Touring The States: Chicago, IL

This is just a meagre text off the M-Doc wikipedia page:

"M-Doc is a rap artist and producer who was signed to RCA Records in the 1990s. He scored minor chart success with the singles "Free" and "It's a Summer Thang" featuring Chantay Savage.
In the late 90s he produced remixes for Madonna, Janet Jackson and Keith Sweat. Billboard called him "one of the R&B worlds top remixers".

If anyone have any of his other releases and is willing to share with us, please do it, it will be mad appreciated and we will make sure you'll get your deserved props on The T.R.O.Y. Blog community.

M-Doc - It's A Summer Thang (1994)

01. It's A Summer Thang (M-Doc Remix)
02. It's A Summer Thang (Underground Gangsta Remix)
03. It's A Summer Thang (Doc Strumental)
04. It's A Summer Thang (Gangsta Mental)
05. It's A Summer Thang (Silk's Old Skool)
06. It's A Summer Thang (Gangsta Remix Clean Version)
07. It's A Summer Thang (M-Doc Remix Clean Version)
08. It's A Summer Thang (Accapella)

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-- Markshot

StillTown Presents Chicago: Only Cold Winds Blow

A new memeber of Philaflava forum, StillTown, made this compilation for his own blog, but also decided to share with Philaflava community. Thank you StillTown.
Recently, we here at T.R.O.Y. supplied you with awesome summer compilations, so just in case it was too much heat for you, we thought it would be nice to cool you off a little bit with this one.

Soon after this compilation dropped, Kevin Beacham who also ran Time Travel radio program on WNUR 83.9 in Chicago, gave us information that Distortionists and Example are from Texas.
But never mind for that, cause this don't give this compilation a lower vaule.
Also thanks to Kevin Beacham for providing some of this tracks exclusively from his collection, which you can check in this thread.
Enjoy!

StillTown Presents Chicago: Only Cold Winds Blow (2010)



01. Sudden Def - Def's Penalty
02. Tung Twista - Suicide (Original)
03. Immortal Griffen & Freeloadaz - Freeloadaz Freebasin' Non-Stop
04. Rubberoom - Synapse Gap
05. E.C. Illa - On Ill
06. Whatnoxic - Contortin'
07. Distortionists - Geographics
08. Off Da Wall - One After Another
09. Stedy Serv - You Know the Time
10. Epicentral - Compare & Contrast
11. Spalaney's - Universal Language
12. All Natural - This Is How It Should Be Done
13. East of the Rock - Galaxy Rays
14. Example - Recollect

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--Markshot

My Tapes by Basta aka KYOZAI Pt. 1

You might know Basta (aka Kyozai) as being the owner of the rare cassette blog, Music-Thingz. Recently, he blessed us with a nice portion of his tape collection at philaflava T.R.O.Y. forum.

Here at The T.R.O.Y. blog, we wanted to give these tapes their deserved shine and Basta the proper recognition he's earned, to the people outside of the philaflava forum.

I will split his tapes in several posts, giving you enough time to digest this massive work. There will be no previews, but c'mon, the hilariously awesome covers alone warrant a download.

Enjoy!

Nes - 4 Yo Ride (Tape Single 1995 Chicago, IL)

DOWNLOAD NES


Condition Red - Don't Get Caught Slipping (1989,Orlando, FL)

DOWNLOAD CONDITION RED


MC Jr Cas - Droppin' Knowledge 1991 (Inglewood, CA)

DOWNLOAD MC JR CAS


Kracked R.I.B.Z. - 125TH ST. (Mindin' my Bid'ness) (1993) (Brooklyn, NY)



DOWNLOAD KRACKED R.I.B.Z.

-- Markshot

Touring The States: Chicago, IL

Why or does this guy have full length album?
At first I thought this is familiar to me, but after I realized it's not at all.
I couldn't find out any info about Deuce.
Let's hope Kevin Beacham will come through with some knowledge.

