Random VLS Drops: Diamond D - What U Heard

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A1. What U Heard [Radio Edit]

A2. "*!*!" What U Heard [Original LP Version]

A3. I'm Outta Here (My Name Is John Doe)

B1. You Can't Front (...It Is Real) [Vocal]

B2. You Can't Front (...It Is Real) [Instrumental]

B3. I'm Outta Here (My Name Is John Doe) [Radio Edit]

[Download full 12" single here.]

This isn't only worth having for the ill cover art, but you also get a great B-Side, featuring Sadat X and Lord Finesse. Everything on this was produced by Diamond D, with Buckwild on the co production for "You Can't Front", Showbiz on "I'm Outta Here", and Lakim Shabazz on "What U Heard".

You know the shit is real, you can't front, jack.

Peep the video for "What U Heard":

--Verge

Freestyle Professors in 2009

You may know of these cats from their 1994 single, "Lil Sum Em Sum Em", under the name Geo & Ricochet. At least that's the one that I remember hearing on college radio and then on vinyl. Or you might have first heard them all together on "Get Wise" also in 1994. You can check for their unreleased album and other mixtapes here.

Well, lo and behold, 15 years later and they're dropping an album featuring production from Diamond D, Show, Buckwild, Lord Finesse and Minnesota. To be fair, they only do a beat each while the rest of the production is handled by crew member, Branesparker, and one by J-Superia. The beats are grimy. Dirty drum breaks chopped up, simple head nodding samples. They definitely have that mid 90's "heavy" Bronx sound down pat.

We can't give you a download to the entire album because that would just be wrong. It drops October 1st and is being sold at a normal price. Not on some "limited", your kids will have to go hungry this week, prices. Here's a few tracks off of "Gryme Tyme" to let you know what you have to look forward to:[click on title to preview]

Think About It (produced by Diamond D)

Time Flies (produced by Minnesota)

The Lord's Prayer (produced by Buckwild)

We Comin' (produced by Show)

Gryme Tyme (produced by Branesparker)

I think you might still be able to get one of the limited bonus 45s if you pre order now.

If you're diggin' any of those, cop here.

--Verge

Memory Man Presents Wu-Tang Clan Vs. D.I.T.C.

Memory Man Presents Wu-Tang Clan Vs. D.I.T.C.

"This virtual face-off pits two of New York's most respected and influential crews against each other in an all-out blend war. The focus is on battle rhymes and the groups' golden era material, but there's a few exceptions. Split into two continuous parts, the tracks alternate between Wu-Tang MC's rhyming over D.I.T.C. beats and vice versa. This mix is an attempt to illustrate how evenly matched the Wu-Tang Clan and D.I.T.C. really are/were."

Wu-Tang Clan Vs. DITC Part 1 (45:30)
Wu-Tang Clan Vs. DITC Part 2 (35:05)

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Hopefully, you will all enjoy this mix. Make sure to check out Memory Man here at his Myspace. Drop a comment! It def gets my vote for 'Mix of the Year'!!

-- Thomas V

The B-Side Wins Again

Here is a collection of my favorite b-sides from the early-to-mid 90s. I might put together a second volume at some point.

The B-Side Wins Again
1. EPMD - Brothers From Brentwood L.I.
2. Gangstarr - Credit Is Due
3. Masta Ace - Go Where I Send Thee
4. KMD - Gasface Refill
5. Black Sheep - Still In The Ghetto
6. Krs-One - Feel The Vibe, Feel The Beat
7. Krs-One - Hip Hop vs Rap
8. Diamond D, Sadat X & Lord Finesse - You Can't Front
9. Artifacts - Who I Am
10. De La Soul & Biz Markie - Lovely How I Let My Mind Float
11. Da King And I & Pudgee - The Kingpin
12. Gangstarr - The Question Remainz
13. Mad Skillz - Skillz In '95
14. Del, Souls Of Mischief & Casual - Burnt
15. Del, Pep Love & Q-Tip - Undisputed Champs
16. Souls Of Mischief - Good Feeling
17. Casual & A-Plus - That's How It Is Part II
18. Pharcyde - Pork
http://www.mediafire.com/?md4j2ytnmzx

Preview:

KMD - Gasface Refill


Black Sheep - Still In The Ghetto


Da King And I & Pudgee - The Kingpin


Mad Skillz - Skillz In '95


Souls Of Mischief - Good Feeling


--Roy Johnson

Fifty Remixes You Need To Hear (21-30)

21. Fat Joe ft. Grand Puba and Diamond D. "Watch The Sound" (Beatnuts Remix)

22. Nas "The World Is Yours" (Q-Tip Remix)

23. Ol' Dirty Bastard "Brooklyn Zoo" (Digga Remix)

A phenomenal remixed version of this ODB classic. Produced by the one and only Lord Digga. Search our archives for a 2CD set of Digga productions.

