World Trade Centre London: 2007.01

London Posse - Gangster Chronicles - 1990 / 2001

Just a quick one before I go to work -

London Posse were one of the earliest groups to emerge from the British hip hop scene, initially being formed by Sipho the Human Beatbox who asked friends Rodney P, Bionic and DJ Biznezz to join him for a tour of the US supporting Mick Jones' (formerly of The Clash) new group, Big Audio Dynamite. When they first formed, they didn't even have a name, but whilst playing in New York City, they were constantly referred to as "the London Posse" because of their hometown, and the name stuck. On their return, they released a single - "London Posse/My Beatbox Reggae Style" (Big Life, 1987) - produced by Tim Westwood which detailed their experiences, but following this, Sipho and Biznezz left the group. Read On...

They did 2 versions of this wax. A repress in 2001 with tracks like Hows Life In London on, and the original 1990 version obviously without the newer tracks. The re-release came out on Wordplay along with a couple of 12s (Well I say a couple, definately one which was 'Hows Life In London' rereleased with an extra track, i'd have to dig it out the crates to be sure cos it's not on Discogs). The original was released on Mango Records but good luck in finding it. And the original Hows Life In London 12 was out on Bullet.

1. Money Mad
2. Livin' Pancoot
3. Original London Style
4. Remedy For The Black Ash Blues
5. Jump Around
6. Sexy Gal
7. Gangster Chronicle
8. Live Like The Other Half Do
9. Oversized Idiot
10. Tell Me Something
11. Jump Around (Cencored Mix
12. How's Life In London (bonus track)
13. Money Mad (Remix)
14. Pass Me The Rizla (bonus track)

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Phi Life Cypher - Playback - 2006

Phi-Life Cypher are back with a bang! And this time they’ve brought their mates! Put simply, 'Playback' is the definitive collection of PLC’s greatest collaborations. With contributions from DJ Vadim and The Herbaliser (both Ninja Tune), timeless tracks from DJ Skitz (BBC Radio 1Xtra), Taskforce (MFTC) and more, early classics and a clutch of brand new exclusive cuts - what you have here is quite an album!

Having put Luton on the hip hop map with their debut album ‘Millennium Metaphors’, Phi Life Cypher have gradually become one of the most respected and uncompromising acts in the UK. Phi Life possess two MCs, Si-Philli and Life, whose high energy, fast flowing, smoothly smart lyrical skills are perfectly supported by the hard-driving, funky beats of the crew’s DJ Nappa. The group started making music together around '96 but in true hip hop fashion, it has taken more than a moment for the boys to reach the top. Making it to the final of Tim Westwood's Talent 2000 competition and ripping the mic on DJ Skitz's seminal posse cut 'Fingerprints of the Gods' helped propel them towards the upper reaches of the UK hip hop world: since then, they have not only collaborated in the studio with The Herbaliser, DJ Vadim, and Taskforce, but also spent time as part of Gorillaz’ live show, including their show-stopping performance at the 2002 Brit Awards.

1 PLC – Worldwide (Exclusive)
2 Skitz ft PLC – Cordless Mics At 20 Paces
3 The Herbaliser ft PLC – Distinguished Jamaican English
4 PLC – Ill Force
5 PLC & Taskforce – Showtime
6 PLC – Cypher Funk
7 PLC – The Shining
8 Skitz ft PLC – A Time Of Chaos
9 DJ Vadim ft PLC – Ghetto Rebels
10 PLC ft MCM – Red Alert
11 DJ First Rate ft PLC – Knew Rulez
12 PLC – All Alone (Exclusive)
13 Dynamic Syncopation ft PLC – My Verse First
14 PLC – Over
15 PLC – Exit (Exclusive)

Zebra Traffic

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Lowlife Records - Food LP - 2003

'Food' LP is Low Life's first compilation album and is a course that should be served hot! It's a varied collection encompassing many styles and including guest spots from some of the hottest emcee's the UK has to offer right now... Jehst, Rodney P, Task Force, Mystro, Braintax, Yungun, Ricochet (of Universal Soldiers) Harry Love, plus a whole load more. Obvious standout tracks include the all-star line up on 'You Know Who You Are', also the UK jiggy Taskforce anthem 'RockStarz' plus the new Jehst banger 'Adventures In New Bohemia' which is pure heat. 14 tracks deep and not one weak one in sight make this album an essential purchase!