Deuce - My Neighborhood (1995)

01. My Neighborhood (Radio Edit)
02. My Neighborhood (Instrumental)
03. Hype Dawg Remix
04. Wha Cha Gonna Do

Preview:


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-- Markshot

Chicago Vs Detroit (1993-1995)

Chicago vs Detroit, 1993-1995. This compilation is some slammin boom bap shit. I'd try to name favorite tracks but I like them all. For you midwest collectors, check out T. Green. I believe this is another one of K-Stone's projects. I hope everyone digs this, I have been playing it repeatedly for days now.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=32C4O5AJ

01 (4:32) B-Def - Kickin' Up Dust (Detroit 1995)
02 (3:59) Pscylone - It Should Be Known (Chicago 1995)
03 (4:05) M.F. 911 - Prodigy (Detroit 1993)
04 (4:05) Da Nayborhoodz - Makin' Moves (Chicago 1995)
05 (5:34) Detroit City Mob - Where I'm From (1995)
06 (4:10) MC Breed - The Deal Is Da Funk (Detroit 1994)
07 (4:14) T. Green - Who Is It ? (Detroit 1995)
08 (3:41) Figure Uv Speech - Check It Out (Chicago 1993)
09 (3:34) Awol - Detroit 4 Life 1994
10 (1:49) 2 Sins - A Piece Of My Mind 1995
11 (3:55) E.c. & Rubberoom - Taste Of Chicago 1995
12 (4:17) Tha Chamba - Hood Thang (Chicago 1995)
13 (5:20) Mountain Climbaz - It's Over (Detroit 1994)
14 (2:57) Stranga - When I Zone Out (Detroit 199x)
15 (3:50) East Of The Rock - Galaxy Rays (Chicago 1993)
16 (3:31) Whatnoxic - Fly Urban Scenery (Chicago 1995)
17 (5:04) Vakill - Check Me Out (Chicago 1995)


Please leave some comments, let me know what you think!

--Schenectadyfan

Midwest Starting Line

The midwest is an enigma. It's a melting pot for hip hop due in large part to its location and musical diversity. Chicago is far removed from either shore. The heartland exhibits both east and west coast influences. 'Who's Da Killa' is worlds away from 'Next Contestant' but each is unequivocally dope for their own style. Both represent the 'Windy City'. Here's volume 1 of the midwest's best, with more to come.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X7Q9LOCB

01 (2:53) Awol - Dear Abby (Detroit 1994)
02 (7:53) Tru - Who's Da Killa (Chicago 1992)
03 (5:05) Kinghood cykos - Mind Of A Cyko (Michigan 1992)
04 (5:25) Criminal Behavior - What's It Gon' Take (chicago 1993)
05 (3:57) Schoolly D - I Know You Want To Kill Me (Ya, Ya..Philadelphia 1994)
06 (3:26) Figure Uv Speech - Next Contestant (Chicago 1993)
07 (3:50) JCD And The Dawg Lb - St. Louis Niggas (1992)
08 (6:08) Ganksta Rhyme Mystro - D-E-T-R-O-I-T Don't Give A Fuck (1992)
09 (3:44) Devious Steve - I Got That Nine ( Michigan 1994)
10 (4:51) Crucial Conflict - Slow Down (Chicago 1996)
11 (4:05) EC & Rubberoom - Taste of Chicago 1997
12 (4:05) Indo-G and Lil Blunt - Trapped in the Game (St Louis 1994)
13 (6:41) Detroit's Most Wanted - All About Ya Yo (1994)

Why is Schoolly D on a midwest mix ? It fit well, and he'd pound Twista in a cage fight. That's why.

--Schenectadyfan

Touring The States: Chicago, IL

Black Mob - Street Hitz Funk

Gangsta rap from Chicago? I couldn't believe when I first heard this album that this group is coming out of Chicago. My first thoughts were that they must be from the Bay Area or some Western State. There wasn't too much info about them that I could find, except some tidbits regarding production. The back cover says this album was produced by Soundmaster T and co-produced by Delle Del. These names don't mean a lot to me, cause this is the first I have ever heard of them. But this album is tight.

