My Tapes by Basta aka KYOZAI Pt. 5

You might know Basta (aka Kyozai) as being the owner of the rare cassette blog, Music-Thingz. Recently, he blessed us with a nice portion of his tape collection at philaflava T.R.O.Y. forum.

Here at The T.R.O.Y. blog, we wanted to give these tapes their deserved shine and Basta the proper recognition he's earned, to the people outside of the philaflava forum.

I will split his tapes in several posts, giving you enough time to digest this massive work.

There will be no previews, but c'mon, the hilariously awesome covers alone warrant a download.

Enjoy!

Underground Impact - Trapped in da Hood (1993, Philadelphia)

DOWNLOAD UNDERGROUND IMPACT


Sakoo - Tricks Pon Me (1992) (Brooklyn)

DOWNLOAD SAKOO


Warlord - It Ain't Easy bw Nothing to Lose (199x Queens)

DOWNLOAD WARLORD


Posse Deep - Candy (1991)

DOWNLOAD POSSE DEEP


Succes -N- Effect - Ultimate Drive-By (1992)

DOWNLOAD SUCCESS-N-EFFECT

-- Markshot

My Tapes by Basta aka KYOZAI Pt. 3

You might know Basta (aka Kyozai) as being the owner of the rare cassette blog, Music-Thingz.

Recently, he blessed us with a nice portion of his tape collection at philaflava T.R.O.Y. forum.
Here at The T.R.O.Y. blog, we wanted to give these tapes their deserved shine and Basta the proper recognition he's earned, to the people outside of the philaflava forum.

I will split his tapes in several posts, giving you enough time to digest this massive work.

There will be no previews, but c'mon, the hilariously awesome covers alone warrant a download.

Enjoy!

MMG 2 Black 2 Strong - Across the 110 (1991) (Harlem, NY)

DOWNLOAD MMG 2 BLACK 2 STRONG


Pop & Cd Posse - Sweet ol' Bass (1990) Maxi tape

DOWNLOAD POP & CD POSSE


BP Posse - (C)(P) 75 Records and Tapes (1990)

DOWNLOAD BP POSSE


Lord-Pre N' The Funk Legacy - Prime Time (Trenton, NJ, 1993)

DOWNLOAD LORD-PRE

Babbletron - Mechanical Royalty

Babbletron is a group from New York, consisting of three members, Cool Calm Pete, Jaymanila and DJ Pre.

I don't know exactly if this is their first official album, cause i've seen they released a vinyl named Ramblers Anonymous in 2002, but there is full length album circulating over the internet, named Ramble At A Discount, so i don't know what's the real story behind that, is it official release or not.

Production was handled by DJ Pre, except three tracks, #3 (RJD2), #6 (DOOM) & #7 (Ese).

Babbletron - Mechanical Royalty (2003)

01. I Need To Be
02. Special FX
03. The Clock Song
04. Interlude 1
05. Birds
06. Space Tech Banana Clip
07. Chop!!!
08. One Shot
09. The Hit Man Sonnet Feat. Jungle Mike
10. Interlude 2
11. A.C.W.A.L.L.
12. Broke Down
13. Dope / Crumby

Preview:

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-- Markshot

Rare NYC Underground 1990-1996

Here's a dope little selection of rare hip hop out of New York City. Hook needs no introduction. If you missed his album, dont sleep.

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/06/hook-hip-hop-101-new-york-1996.html

'Sicks weeks' is one of the strongest cuts from 'Hip Hop 101' and starts us off right. Second period is taught by the Sin Assasinz. This lesson comes from their full length album. Fellow contributor ThomasV brought us some of their earlier material awhile back.

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/03/rev-run-presents-sin-assasinz-1995.html

The rest of this compilation is off the beaten path so I hope y'all check it out! Seems like the Abadaba single from 1995 is a little better known than his older stuff, but I'd go with his 1992 release any day.

