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Trying a new type of content on YouTube. I decided to do an in-depth breakdown / re-creation of the Notorious BIG classic “The What” produced by the legendary Easy Mo Bee. Using the original samples (drum break / main loop), READ MORE…
Decided to upload this rare, live version of Slick Rick and Doug E. Fresh (with DJ Chill Will) performing “La Di Da Di“. Not sure where it originally appeared, but I have it from an old bootleg Hip-Hop compilation record. READ MORE…
I figured someone would have taken the instrumental off of Pete Rock’s new album and the original accapella to make a high-quality version of the coveted Pete Rock Remix of “Street Dreams“… But a quick search on YouTube revealed only READ MORE…
After years of working on a collaborative project, Rim (of DaVillins) and ILL Tal have finally released their EP – AlgoRhythms on Ruck Down Records / Duck Down Music. The EP includes 9 tracks ranging from soulful / jazzy beats READ MORE…
Check out the new video from Rim featuring Maffew Ragazino – “Con Job” – produced by ILL Tal. The track comes off the newly released EP AlgoRhythms – produced entirely by me! (so go cop it?) Video directed by underground READ MORE…
New post from the Brooklyn collective known as The INC aka Masta Ace, Paula Perry, and Lord Digga. This freestyle was recorded in 1994 around the time SlaughterHouse made it’s rounds and “Sittin’ on Chrome” was about to pop. Not READ MORE…
Check out this freestyle from Hit Squad legends Redman and Keith Murray. This one was recorded in early 1995 for a DJ Doo Wop mixtape. The duo trade verses over EPMD‘s “You’re Just a Customer” instrumental.
Another freestyle posted up from the archives. This one comes courtesy of DJ Doo Wop’s Live Freestlyes series. It features a short (yet, dope) freestyle from Hip-Hop legend / A Tribe Called Quest front man – Q-Tip. The freestyle was READ MORE…