A1 YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE (RODNEY P, FARMA G, MYSTRO, BRAINTAX)
A2 MY TYPE OF PARTY (MYSTRO)
A3 SHOWBITCHNESS (VERB T & HARRY LOVE)
B1 ADVENTURES IN NEW BOHEMIA (JEHST)
B2 TELL THEM! (MIKEY D.O.N & LIVE 1)
B3 MAD RUNNINGZ (RICOCHET)
C1 THE WICCAMAN THEORY (CHESTER P)
C2 NEXT LEVEL RESPONSE (THE IGUANA MAN)
C3 RUN THAT (RODNEY P)
C4 BETWEEN THE LINES (FARMA G)
D1 GULLIVER (BRAINTAX)
D2 CITY SLICKNESS (JEHST, ASAVIOUR & USMAAN)
D3 ROCKSTARZ (TASK FORCE & BRAINTAX)
D4 WHAT EYE SEE (YUNGUN)

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Braintax - Fat Head EP - 1992

Braintax as a duo are still remembered for their first commercial release, a five track debut EP entitled ‘Fat Head’ released in December 1992 to a barrage of praise and positive reviews. Along with labelmates Breaking The Illusion, the crew went on to play support to Ice T, Das EFX, Redman, KRS-1 and The Pharcyde. Their early releases set the tone for Low Life which has always been a champion of quality control and British artists rapping with their own accents. Read On...

Discogs - Braintax

Wikipedia - Braintax

Low Life Records Store

A1. Chips On My Shoulder
A2. Wonder If I Know Ya
A3. Confessions
B1. Firm Feet
B2. Talk About The Future
B3. (It's All About ) Rhyming Skills
B4. To My Peers

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Yungun - The Essence - 2004

Yungun (a.k.a. Essa) is a UK hip-hop artist. He released his debut album The Essance on Janomi Records in 2004. He was born in North London where he currently works and resides. He was educated at the prestigious Eton College in Berkshire and The University of Cambridge

He began his musical career as a host and MC on pirate radio station Parlay in Harrow during the mid-1990s. There he formed the group Dupa Styles with fellow MC Devise.

In 1998 Yungun made contact with Harry Love who began to play the role of Dupa Styles's DJ and Producer. Whilst still recording with the group, Yungun began a solo career, appearing on projects by LG & Lopez (City Breaks), Evil Ed (The Art of Celebration) Doc Brown (Out There) and Tommy Evans (Four Horsemen, Silent Mobius). Read On...

1 In
2 The Big Idea
3 Push
4 The Art Of Celebration
5 Tea Break
6 Chef YG
7 Gringo Lingo
8 I.C.
9 What Eye See pt2
10 City Breaks
11 Liquid Love
12 Everything Is Alright
13 Dancing Shoes
14 Spit Fire
15 Out

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Tommy Evans - New Years Revolutions - 2004

Tommy Evans has been a key figure in the Leeds hip hop scene for some time. Always at the shows putting himself forward for the love of hip hop. From the early days with Monkee, chairman of Invizible Circle Records, playing with De La Soul in Junkyard Tactics, Tommy’s been on a mission.

The track ‘Transitions’ displays Tommy being an honest and open MC taking about his own history. There are tracks on this album that have a happy feel and others that challenge you mentally. Read On...

1 Manifesto
2 Good Vibes
3 Inferno
4 Lovemusic
5 The Mysteries
6 Jugganaught
7 The Parallax View
8 Revolutions
9 Transitions
10 Binyard 2 Vinyard
11 Move... Now
12 Another Hit
13 Remain Forever
14 Truth I See
15 Cry Freedom
16 Revolutions

Tommy Evans @ YNR Productions

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Karl Hinds - Have Patience - 2004

Self-produced sophomore longplayer delivering potent messages through themed wordplay. This project has allowed a frustrated Karl Hinds the creative freedom to wax lyrical about perceived music industry agenda, the importance of staying independent and true to an art, as well as passing social commentary on wider issues facing inner city youth and urban music within 2004. As a direct consequence some of the musical arrangement doesn’t function as a distinct element and merely provides a basic framework for the vocal performance. For some this may be a disappointment but to me it plays towards Karl Hinds main strength – his tight delivery and interwoven lyrical interplay.

