Baltimore & Washington DC Underground Part 7

Man it has been a minute..

I have to apologize for my lack of output lately. Been moving, seeking work, my boot drive crashed, etc. Feels good to be back. I'll be posting again on a regular basis soon. Hope y'all are still giving the last volume of my Baltimore/Washington Dc series a few spins. Today I'm bringing you volume 7. A couple of my favorites this time are numbers 1 and 14. I know some of you Bmore/Dc natives check these compilations out so if there are any suprises speak up!

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01 (4:54) Da Mad Onez - Chapters (Baltimore 1997)
02 (1:54) New Testament - Halls (Baltimore 1995)
03 (5:20) Torcha N Da chamber - Funk Freka (Baltimore 1995)
04 (3:50) The P.o.p. - Wide Awake (Washington Dc 1992)
05 (3:08) Diamond K Presents - The Westside Bonus (Baltimore 1995)
06 (1:27) Hecklers - St. Paul & Lombard St (Baltimore 2003)
07 (4:03) Baaad Influence - Bunwatcher (Washington Dc 1995)
08 (1:00) Blak Kaos - Kaos Bio (Washington Dc 1996)
09 (4:00) Madd Syco - Nuthin Ta Play Wit (Baltimore 1995)
10 (4:35) First State Alliance - Side By Side (Delaware 1994)
11 (3:54) Big U & The Madhouse Crew - Do Ya Wanna Ride (Lanham Md 1995)
12 (3:43) O.h.e - Rest In Peace (Lanham Md 2002)
13 (4:24) Ring aka 'Massive Ring' - One Game (Left To Play) (Washington Dc 1996)
14 (3:43) Under Achieva'z - The Newz (Washington Dc 1996)
15 (3:29) Sorce - Comfort Zone (Baltimore 1995)
16 (3:53) K Mack - Do Or Die (Baltimore 1995)
17 (4:39) Stir Crazy - Tables Turned (Baltimore 2002)
18 (2:00) Dj Overcast - Shit Goes Down (Washington Dc 2001)
19 (3:06) Pro and Reg - Bricks 2 Bmore Featuring Tame One (Radio)(Baltimore 2006)
20 (1:17) Hugh Lord - Baltimore's On The Attack (Baltimore 1992)
21 (3:33) S.c.u. - Ware Da Son Dont Shyne (Baltimore 1996)
22 (2:59) Backland - Industry Backdown (Baltimore 2006)
23 (2:49) Natures Problem - Baltimore Streets (1997)

Thanks for listening! Let me know what you think.

--Schenectadyfan

Baltimore & Washington DC Underground Part 6

Here's volume 6 from my Baltimore/Washington Dc series. This is one of the compilations I'm most proud of. It's packed with obscurities. Out of the 300+ compilations I've done, this is probably the one I spent the most money on. That 'random rap' doesn't come cheap ya know. Yes DWG, some of this material is actually new to you. I know I say this alot, but I return to volume 6 over and over. The phrase for today is 'shelf life'. To my diggers out there like ThomasV, U/No is Nonchalant's 1st group before she started out on her own. My favorite track though has got to be the cut by 'Capitol Punishment Crew'. Ripped from cassette, the tape cover tells us it was recorded and mixed at 'the studio above Discount Mart'. I have to wonder how many unheard classics were recorded at the mysterious and now much hallowed Discount Mart. Dc natives speak up!

