iLLSTYLE LIVE! 'Music from the Elektra Entertainment' (CD 1995)

Here is the super rare promo cd version of "iLLSTYLE LIVE!" from 1995. Some of you probably already have the vinyl rip but guess what? I had it too, it's time to forget about the cracks and pops and upgrade to the digital version.

The IllStyle Live LP was a live recording promoting all the rap acts from Elektra Records & EastWest Records. They had artists like Ol' Dirty Bastard, Das EFX, Supernatural, The Juggaknots, 8-Off, ... As you might already know, most of the artists were left with shelved albums. Luckily, a few of these albums leaked throughout the years.

While all the performances are on point, there isn't anything close to the Ol' Dirty session. ODB mentions how he didn't want to come to the show on some classic funny ish. He then rocks a freestyle with Buddha Monk and 60 Second Assassin then starts to talk again and finally performs Brooklyn Zoo & Shimmy Shimmy Ya. Pete Rock is also the DJ of the night.

Ego Trip included iLLSTYLE LIVE! on their "Official All-The-Way-Live Albums" list. It still remains one of the greatest live performances ever released on wax to this day!

1. Intro
2. Daddy D - Luv On A Dub
3. Omniscence - Amazin'
4. Juggaknotz - I'm Gonna Kill You
5. Lin Que - Let It Fall
6. 8-Off - Ghetto Girl
7. Deda Baby Pa - Blah Uno
8. Coz - No Place Like Tha Hood
9. Interlude
10. Supernatural - Natural Disaster
11. Das Efx - Real Hip Hop
12. Ol' Dirty Bastard - Freestyle/ Brooklyn Zoo/ Shimmy Shimmy Ya

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-- Thomas V

8-Off The Assassin (Agallah)

He was formerly known as 8-Off The Assassin, but changed the name because it was controversial; 8-Off is a variation of the name Adolf, as in Adolf Hitler. 8-Off was first recognized by Matty C as he featured him in the unsigned hype section of The Source. He would later sign to YZ's 720 Management label. He was heard for the first time on a Stretch & Bobbito freestyle session in 1992. A year later, he would make his first appearance on wax on the chorus of "Acid Rain" off YZ's second album. He showed his first production skills on "Do U Know My Style" off Champ MC's first album in 1994. After producing & hanging out with Onyx, 8-Off started working on solo work. He released his first 12" "Ghetto Girl" and his second 12" "Alize For Dolo" Feat. Mr Cheeks. He shot two videos for both tracks. Unfortunately, his album never saw the light of the day as the label folded. Only a few promo copies were handed out... Below, you will find everything leading from his unsigned hype appearance to the vls of "Alize For Dolo (Remix)" and the two videos as well as rarities. Today, Agallah is part of the Purple City Byrdgangs affiliated with Dipset.

1992
8-Off featured on The Source's Unsigned Hype: Nov '92 Issue #38


Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle '92 w/ YZ


1993
YZ - Acid Rain off The Ghetto's Been Good To Me
(8-Off can be heard on the chorus)


1994
Champ MC - Do U Know My Style off Ghetto Flava
(8-Off's First Production)


1995
8-Off - Wrap You Lips Around This (Solo Album - Unreleased)






8-Off - Ghetto Girl/ Neighborhood Hoe VLS






8-Off - Ghetto Girl (Live) off Ill Style Live


8-Off - Pass Da 'Tron (Feat. Panama P.I.) off Underground Airplay: Volume IV


1996
8-Off - Alize For Dolo (Remix) VLS






Videos
8-Off - Ghetto Girl

8-Off - Alize For Dolo (Feat. Mr Cheeks)


-- Thomas V

Echo(Lyricist Lounge) Mixtapes Vol.2-5

Some of you might remember these dope little tapes.One would get a free tape with the purchase of an Echo t-shirt and there was always something good on them.I had the one with the Problems joint on it and one of my boys had another one.Up until recently,I had never even seen the rest of them.Props to T.R.O.Y poster DULLAH for blessing us with these:

Download Volume 2 here
Download Volume 3 here
Download Volume 4 here
Download Volume 5 here

Stay tuned for Volumes 1 and 6!

--verge