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1 (4:42) hook - sicks weeks 1996
2 (3:23) sin assasinz - i don't care 1996
3 (4:48) asphalt poetry - harmagedion 1993
4 (4:38) i-power - test da spirit (remix) 1994
5 (5:15) azie - gangster shit (remix) 1990
6 (5:02) abadaba & the sonz of harlem - tha muthafuckin' great one 1992
7 (2:22) talaam - total hegemony 1992
8 (3:55) the pope - to tha rescue 1992
9 (5:42) cdld - i'm the man 1993

If you download this and like what you hear leave some comments. Dig in, let me know what ya think!

--Schenectadyfan

Hook - Hip Hop 101 (New York 1996)

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!

--Schenectadyfan

Various Artists - On The Down Low (New York 1995)

This is a very dope cd I picked up awhile ago called 'On The Down Low'. It was recorded at House Of Hits, which I think is in New York. It was put out in 1995. All of the artists are from New York to my knowledge. A few of them I know other tracks from like Pretty Tone Capone and Preacher Earl. Pretty Tone Capone had some earlier releases too that are worth finding if you are not familiar with him.

The 1st is Case Dismissed / Kidnapped (1992)
The 2nd is Across 110th St. / Sexy / Marked 4 Death (1993)

Anyway, back to this particular release. I know our readers are fans of that timeless mid 90's boom bap and this cd is an unrecognized gem. What an amazing score for less than 3 dollars. In terms of content and temperament, I could probably compare the music here to the early lyricist lounge tapes from 1992-1997. I'm a sucker for these sorts of compilations and 'On The Down Low' hits like a champ. There are 2 r&b tracks on here, numbers 4 and 8. Given the strength of the other 10 selections, a couple of r&b tracks are excusable foul balls.

Here's the link and the tracklist --

01 (04:43) five & five - keys & g's
02 (04:26) big ds - keep it ill
03 (03:50) t-r-y-a-d-z - tryadz
04 (04:15) brown sugar - dreamin'
05 (05:32) xtra pleza - warpath
06 (03:37) kay superior - focus
07 (04:00) pretty tone capone - g-spot
08 (05:07) maurice - let me fix you
09 (04:21) gorilla l - on & on
10 (03:02) preacher earl & the ministry - 14 floors to the lobby
11 (04:30) phorced n' tre - the newcomer
12 (05:13) dem nigs - many styles

Download

Mixed by Evah Gorman, Norman Bullard, Kenny Ferracho, Sack Entertainment, Hitmen Productions, The Phathedz, Larue Cheatham, Soundwave Productions, and Ron Bowen.

I dont think many of these tracks appear anywhere else. Hit me up with some comments if you like this cd and I'll work hard to post more in the same vein.

--Schenectadyfan

Still Shoveling Out The New York Crates

Volume 3 of the New York ep samplers. This one has some super rare shit like the 1st two. The rules were the same. Ep material only, 1994-1996. Demo cuts include the tracks from Chase Phoenix, Gauge and Pete Rock/Cl Smooth.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3EP14XRA

01 (04:11) King Just - Proof Batter [100] 1994
02 (03:23) Timbo King And Spark 950 - United We Slam 1994
03 (03:47) Undadawgz - I Roc Dis 1995
04 (05:52) Caporegime - Lay Down 199?
05 (04:00) 12 O'clock & Raekwon - Nasty Immigrant 199?
06 (03:21) Natural Elements - Cock it Back 1994
07 (03:27) S.O.S. Aka 'Science Of Sound' - Untitled 1995
08 (03:12) Chase Phoenix - Rewind 1995
09 (03:46) Gauge - Past Tense 1995
10 (05:41) Godfather Don & Kool Keith - How The Fuck You Get A Deal 1995
11 (03:43) Da Phathedz Presents - For Rhe Year Ft. Tera Lo 1996
12 (04:24) Hollow Point - Clickz Like Gunz 1996
13 (04:14) Killa Kidz - 1 Way 1996
14 (04:38) PHD - Life on the Edge 1996
15 (03:40) 3 Man Riot - Products Of The World Gone Mad 1994
16 (04:22) Jaz B Latn - Set It Off 1994
17 (04:08) People Without Shoes - Nappyhead Assasin (Loud Mouth Dread) 1995
18 (05:20) Pete Rock and CL Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (Demo) 1994
19 (04:39) J-Live - School's In 199?