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01 (4:49) the p.o.p. - claim'n my city (washington dc 1992)
02 (4:03) u/no - hip hop (remix) (washington dc 1993)
03 (4:17) capitol punishment crew - down with cpc (washington dc 1991)
04 (4:23) ii ta' life - gimme dat (baltimore 1991)
05 (3:02) massive ring - funk wrecker (washington dc 1993)
06 (4:07) diffarent kombonation - international (washington dc 1996)
07 (4:47) hue lord, verbal, derrick rebel, timmy 2x, and clepto - catch the contact (baltimore 1998)
08 (2:24) madchild - untitled (lanham 1995)
09 (3:36) raunchy fella - sleepers (baltimore 1996)
10 (4:05) questionmark asylum - lookaway (erick sermon remix) (washington dc 1995)
11 (4:15) mad max squad - lots of love (freestyle) (baltimore 1998)
12 (3:29) jb the messenga and lo 'the god mc' - rap shit (baltimore 2001)
13 (3:38) whitelock city - bobba hop (baltimore 1997)
14 (4:30) raw elements - 20 below (radio) (baltimore 1997)
15 (3:48) circle of native vibes - east is red (baltimore 1997)
16 (3:28) norm skola - norm skola (baltimore 1998)
17 (4:38) baaad influence - come alive (washington dc 1995)
18 (5:09) khaos and dba - analyze the style part 2 (baltimore 1992)
19 (1:50) endzone boys - redskin pride (washington dc 1992)
20 (2:45) skrap jack - the bitch set me up (baltimore 1990)
21 (3:22) sam the beast - lockdown (45 king remix) (baltimore 1996)

Some of the tracks you might have a hard time tracking down elsewhere include numbers 1-3, 7, 11-13, and 16-20. Remember Marion Berry, crack-smoking mayor from the district ? We all know the bitch set him up! These regional compilations are one of my favorite things to do so if you like them let me know! Thanks for reading.

--Schenectadyfan

Baltimore & Washington DC Underground Part 5

Bringing you the 5th volume of my Baltimore and Washington Dc series this time. Today's post is not one to sleep on. A few of these might be hard to track down elsewhere, such as 1,10,12,17 and 18. It's a shame Derrick Rebel never had an album out, to my knowledge at least. I have a few other selections from him and the man brings heat. Another Baltimore rapper to watch out for is Silohuette. Alkuttraz, track 11 is for you man. Hope it's new! On another note, I am not entirely sure about D.C. Da Messenger. I've read that he was from Lanham, but also that he was from Michigan so I really do not know. Lanham was home to some other artists with pretty universal styles so 'Avenue Bum Rush' could easily be Maryland rap, but Michigan would not surprise me either. If anyone out there can clear that up I'd love to know. Also, tracks 5 and 6 are a mystery to me. Basically the same thing, I am not sure which artist/song title is right. Regardless, this compilations slams like a heavyweight. If you dig that underground mid-atlantic sound you'll be coming back to volume 5 again and again. Enjoy!

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01 (4:08) Derrick Rebel - Hit Em' Hard (Baltimore 1998)
02 (6:04) D.c. Da Messenger - Avenue Bum Rush (Lanham, Md 1995)
03 (4:59) Blak Kaos - Keep It Real (Washington Dc 1996)
04 (4:50) Cage 1 - Straight From Cage ! (Baltimore 1991)
05 (4:22) Lord cyrus - Hearts Of Diamonds (Baltimore 1994)
06 (3:22) Infinite Description - It's Alright (Washington Dc 1993)
07 (3:06) Pen Powz - Penz N' Needlz (Baltimore 1994)
08 (5:04) Starvin Art Clique - Charm City (Baltimore 1997)
09 (4:31) Massive Ring - Middle East (Baltimore 1993)
10 (4:20) Under Achieva'z - Dc Rocks (Washington Dc 1996)
11 (2:52) Silohuette - Zonin' (Baltimore 1998)
12 (4:31) O.h.e - Hard And Heavy (Lanham, Md 2002)
13 (2:01) diamond k presents - boyz 2 moan (baltimore 1995)
14 (3:45) Madchild - Claustrophobic (Baltimore 1995)
15 (4:21) Brother Most - Bunga Natty (Washington Dc 1996)
16 (3:53) K-mack - Do Or Die (Baltimore 1995)
17 (4:44) New Testament - Cerebral (Baltimore 1995)
18 (5:17) Ray Lugar - Life Of A King (Baltimore 1998)
19 (3:47) Negrow League - The World Is Not Enough (Baltimore 1997)

Leave some comments, let me know what you like!