1. Intro
2. You Done Know ft. Seanie T & Toyin
3. Know The Complex
4. Psycho Analysis
5. How To Find Wifey ft. Seanie T
6. Do I Wonna Battle?
7. The Verdict
8. Let’s ‘Av It ft Skinnyman
9. Your Hip Hop Forgot
10. Leave Me Alone
11. You Piss Me Off ft Tempa
12. Still Murdering Em ft. Grimlock
13. Lord Of Da Blings ft Seanie T & Roots Manuva
14. Sliding Doors
15. London Underground Pt 2 Freestyle ft. Dj Mk

Discogs - Karl Hinds

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Ill Flava Records

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DJ Yoda - How to Cut and Paste Mix Tape Vol.2 - 2002

1. Intro
2. DJ Format - I'll Culinary Behaviour
3. Creatures, Breakin', and Names
4. Beyond There
5. Cucumbers, Needles, Sandwiches & Jazz
6. Quasimoto
7. Yoda Meets The A-Team
8. Scratching & Keyboard Techniques
9. Quid Control
10. Mysterious Plot
11. Billie Holiday Turntablised
12. We Got the Funk
13. On the Reggae-Lar Part 2
14. I Gotcha Opin
15. Disp
16. One Two S**t
17. Only When I'm Drunk
18. Anything
19. C.R.E.A.M.
20. Tony Mozzarelli Wants 80s Pop
21. Rhubarb Tart
22. George Formby Turntablised
23. Outro

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DJ Yoda - How to Cut & Paste The 80's Edition - 2003

DJ Yoda, is a Hip hop turntablist who utilises obscure samples to create a unique, cartoony style. He is described as "DJ Shadow with a sense of humour".

Between 1995 and 1998 he studied English and American Literature at the University of Warwick. During this period he began performing at Mojo, a popular Warwick hip hop and soul night until he graduated. After he left university he began releasing underground demo mix-tapes to small music shops. Through the popularity of these tapes, Antidote Records asked him to create an official mixtape, from which How to Cut & Paste Mix Tape Vol.1 was released.

During his career he has won a DMC DJ of the Year award in the Scratch DJ category (2001), and was one of 6 nominees for best UK hip-hop DJ in the UK Hip-Hop Awards. He has also been nominated by Q magazine as one of the "Ten DJs To See Before You Die", has released a series of mix-tapes and has toured the globe with the likes of Goldie and the Scratch Perverts Read On...

1. "Into" - DJ Yoda / "The Message" - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
2. "Turn Back The Clock" - Johnny Hates Jazz
3. "Hip Hop Junkies" - Nice & Smooth
4. "Rise To The Occasion" - Climie Fisher
5. "Yoda With Hill Street Blues" - DJ Yoda
6. "19" - Paul Hardcastle
7. "White Lines (Don't Do It)" - Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel
8. "Doctor! Doctor!" - Thompson Twins
9. "Message II (Survival)" - Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
10. "Yoda In Dallas" - DJ Yoda
11. "Yoda In Dynasty" - DJ Yoda
12. "Theme From S-Express" - S-Express
13. "Doin' The Do" - Betty Boo
14. ""The Final Countdown" - Europe
15. "Rockit" - Herbie Hancock
16. "I Wonder If I Take You Home" - Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam
17. "Operator" - Midnight Star
18. "Together Forever" - Rick Astley
19. "Yoda Plays Computer Games" - DJ Yoda
20. "Sign Your Name" - Terence Trent D'Arby
21. "Funkin' For Jamaica" - Tom Browne
22. "The Breaks" - Kurtis Blow
23. ""Rapture" - Blondie
24. "The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel" - Grandmaster Flash
25. "Yoda In Airwolf" - DJ Yoda
26. "When Smokey Sings" - ABC
27. "Somewhere In My Heart" - Aztec Camera
28. "The King Of Rock N Roll" - Prefab Sprout
29. "Mickey" - Toni Basil
30. ""99 Luftballons" - Nena
31. "My Mic Sounds Nice" - Salt-N-Pepa
32. "Rat In Mi Kitchen" - UB40
33. "Hey Young World" - Slick Rick / Crockett's Theme (from Miami Vice) - Jan Hammer
34. "Karma Chameleon" - Culture Club
35. "Maneater" - Hall & Oates
36. "Crash" - The Primitives
37. "Take on Me" - A-Ha
38. "Word Up" - Cameo / It's My Genre II - Aspects
39. "Yoda In Knight Rider" - DJ Yoda