24.a Kool G. Rap ft. Nas "Fast Life" (Norfside Remix)

24.b Kool G. Rap ft. Nas "Fast Life" (Vinyl Reanimators Remix)

25. Gangstarr "Gotta Get Over" (Large Pro Remix)

On this remix, Large Professor shows us what you can accomplish with a simple yet filthy bassline. Sometimes less is more.

26. OC "Word ... Life" (DJ Celory Remix)

27. J-Live "Braggin' Writes" (Domecracker Remix)

28. Dr. Octagon "Blue Flowers" (Prince Paul Remix)

Dan The Automator's version is one of the creepiest, unsettling, beautiful rap instrumentals ever. No stranger to eccentric mind-fuckery on wax, Prince Paul manages to craft a version every bit as eerie and absurd, for the win.

29. GZA ft. Inspektah Deck and D'Angelo "Cold World" (RZA Remix)

If you're looking for a track this X-mas to help you gain weight and abuse smack like it's featured guest, then check out the Cold World remix featuring D'Angelo. His haunting crooning of the chorus gives it an even more ominous feel than the original, complimented perfectly by a few subtle tweaks in the beat by RZA.

30. Cypress Hill ft. Redman, Erick Sermon, MC Eiht "Throw Your Set In The Air" (Remix)

Download all today's remixes here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?1manmwxgemw

Tune in tomorrow for selections 31-40.

Diamond D - Non-Album Tracks

Diamond D - Non-Album Tracks Volume 1
1. Lakim Shabazz & Diamond D - I Can't Take It No More
2. Diamond D - Best Kept Secret (Extended)
3. Diamond D - Best Kept Secret (45 King Remix)
4. Diamond D - Sally Got A One Track Mind (Showbiz Remix)
5. Diamond D - Sally Got A One Track Mind (Two Track Beatdown)
6. Diamond D - I'm Outta Here (Slight Remix)
7. DITC - Diggin' In The Crates
8. Showbiz, AG & Diamond D - Still Diggin'
9. ATCQ, Brand Nubian & Diamond D - Show Business
10. Brand Nubian & Diamond D - Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down (Remix)
11. Diamond D, Sadat X & Lord Finesse - You Can't Front
12. Grand Puba, Sadat X & Diamond D - I Flip Styles
13. Showbiz, AG & Diamond D - You Want It
14. Diamond D - With The Dope Sound
15. Yaggfu Front & Diamond D - Slappin' Suckas Silly (Remix)
16. Fat Joe, Grand Puba & Diamond D - Watch The Sound
17. Fat Joe, Grand Puba & Diamond D - Watch The Sound (Remix)
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Diamond D - Non-Album Tracks Volume 2
1. Alkaholiks & Diamond D - The Next Level
2. Alkaholiks & Diamond D - The Next Level (Remix)
3. House Of Pain & Diamond D - Word Is Bond
4. House Of Pain & Diamond D - Word Is Bond (Remix)
5. Illegal & Diamond D - Crumbsnatcher
6. Criminal Scientifik & Diamond D - I Got Planz
7. A.D.O.R. & Diamond D - Keep It Real
8. Lord Finesse, AG & Diamond D - Speak Ya Peace
9. Lord Finesse & Diamond D - Do Your Thing Kid
10. Big Red & Diamond D - How They Want It
11. Diamond D - Hiatus (Remix)
12. Diamond D - MC2
13. DITC - Day One
14. DITC - Day One (Remix)
15. Diamond D & Sadat X - Feel It
http://www.mediafire.com/?r3dzkly4zmm

Preview:

I Can't Take It No More w/ Lakim Shabazz


Sally Got A One Track Mind (Showbiz Remix)


Diggin' In The Crates w/ DITC


You Can't Front w/ Sadat X & Lord Finesse


I Flip Styles w/ Sadat X & Grand Puba


--Roy Johnson

Droppin' Gems Pt. 4

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Super duper props to one of the illest posters (and she's a female) Philaflava has, Ho1ogramz. You can check her at at http://cartwheelsonconcrete.blogspot.com.