--Schenectadyfan

Baltimore & Washington DC Underground Part 4

Here's trusty old Volume 4 from the Baltimore And Washington Dc compilation series. I know I say this all the time, but this is still one of my favorites. It's got a consistent feel, and rocks hard beginning to end. As is generally true, this collection is full of obscure goodies. The tracks I like best are numbers 3,5,7,10,11.... fuck it I can't even pick. For those familiar with Ray Lugar's more contemporary work, here's a treat from his earliest lp. 'High Roller' is a perfect blend of Baltimore club and hip hop. Also check out the track by Juan Donovan in particular. It may not be your style, but to me it proves without a doubt that hip hop was alive and well even post-2000.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5GO6XRRP

01 (03:58) circle of native vibes - ragtime (baltimore 1997)
02 (02:08) dj 730 & overkast records - intro (baltimore 1996)
03 (04:19) under achieva'z - seems kinda strange (washinton dc 1996)
04 (03:11) starvin art clique - rogue & vagabond (baltimore 1997)
05 (03:31) new testament - sunlight (baltimore 1995)
06 (03:43) wolfe d.o.m - n.y to b more (baltimore 1996)
07 (03:59) k mack - in baltimore (baltimore 1995)
08 (00:13) dj kool - koolin with flavor (washington dc 1991)
09 (01:33) khaos and dba - dope beats always time (baltimore 1992)
10 (04:58) p.u.g. - girls be killing me (washinton dc 1992)
11 (03:41) ray lugar - high roller (baltimore 1991)
12 (02:13) natures problem - bloody rivers (baltimore 1997)
13 (04:39) derrick rebel - all fucked up now (baltimore 1998)
14 (04:02) i.c. - live from the pentagon (washington dc 1997)
15 (04:11) sparrow - inheritance (baltimore 1998)
16 (04:49) s.c.u. - harm city (baltimore 1997)
17 (04:01) norm skola - park heights (baltimore 2000)
18 (04:56) juan donovan - take it like a man (baltimore 2005)
19 (04:36) raw elements - changin seasons (baltimore 1997)
20 (02:57) jb the messenga - one day (baltimore 2001)
21 (05:09) forbidden - how do i say goodbye ? (baltimore 2000)
22 (03:41) l.m.s. - brighter days (baltimore 1997)

A few of these tracks you might have trouble tracking down in other places. No, I am not from the area but I have been transfixed for years. These compilations are the result of much earnest digging. Please tell me know what your feedback is! Comments are always welcome and let me know that people are really listening. Thanks for reading and continue to check back!

--Schenectadyfan

Baltimore & Washington DC Underground Part 3

Here's volume 3 from the Baltimore/washington Dc area. A couple of these artists are actually from Lanham, Maryland. This is still one of my favorite mixes, 200+ compilations and almost 2 years later. 'Peace, Unity And God' aka P.U.G., starts off strong with 'Living In D.c.'. Witness the killer scratching and mixing in the last part. It is so unbelievably smooth and dope I am hooked, Permanently. Do not be fooled by the name. 'Peace, Unity And God' ain't no wussy christian rap. Production was done by Rick Frio and D.J. Shade. A discogs search didn't turn up anything on either of these guys so if anyone out there has more info please hit me up! Some of the other rare gems on this compilation include tracks 4, 5, 8, 12, 18 and 22. There's a fair amount of variety here. From the heralded early 90's sound of Cage 1 to the heavy mood of Big Cuz And Dangerfeel this mix will have you nodding.