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Unsung Heroes - Unleashed - 2000

Discogs - Unsung Heroes

Scenario

75 Ark

Label:75 Ark
Catalog#:75030
Format:2 x Vinyl, LP

A1 Magnificent, Featuring - DJ LG, Rob O, Shiver
A2 Ken Boogaloo Freestyle, Featuring - Ken Boogaloo
A3 Crushed Velvet, Featuring - Ty
A4 A Brief Case (Interlude)
A5 Amateurs Get Hung, Featuring - Brad Baloo, Frankenstein, Shiver
A6 Transatlantic, Featuring - Siah, Yeshua daPoED
B1 Never Underestimate, Featuring - Dick Dastardly, Killa Kela
B2 What Would You Do? Featuring - J-Live, L-Fudge, Mr. Complex
B3 The Norm, Featuring - Siah, Yeshua daPoED
B4 WJAM (Interruption)
B5 The Next Degree, Featuring - Karime Kendra, Siah
B6 Dummy, Featuring - Chris Crossfader, J-Live, L-Fudge
C1 A Word From Roy (Interlude)
C2 Work It Out, Featuring - Dementia, J1200, Shiver, Siah
C3 The Path Is Narrow, Featuring - Frankenstein
C4 A Changed Man, Featuring - J1200, L-Fudge, Shiver
C5 Here To Make A Difference, Featuring - Godfather Don, Tony Vegas
D1 Universal, Featuring - Phantom, Visitors
D2 Daily Intake, Featuring - Yeshua daPoED
D3 Just Relax (Interlude)Featuring - J1200, Prime Cuts, Reality, Shiver
D4 High On Nothing, Featuring - Karime Kendra

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Discogs - DJ Stix

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Manage - Ultimate S.I.N. feat Skandal - Extended Version

News : Loki - Summer Knows A Darker Shade Of Grey EP

After the release on Dropzone of 'ELSEWORLD' in the coming month, the second EP, due around May, will be titled 'Summer Knows A Darker Shade Of Grey' and will feature production from Scatabrainz of Speech Therapy fame and Krash Slaughta....the legendary!

Brainz produced 'Across the room' which got a healthy wee buzz towards the end of last year and has some work on 'ELSEWORLD' too.

Summer knows....is written and i'm well chuffed with the vibe. Its going to be very different from anything I've done....remember Loki is dead after all. Its like a tour of the 80's in all its grim splendour. Tories, junkies and uncles in flairs!

- Loki.

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DJ Stix - Different Worlds - 1998

Discogs - DJ Stix

Discogs - WBI Red Ninja

CD only I'm afraid on this one. Had this on in the cars alot this week so I thought 'Yeah I'll throw this up when I get some hot minutes'.... Nice Instrumental album from the revered Stix himself, garnished with precise cutting of a top of the line nature. Not much cutting mind, it's mostly just quite tasty beats. I actually vibe off the intro the most, and track 8 was getting numerous plays. Should'o been out on wax this like it would've been a nice little weapon for the tablists. Also wanna be checking for his other offerings, Soul Communication is the most recent effort for instance. He's also in a group called 'WBI Red Ninja' so you might wanna check for them, got some 12s out.

Some crucial bits of info n catalogue

here.

Label:Kingsize (UK)
Catalog#:KSR CD 03
Format:CD
Country:UK

1 Intro (Reaching Out)
2 Different Worlds
3 Everything
4 More Than A Machine
5 Interlude
6 Changing Faces
7 Shit Kickers Ball
8 The Clock
9 Mind Party
10 The Running Man
11 The Hand That Rocks The Tables
12 Borderline
13 Grasstown Dreams
14 Bedtime Stories
15 Sands Of Time

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Manage - (Live) In Protest - 2006

This LP is truly heavyweight and with the plethora of guest talent assembled here we are witness to a coming together of some of the UK’s finest talent. The themes and sentiments encapsulated in this release are thought provoking and stand out as a beacon of quality to all those other acts that spend their time rapping about nonsense. This is grown up music for men. Make sure you cop this, and then do something to improve your life.

