and hard to find mid 90's mixtapes that these guys have been uploading is abundant. Don't sleep, that's only one thread out of hundreds where these got unearthed. Last week officially marked my first year as being a part of the Philaflava message boards, and I can't stress enough how conducive to my hip hop life it has been.
If you're not down, do yourself a solid and join up. You won't regret it. Just make sure you go directly to the T.R.O.Y. forum.
If I had any DJing abilities, this is exactly the kind of mix I'd love to make. But since I don't, may I present to you... DJ Skipmode & The Illvibe Collective “The Best Of The Native Tongues Mixtape v1.” It's a perfect mix from beginning to end, covering all the bases from the Native Tongues posse. The mix was labeled as 2004, but I can't find any information about it. If you know anything about this one, please leave me a comment. And if you like to make a donation to DJ Skipmode (and get a free cd) hit him up HERE. Or if you're in the Philly area and want to connect with The Illvibe Collective, go HERE.
Here is a brief bio about The Illvibe Collective, taken from their blog:
“Since its founding in 2000, ILLVIBE COLLECTIVE has been solidifying its eminence as Philadelphias most prolific, well-respected DJ crew. An amalgam of partyrockers and turntablists extraordinaire whose combined experience totals over a half-century, this five-man family, comprised of Statik, Panek, Phillee Blunt, Lil Dave and Skipmode, has been making an indelible mark on the Illadelph music scene, both individually and as a team. Pick your poison: dance floors, mix tapes or radio airwaves, and its guaranteed that ILLVIBE COLLECTIVE will rock em well -- with their loyal, worldwide following as co-signers.”
01 Queen Latifah-Mama Gave Birth To The Soul Children
02 Queen Latifah-Dance For ME
03 Monie Love-Monie In The Middle
04 Leaders Of The New School-International Zone Coaster
05 De La Soul-A Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays
06 NERD-She Wants To Move (Native Tongues Remix)
07 Jungle Brothers-I'll House You
08 Queen Latifah-Come Into My House
09 Dee Lite-Groove Is In The Heart
10 A Tribe Called Quest-Sucka Nigga
11 Common-Stolen Moments 3
12 De La Soul-Stakes Is High
13 Da Bush Babees-We Run Things
14 A Tribe Called Quest-Electric Relaxation (Remix)
15 Jungle Brothers feat. Q-Tip-On The Road (Remix)
16 Black Sheep-Have You U N E Pull (Remix)
17 Leaders Of The New School-What's Next (Remix)
18 De La Soul-En Focus
19 A Tribe Called Quest-Steve Biko
20 Jungle Brothers-How You Want It We Got It
21 Black Sheep-Gimme Tha Finga
22 A Tribe Called Quest-Everything Is Fair
23 Common-Soul By The Pound
24 De La Soul feat. ATCQ, Queen Latifah & Monie Love-Buddy (Native Tongue Decision)
In 2002, The Jungle Brothers released their sixth studio album titled "All That We Do". Did y'all think that it was their last studio album? No, in 2006, The J Beez released a Japan-only studio album titled "I Got U". I would normally never post new albums but I was thinking that since it hasn't been scheduled for a release outside of Japan, why not unearth it to you readers? I Got U has a experimental sound to it. The album combines an old school & funky sound from these Rap Legends (since '87). Mike G is definitely on point each tracks with Baby Bam on the production tip. If you can find it, Buy It! You won't be dissapointed! Enjoy,
1. Back On The Road 2. Beats On A String 3. Come Down 4. Down Right Funk 5. Funky Magic 6. Back To The Ol Skool 7. My Streets On Fire 8. Ital Stew (Skeewiff Mix) 9. I Got U 10. Sunshine 11. Take It Back 12. We Love You JB's Download
As far as I'm concerned, 1996-1998 is the best era for De La non-album cuts. There are upwards of 20 tracks on this two volume set that I thoroughly enjoy. My favorites include the Jay Dee and UK remixes for "Stakes Is High", the Native Tongue posse cut "How Ya Want It We Got It", the remixes for "The Bizness" and "The Love Song", the Rob-O track "Stay Away", and their collaboration with DJ Honda on "Trouble In The Water".