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01 (05:38) p.u.g - living in d.c. [washington dc 1992]
02 (00:15) dj kool - word to the marcus garvey [washington dc 1991]
03 (03:28) brother most - ready [washington dc 1996]
04 (03:32) cage 1 - poets giving criticism [baltimore 1992]
05 (04:48) defiant giants - the anthem [baltimore 1992]
06 (04:37) big u & the madhouse crew - raw deal [lanham, maryland 1995]
07 (02:49) ogun - bmore shit (all star remix) [baltimore 2006]
08 (04:36) ray lugar - holding court (bonus track) [baltimore 1991]
09 (05:08) little clayway - make it (radio version) [baltimore 2001]
10 (04:41) silouette - tru 2 what we do [baltimore 1996]
11 (03:45) felix cruz - stuck pt 1 [baltimore 1997]
12 (04:04) 3 levels of genius - rising star [washington dc 1997]
13 (03:30) constant deviants - competition catch speed knots [baltimore 1998]
14 (04:21) sparrow the movement - what you expect [baltimore 1995]
15 (03:36) black indian - 3 strikes [washington dc 2000]
16 (04:04) f-13 - kilz doc [baltimore 1997]
17 (03:08) the unspoken heard - mid-atlantic [washington dc 1997]
18 (03:25) norm skola - can't be touched [baltimore 2000]
19 (03:37) labtekwon - the coming of day [baltimore 1999]
20 (05:34) asheru & blue black - b-boy [washington dc 2000]
21 (03:38) backland - is what it is [baltimore 2006]
22 (05:02) o.h.e - the struggle [lanham, maryland 2002]
23 (04:01) big cuz and dangerfeel - another brotha [washington dc 2004]

Some of these tracks you might not find anywhere else so don't sleep!

--Schenectadyfan

Baltimore & Washington DC Underground Part 2

More rare hip hop from Baltimore, Maryland and Washington Dc. 1992-2005. As is generally the case, the later it gets in a series, the more obscure the material. If you recognize some of these tunes, do not despair. I am saving some goodies for those who can hang in there!

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01. (00:04:27) Da Great Deity Dah - How to Author A Great Rhyme [Washington Dc 1998]
02. (00:03:24) Section 8 Mob - Break Wide [Washington Dc 1994]
03. (00:03:46) Blak Kaos - Next Life [Washington Dc 1996]
04. (00:04:44) Defined Print - Rhymes Connect [Washington Dc 1998]
05. (00:05:00) Questionmark Asylum - Got Dem Joints [Washington 1995]
06. (00:04:23) Little Clayway & Danny C - Got Me Fucked Up [Baltimore 2005]
07. (00:03:58) Da Great Deity dah - Dapper A Nappy Headed Underground Rapper [Washington Dc 1996]
08. (00:04:34) Sagat & ShineHead - Gotcha Runnin [Baltimore 1994]
09. (00:04:03) Labtekwon - Rite of Passage [Baltimore 1999]
10. (00:03:32) Storm The Unpredictable - Mcs Be Killin Me [Washington Dc 1998]
11. (00:05:19) Pure Elegance - Ride Like A Roller Coaster [Washington Dc 1995]
12. (00:03:52) Little Clayway - Mix Hip Hop Wit Buisness [Baltimore 2005]
13. (00:02:54) ResiNation - Only Vice [Washington Dc 2002]
14. (00:03:46) Supreme - Way Out [Baltimore 2001]
15. (00:07:09) Frody - Some Peese We Know [Baltimore 1994]
16. (00:04:44) K Mack - Stop Frontin Mc's [Baltimore 1996]
17. (00:04:32) DJ Kool - Let Me Clear My Throat (45 King Bass N Funk Remix) [Washington Dc 1997]
18. (00:03:38) Madchild and Flipout - What The Hell [Baltimore 1994]
19. (00:05:54) Silohuette - The Fast Lane [Baltimore 1996]
20. (00:03:14) Global Platoon - Crew Family [Baltimore 1992]
21. (00:03:58) J.R Swinga - Chocolate City [Washington Dc 1994]

One note.. I am almost sure Pure Elegance is from 1995, but there is nothing on the cd case to indicate this. If anyone out there is familiar with them and can shed some light on their album, I would love to know! Enjoy the tunes y'all.

--Schenectadyfan

Baltimore & Washington DC Underground Volume 1 (1992-2005)

Here I am again bringing y'all back to the beginning of another series. This volume 1 of 18 Baltimore/Washington Dc compilations I've done. Why include both cities in one mix? Baltimore and Washington Dc are the odd couple. Fiercely competitive, musically eclectic, eternally underground, Charm City and 'The District' have long been unrecognized hotbeds for independent hip hop....

