Rakim “The R: The Best Of The Rest”

My God, the Philaflava Forum is such a great place! What started as a single person posting a link to 3 volumes of Rakim material has turned in to a monster project. So far I have finished 6 volumes on my own and probably have an additional 6 to come. Most of the tracks came from various rips I have collected over the years. Shouts to musiclover123 for compiling the initial 3 volumes and to truthaddict for posting about it. Special thanks to Roy Johnson, Step One and DJ Mike Nice for posting more tracks from the vaults and spending time to rips their vinyls.

There will be some remixes & mash-ups in here that people are going to hate, but there are also plenty of great surprises. If you don't like it, don't download it. This is my attempt to get EVERYTHING in one place. If you have something to add, please leave a comment or add on to the thread in the forum.

The original 3 volumes can be downloaded HERE.

Rakim - The R: The Best Of The Rest Part 1

01 Eric B and Rakim - As The Rhyme Goes On (Radio Mix)

02 Eric B and Rakim - Bobby Corridor Short Mix

03 Eric B and Rakim - Casualties Of War (Extended Club Camouflage Version)

04 Eric B and Rakim - Casualties Of War (Militant Remix)

05 Eric B and Rakim - Casualties Of War (Soulpower Remix)

06 Eric B and Rakim - Complicatem (Pass The Handgrenade Pt. 2)

07 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (Belief Summer '04 Remix)

08 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (Dub)

09 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (Funky Ginger Club Version)

10 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (Funky Ginger Radio Edit)

11 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (Funky Ginger Single Edit)

12 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (UK Flavor Club Version)

13 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (UK Flavor Radio Edit)

14 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (UK Flavor Single Edit)

15 Eric B and Rakim - Don't Sweat The Technique (Xtended)

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Rakim - The R: The Best Of The Rest Part 2

01 Eric B and Rakim - Eric B. Is President (Dub)

02 Eric B and Rakim - Follow The Leader (Dub)

03 Eric B and Rakim - Follow The Leader (Gene Carbonells Less Equals More Mix)

04 Eric B and Rakim - Follow The Leader (Rjd2 Remix)

05 Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Booty Camp Remix)

06 Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Dub)

07 Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (The Richie Rich Mega Mix)

08 Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul 2002 (Illicit Remix)

09 Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul bw Cru - Just Another Case

10 Eric B and Rakim - In The Ghetto (Blockhead vs. Omega One Extended Remix)

11 Eric B and Rakim - In The Ghetto (Cuts Mix)

12 Eric B and Rakim - In The Ghetto (DJ Revolution Remix)

13 Eric B and Rakim - In The Ghetto (Drums Mix)

14 Eric B and Rakim - In The Ghetto (Extended Mix)

15 Eric B and Rakim - In The Ghetto (Freestyle Mix)

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Rakim - The R: The Best Of The Rest Part 3

01 Eric B and Rakim - In The Ghetto (Omega One Remix)

02 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (45 King Club Mix)

03 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Brixton Bass Mix)

04 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Brixton Upso Mix)

05 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Chris Read Remix) (1990)

06 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Clean UPSO Mix)

07 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (DJ Shadow Remix)

08 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Mark 45 King Mix)

09 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Mashed Up Funk Remix)

10 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (The Riddin' Dub)

11 Eric B and Rakim - Let The Rhythm Hit 'Em (Upso Dub)

12 Eric B and Rakim - Mahogany (Beat Bass and Rakim)

13 Eric B and Rakim - Mahogany (Extended Remix Version)

14 Eric B and Rakim - Microphone Fiend (45 King Extended Remix)

15 Eric B and Rakim - Microphone Fiend (DaBlenda Mix)

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Rakim - The R: The Best Of The Rest Part 4

01 Eric B and Rakim - Microphone Fiend (Extended Remix)

02 Eric B and Rakim - Microphone Fiend (Remix)

03 Eric B and Rakim - Move The Crowd (The Democratic 3 Remix)

04 Eric B and Rakim - Move The Crowd (The Wild Bunch Remix)

05 Eric B and Rakim - My Melody (Dub)

06 Eric B and Rakim - No Omega (Extended Remix)

07 Eric B and Rakim - Paid In Full (Cold Cut Remix)

08 Eric B and Rakim - Paid In Full (Derek B's Urban Respray)

09 Eric B and Rakim - Paid In Full (Mini Madness) (The Coldcut Remix)

10 Eric B and Rakim - Paid In Full (Seven Minutes Of Madness: The Coldcut Remix)

11 Eric B and Rakim - Put Your Hands Together (Fan Force Mix)

12 Eric B and Rakim - The R (Extended Remix)

13 Eric B and Rakim - The R (Remix Edit)

14 Eric B and Rakim - The R (Work Rest and Play Remix by Dave Dorrell and CJ Macintosh)

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Rakim - The R: The Best Of The Rest Part 5