Pretty much whole album is savory. Almost all of beats are smooth and pretty much listenable with one or two hard cuts. While searching through the internet I have seen many many comments giving this album "classic" title. I think "classic" is a bit of an overstatement and might reflect a bias towards gangsta rap. Obviously it would not be useful to compare the album to the styles of Common Sense, All Natural, No I.D. etc. because this is real g-shit, so you'll have to assess it in its own context on your own. So, download it, listen to it from the first to the last second, give it a rating as you see fit, but one thing is certain: this album won't sound downright wack to anyone. Let us know what you think after a solid listen. Cheers.

Black Mob - Street Hitz Funk

01. Intro
02. Comin Right At Cha
03. Sick Of This Shit
04. Interlude
05. U Lover
06. Yall Don't Know Me
07. Interlude
08. 69
09. What A Friend
10. Street Hit Funk
11. Gangster Shit
12. Interlude
13. I Don't Need A Gun
14. Sick Of This Shit Remix
15. Thank You

Peep some samples:


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-- Markshot

Editor's note: Markshot is the hip hop Alexis De Tocqueville, a European figuratively traveling the vast American landscape in search of the illest unsung rappers from the cities you least expected. Click here to follow his "Touring The States" series.

Resurrection 1994 (The Lost Twista Album)

Resurrection(1994) is the name of the second album from Chicago rapper Twista. Twista slowed his flow and deepened his voice on his second effort; he also took a darker, rougher production. This album was never released officially, it could only be found on the streets of Chicago. The album also shares the same title as Common's Resurrection from 1994 as well. Dres of Black Sheep can be heard sharing the mic with Twista on Track 5 "Re-Act With A Mic". The highlight track of the album is "Suicide", a diss directed at Naughty By Nature, The Beatnuts, and Del The Funky Homosapien. To those who were thinking that Twista was just a gimmick, this album clearly showed his true mc skills.

And to those wondering where I got this "re-issue", I bought it from thetipcds.com a few years ago. Unfortunately, it's no longer available. Here's the tracklist and the download link.

1. "Da Resurrection" (Intro)
2. "Suicide" (Remix)
3. "Anomosity Kills"
4. "Street Paranoia"
5. "Re-act With a Mic" ft. Dres
6. "Scat Like Dat"
7. "Return"
8. "Dirt On The Down Low"
9. "Shadow Boxin'"
10. "All About the Papes"
11. "One Shot, One Kill"
12. "Suicide" (Original Version)

Download


-- Thomas V

DJ PNS - Chicago Rocks Vol.3

Here's the last installment of the Chicago Rocks series. DJ PNS delivers a nice mix as usual. I don't really have something to say about this one, if you haven't check vol.1&2, you can peep them right here. Like I said before, the Chicago Rocks series are one of the most important mixtapes in hip-hop history and definitely the greatest to ever come out of Chicago! Enjoy this last volume of straight heat!

Side A

Side B

-- Thomas V

Rockwell & Chemta - It's All Rap To You (1997 Mixtape)

Here's a dope late 90s mixtape from the Chicago-based DJ tandem "Rockwell & Chemta". It contains quite a few ill segments, and I'm including some divshare samples to provide you with a general idea as to what you should expect. They released a second mixtape in 1999 titled "Departures", and as far as I know, it was their final endeavor. I'll post the second tape within the next few weeks, but for now, enjoy their debut:



Rockwell & Chemta - It's All Rap To You (1997)