Can anyone identify the J-Live track for me ? I think the lp it came from is a test pressing because there aren't names for any of the other tracks either. Hope ya like the compilation!

--Schenectadyfan

Shoveling Out The New York Crates

The rules for these two compilations were simple. EP material only, from 1994-1996. All New York material as far as I know. Some of this stuff is rare as hell so take note. It's hard to pick the tracks I like most on these cause they are all slammin, beginning to end. I ruminated on them for awhile, so I think these will probably have 'mass appeal'. You be the judge.

vol 1--

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=9VUIBSEA

01. (00:03:36) hook - it's the hook 1996
02. (00:04:11) lost boyz - keep it real 1995
03. (00:05:12) money boss players - walk with the limp 1995
04. (00:03:34) nappy crumbsnatchas - crumbsnatchas from the slums 1994
05. (00:04:13) kaotic style - put your ear in da flava 1994
06. (00:04:34) troopa deal - outta hand 1995
07. (00:04:30) mg1 & brownsville mobsters - 950-6666 (1995)
08. (00:04:11) gashouse - what you want with us ? 1995
09. (00:03:53) trife - step up 1995
10. (00:05:05) showbiz & a.g. - under pressure 1995
11. (00:04:00) 3 man riot - the demon 1994
12. (00:03:28) dredknotz - respect (clean) 1994
13. (00:03:35) demolition - we got it going on 1995
14. (00:04:26) gunrunners - put em' up 1995
15. (00:03:04) natural elements - step to the side 1994
16. (00:03:00) lo down - mad fright night 1994
17. (00:03:08) buddah - bronx crew 1994
18. (00:04:31) hardcore lunatics - the loot 1994
19. (00:03:19) strickly roots - brothers die 'n everyday 1995

Vol 2--

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZD6SK770

01. (00:03:55) big yang - time to drop da bomb 1994
02. (00:04:08) king sun - robbin' of da hood 1994
03. (00:03:48) a.d.i. - daddy 199?
04. (00:04:26) niyabingy - make it hot 1996
05. (00:06:08) kismet - da cypher 199?
06. (00:03:54) dark skinned assassin - untitled raw shit 1994
07. (00:03:19) s.o.s. a.k.a. science of sound - it aint safe 1995
08. (00:04:41) smoked out productions - back up kid 1994
09. (00:04:28) jemini the gifted one - scars and pain 1995
10. (00:04:09) big willie smith (kool keith) - keep it real, represent 1995
11. (00:03:26) drunken hoodlumz - m and m 199?
12. (00:03:35) dj honda - international anthem 1996
13. (00:04:07) othorized f.a.m. - flambouyant 199?
14. (00:04:01) s.e.s.h. - battalion 1996
15. (00:03:46) unknown artist - unknown track 1995
16. (00:03:19) black majik - pass the axe 1996
17. (00:03:51) killa kidz - phenomenom 1996
18. (00:04:14) velore - you bound to lose 1995
19. (00:02:23) quinton - ill fiend 1994
20. (00:02:47) frankenstein - frankie talks 1994

The only exception to the ep rule is track 1 on volume 1. It just fits. If anyone can identify track 15 on volume 2 it would be most appreciated!

--Schenectadyfan

M.T. - Lord Have Mercy On My Soul

This is some hardcore, wu-tangish street rap out of New York. It was released by Profile Records in 1996. His voice is unique. You either love it or hate it. If ya like wierdo rap, this is for you. His style might have left him in obscurity, but don't skip to the conclusion until you read the book!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O35SEMGT

01. Gotta Get Mines
02. The Ghetto
03. Neva Had Nuttin'
04. Comin' Atchya Live
05. Criminal Killa
06. Don't Mind Dyin'
07. Set It Off
08. Hornier
09. 22 Dead and Stinkin'
10. Scandalous Veronica
11. The Bhudda (Make Me Do Dis)
12. Kill a Nigga

Enjoy this rare tape, thanks for reading!

Schenectadyfan