01 Rakim - Acapella Freestyle One

02 Rakim - Acapella Freestyle Two

03 Rakim - Guess Who's Back (Alternative Mix)

04 Rakim - Guess Who's Back (Break Remix)

05 Rakim - Guess Who's Back (So So Def Remix)

06 Rakim - Guess Who's Back [G.C.'s Remix]

07 Rakim - It's Been A Long Time (Suave House Mix)

08 Rakim - Light It Up feat. Faith Evans

09 Rakim - Streets Of New York feat. Alicia Keys and Nas (DJ Easy Remix)

10 Rakim - The Saga Begins (DJ Easy Remix)

11 Rakim - The Saga Begins (S.T.T.R.E.S.S. Mix)

12 Rakim - When I B On The Mic (DJ G Sweet Mix)

13 Rakim and Truth Hurts - The Watcher 2 (Rakim Verse Mix)

14 Rakim feat. M.O.P. - It's Nothin (Remix)

15 Rakim vs. Black Grass - Heat It Up (Jayceeoh Remix)

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Rakim - The R: The Best Of The Rest Part 6

01 Rakim vs. Midnight Star - Got Me Curious

02 Rakim vs. Porno For Pyros - DJ Muggs and DJ Warrior Mash-Up

03 Jason Nevins vs. Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Original Remix)

04 Jason Nevins vs. Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Breakz Mix)

05 Jason Nevins vs. Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Caba Knoll Remix)

06 Jason Nevins vs. Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Spacekid vs. Funkfried Remix)

07 Jason Nevins vs. Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (JN Club Mix)

08 Jason Nevins vs. Eric B and Rakim - I Know You Got Soul (Clap Your Hands Edit)

09 2Pac - Nothin' Like The Ol' Skool feat. Slick Rick Rakim and Big Daddy Kane (Cinema Remix)

10 2Pac and The Notorious BIG - Outlawz feat. Rakim

11 Art Of Noise feat. Rakim - Metaforce (Roni Size Mix)

12 DJ Break - KRS-1-My Philosophy bw Gang Starr-DWYCK bw Eric B and Rakim-Pump Up The Volume bw MC Humor bw Slick Rick-Children's Story - Ghetto Superstar (Break Remix)

13 Eightball and MJG - It's Been A Long Time feat. Rakim

14 Erykah Badu vs. Eric B and Rakim - On and On (Jayceeoh Remix)

15 Havoc, Jay-Z, Rakim, Jadakiss, Biggie, Prodigy and Nas - Seven MCs

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enjoy,

--dirt_dog

My Tapes by Basta aka KYOZAI Pt. 5

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!

Underground Impact - Trapped in da Hood (1993, Philadelphia)

DOWNLOAD UNDERGROUND IMPACT


Sakoo - Tricks Pon Me (1992) (Brooklyn)

DOWNLOAD SAKOO


Warlord - It Ain't Easy bw Nothing to Lose (199x Queens)

DOWNLOAD WARLORD


Posse Deep - Candy (1991)

DOWNLOAD POSSE DEEP


Succes -N- Effect - Ultimate Drive-By (1992)

DOWNLOAD SUCCESS-N-EFFECT

-- Markshot

My Tapes by Basta aka KYOZAI Pt. 4

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!

Chilly Ed and Mashad - It's Just a Game (1990 Philadelphia)

DOWNLOAD CHILLY ED AND MASHAD


Dead at Birth - I Ain't Got No Money (1992)

DOWNLOAD DEAD AT BIRTH


No Strings Attached Ft Cordless Mike and Cee-Low - Put Your Body in Motion 1990

DOWNLOAD NO STRINGS ATTACHED


OTR Clique - Back 2 the Club part 2 (1996) (Ohio)

DOWNLOAD OTR CLIQUE


Skull Cap - How's About a Smack (1993)

DOWNLOAD SKULL CAP

-- Markshot

1998-2002 Indie Era T.R.O.Y. Challenge

With another T.R.O.Y. challenge on and poppin' we got a lot of downloading to do. Take some time and check out these dope mixes. We'll be voting this Monday on the best one. Enjoy the weekend! --Philaflava