Side One

1. Intro

2. Siah Repetition

3. Lateef - The Wreckoning

4. Juice - Freestyle Or Written

5. Gravediggaz - 1-800-Suicide

6. Dilated Peoples - The Main Event

7. Casual - Me-O-Mi

8. Common Sense - I Used To Love Her (Rockwell & Chemta Remix)

9. Reflection Eternal - 2000 Seasons (Instrumental)

10. Xzibit, Del & Casual - Three MCs

11. Gangstarr/Chino XL/LOTUG Megamix

12. No ID, Common Sense & Dug Infinite - State To State

13. De La Soul - Trouble In The Water

14. L-Fudge Bridge

15. Pharcyde - Funny Style

16. Side One Outro



Side Two

1. Intro

2. Atmosphere - Primer

3. All Natural -Thinkin' Cap

4. Common Sense - Invocation

5. Cage - Radiohead

6. Company Flow - Bad Touch Example

7. Beyond - Growth

8. Xzibit - Paparazzi (Remix)

9. Lou Rawls Interlude

10. No ID & Dug Infinite - Sky's The Limit

11. Defari - Bionic

12. High & Mighty - The Meaning

13. Interlude

14. Natural Resource - Negro League Baseball

15. Smif N Wessum - Nothing Move But The Money

16. Atmosphere - Sound Is Vibration



Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/?dz3yny2zlyw



Samples:



Common Sense - I Used To Love Her (Rockwell & Chemta Remix)





Gangstarr/Chino XL/LOTUG Megamix





De La Soul/L-Fudge/Pharcyde/Outro Segment





All Natural/Common Sense Segment





--Roy Johnson

DJ PNS - Chicago Rocks Vol.2

Here's is the second installment of the Chicago Rocks mixtape series mixed by DJ PNS. If you enjoyed the first mixtape, you will like this one as much as it mostly features the same artists that were on the first tape. The last part of Side B is dedicated to the Molemen Crew, the last tracks are by Vakill & Rhymefest, Lumba of Rubberoom, & Judgemental (1994 NMS Champ). This mixtape is basically a collector mainly for the last spotlight, DJ PNS going at Kanye West in 97'. Kanye West supposebly was already stealing drums from other producers when he was unknown. I believe that it must had been a track from Grav's album. Nevertheless, the"Chicago Rocks" series is known for being one of the greatest mixtape in hip-hop history so it's a must that everybody needs to peep it! Enjoy!

Side A

Side B

Flyer/Tracklist = Kevin Beacham
Thanks!!!

-- Thomas V

DJ PNS - Chicago Rocks Vol.1

In 1996, DJ PNS dropped the first of classic mixtape series "Chicago Rocks". It is known for strictly featuring Chicago emcees. The Molemen had dropped a few highly-influential mixtapes but the "Chicago Rocks" series was, without question, their finest contribution to the mixtape market. It featured Molemen affliates as usual like E.C. Illa, Vakill, Ang 13 then you have up & coming artists such as Rubberoom, Stony Island, D2 Tha Es, Fully G, Tha Chamba... It also features known names such as Common Sense, Tung Twista, No I.D. & Dug Infinite, and Crucial Conflict. The "Chicago Rocks" series would follow with two more volumes that you will get in a few days. Now, take you time and listen to this Chi-Town piece of history.

Side 1

Side 2


Mad Shoutouts to Kevin Beacham(flyer+tracklist) & Roy Johnson for helping me out on the post!

-- Thomas V

Chicago Instrumentals: Soul-Jazz Edition

When you think of the mid-to-late 90s Chicago hip hop scene, the first thing that should come to mind is outstanding soul-jazz influenced production. There have been quite a few gems produced by the likes of NO ID, Kanye West, Dug Infinite, Tone B. Nimble, The Molemen, Capital D, Primeridian, etc, and fortunately, many of them have been released in instrumental format.

Here is a 2CD set containing some of the finest soul-jazz influenced beats to ever come out of Chicago.

