DJ Mark The 45 King - The Lost Breakbeats Vol.1 &2 (1993)

Here we have The Lost Breakbeats: The Album by DJ Mark The 45 King released in 1993. This is a rare record to own. I've seen other breakbeats 12" by 45 King but never this one, I was surprised when I found it at my local record shop. There's also some vocals from original Flavor Unit member "Double J". Enjoy,

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-- Thomas V

Awesome 2 - Ahooga (Breakbeats) VLS 1996

Here we have a breakbeat record from the legendary Awesome 2 (Special K & Teddy Ted) released on Phat Wax Records in 1996. Dj Doc 'Ivan Rodriguez' handles the production.

If you're looking for some rare boom-bap beats(hydra style), then you need to get this!!!

A1 Para Mi Hente
A2 Ahooga
B1 Ready 4 Da Throwdown
B2 Zenobia's

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-- Thomas V

DJ Drez: Rare Soul Volumes 1-3

It's been said before: we here at the TROY blog may place the most emphasis on hip hop from the Golden Age, but we're simply not that one-dimensional either. Go ahead, scour the blog and you'll find numerous posts on sampling, breaks, and rare funk and soul records. We're not just about the rap itself, but also where it comes from and to whom it pays homage. This is where DJ Drez' Rare Soul mix series comes in.

DJ Drez is, quite simply, one of the nicest DJs on the West Coast right now and a personal favorite of mine. He's been down with Project Blowed and Abstract Tribe Unique for the longest, so you know that he's on that jazzy organic vibe. He's aso created dozens of unique mixtapes spanning every musical genre imaginable, including straight-up hip hop, reggae, middle eastern jahta vibes, you name it. If it's defined as music, chances are he's run it through two Technics and a mixer.

The four-volume Rare Soul series is Drez' testament to the loop diggas; non-stop, fresh-as-hell mixtapes chock-full of samples and breaks, some instantly recognizable and some extremely obscure. You know, vibes 'n stuff. These joints are perfect for finding a little beat-making inspiration yourself or simply cooling out on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Don't misunderstand; this isn't like every other half-assed mix of recycled Dusty Fingers samples floating around. Drez' crates are mad deep and he comes with the hard-to-find breakbeats on the reggy-reg. Despite the presence of the word soul in the title, Dr. EZ Smooth never focuses on that one genre, instead choosing to bounce back and forth between dub reggae, 70's soul, afrobeat, and jazz. In short, don't sleep because these mixes are incredible.

Unfortunately, the first four volumes of Rare Soul are currently out of print, but there are plenty of other Drez mixtapes still available over at Access Hip Hop. At ten dollars a pop, they're worth thier weight in gold. I've peeped around nine or so of his other tapes and so far none of them have disappointed.

Here are the first three rare soul mixes; no track listings though.


Enjoy!



Rare Soul, Volume 1
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Rare Soul, Volume 2
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Rare Soul, Volume 3
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- Echo Leader

Chuck Chillout - '2,3 Break 1995' / 8 MC's On The Freestyle You Suckers VLS

In 1995, Chuck Chillout released a single called "2,3 Break '95" on Phat Wax Records with a b-side titled "8 MC's On The Freestyle You Suckers." The A-Side , '2,3 Break 95' is a DJ cut which includes samples taken from T.R.O.Y., Chief Rocka, Sally Got A One Track Mind, etc. It was a remake to Chuck Chillout's(as The B-Boys) original classic cut "Two, Three, Break" which was released in 1983. I have included the track below as a bonus. The B-Side, "8 MC's On The Freestyle You Suckers" is a "posse cut" featuring Chuck Chillout's proteges, The C-Ya Entertaiment All Stars. The group consists of Prince A.D. (Of Killa Kidz, now known as Killa Sha), Spark Plug, Sleepy Wonder, Maestro, Silk Kc, Jockey, Mcmahogany & Yafah. A great 12" to add to your collection if you ever happen to find it!

A1. Chuck Chillout - 2,3 Break 1995
B1. Chuck Chillout - 8 MC's On The Freestyle You Suckers

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Bonus
The B-Boys - Two, Three, Break (1983)


-- Thomas V