Woofy's Mix
01-Team Demolition - Odessa's on the Wheels Again (2000)
02-Vyle - Post-Paleaeontologist (2002)
03-Serengeti - Paper Plates (2002)
04-Carl Kavorkian - Scatter Brain (2002)
05-Hi-Fidel & DJ Crucial - Vega (2002)
06-Left - Wandering (2002)
07-Mozes Gunn - Bombageddon (2000)
08-Dreamweavers - Co2 (2001)
09-Greek - the Perfect Storm (2002)
10-Butterfly Swift - Pulsar Star (2002)
11-Mic. T - Supreme Delux (2000)
12-the Nothing - Who R U (1998)
13-Sprawlic Stream - Rite of Passage (1999)
14-the Writers Guild - Tear Jerka (2000)

Boothe's Mix
High & Mighty - B-Boy Document (1998)
Aceyalone - Accepted Eclectic (2000)
Matt Fingaz, Punchline & Wordsworth - Just Ask Us (1999)
Mos Def & Talib Kweli - Another World (Ambivalence Remix) (1998)
Natural Resource - Heavy Loungin (1999)
Ed O.G. - Sayin' Somethin' (2000)
Polyrhythm Addicts - Big Phat Boom (1999)
Pep Love - Trinity Lost (1999)
J-Rawls - Turn It Forward (2002)
Hobo Junction - On A Scope (1999)
Swollen Members - Bless + Destroy (1999)
Joey Chavez - Reservation 4 One (1998)

Freezy Pazzy - TROY Indie Mix ('98 To '02)
1/ CAGE "Too Much" (2002)
2/ BLAHZAY BLAHZAY "Good For Ya Club" (1999)
3/ DEFARI "Say It Twice" (2000)
4/ POLYRHYTHM ADDICTS "Take Me Home" (1999)
5/ COMPANY FLOW "End To End Burners" (1998)
6/ INSIGHT feat. Mr LIF "Universal" (2000)
7/ J-ZONE feat. HUGGY, KOBAYASHI & TRIP "Candy Razors" (1998)
8/ LARGE PROFESSOR & NEEK THE EXOTIC "Rhyme Mania '99" (1999)
9/ MONEY BAZZ "New York New York" (1998)
10/ ED O.G. "I Feel You" (1998)
11/ OKTOBER "10452" (2001)
12/ QNC "Gotta Give" (2002)
13/ DECLAIME feat. MEDAPHOAR "Do That Dance" (2001)
14/ RASCO "Run The Line" (1999)

Verge's Mix
01. Self Scientific - Return (1998)
02. Eternal Meazure - Reign Supreme (1999)
03. Juggaknots - WKRP In NYC (2001)
04. Poetic - Savior (1998)
05. W.A.R. - Fix Your Face (2000)
06. 50/50 - Something Ain't Right (J Force Remix) (1999)
07. Mudkidz - Water To Earth H2O (1998)
08. Mass Influence - Space Cases (1998)
09. C Rayz Walz - Degrees (2001)
10. Louis Logic - Factotum (2000)
11. Binary Star - Glen Close (1999)
12. Last Emperor - Charlie (1999)
13. Yah Supreme - Winter In Brooklyn (2002)

Markshot's Mix
01. Insight - Music Lover (2002)
02. One Man Army - Take It 2 The Stage Feat. Decompoze (2002)
03. Thirstin Howl III - The Polorican (1999)
04. Edan - Beautiful Food (2002)
05. L'Roneous Da'Versifier - Doctrines Of The Lip Swift (2002)
06. Virtuoso - One (2001)
07. Motion Man - Play Dough (2002)
08. The Bad Seed - Pockets (2001)
09. Micranots - Queen Supreme (2000)
10. People Under The Stairs - Yehaw Partystyles (2000)
11. J-Live - Wax Paper (1999 or 2001)
12. Athletic Mic League - Trouble (2002)
13. Masters Of Illusion - Time 2 Get Right (2000)
14. All Natural - Renaissance Feat. Lone Catalysts (2001)

Nojiveturkey's Mix
1. A.T.S - Ariginal Trend Setters (2001)
2. Fousion of Syllabes - Bed of Nailz (2001)
3. Cre8 - Cre8ivity (2002)
4. J-Zone - Kizzy's Revenge (1999)
5. Dynamic Syncopation - Dedicated (1999)
6. Tame One - Doin Me (2000)
7. Third Sight - Gas Chamber (1999)
8. Rubix - Elegy (2001)
9. Discreet Merchants - Mouth of Madness (2000)
10. Bamboo - From the Get Up (1999)
11. Sub Contents - Tables Turn (1999)
12. Mathematik - Learn to Earn (2000)