Chicago Instrumentals Volume 1 (Soul-Jazz Edition)
1. Primeridian - Mental Void
2. All Natural - 50 Years
3. Common Sense - Nuthin' To Do
4. Verbally Diseased - Blowin' Up The Spot
5. Grav - One Puff
6. Common Sense - Resurrection
7. All Natural - Renaissance
8. Mr. Greenweedz - Some Love
9. Common Sense- Thisisme
10. Primeridian - Ring Around The Lyrical
11. Fully G - There She Goes Again (Remix)
12. Common Sense - They Say
13. Mr. Greenweedz - The Tempest
14. All Natural - It's OK
15. Verbally Diseased - The Great Chicago Fire
http://www.mediafire.com/?ntdynyxlbtd

Chicago Instrumentals Volume 2 (Soul-Jazz Edition)
1. Common Sense - Charm's Alarm
2. Fully G - There She Goes Again
3. All Natural - Thinkin' Cap
4. Common Sense - Chapter 13
5. Rubberoom - Body Snatchin' (Remix)
6. Grav - Down To Earth
7. Common Sense - Soul By The Pound (Remix)
8. Mr. Greenweedz - Nocturnalasshosonathursday
9. Iomos Marad - Deep Rooted
10. No ID - Sky's The Limit (Remix)
11. Common Sense - I Used To Love Her
12. Primeridian - Primates
13. Common Sense - Retrospect For Life
http://www.mediafire.com/?r19oontmmhx

Preview:

Primeridian - Mental Void


All Natural - 50 Years


Grav - One Puff


Verbally Diseased - Blowin' Up The Spot


Mr. Greenweedz - Some Love


Pictured: NO ID

Also, make sure to check for Verge's NO ID & Dug Infinite post.

--Roy Johnson

Midwest Compilation

Thought I'd post some midwest material today..

The midwest pumped out a lot of bangin' hip hop in the early/mid 90's. Most of the cuts on these compilations are from cities whose scenes are familiar,. detroit, chicago, etc. Look closer and you'll see some surprises here.

Oklahoma, Nebraska, Arkanas might not be states that spring to mind offhand for hip hop at all, much less classic material that burns itself into your memory and plays in your mind days, weeks, years later. Alot of the artists featured here were overlooked. Their work wasn't widespread and their releases typify the regional abundance of the independent hip hop underground.

If I listed a state, but not the city it's because I wasnt sure. Finding info on the net for some of these groups is impossible....

Here are links and tracklists to four head-nodding volumes of some of the best the midwest has to offer---

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D3C96BH0

01. (00:05:29) sir rock t - smooth operator [TULSA 1991]
02. (00:03:08) M1 - Rage [detroit 1993]
03. (00:03:31) ruff-n-rugged - swing sump'n ruff [flint 1993]
04. (00:04:02) known 4 lynchin' - ghetto language [detroit 1994]
05. (00:03:19) mood - karma [cincinatti 1997]
06. (00:04:27) k stone and the deadmen - crossbones and skeletons [detroit 1994]
07. (00:05:59) most ill crew - mad at the world [columbus ohio 1995]
08. (00:04:26) da basement society - dat's da biscuit (remix) [nebraska 1994]
09. (00:04:43) Just Ro - Untitled (Bonus) [chicago 1995]
10. (00:03:18) Psyclone - Trife (Dirty) [chicago 1995]
11. (00:04:14) B-Def - Black Police [detroit 1995]
12. (00:04:14) Black Mob - Sick Of This Shit [chicago 1995]
13. (00:03:31) Alps Cru - Just Can't Explain [chicago 1996]
14. (00:06:40) Yacktown Boys Club - Summer Madness [pontiac michigan 1991]

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y2NBKBS7

01. (00:04:14) Tha B.R.O.T.H.A. Chilly-T - Benden Cornas [michigan 1991]
02. (00:02:16) Dead At Birth - Keep a nigga back [detroit 1992]
03. (00:04:25) snake pletskiano - deeper than da underground (detroit 1994)
04. (00:04:34) T. Green - Deadman's Curse (detroit 1995)
05. (00:04:46) M.F. 911 - King in a Cell (detroit 1993)
06. (00:01:26) Ministerz Of A Sinister Society - No Escape [detroit 1995]
07. (00:03:58) Just Ro - Changes [chicago 1995]
08. (00:04:08) Ec Illa - 2 Ta Ya Jaw [chicago 1993]
09. (00:05:37) Rubberoom - Sector Rush Ultra Sound Remix [chicago 1995]
10. (00:01:02) Mr Bones - Possessed [michigan 1994]
11. (00:05:05) Jester - Graffitiwriters [ohio 1997]
12. (00:05:09) da basement society - 24th street [nebraska 1994]
13. (00:04:13) primeridian - jigsaw [chicago 1997]
14. (00:05:40) reality - it gets deeper [wisconsin 1991]
15. (00:03:18) Daddy Hill - I Don't Play That [detroit 1997]
16. (00:01:00) Wabahacha - The Fix (Ice Berg Slim) [oklahoma 1995]
17. (00:05:42) KG - Scarred Mental [indiana 1997]
18. (00:01:32) Mastamind - Lickkuiddrano [detroit 1995]
19. (00:03:35) Doezha Mac'n - Jealousy [oklahoma 1995]
20. (00:05:10) Madrok - Rokhaus Reprise [michigan 1992]

