After doing some e-digging last week for some Primo beats, I found some great catalogs of Primo beats online that were non-album cuts from Gangstarr. I have most of these but wanted to share them with you! I’ll post another 2 volumes tomorrow. Pass it along.
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
Ice Cube. Say what you want about him and his now “softer” image but this man made some truly historical and socially conscious music in his prime years. I am posting up some of the original albums and remixes from those albums to get you back into state of mind of reflection, anger, and action. Track listing and links after the jump. I am interested in hearing our KTL readers thoughts on Cube’s music, image, and impact in the comments section. Shout out to Pup on this one!
Mister Cee made this mix yeeeeaaaars ago but it still bangs. Mister Cee is not the best mixer but has some of the best song selections and exclusives. Something to bump to keep you focused on dope lyrics and great beat selection. Smarten up, Nas. Props to DU for the links and image. Track listing after the jump.
Mister Cee – Best of Jay-Z (Disc 1)
Mister Cee – Best of Jay-Z (Disc 2)
I posted about these guys awhile back. I think it was the City of Awards video. And I found online the mp3 version of the C.E.O. joint which I’ve been playing at my gigs for the last few months. People trip out to it – in both the good and bad ways. Anyways, as Ivan says, “I jizzed in my pants” when I saw this promo EP posted at Blind I. Download, you won’t be disappointed.
Keys N Krates – The Live Remixes Vol. 1
Joell Ortiz, 1/4 of Slaughter house and full-time Brooklyn MC, does justice to most, if not all, to the songs he covers. Hell… this mixtape just wins for the cover art, which was done by ChiefRocka Industries. Props to eskay and everyone else who is posting this. Spread good hip-hop. Tracklisting after the jump.
Joell Ortiz Covers The Classics (Hosted By DJ Green Lantern)
Flying under the radar due to the hype of the NBA playoffs, Cassie vs. Rhianna, “Motherlover”, and the Relaspe leak; De La Soul has been making moves and noise with the signature quality music. They just got back from Australia where my favorite mixtape DJ, J. Period, was opening for them. Then they released last week the stellar mix for Nike, which the homie, Dukes, took the time to chop up the mp3 for 2 new songs.
After the jump are some vlogs of J. Period’s trip to Australia and De La discussing the Best of Q-Tip mixtape.
*** UPDATE: I haven’t visited Cold Rock Da Spot in awhile but I am glad I did today because they dropped a great post on De La’s rare songs and remixes then proceeded to give them to you, the hip-hop loving public. Now stop reading and go check it out!
Another hip-hop confession for all 12 KTL readers, I’m bored with Mos Def. He has just gotten lazy and effortless with his work. If you have been to his shows recently, you know what I mean. 30 min of Jazz scats doesn’t make you deep. Anyways, the video above he loses his sanity for a moment to think he battle Jay-Z. I agree he can whip Lil’ Wayne but so can a pug that’s has digestive problems. But to not hurt those readers that believe Mos Def is authentic (”he’s from Brooklyn!”), funny (”he was on Chapelle show!”), artistic (have you heard “Black on Both Sides?”), an actor (”he’s in the new Gondry film!”) and true hip-hop, I give you a dope collection of rares and remixes. Its a box set that came out in 2006 that is very hard to find in origianl packaging but here for your digital pleasure. Go change your diaper. Tracklisting after the jump.
We Are Hip Hop, Me, You, Everybody (Discs 1 & 2)
We Are Hip Hop, Me, You, Everybody (Discs 3 & 4)
My favorite DJ, Jazzy Jeff, took some acapellas of his favorite MC’s songs and put his beat to them. A free EP with original production that completely slid under the radar to me. Here’s your treat for the weekend. Thanks for reading us and giving the support. Tracklisting after the jump.
DJ Jazzy Jeff – My Faves Vol. 1
I know, a day late but its worth the post just on the remembrance factor alone. My fav mixtape DJ, J. Period, (which btw I’m still rocking that best of Q-Tip mixtape) put a special link to commemorate the 12th year of Biggie’s passing. There are three downloads available. Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 were released previously but are must have’s if you don’t already. This year he dropped a collection of remixes, rares, and singles for the hardcore fans. I’ll give you part 3 here but you gotta go to J.period.com for the rest.
J.Period – MARCH 9/09 12″ SINGLES + BONUS REMIXES