Also be sure to check out http://arni-bossplayer.blogspot.com/ for some great DVD rips.

01 News Story (3:22)
02 Billy (4:22)
03 This Is What You Came Here For (5:00)
04 Get 'Em (3:53)
05 Apollo (4:06)
06 Hang 'Em High Feat. Dee Joseph Garner (4:23)
07 Lord's Party (4:58)
08 You Know My Style (3:50)
09 Whisper (4:59)
10 Joke's On You Jack (4:21)
11 Pay Attention (3:55)
12 Don't Sweat Me (4:42)
13 Step Off (4:41)
14 Shout Outs (3:33)

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Various 12" singles
01 x-clan - raise the flag [vocal]
02 x-clan - raise the flag [instrumental]
03 x-clan - heed the word [vocal]
04 x-clan - heed the word [instrumental]
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01 - gang starr - gotta get over (taking loot) [album version]
02 - gang starr - gotta get over (taking loot) [large pro rmx]
03 - gang starr - gotta get over (taking loot) [large pro rmx inst]
04 - gang starr - flip the script [remix -- minor adjustment mix]
05 - gang starr - flip the script [album version]
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Private Investigators - Who Am I? (God) (Diamond D Remix) 12" (1993)
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TRUCK JEWLS - World Premiere
01 - Canibus (F. Wyclef) - "How Come"
02 - Big Pun - "Dreamshatterer"
03 - Rasheed & Ill Advised - "1.9.8.6."
04 - Indelible MC's - "Weight"
05 - Nas & Large Professor - "One + One"
06 - Cormega - "One Love"
07 - All City - "Priceless"
08 - McGruff - "Many Know"
09 - Big Pun (F. Busta Rhymes) - "Parental Discretion"
10 - Krs One, Zach De La Rocha & Last Emperor - "C.I.A"
11 - Channel Live - "Red Rum"
12 - Heather B - "Do You"
13 - Gang Starr - "The Rep Grows Bigger"
14 - Phesto Of Heirogliphics Interlude
15 - Rasheed & Ill Advised - "Redd Hott"
16 - Heltah Skeltah & Saukrates - "Ultimate MC Rush"
17 - Big Pun (F. Prodigy & Inspectah Deck) - "Tres Leches"
18 - Rah Digga & Bahamadia - "Be OK"
19 - Ras Kass & OC - "Action Guarunteed"
20 - Heirogliphics - "No Nuts"
21 - Mike Zoot (F. Mos Def, Consequence & Talib Kweli) - "High Drama Pt. 3"
22 - Jay-Z & Sauce Money - "Marcy To Hollywood"
23 - Smif N Wesson (F. Buckshot) - "Blown Away"
http://www.zshare.net/download/16169686c583c942/


TRUCK JEWLS - AUTOBOTS
01 - Showbiz & AG - "Full Scale"
02 - Diamond, Sadat X, C-Low, Severe & K-Terrible - "Feel It"
03 - Canibus - "Indestructable"
04 - Krs-One, Big Pun & AG - "Drop It Heavy"
05 - Black Star - "Definition"
06 - Xperado (F. OC) - "Watch Ya Step"
07 - Xzibit, Ras Kass & Saafir - "3 Card Molly"
08 - Naturel, Shabazz The Disciple, Wicked Will, Mr. Eon & L Fudge - "Big Daddy Anthem"
09 - Duo (F.DMX) - "Three Stories"
10 - Ras Kass - "Music Business"
11 - Dilated Peoples - "Work The Angles"
12 - Gang Starr - "What I'm Here For"
13 - Pete Rock, Tragedy, Noreaga & Meccalicious - "Strange Fruit" (Original)
14 - Jay-Z, Ja Rule & DMX - "Mission Impossible"
15 - John Forte (F. Fat Joe) - "They Got Me"
16 - Big Pun (F. Wyclef) - "Carribean Connection"
17 - All City (F. ONYX) - "Fuc Dat"
18 - Gang Starr (F. M.O.P.) - "BI vs Friendship"
19 - Show & AG - "Spit"
20 - Big Pun - "Boomerang"
21 - Cormega - "Testament"
http://sharebee.com/543f5479