01. Intro
02. Live In Protest
03. City Of Satan ft. CLG, Big P, Nickels
04. Stop Lying
05. Mics For Life ft. Syanyde, Reveal, CLG
06. Game ft. Conflix, The Antiheroes
07. Industry Strike ft. King Kaiow
08. Right Here
09. Change The Theme ft. Syanide, Conflix
10. Speaker's Corner ft. Shameless, Lowkey, Doc Brown, Orifice, Skinnyman
11. Rise Up
12. Soul Cry ft. Verb T, Kashmere, Katarina. Production - The Last Skeptik
13. Psychobitches
14. Riot ft. Syanyde
15. I Realise (Stand Strong)
16. Speaker's Corner (Chemo Bonus Mix) ft. Shameless, Lowkey, Doc Brown, Orifice, Skinnyman

Manage on Myspace.com

Speakers Corner

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DustyCratesRadio ft. Dubbledge FREE DOWNLOAD

This week we had new Low Life signee and Foreign Beggars affiliate Dubbledge... Also in the studio DJ Kam (Beyond There / Mr Bongo) playing a sick funk set! hollllllllllllaaaa

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TRACKLIST

Terra Firma ft. Diam Ruff – Git Down (Remix) (Foundation)
J Dilla – Wild (Stones Throw)
Black Milk – Say Nothing (Fat Beats)
Sean Price – Mess U Made (Duck Down)
Manage and Skandal – Outspoken (Merciless)
Young Chris ft. JNR Reid – Things Ive Done In Life (white)
DJ Babu ft. Little Brother and Joe Scudda – Fan Mail (White)
Jazzy Jeff ft. CL Smooth – All I Know (BBE)
Sean Price – King Kong (Duck Down)
Shameless – My Dro (DAT)
Prodigy – Stuck Like Glue

DJ KAM LIVE IN THE MIX WITH SOME POLISH AND RUSSIAN FUNK

Masta Ace – 1s and 2s
Talib Kweli and Madlib – The Show (Blacksmith)
Maino – Im Different (white)
J Dilla ft. Guilty Simpson – Take Notice (Stones Throw)
Freddie Foxxx – Hard Ghetto
Dubbledge ft. Jehst, Asaviour and Micall Parknsun – Rice N Peas (Low Life)
Dubbledge – 9 to 5 (Low Life)
Dubbledge – Imagine That (Low Life)
Dubbledge – Lips To The Floor (Low Life)
Braintax ft. Dubbledge – Anti-Grey (Low Life)

Dubbledge and DJ Kam Live in the Mix
Kyza – Born Loser (Pepa)

LINKS

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www.lowliferecords.co.uk

www.myspace.com/thelastskeptikmusic

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Demon Boyz - Recognition - 1989

Demon Boyz - A Lesson

Discogs - Demon Boyz

Been living Hip Hop a long time now. And over those years I've heard many times "Demon Boyz are the best Hip Hop act to ever come out the UK". And from serious heads that know the score proppa... Now I've never said that myself, but I felt the fact needed a mention when posting the first bit of Demon B on here. Rare LP by all accounts. Class act lyrically, I'll let the Wikipidia link I posted teach you any details you need. Enjoy.

Label:Music Of Life
Catalog#:DEMON 1
Format:Vinyl, LP
Country:UK
Released:1989

A1 Recognition
A2 We Call Him D.J. Devestate
A3 Vibes
A4 Northside
B1 Lyrical Culture
B2 With A Z
B3 Don't Touch It
B4 Rougher Than An Animal
B5 Gifted And We're Going Far

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Someone upstairs is blessing you If you find this. So If you see it anywhere, just buy it n ask no questions.

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Kashmere,Skeptik & DT - Shaolin Iron Claw remix

8 Ball Mixtape Vol II

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Champions of Nature - Salsa Smurf

Task Force EP's

Task Force are an underground British hip hop group from Highbury in London, England. The group is led primarily by two brothers Chester P (vocals, song writing and occasional music production) and Farma G (vocals, song writing and music production). The name Task Force has been undertaken however by DJ Louis Slipperz (music production and DJing) and loosely by Ramson Badbones (vocals and songwriting) who has appeared on a few releases as part of the group. Task Force officially formed in 1999 with their debut album New Mic Order distinguishing them from the London hip hop collectives Mud Family; of which Chester P was a founding member and the Bury Crew (named after Highbury in London), though Task Force are mutually considered members of both. Read On...

