The Mixtape Marvel is back with another collectors edition mix. ‘Ready to Die: The O.G. Edition’ is a must-own for fans of hip-hops legend, Biggie Smalls. The 1994 debut album from the Brooklyn rapper is considered a classic not only in rap, but in all of music. The ‘O.G. Edition’ gives you the album in it’s ORIGINAL, UNCENSORED form… and even tosses in a few NEVER BEFORE HEARD gems including an unreleased freestyle B.I.G. recorded for Pepsi. Experience the album the way Biggie wanted you to (*in high quality*), before sample clearances and label executives got in the way. Many thought this material was long lost, never to be heard again… but the Mixtape Marvel delivers! Highlights on the CD include DJ Premier’s version of “Machine Gun Funk”, the original version of “Me & My Bitch”, the unheard original version of “Whatchu Want” and an entirely shocking version of “The What” featuring 2 never before heard verses from the Notorious One. 5 NEVER BEFORE HEARD bonus tracks are also included at the end of the CD featuring demos and unreleased material including the 1991 recording “Biggie Got The Hype Shit”, which was thought to be lost in a fire and never to see the light of day. Rejoice Biggie fans… this is your must have edition of ‘Ready to Die’.
Tracklisting:
01. Intro (Original Version With Uncleared Samples)
02. Things Done Changed (Original Version)
03. Gimme The Loot (Uncensored Version)
04. Machine Gun Funk (DJ Premier’s Version)
05. Warning (Original Version)
06. Ready To Die (Original Version With Different Beat)
07. One More Chance (Original Version)
08. Fuck Me (Interlude)
09. The What (feat. Method Man) (Original Version)
10. Juicy (Pete Rock’s Version)
11. Everyday Struggle (Original Demo Mix)
12. Me & My Bitch (Original Version With Different Beat)
13. Respect (Original Extended Edition)
14. Friend Of Mine (Original Demo Version)
15. Whatchu Want (Unreleased Original Version)
16. Suicidal Thoughts (Pete Rock’s Version)
17. Come On (feat. Sadat X) (Original Version)
18. Who Shot Ya? (Original Demo Mix)
19. For The Macs & Dons (Unreleased Track)
20. Pepsi Freestyle (Unreleased Track)
21. Biggie Got The Hype Shit (Unreleased Demo Track)
The Benzino single attempt onslaught continues (as it will until Gloss and Drizzle ask me to stop, at which point I will pitch a fit and quit the blog). Stay Tuned.
These guys used to strongly dislike eachother. Very cool song if you have paid attention to the non-Club B’more scene. The original track wasn’t anything special, but this is huge more for the pairing than anything else. The back and forth third verse is pretty epic. Baltimore street rap certainly deserves more of our attention. Bookmark Govt Names and get up.
1. Tombstone Intro (Prod. by J.Glaze)
2. The Champion (Prod. by Alchemist)
3. Born Survivor ft Cormega (Prod. by Moss)
4. This Is It (Prod. by Dtox)
5. Luv Letter ft Ms. Whitney (Prod. by INS)
6. P.S.A (Prod. by Lee Bannon)
7. T.R.U.E ft. MeShel (Prod. by INS)
8. We Get Down (Prod. by INS)
9. The Big Game ft Raekwon & AC (Prod. by Mental Instruments)
10. Tombstone Interlude (Prod. by J.Glaze)
11. 9th Chamber (Prod. by INS and Khino)
12. Really Real ft. Carlton Fisk & Fes Taylor (Prod. by INS)
13. Serious Rappin ft Termanology & Planet Asia (Prod. by Mike Cash)
14. Do What U Gotta (Prod. by Flip)
15. Crazy (Prod. by J.Glaze)
16. Gotta Bang ft Kurupt and Billy Danze (Prod. by Shorty 140)
17. The Bad Apple (Prod. by K.Slack)
18. Brothaz Respect ft Cappadonna and Fes Taylor (Prod. by Cee the Architech)
19. 5 Star G (Prod. by Moss)
20. The Neverending Story ft Pleasant (Prod. by Agallah)