TRUCK JEWLZ - All Armor
01 - All Armor Intro
02 - Kool Keith & Black Silver - Truck Jewls Promo
03 - Gang Starr (Feat. Kurrupt, Lady of Rage) - You Know My Steez (Remix)
04 - Show & AG (Feat. Ghetto Dwellas) - Q & A
05 - Black Marvel & Sadat X - Right Place For Action
06 - Fat Joe (Feat. Noreaga) - Misery Needs Company
07 - Maestro Manny - How I Feel
08 - The Lootpack - Lost Art
09 - Defari - Never Lose Touch
10 - Sunz Of Man (Feat. Method Man) - Collaboration 98
11 - The Massive - A Jazzy Rhyme
12 - Tribe Called Quest (Feat. Redman & Busta Rhymes) - Stepping It Up
13 - OGC - Hard To The Core
14 - Brooklyn Acadamy - Unusual Jam
15 - The Lootpack (Feat. Alkaholiks & Defari) - Likwid Fusion
16 - KRS-One - One More Shot
17 - Paula Perry - Extra Extra
18 - Mood Swingas - The Blessin
19 - Dynasty - Wild Cat
20 - Sunz Of Man (Feat. Raekwon & U God) - Intellectuals
21 - Big Pun (Feat. Fat Joe) - Glamour Life
22 - Show & AG - Raw As Ever
23 - Slick RIck - Why You Doin That
24 - Tribe Called Quest - Get It Goin On
http://sharebee.com/0f866a9e

Blockhead's Even More Posse Cuts
1)belly of the beast: the lifers group
2)leave now: king just featuring profes, star and mega don
3)let's get it on: eddie F and the untouchables
4)come on down: big daddy kane feat. q-tip and busta rhymes
5)men of steel: shaq featuring ice cube, b-real, peter gunz, and krs one
6)3 men at chung king: chubb rock featuring red hot lover tone and grand puba
7)speak ya peace: lord finesse featuring marquee, diamond and A.G.
8)a chorus line: ultramagnetic's mc's featuring tim dog
9)woodchuck: apache featuring latee, double j and vinnie
10)bring the drama: shyheim and friends
11)this is to luke from the posse: two live crew featuring professor griff and the poison clan
http://rapidshare.com/files/160305350/even_more_possie_cuts....zip.html

Props to djdieselhq.com, Markshot, Zodiak Illa, Jaz, BlockheadThe Hiatus & Baz0oka Joe

--Philaflava

Straight up shit is real

Represent is rapper Fat Joe's debut album, back when he went by the name of "Fat Joe da Gangsta". The majority of the production is handled by Diamond D with additional beats by Lord Finesse, Showbiz, The Beatnuts and Chilly Dee. It features guest rapping from Diamond D, Grand Puba, Apache, Kool G Rap, Gismo, Kieth Kieth and King Sun. It also features DJ scratches by Roc Raida and Rob Swift.

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1 "A Word to da Wise"

2 "Livin' Fat" (prod. Lord Finesse)

3 "My Man Ski"

4 "Bad Bad Man" (prod. Diamond D)

5 "Watch the Sound" feat. Diamond D & Grand Puba (prod. Diamond D)

6 "Flow Joe" (prod. Diamond D)

7 "Da Fat Gangsta" (prod. Diamond D)

8 "Shorty Gotta Fat Ass" (prod. Diamond D)

9 "The Shit Is Real" (prod. The Beatnuts)

10 "You Must Be Out of Your Fuckin' Mind" feat. Apache & Kool G. Rap (prod. Diamond D)

11 "I Got This In A Smash" (prod. Showbiz)

12 "Another Wild Nigger From The Bronx" feat. Gismo, Kieth Kieth & King Sun (prod. Chilly Dee)

13 "Get On Up" (prod. Diamond D)

14 "I'm a Hit That"(prod. Showbiz)

--Philaflava

Krs-One - Non-Album Tracks (1986-1997)

Krs-One - Non-Album Tracks Volume 1
1. Advance (Original)
2. Success Is The Word
3. Say No Brother (Crack Attack)
4. Interview
5. The Bridge Is Over (Red Alert Version)
6. Interview
7. The P Is Free (Original)
8. Stop The Violence (Original)
9. Essays On BDP-Ism
10. Krs-One vs MC Shan
11. The Bridge Is Over (Bladerunners Edit)
12. Live In NYC (1986)
http://www.mediafire.com/?xtjrr1397jy

