I've always thought of J-Treds as one of the most underrated MCs from the late 90s NY hip hop scene. Not only did he rip shit on his solo releases and all of the Indelibles tracks, but he also blessed a good number of radio shows and mixtape DJs with top notch pre-written, improvisational freestyles.
I've assembled nine of his dopest radio show/mixtape appearances from the late 90s/early 00s. If you have a freestyle that isn't listed here, please hit us up in the comments section. Also, if anyone has a picture of him, post a link. I have absolutely no idea what dude looks like, even though I probably have just about everything in his known discography.
First up, a 15 minute Night Train freestyle session. J simply murders this shit:
Night Train Freestyle Session
http://www.divshare.com/download/7505713-856
Next, a 7 minute freestyle session with the Juggaknots:
Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle Session
http://www.divshare.com/download/7506026-2b2
Some more Stretch & Bobbito segments:
J-Treds & Company Flow - Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle #1 (5 Minutes)
http://www.divshare.com/download/7506024-55a
J-Treds & Company Flow - Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle #2
http://www.divshare.com/download/7506025-ccd
J-Treds - Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle
http://www.divshare.com/download/7506023-aed
Here's some miscellaneous shit that came from freestyle sessions. I isolated the J-Treds segments.
Eddie Ill & DL Freestyle #1
http://www.divshare.com/download/7512074-743
Eddie Ill & DL Freestyle #2
http://www.divshare.com/download/7512075-078
Lyricist Lounge Freestyle
http://www.divshare.com/download/7512076-d91
Unknown & Mek Freestyle
http://www.divshare.com/download/7512077-503
--Roy Johnson
dope, any chance that you could up all of these in one zip?
ReplyDeleteVery nice, J-Treds is one of my favorite "most people never heard of" Emcees, loved the output from them days...Breezly Brewin & them...awww man. Good lookin, PEACE
ReplyDelete" Also, if anyone has a picture of him, post a link. I have absolutely no idea what dude looks like,"
ReplyDeleteWhat a faggot wanting a pic of another man. On my blog we don't play that funny stuff
Giant - you really seem to have a good head on your shoulders.
ReplyDeletewhats up with some of his singles and real songs????
ReplyDeleteI know he was on JMT VBD album, he's also on this 60 minute freestyle session from CM Famalam with Mr.Lif, Cannibal Ox, Yakballz, Alaskaa, J-Toro, J-Treds, Juggaknots, What What(jean grae), Lyric(bad girls club), El-P, Murs and more i forget all the names... I thought Treds had another verse on this you didnt include still one of the nicest sessions i've heard. here it is for those that dont got it,
ReplyDeletehttp://boxstr.com/files/4148931_hrt5l/50%20min%20Freestyle-VTC.mp3
peace Vega from TheCrypt
Thanks, Vega! Come to think of it, I actually got that 60 minute freestyle session on disc somewhere. My memory is not what it used to be.
ReplyDeletei think the "s&b freestyle #2" with co flow is from that 60min CM Famalam cipher. here's one i don't see...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.zshare.net/audio/611706586ef11df1/
ZK - The zshare link that you posted is the Unknown & Mek freestyle (last one listed). I isolated the J-Treds portion.
ReplyDeleteJ-treds spotlight and Weak Minds with Hi-tech is nowhere to be seen. Not to mention that joint has one of the craziest beats ever produced.
ReplyDelete^Well, this is a spotlite on his Freestyle sessions. Not on his songs or guest verses. Stay up though, I'm sure you'll see that here one day.
ReplyDeleteI agree on the dopeness of 'Weak Minds'. Shit, all of those Mass Vinyl releases were craaaazy ill. Shame I can't find any copies for less than an arm and a left pinky nowadays, though.