12 Inch Apostles EP

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Cosmic Gypsies EP

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Kashmere - In the Hour of Chaos - 2006 - TASTER

Kashmere's dark new album, expect a multitude of raw apocalyptic imagery combined with some harsh tasty beats. As close as any UK rapper has got to the 'horror core' sub-genre popularised by American rapper's such as Ill Bill and Necro... well worth the 8 quid download from Suspect Packages.

TASTER

1) Black Sea
2) Spawn of Pazuzu
3) Veronica R.I.P

Rapnews - Kashmere Interview

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Jehst - Falling Down - 2003

Jehst - Falling Down - Discogs Info

Jehst (born William G. Shields, 25 Dec 1979) is a British rapper. Within the UK hip-hop scene, he is known for his intelligent lyrics and original style.[1] He spent his early childhood in Crowborough in Sussex before moving to Huddersfield where he experienced the bleak realities of the post-industrial north, which have been such an influence on his lyrical style.

Jehst studied economics at the prestigious London School of Economics, although he dropped out when he got a record deal. He has strong affliations with fellow UK rappers such as Klashnekoff, Yungun and Braintax, as well as UK rap groups such as Taskforce and Terra Firma. He made his debut on the vinyl-only Premonitions EP and is a co-founder of YNR Records, although his recent releases have been through Low Life Records and Reprazent. He was also a member of the short-lived UK hip-hop supergroup Champions of Nature, along with the likes of Lewis Parker, Supa T, Profound and Apollo. Read On...

Label:Low Life Records
Catalog#:LOW 30 LP
Format:2 x Vinyl, LP
Released:2003

A1 Intro (Liquor Soaked Sentiments)
A2 Run Hard
A3 Apollo Skit
A4 Manimals
B1 Fear Skit
B2 Citizen Smif
B3 Brimstone Rock
B4 Give It Here
B5 Falling Skit
C1 Dirty (Check Me Out Yo!)
C2 Monotony
C3 Esp (Extra Sensory Perfection)
C4 Die When U Die
D1 Move Back
D2 Falling Down
D3 China Shop Taurus

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Loki - Welcome to the 9th World - 2003

What do I know about Scotland? Not alot, I watch Still Game on the regular (a comedy about to old Scottish blokes living in fictional Glasgow suburb Craiglang)but on the hip-hop side I know nothing. Let me tell you about Scottish rapper Loki, GB posted the Friendly World album a few weeks back, after hearing that I found this, and its every bit as dope as the last one, there are a few weak songs but mainly Loki's lyrics are hard hitting and insightful over independent beats. His dialect is hard to get at first if ur living outside of Scotland but stick with it, ye canny miss this!

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Loki on Myspace
Dropzone Records - All sorts of news

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DJ Format - If You Cant Join Em Beat Em Remixes - 2005

In a few places online, but not available through DJ Format.COM it seems.

DJ Format.COM

Discogs catalogue

01- The Turning Point [05:25]
(Connie Price & the Keystones Remix)
02- Separated at Birth (Fingathing Remix) [04:11]
03- Another One of Those Songs [03:04]
(Little Barrie Remix)
04- I'm Good (DJ Format Remix) [04:00]
05- Black Cloud (Nostalgia 77 Remix) [04:55]
06- Talkin' Trash Ft. D-Sisive [02:36]

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DustyCratesRadio new show for FREE download

whattup!

The first show of the year - and I laced you with 2 hours of brand new music from the US and the UK. Next week - we will have Kam (Beyond There/Mr Bongo/Low Life) passing through and watch for Stig and Syntax, Skrein and Dubbledge passing through in the next month...