Krs-One - Non-Album Tracks Volume 2
1. My Philosophy (Single Edit)
2. I'm Still #1 (Numero Uno Remix)
3. I'm Still #1 (Extended Remix)
4. Jack Of Spades (Extended Remix)
5. Jack Of Spades (Chuck Chillout Show 1988)
6. Jack Of Spades (Scratch Perverts Mix)
7. Stop The Violence (Sammy B Show 1988)
8. Moshitup w/ Just Ice
9. The TR 808 Is Coming w/ D-Nice (Original)
10. The TR 808 Is Coming w/ D-Nice
11. Serious Remix w/ Steady B
12. Tim Westwood Freestyle w/ The 45 King
13. Tim Westwood Freestyle
http://www.mediafire.com/?ijyy1kqighy

Krs-One - Non-Album Tracks Volume 3
1. You Must Learn (Remix)
2. Ya Know The Rules (Remix)
3. Rhymin' Skills w/ D-Nice
4. Questions & Answers (Pal Joey Remix)
5. 13 And Good (Remix)
6. We In There (ATCQ Remix)
7. How's It Supposed To Be w/ Ed OG & Da Bulldogs
8. Rise N Shine w/ Kool Moe Dee & Chuck D
9. Self Destruction w/ Various Artists
10. Heal Yourself w/ Various Artists
11. The Jam w/ Shabba Ranks
http://www.mediafire.com/?zlyymzqz2my

Krs-One - Non-Album Tracks Volume 4
1. Feel The Vibe, Feel The Beat
2. Outta Here (Demo)
3. Hip Hop vs Rap
4. Hip Hop vs Rap (Spinbad Blend)
5. Hip Hop vs Rap (E.R. Remix)
6. Sound Of Da Police (Remix)
7. Mortal Thought (Kenny Parker Remix)
8. Return Of The Boom Bap (Iron Lion Remix)
9. I Get Wrecked w/ Tim Dog
10. I Get Wrecked (Spinbad Blend)
11. Mad Izm w/ Channel Live
12. Mad Izm Remix w/ Channel Live
13. Break The Chain
14. 1, 2 Pass It w/ D&D All Stars
15. 1, 2 Pass It Remix w/ D&D All Stars
16. 1, 2 Pass It Remix w/ D&D All Stars (Stretch Armstrong)
17. Rough w/ Queen Latifah
18. Stop The Breaks w/ The Wu Tang Clan
http://www.mediafire.com/?rvt23dzjnkz

Krs-One - Non-Album Tracks Volume 5
1. Funkmaster Flex Speech
2. Funkmaster Flex Speech (Spinbad Blend)
3. Ah Yeah (Diamond D Flava Radio Mix)
4. Ah Yeah (Diamond D Rhodes Mix)
5. Rappaz R.N. Dainja (Kenny Parker Mix)
6. Represent The Real w/ Das EFX
7. No Gimmicks w/ Lord Finesse
8. No Gimmicks Remix w/ Lord Finesse & O.C.
9. Bronx Tale w/ Fat Joe
10. DJ Iroc Freestyle
11. Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle
12. Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle #2
13. DJ Enuff Freestyle #1
14. DJ Enuff Freestyle #2
15. Wake Up Show Freestyle w/ Chino XL & Ras Kass
16. Wake Up Show Freestyle w/ Chino XL
17. Wake Up Show Freestyle w/ Ras Kas & Mykill Myers
18. Freestyle w/ Common Sense
http://www.mediafire.com/?2ngmanznyg4

Krs-One - Non-Album Tracks Volume 6
1. What I Know
2. Conscious Style w/ Wise Intelligent
3. Double Trouble Remix w/ Mad Lion
4. Word Perfect
5. The MC (Spinbad Mix)
6. Bring It Back
7. High School Rock
8. Perhaps Sh'll Die
9. Happy Verse Day w/ Channel Live
10. French Connection
11. Reputation w/ Chubb Rock
12. Move Ahead w/ DJ Muggs
13. East Coast West Coast Killas
http://www.mediafire.com/?2nnkgmd1tcm

Krs-One - Non-Album Tracks Volume 7
1. Funkmaster Flex Show 1997 (26 Minutes)
2. Freestyle w/ Mad Lion
3. Doo Wop Freestyle
4. Throwdown w/ Cold Crush Brothers
5. Knowledge Reigns Supreme
http://www.mediafire.com/?tymohyfxm2k


-- Roy Johnson