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.
Man, pure dopeness. Imagine how dope that would feel to be in the middle of crowd reciting your words and they don’t even speak english. Shock you like an eel, electric feel, Jay Electra. Thanks, Frank.
When was Jay was in town a few weeks ago, he had Mos Def open for him. BMUSE caught some footage of the two doing Exhibit C. In typical Jay Elect fashion, he goes acapella to make sure you really hear what he is saying. Can’t blame the man!
The Clipse come through and represent with their classic, Grindin’. I think it can be argued that “Grindin’” is one the post hip-hop golden era classics for this generation. Grindin’, All About The Benjamins, You Got Me, Aint No N*gga, What We Do, Ante Up, etc. – those are just a few from me. Anyways, Black Thought (who’s on my top 10 MC list of all time) drops a hot 16 into the mix. If you look in the back, you can see the scary shadow of Questlove. Check out TSS for the “Popeye’s” performance w/ Tariq filling in for Cam’ron.
Found an all-vinyl set of DJ AM’s from 2002 at Club Moomba. Mike B was the originator of this recording and he mentions in his original post on how this set changed his DJing life. I wanted to bless you all with it and encourage you to keep improving your craft and increasing your determination in whatever you do. Keep hustlin’, people.
DJ AM – Live Vinyl Set (Club Moomba, 2002) Part 1
DJ AM – Live Vinyl Set (Club Moomba, 2002) Part 2
A few weeks ago, an awesome event was held to honor Roc Raida. Crazy number of DJs came out to support – as you know they would bc DJs have love for each other like that. Props to GG for the footage. Just amazing and inspiring. Part 2 of the vid is after the jump. (The Rob Swift routine at the end of Part 2 is mind blowing!) Here’s the list of all the DJs cutting up “Rock The Bells”.:
DJ Craze
DJ A-Trak
DJ Scratch
Boogie Blind
DJ Cash Money
Total Eclipse
DJ Supreme
Precision
Sean C
Mista Sinista
and DJ Rob Swift
At the LA’s very own Root Down, DJ Rhettmatic does an hour set with Cypress Hill’s percussionist, Bobo for a live set of some creative music. Love seeing this hybrid of DJing and live percussion – word to Keys N Krates. Its an hour long vid w/ a special cameos by B-Real and Chino XL. Latinos stand up! Thanks to Candice for the link.
Does it really get much better than this? These Pete Rock & CL Smooth videos made my week. If these videos, don’t at least being a smile to your face, you can stop visiting our site. We are ok with going from 25 readers to 24. We’ll survive. Spotted at Info’s. Inspiring to do a True School hip-hop tour in SoCal. Let’s make it happen!
Thought I would never see this again. Look at that crowd’s energy. Thanks to nation for the posting.
Cold Rock Da Spot posted earlier this year but unfortunately I missed it. My fail. But I finally got it and wanted to share it with you. The updated the zip file they made has a live version of “potholes” and “Stakes Is High” w/ a unreleased promo remix. As an avid De La fan, I thought I should share this find. By the way, I know you may think I’m crazy but I think Grind Date was their best album. Yeah, I said it. Tracklisting after the jump.
De La Soul – Remixes and Rares