What ?

Yes, hip hop. While Baltimore is mostly known for house music, and Dc for go-go, there was and still is a prolific scene in the area.

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01.(02:53) Section 8 Mob - Intro [Washington Dc 1994]
02.(03:32) No Description Given - Game and the Player [Baltimore 1994]
03.(04:24) Blak Kaos - For me [Washington Dc 1996]
04.(05:05) Da Great Deity Dah - Sunz Of Righteousness Ft.Reborn Soldiers & Sykrit Manuwva [Washington Dc 1998]
05.(04:43) Section 8 Mob - Caught Up In The Section [Washington Dc 1994]
06.(04:28) No Description Given - What's Reality [Baltimore 1994]
07.(04:41) Da Great Deity Dah - Running Off With Your Coining Phrases [Washington Dc 1997]
08.(04:34) Defined Print - Prep A Nation [Washington Dc 1998]
09.(02:56) Section 8 Mob - Family Affair [Washington Dc 1994]
10.(02:51) Silohuette - Rude Girlz [Baltimore 1996]
11.(02:33) The Blaque Faxshun And Labtekwon - Dangerous [Baltimore 1994]
12.(03:23) K Mack And Silohuette - The Annex Click [Baltimore 1995]
13.(04:51) Global Platoon - Keep Your Day Job [Baltimore 1992]
14.(03:54) Sagat And Buddha Bless - Wit 0 Wit 0ut [Baltimore 1994]
15.(02:38) Ray Lugar - I Know [Baltimore, Year Unknown]
16.(03:46) K Mack - Speak Da Clout [Baltimore 1995]
17.(04:24) Storm The Unpredictable - Verbal Expressions [Washington Dc 1998]
18.(04:07) Tasc4orce - Watch Out [Philadelphia, woops 1994]
19.(05:05) Questionmark Asylum - Everything's Love [Washington Dc 1995]
20.(04:20) Little Clayway - Fuck Wit' Little [Baltimore 2005]
21.(04:00) Da Great Deity Dah - Chain Of Events Ft.Quiet Storm 720 (Also known as 'Storm The Unpredictable' [Washington Dc 1998]
22.(03:56) Defined Print - My Library [Washington Dc 1998]
23.(04:48) Opus Akoben - Contact [Washington Dc 1997]
24.(05:16) Pure Elegance - Street Life [Washington Dc 1995]


In this series, I will be sharing some tunes I hope you dig and haven't heard. The first two volumes have a fair amount of 'familiar' material, so keep an eye out especially for the later volumes.

--Schenectadyfan

baltimore/washington dc throwbacks...

Got some maryland/washington dc obscurities to post today. That part of the country has always had a hold on me. Both of the albums I am gonna share are solid, and both are pretty rare.

1st up --

nobodies - fables (1997)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=E5IMIA7V

18 tracks on this full length bomb, hard to pick a favorite! The production and the lyrics on this are classic mid 90's east coast. Serve hot and enjoy.

2nd round ---

mind body and soul - at the speed of life (washington dc 1991)

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1. (00:05:17) mind, body & soul - conrete jungle
2. (00:05:12) mind, body & soul - a girls best friend
3. (00:05:51) mind, body & soul - frames of thought
4. (00:05:36) mind, body & soul - at the speed of life
5. (00:04:51) mind, body & soul - this is how it should be done
6. (00:05:34) mind, body & soul - i put da venom n' em
7. (00:05:09) mind, body & soul - adrenalin
8. (00:04:13) mind, body & soul - operation color blind
9. (00:04:31) mind, body & soul - bam!!
10. (00:04:41) mind, body & soul - brain on soul

This is a nice underground release from Washington Dc. It came out in 1991 on
Startrak Records. Deep grooves on this tape, dont let the name fool ya!

Executive Producer - Jimmie Mcneal
Recorded and mixed at Dowe Sound Lab in Washington Dc.

Hope the sound quality's acceptable and the tunes are to your liking!

--Schenectadyfan