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8S2OZS6G

01. (00:00:49) 1Way Anc - Big Dogg [michigan 1994]
02. (00:03:48) Dice - Rainz Itz Pourz [detroit 1996]
03. (00:04:37) Just Ro - Confusion [chicago 1995]
04. (00:04:30) bossman and blackjack - ghetto parade (remix) [ohio 1995]
05. (00:03:18) lil jay - stay up [detroit 1997]
06. (00:04:40) Awol - Emcees Come And Emcees Go [detroit 1994]
07. (00:02:22) ganksta rhyme mistro - f.m. 187 [detroit 1994]
08. (00:03:58) Wajeed - The Idiology [detroit 1997]
09. (00:01:04) Tha B.R.O.T.H.A. Chilly-T - Get Off Mine (Intro) [michigan 1993]
10. (00:03:36) 5 Elementz - Sun Flower [chicago 1996]
11. (00:04:05) Da Nayborhoodz - Illa Than Expected [chicago 1995]
12. (00:04:49) da basement society - straight out da basement '94 [nebraska 1994]
13. (00:04:15) Fundamentals - Funeral [minnesota 1996]
14. (00:02:00) M.F. 911 - The Menu [detroit 1993]
15. (00:05:09) rhyme poets - roadblock [chicago 1992]
16. (00:02:30) Madrok - Prelude To Funk [michigan 1992]
17. (00:02:47) Mike E. Clark - Rock and Groove [detroit 1990]

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZREJUB88

01. (00:04:12) Pscyclone - Frontline [chicago 1995]
02. (00:04:50) e.c. illa - the game you claim [chicago 1997]
03. (00:03:06) Rock The Benevolent M.C. - All For Props [arkansas 1992]
04. (00:04:24) da basement society - backstage pass [nebraska 1994]
05. (00:03:42) M.F. 911 - 900 [detroit 1993]
06. (00:06:05) Fugatives From Hell - Peace 2 My [indiana 1993]
07. (00:01:39) Jester - Stand Alone [ohio 1997]
08. (00:04:04) Fundamentals - Thirty Daze (Fundamentalism2) [minnesota 1996]
09. (00:04:59) Beyond - B.L.A.K Culture [michigan 1996]
10. (00:04:46) Chyl Wil Mcfadden - outro (under estimated 95) [detroit 1995]
11. (00:04:11) Most Ill Crew - I Gets Dizzy [ohio 1995]
12. (00:04:27) detroits most wanted - ghetto life [detroit 1996]
13. (00:03:56) Southpaw - No Question [ohio 1997]
14. (00:04:33) reality - suddenly..( i'm thinkin things ain't right) [wisconsin 1991]
15. (00:01:39) MC Tunes - Dub At Its Heights [minnesota 1990]
16. (00:03:26) DJ Thief - Movin On (Thiefs Theme) [detroit 1997]
17. (00:03:02) mad mone - the letter [michigan 1997]

Let us know what you want to hear.. This is a collaborative effort and we'll do our best to keep you guessing, to give you the excitement of coming across new gems. There's nothing like digging through the selection at your favorite shop asking 'what's this ?'. That's what we aim to do here so tell us how we're doing!

--Schenectadyfan