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Tracklist

Klashnekoff – My Life (Riddim Killa)
Young Chris ft. JNR Reid – Things I’ve Done In Life (white)
Talib Kweli and Madlib – The Show (Blacksmith)
Verb T and The Last Skeptik – Demons In Stereo (Silent Soundz)
Shameless – My Dro (DAT)
Firstman Productions ft. SkinnyMan – Set It Off (Silent Soundz)
DJ Clue ft. Juelz Santana and Young Jeezy – Fuck Off (Def Jam)
Skyzoo ft. Torae – Get It Done (white)
Rza ft. Big Daddy Kane and GZA – Cameo Afro (white)
J Dilla – Wild (Stones Throw)
Shameless ft. Plan B – No Hats, No Trainers (DAT)
Hell Razah ft. MF Doom and Talib Kweli – Project Jazz (Maccabee)
Kanye West – I Still Love H.E.R (white)
Jazz Addixx – Dope (Domination Records)
NORE – Cocaine Business (White)
Blaq Poet – Hood Crazy (Year Round)
Memphis Bleek – Grip (Def Jam)
Smiff N Wessun – Talk Like A Champion (Nature Sounds)
Klashnekoff ft. Mr 45 – 2 Guns Blazing (Riddim Killa)
Immortal Technique – Impeach The President (white)
J Dilla – Crushin (Stones Throw)
Talib Kweli and Madlib – Happy Home (Blacksmith)
Nas – Can’t Forget About You (Def Jam)
Sean Price – P Body (Duck Down)
Mos Def – Fake Bonanza (Geffen)
Papoose – Fruits of My Labour (white)
M9 ft. Skriblah – Cold (Kilamanjaro)
Jadakiss – In America (white)
Jedi Mind Tricks ft. RA Rugged Man – Uncommon Valour (BabyGrande)
Saigon – Dreamz (white)
Styles P ft. Talib Kweli – Testify (Ruff Ryders)
Verb T and The Last Skeptik – Put Em On Ice (Silent Soundz)

You can still download previous shows featuring DJ IQ, Kashmere, Verb T, Ghost, Asaviour, Smurf and many more at the link below..

http://dustycratesradio.blogspot.com

DONT FORGET : VERB T AND THE LAST SKEPTIK LP 'BROKEN WINDOW' DROPS ON MAY 14th!!!!!! WATCH FOR THE FIRST SINGLE 'SATISFIED' OUT IN MARCH www.myspace.com/thelastskeptikmusic

peace

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Exclusive - The Foot Soldiers

Two promo EP exclusives today from three man unit The Foot Soldiers. Produced by Grade One with raps from Impact and Mister Mention. Some very nice music within. Keep an ear out.

Foot Soldiers.CO.UK

The Exercise EP

1 - This Is Not An Act
2 - Fresh
3 - Tare Up
4 - It's A New Day - ft Bluetorian
5 - They Ask For It
6 - The Talk Is Over

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The Wait EP

1 - Intro
2 - Eh Eh Eh
3 - Lemon Juice
4 - Skit
5 - Flight 19
6 - If You Are That girl
7 - Turn Right Around
8 - Outro

Download - ZShare - 320 KB/s

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Kashmere - The Ark

British Hip-Hop goes underground- literally. Caves, cars and strippers moulded to Kashmere's distinct vision. A 'Hi-Grade Cinematic' Production.

Tasty.

another Brotherhood...

what's up people? presentin you this time another fine release from the UK-crew THE BROTHERHOOD. i almost forgot that I got that one in my cratez and when i came across it i decided to rip it for your listening pleasure. this is the 1996 release on Virgin Records with the tracks "one shot", my personal fav here, and "nothing in particular". very solid and very recommended wax! dig it!!!
cheerz, ral278

the brotherhood_one shot-12"

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the unsung heroes...

presentin you the UK-crew UNSUNG HEROES (UH are Insite & Shiver) with their 2nd release on wax. this record has been dropped in 1998 on the London-label Scenario Records and brings you two delicate songs that are "the norm" and "translate". both tracks are featured by the US-emcees SIAH & YESHUA DA POED. very dope and recommended wax you still can find almost everywhere and for a real bargain!
cheerz, ral278

unsung heroes_the norm-12"

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Tim Westwood Vs KRS One - The Showdown - Autumn 1997

RE-UPLOADED ON REQUEST

Try n spread this around gents so the links stays alive for a bit.

Depending on how long you've been living hip hop, this may ring instant bells with you. On a Friday night nearly ten years ago, KRS One turned up with some cronies at the BBC Radio 1 Studio to do a scheduled interview with the shows host Tim Westwood. Tim, I'm sure was under the impression that everything was all good in the world of hip hop. And that the interview with KRS was set to be an inspiring discussion on the world of rap music. The absolute can of beans that Kris dropped on Tim made for a brilliant 45 minute battle of words.

This file is near enough exactly how it was broadcast that night, beginning with some live freestyle audio from KRS, Lord Finesse and likes of Fat Joe, in relation to the beef at the time between Lord Finesse and LOTUG. This was the gateway into conversation, and is relevent, which is why it's included on the interview. The contradictory Kris relays several viewpoints on hip hop culture's histroy and what he thought Hip Hop faced in the future... In my opinion when things jump off Tim does an acceptable job of setting the record straight, the comments on how Radio 1 as a station operates aside.

I began making this file available to those close around me 2 days ago, but in all honesty this will be a very very rare file indeed. Probably because you had to be in that position to press record on the night. LUCKILY I was. And so this has been a diamond in my archive ever since. The intention was to unleash this on the planet exactly 10 years from when it took place, but I just couldn't wait. I could be dead by next year who knows, and it would be a real waste if this didn't become semi-widespread.

I think with the then unforseen MP3 revolution, and the ease with which we obtain hip hop in 2007, the debate allows you to take stock of the mind set we all had ten years ago and look at this conversation in a privilaged light.

This is an essential piece of British American hip hop history.

And so....... Enjoy! .... and

Remember where it came from.

Download - 55Mb ZShare Link

Link Updated

You can share this interview anywhere across the net as you see fit. All I would ask is that you include the above image along with the link, and The World Trade Centre London URL along with it would be appreciated too.

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Loki - Friendly World - 2007

After three years, three labels and eight different edits...I have decided to put out Friendly World for free! All I have ever wanted was for the scene to hear it. The constant stress of trying to get it out has taken its toll and for this reason I am handing it out to anyone who wants to hear it.

Please help me to get it heard. Put it up on the net, copy it for your friends...it is afterall....the ultimate bootleg of 2007 - Loki

Thousand credits to you Loke for throwing this online today.

I gather there will be an LP released, hopefully at some point this year. In which case you'll be notified here of course. In the meantime though enjoy, and perhaps head for the sidebar n take a trip to the DropZone website n see what you can bag yourselves.

1. Phone call Produced by Loki and Big Div
2. So Nasty Produced by Sum Won
3. Profit a Man Produced by by Sace
4. Damage Report Produced by Padjo
5. Powers That Be feat Sum Won and Respek-BA Produced by Sum Won
6. Littlest Hobo feat Dilemma Produced by Loki Co-produced by Sace
7. Sunshine and Short Skirts feat Kris The Lyricist Produced by Sum Won
8. Me and my Back Pack Produced by Sum Won
Hidden Track TABOO Produced by Sum Won
9. Forget Me Not Produced by Sace, Big Taj and Loki
10. Wheels On The Bus Produced by Jonezy
11. Take A Nap Produced by Hudson Mohawke
12. Escape From Arkham Produced by Big Div
13. Loki's Dead Produced by Casual 7
14. No Way Back
15. Back to your reality (skit)
16. Friendly World Produced by Sum Won Additional Production Loki
17. Until next time..... Produced by Big Div

EXECUTIVE DECISION MAKERS LOKI and SUM WON

Download - 99Mb SendSpace

Like I say well played on the upload Sig thanks man.

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DJ Keltech - Bionic Breakdancer

Jehst - Premonitions EP - 1999

Label:YNR Productions
Catalog#:YNR 001
Format:Vinyl, 12"

A1 Eye Level (1:37)
A2 Liquid Diction (3:41)
A3 A Deadly Combination (3:00) Featuring - Tommy Evans
A4 Silver Lining (3:05)
B1 Life Imitating Art (4:53) Featuring - Lexis (2)
B2 Independent (4:01)
B3 Fist of the North Star (5:56) Featuring - Asaviour , Nexus 6 (3) , Nmonic , Taharka , Usmaan
B4 India (1:28)

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Lowlife - Jehst Catalogue

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Peter Parker - Life After Death Mix - 2006

Discogs - Peter Parker

Fingathing.COM

Far as I'm aware, this was never released as a saleable mix CD. I'll probably spoach round on that n make sure.

Label:Not On Label
Catalog#:none
Format:CD, Mixed
Country:UK
Released:Jan 2006

1 Life After Death Mix (57:44)

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Loads of stuff available to buy from Fingathing. Apocolypso EPs probably worth checking for.

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these mad headz!

great record from the british crew THE BROTHERHOOD! this wax, released in 1996 on Virgin Records brings the track "mad headz" in two versions - the "more edz remix" and the "dj crystyl remix".... mad sh*t!!

Download - Brotherhood Mad Headz 12" - Rapidshare.COM

Download - Brotherhood Mad Headz 12" - ZShare

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