1998-2002 Indie Era T.R.O.Y. Challenge by aREAL:
01-Dirty Face Angels - MOElogical (1999)
02-Godfather Don - Live And Let Die (1999)
03-The B.L.U.N.T.E.D Crew - Keep Your Head (1999)
04-Gauge The Mental Murdarah - Bring It To Me (1999)
05-Rawcotiks - Real Heads (1999)
06-Amo Lab - New Days (1998)
07-Sci-Fi & Hands - Poison Of Choice (2001)
08-Kutfather - Thoughts I Generate (1998)
09-Ship Of Fools - Claiming Your Style (1998)
10-Superscientifiku - Taking Of The Days (2002)
11-Anomos & Stealth - Club Crucial (1998)
12-2 Tone Committee - One (2002)

Aleph's Mix (link coming soon)
01 DJ Spinna- Joc Max Preface (1999 Rawkus)
02 Encore- It's Time (Ode to Breaking Atoms) (2001 Brick)
03 Beans- Nude Paper (2000 Mo'Wax)
04 Murs- 24 Hrs W/a G (2000 Veritech)
05 Unspoken Heard- The Music (1999 Seven Heads)
06 Jedi Son of Spock- The Journey (1998 Head Bop)
07 Dr. Oop- Deep Impact (1998 PUTS)
08 All Natural- It's OK (1998 All Natural)
09 Stronghold- Big As Ya Mouth (2001 Stronghold)
10 Tame One- Torture Chamber (1999 Fat Beats)
11 Styles Of Beyond- Ambiguous Figures (1999 Loosegroove)
12 Sadat X- Minneapolis (2002 Up Above)
13 Pumpkinhead- Dynamic (remix) (1998 Makin')

My Tapes by Basta aka KYOZAI Pt. 3

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!

MMG 2 Black 2 Strong - Across the 110 (1991) (Harlem, NY)

DOWNLOAD MMG 2 BLACK 2 STRONG


Pop & Cd Posse - Sweet ol' Bass (1990) Maxi tape

DOWNLOAD POP & CD POSSE


BP Posse - (C)(P) 75 Records and Tapes (1990)

DOWNLOAD BP POSSE


Lord-Pre N' The Funk Legacy - Prime Time (Trenton, NJ, 1993)

DOWNLOAD LORD-PRE

My Tapes by Basta aka KYOZAI Pt. 2

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!

J Kool - Street Life (1992) (Philadelphia)

DOWNLOAD J KOOL


Skrap Jack - The Bitch Set Me Up (GotDamn) (1990)

DOWNLOAD SKRAP JACK


Ice Dog (Tuff Crew) - Shootin' Deuces (1993)

DOWNLOAD ICE DOG


M.C. Cheese - 3rd Street (1990 NJ)

DOWNLOAD M.C. CHEESE

-- 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

MC Ren vs. Tame One

The finals are here and it's an ass whooping so far. --Philaflava

Click here to vote!

Drayzee Says: It's 'Em Summer Days Volume 2

Recently we blessed you with G-Funk California.

If that was not much for you, than try to digest this load of dope summer tracks from all over The States, alloted in 3 volumes, made by member of philaflava forum and owner of his own blog, Drayzee, http://drayzee.blogspot.com/.
Drayzee was just kind enough to allow us to use his own work and to represent it via T.R.O.Y. Blog.
Thank you Drayzee for this massive work.

"Drayzee Says: It's 'Em Summer Days" is a compilation based on g-funk/gangsta/jazz/funk music. Too bad it's not summer yet, however this project will certainly give you that summer vibe. I hope this will bump in your speakers 6 summers from now. The first volume contains more "party-like" songs, the second volume will contain more gangsta/cruisin' stuff,jazz & funk, and the third one will be for you to just chill on. I also used some St. Ides commercial once per 8-9 songs, just to give you the feeling that there still is a dope radio on earth bumpin' this.

1. The Dove Shack - Summertime In The LBC
2. Mr. Criminal - Sounds Of Summertime
3. 2nd II None - Up N Da Club
4. DGSB - In The Summer Breeze
5. L.O.L. - Summer Breeze
6. Big Mello - Fancy Thangz
7. 2nd II None - If You Want It
8. Black Ty aka Tyrese & Kurupt - Westside
9. 2nd II None - Nuthin' Has Changed
10. Foesum - Likka Store
11. Madd Hatta - Trunk-O-Funk
12. Goldy - In the Land of Funk
13. Cold World Hustlers - Everyday Thang feat. One Tyme
14. Conscious Daughters - We Roll Deep
15. Ganksta C - 3 Wheel Motion
16. Double A - Gangstrumental
17. Nate Dogg - