Just some classic footage of Biggie performing Party & Bullshit at the defunct Lyricist Lounge in NY. Not sure year this was though. If anyone knows, please pass the info. Definitely entertaining. After the jump, Biggie’s classic battle freestyle in Brooklyn when he was 17.
I apologize in advance to anyone who may feel that timing of this is off but this was really interesting for me to hear and something I never knew. I didn’t know Biggie and E-40 had issues. Guess it all stemmed from him rating and dissing Spice 1 and E-40. To hear it from E-40’s mouth, listen here. I also apologize for the terrible music in the beginning of the video. On a separate note, RIP to Biggie. Celebrate March 9th.
Just Blaze talks about his first time meeting Big Pun. I think Just Blaze on a Juan Epstein episode is a must. He’s hiiillllarious (c) Chappelle’s son. Via RR.
One of my favorites dudes in hip-hop (II), Bobbito speaks about his show on MTV (see post below) and balling in NY as a kid. This dude is a great storyteller and is up there with Fab 5 Freddy as a curator of hip-hop. Mad Respect.
One of hip-hop’s historic recording grounds, Baseline Studios, is being closed by its owner, Just Blaze. Some of Roc-a-fellas greatest songs and albums came out of this studio. Just Blaze speaks upon his current workload and why he is shutting down Baseline. If you’re in NY, pay attention to his twitter updates, he’s been giving stuff away. I think the doors shut close at the end of the month.
Skillz brings us another installment of Hip-Hop confessions. I love these episodes. This time he brings heavyweights, DJ Jazzy Jeff & Kwame (you should know who he is). They dont stay focused on Hip-Hop, the whole time but Jeff’s face at Kwame’s confessions are priceless. As always with HHC, I give you one of mine: I still don’t own “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold us Back” by Public Enemy.
Here is the video that was shown at DJ AM’s Memorial evening on September 3rd. A personal and homemade tribute to a DJ who was a great friend to many. A salute goes to all the musical greats we lost this year. Can’t take another year like 2009. Props to Thee Mike B for the vid.
I was able to track down an April 2003 Wake Up show w/ Guru and Premier on it. I didn’t hear this live but remember a few friends years ago discussing it on the internets. This is right before The Ownerz album dropped, if I am not mistaken. They go over many a moments such as the demos and first starting to how Primo got his name. OF course, they also cut up and mix all of the Gangstarr Classics. Enjoy!
The Wake Up Show w/ Gangstarr – April 2003
Skillz reaches out to some VA homies and takes this Hip-Hop Confessions to more a fanboy status w/ a great story about Lauryn Hill. Pup, if you’re reading this – you’ll love it. My hip-hop confession: that Lil Kim Hardcore poster still makes me blush – cant stare at it too long… in public.
Dame takes a moment to give a candid, almost sullen, interview about the dissolution of Roc-A-Fella and the Diplomats & his stance on Jim, Jay, and Beans. Its a real thoughtful interview and you can tell that Dame is still the honest guy he’s always been, just more self-reflective and less angry. I might even say he’s seems more disheartened – like a best friend or parent seeing that their hard work didn’t meet the expectations they hoped for their loved ones. I recommend this video and actually kinda cheering for Dame for taking a look at the big picture of his role in this Roc-A-Fella drama. YN had the vid.