De La Soul - Stakes Is High Era Rarities (1996-1998)

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

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Stakes Is High (UK Remix)


Stakes Is High (Soulman Remix)


Itzsoweezee (Spinbad Blend)


The Bizness w/ Common Sense (Remix)


The Love Song w/ The Bush Babees (Remix)


How Ya Want It We Got It w/ JBs & ATCQ (Remix)


I Can't Call It


Trouble In The Water


Stay Away w/ Rob-O


The Hustle


--Roy Johnson

Mid-Atlantic Hip Hop Volume 4 (1992-2001)

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!

--Schenectadyfan

De La Soul - Buhloone Mindstate Era Rarities (1993-1994)

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

Preview:

Breakadawn (De La Soul Remix)


Ego Trippin' (LA Jay Mix)


She Fe MCs w/ ATCQ


Lovely How I Let My Mind Float w/ Biz Markie


Fallin'


--Roy Johnson

Recap 6/14/09 - 6/21/09

We will never waste our time apologizing for talentless promethazine-addled cornball rappers, we promise.....

Carmen Sandiego Style

Touring The States: New Orleans, LA

Touring The States: Ft Worth, TX

North and South Carolina Underground Pt 2

Native Tongue Month is Unstoppable

Tribe Vibes: Volume One

Tribe Vibes: Volume Two

De La Soul - 3 Ft High and Rising Era Rarities

Simple E - Colouz Uv Sound

De La Soul - De La Soul Is Dead Era Rarities

A Tribe Called Quest - Beats, Rhymes, & Life Videos

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A Tribe Called Quest - Beats, Rhymes And Life / The Love Movement Videos

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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!!!

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-- Thomas V

North & South Carolina Underground Part 2

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.

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/01/north-vs-south-carolina-1994-2001.html

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!

--Schenectadyfan

Touring The States: Fort Worth, TX

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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-- Markshot