It’s been awhile since some of us gave a f*ck about Jay and our interests may never completely return but here’s a 20-track compilation to reminds us of why he was once the man. Thanks to HipHoppin for the assist. –Philaflava
01 04:38 Jay-Z ft. Beanie Sigel – Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)
02 03:19 Jay-Z – U Don’t Know
03 04:06 Jay-Z – Can I Live
04 03:54 Jay-Z ft. Jaz-O & Amil – Nigga What, Nigga Who
05 03:54 Jay-Z – A Million & One Questions (Remix)
06 05:25 Jay-Z – Say Hello
07 05:36 Jay-Z ft. Beanie Sigel & Scarface – Some How Some Way
08 03:48 Freeway ft. Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel – What We Do
09 03:47 Jay-Z ft. Mecca – Feelin It
10 02:53 Jay-Z – Public Service Announcement
11 02:53 Jay-Z – Dear Summer
12 04:48 Jay-Z ft. Beanie Sigel & Scarface – This Can’t Be Life
13 04:25 Jay-Z – Dead Presidents 2
14 04:00 Jay-Z – So Ghetto
15 03:50 Jay-Z ft. Memphis Bleek & Freeway – 1-900-Hustler
16 04:53 DMX ft. The Lox & Jay-Z – Blackout
17 02:27 Jay-Z – Early This Morning
18 04:01 Scarface ft. Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel – Guess Who’s Back
19 02:48 Jay-Z – If I Can’t Do It (Freestyle)
20 03:56 Jay-Z – Never Change
Big Noyd never gets the credit he deserves. Regardless of how hard his contemporaries fall, he continues to drop rugged street raps without any illusions of commercial success, perpetually dropping gems. With his follow-up to 2008’s insanely dope Illustrious, we get more of the same from Big Noyd’s Queens Chronicle. This is as hard and gritty as you would expect with very little filler. Guest shots from ACD’s Dog (who is as slept-on as it gets), some singers and some guys I’ve never heard of… and Termanology, who does his usual and ruins a fantastic beat. Check out the highlights and support the guy.
Many times a mixtape is hosted by established DJ’s to lend some credibility but Reks isn’t a guy who needs a co-sign. In case you forgot, this dude recently gave us “Say Goodnight” with the help of Preemo. Reks has been doing it since Skills 101 if you ask me. Check out this mixtape if you have been ignoring this Boston talent. Ron Artest + Freddie Gibbs + Curt@ins = Fiyah! –Philaflava
1. Green Lantern Intro
2. Self Titled (off R.E.K.S. album) (produced by Statik Selektah)
3. I Don’t Play (LFHQ Dj Premier Exclusive)
4. Understand (produced by Lee Bannon)
5. Rap-a-nomics ft. Slaine & Torae (produced by Statik Selektah)
6. Count If Off ft. CurT@ins (produced by Statik Selektah)
7. 2012 (produced by Statik Selektah)
8. God Damn! ft. Freddie Gibbs (produced by Statik Selektah)
9. I Too, America (produced by Statik Selektah)
10. 7am ft. Termanology, Steven King, J-Status, & JFK (produced by Statik Selektah)
11. That’s What’s Up ft. Bossman (produced by Statik Selektah)
12. Hennessy (produced by Statik Selektah)
13. Henny @ Halftime ft. Ron artest (produced by Statik Selektah)
14. Dangerous (Showoff) ft. JFK, Statik Selektah, & Kali (produced by Statik Selektah)
15. 21st Century Rap (prod. by Anthem)
16. Banner City ft. Termanology & Easy Money (off Dj Deadeye album, prod. by MGI)
17. Diesel ft. Chi Knox & Lucky Dice (produced by Rain)
18. City Night Stories ft. Nature, Soul Theory, and G Huff (produced by Soul Theory)
19. Down Like That (Lawtown) (produced by Statik Selektah)
20. Evil That Men Do ft. JV (produced by DEMOBeats)
21. Problem ft. LMS and Saheed (prod. by OZNY)
22. In Between The Lines Freestyle (prod. by Infinite Archetype)
23. Lucky Man (produced by Statik Selektah)
24. International ft. El Da Sensei and Insight (produced by Insight)
25. Something From Nothing ft. Mr M.O.E. & B.R. (ATL) (produced by S-Type)
26. Jena Side (produced by 1914)
27. Invasion Outro
