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)
OMG JAY ELECTRONICA LIKES SOULJA BOY?! MAYBE IT MIGHT BE OKAY TO CHECK HIM OUT NOW.
Tracklist:
1. Legendary Intro (3 years After Crank That)
2. Legendary Pt. 1
3. When I Grow Up Prod by Jahlil Beats
4. Squirt
5. UstreamTV Prod by Jahlil Beats
6. Cool Prod by Kajmir Royale
7. Legendary Pt. 2 Prod by Kajmir Royale
8. Forget About the Past Prod by Young Jerz
9. Mad Prod by Young Jerz
10. Legendary Pt. 3
11. Legendary Pt. 4 Prod by Kajmir Royale
12. Give Me A Dance
13. Legendary Pt. 5
14. Word Around Town Prod by Kajmir Royale
15. Bang Bang Prod by Camron Reams
16. Legendary Pt. 6 Prod by Kajmir Royale
17. Bonus Track – All Black Everything
18. Bonus Track – Pretty Boy Swag 2010
19. Bonus Track – 2 Milli
New Michael Watts. Looks like Coota Bang and Konan are the stars of the show here. Nice to see Kottonmouth (Jesse) back doing things. I would kill for a new Rally Boys album.
Tracklist, Link and some Rally Boys throwback funk after the link… (more…)
This is the first leak off of beatsmith Falside’s upcoming mixtape, “Dollars Make Change.” The mixtape also features Reef the Lost Cauze, Pacewon, El Da Sensei, Jaysaun (Special Teamz), Ill Bill (La Coka Nostra), B-Real (Cypress Hill), Reason of Poorly Drawn People, Blaq Poet, Termanology and more. Stay tuned. –Philaflava
C-Rayz Walz – “Catching the Strange” (Produced by Falside) DOWNLOAD LINK : http://usershare.net/bppl81abri7b
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
Considering the prevalence of pussified skinny jean-wearing mohawk sissies finding relative success in today’s rap landscape, we are in need of a bonafied rap villain now more than ever. Gunpowder Guru is short, hard and to the point: Tony Yayo is that villain.
Something from the Styles P/DJ Green Lantern’s The Green Ghost Project mixtape. Not bad. Nice dark and eerie throwback beat courtesy of Buckwild. Sounds like it wouldn’t feel out of place had it turned up on the TROY blog via some old bootleg white label. Shame Raekwon is relegated to only extended chorus duty.
I found this great mix of Zapp and Roger stuff over on DJ B.Cause’s erstwhile Diamonds In The Dust blog. Here B.Cause compiles a number of their well known staples and throws in some more obscure cuts and guest turns for good measure. The bulk of it leans towards the mellow, so the mix is more suited to sparking a joint than to sparking up the dance floor.
B.Cause’s own description:
I’ve had it in my mind to do this project for a long time, but it just kept getting pushed back…of course I picked an opportune time amongst the hectic holidays to put the deadline on myself – doh! Regardless, I’m really excited and proud to present this new mix, as Roger and Zapp have always inspired so many with their unique and pioneering brand of futuristic funk. You will hear most of the staples as well as plenty of lesser known rap choruses and interludes, and your usual assortment of blends and cuts that were probably over-scrutinized in the process of creation. Rest in peace Roger & Larry, & much respect to the entire Troutman family.
You have to admire Starlito’s work ethic right now. It seems every month or so he puts out a quality release. Here, we get a “tape-style” mixtape, with two “sides”. Basically two long .mp3s. Kind of annoying, but I see what he is doing leading up to Living In The Past.
That cover pretty much says it all. While the man’s official output since the seminal Endtroducing has been… inconsistent, his DJ sets are usually on point.
Official Verbiage:
2010 German issue limited edition CD album featuring a live set by DJ Shadow spinning tracks from a crate of vinyl across 3 turntables in a small ballroom at LA’s Park Plaza Hotel at ‘The Halloween Masquerade Benefit Ball’ event organised by KCRW, on 31st October 2009 – almost an hour and twenty minutes of continuous mix!
‘I’m not immune to playing a hit or two; sometimes it’s necessary to show the audience that I’m not conducting an educational seminar. But here we are in the Serato age, with access to millions of songs and DJ’s are still playing the same fifty over and over again… FROM THEIR LAPTOPS. There’s something wrong with that. That’s why to the extent that I am able, I insist on playing vinyl. After all, some songs went out of print for a reason!’ DJ Shadow