De La Soul - Stakes Is High Era Rarities Volume 1 1. Stakes Is High (Jay Dee Remix) 2. Stakes Is High (UK Remix) 3. Stakes Is High (Spinna Remix) 4. Stakes Is High (MF Doom Blend) 5. Stakes Is High (Soulman Remix) 6. Stakes Is High (Alternate Jay Dee Remix) 7. Stakes Is High (9th Wonder Remix) 8. Itzsoweezee (Remix) 9. Itzsoweezee (Spinbad Blend) 10. The Bizness w/ Common Sense (Remix) 11. The Love Song w/ The Bush Babees (Remix) 12. How Ya Want It We Got It w/ JBs & ATCQ (Remix) 13. I Can't Call It 14. Tim Westwood Freestyle w/ Nas (1996) http://www.mediafire.com/?1azwuzo3ngm
De La Soul - Stakes Is High Era Rarities Volume 2 1. Lyricist Lounge Intro 2. Trouble In The Water 3. Stay Away w/ Rob-O 4. The Hustle 5. Gettin' Down At The Amphitheater w/ Common Sense 6. More Than You Know w/ Prince Paul & Juggaknots 7. The Projects w/ Del 8. Chanel No. Fever 9. B-Side To Hollywood w/ Camp Lo 10. Hey DJ w/ Malcolm McLaren 11. 4 More (Juno Clean Remix) 12. Do Fries Go With That Shake 13. Sweet Dreams 14. 360 Degrees w/ Propellerheads 15. Pass It On w/ 3 Steps From Nowhere (Remix) http://www.mediafire.com/?ui3intyynwj
Here's volume 4 from my mid-atlantic series. The region has me hooked, for good reason. One state that has always piqued my interest for hip hop is Delaware. I know 2 groups from that state total. The Outfit is relatively well known among underground heads. The producer, Marchitect, put a single in 1994 called 'Dead In Your Trax'. I've looked high and low for this one and can't seem to track it down. If any of our readers happen to have this and could share it that would be most appreciated! I want to find out about other Delaware artists as well. Wilmington probably had an active scene in the early/mid 90's but it's hard to find out about unless you actually live there. The surprise here is First State Alliance giving us the only other Delaware track in the lineup. The whole mid-atlantic represents here so dont sleep on the rest of the tracks. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=HW10MPF6
01 (4:10) The Topdawgs - Got Me On Tha Run (Virginia 1996) 02 (3:07) The Outfit - Day In Night Out (Delaware 1997) 03 (4:54) Mad Skillz - Unseen World (Virginia 1995) 04 (4:12) Ill Biskits - Escape The Funk (Virginia 1996) 05 (4:38) Da Phlayva - Carolina Vibes (South Carolina 1994) 06 (3:06) K-Swift - Bang Bang (Virginia 1992) 07 (4:58) Char-Rock - Bring It On (North Carolina 1993) 08 (3:42) Overdose - Booty Kall (Virginia 1992) 09 (4:38) Kb Dub - Do U Wanna Ride (North Carolina 1996) 10 (4:35) First State Alliance - Side By Side (Delaware 1994) 11 (6:32) Danja Mowf Ft The Superfriendz - Unseen World (Virginia 1997) 12 (4:21) Unit Embassy - Hunting You Down (North Carolina 1998) 13 (4:18) KMS - Sad Love Song (North Carolina 1997) 14 (5:14) Little Clayway - Make It (Instrumental)(Baltimore Md 2001) 15 (3:17) Ten Up - End Of Dazes (North Carolina 2001) 16 (3:56) South Click - The Life Of A Hoodlum (South Carolina 1995) 17 (5:23) Chink - Recognize (Forestville Md 1995) 18 (4:20) Major League - Boyz From The N.C (North Carolina 1997)
I hope you dig this compilation. Let me know what you like!
The Buhloone Mindstate sessions yielded quite a few classic non-album tracks. My personal favorites would include the soundtrack cut "Fallin", the De La Soul remix for "Breakadawn", the Clear Lake Auditorium track "She Fe MCs", and the b-side "Lovely How I Let My Mind Float". To be honest, I was never a huge fan of the "Buhloone Mindstate" LP, but 1993-1994 might be my favorite De La era, all things considered.
De La Soul - Buhloone Mindstate Era Rarities Volume 1 1. Breakadawn (De La Soul Remix) 2. Breakadawn (Foncett Power Radio Mix) 3. Breakadawn (London Remix) 4. Ego Trippin' (LA Jay Mix) 5. Ego Trippin' (Egoristic Mix) 6. Ego Trippin' (Gumbo Funk Remix) 7. Stickabush 8. Hsubakcits 9. She Fe MCs w/ ATCQ 10. Stix & Stonz w/ Grandmaster Caz & Prince Whipper Whip 11. Lovely How I Let My Mind Float w/ Biz Markie 12. Lovely How I Let My Mind Float w/ Biz Markie (Slight Remix) 13. Fallin' 14. Fallin' (Remix) http://www.mediafire.com/?didwzzi1mjn
Stressed Out is taken from a VHS Rip as it wasn't included in the DVD release. Thanks to Mamli for the hookup! Enjoy these last A Tribe Called Quest videos!!!
This collection of tracks is sort of a reprise to 'North Vs South Carolina'. For those who slept, here is a link to that post if you want to go back and check it out again.
In the meantime, let's dig into the meat and potatos of today's course. The breadth and depth of hip hop from the Carolinas is mind boggling. Sure some of the lyrical styles found on these tracks are influenced by the tri-state area, but both North and South Carolina have their own well deserved reputations. The whole compilation is pretty obscure so if you're looking for that rare ish dig in and hold on tight.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J8N0FV9U
01 (4:09) black mel - vibin' along (south carolina 1994) 02 (3:55) kb dub - life's a bitch (north carolina 1994) 03 (3:57) demico - contagious (south carolina 1997) 04 (3:53) south click - first blow (south carolina 1998) 05 (3:46) grime the ming dynasty - golden octagon (south carolina 1997) 06 (4:21) unit embassy - hunting you down (north carolina 1998) 07 (5:03) mental dimension - represent your residence (north carolina 1996) 08 (4:05) mike city - break you off (north carolina 1998) 09 (3:43) l.o.c. - u either wit me (south carolina 1998) 10 (5:10) kojak & the blakk dynasty - mysterious ways (north carolina 1997)
This mix will be on repeat, I guarantee it. Enjoy!
If you remember, in February we dropped compilation for you, called Houston, TX obscurities. Now, we are going farther north, to the city of Fort Worth.
I haven't found any info about The Chopp M.C. himself. Maybe some TX heads who follow this series will come through with some info.
One thing is certain, this album is smooth. Lyrics are gangster, but beats are real g-funky, especially in a comparison with beats from other Texas artists from that period. Of course there are few tracks with rougher beats, similar to other Touring The States posts. My favorite tracks on this release are tracks no. 2 and 7. Check it out for yourself.
The Chopp M.C. - Charging It To Tha Game (1995)
01. Intro 02. Backstabbers 03. Charge It To Da Game 04. Rip 'N' Shop 05. Knowledge 06. Sheila 07. Black Attracts Tha Heat 08. Tha Real 09. B's & Hoes 10. Do It Like U Used To It 11. 99 Flavors 12. Black Heat II 13. Outro
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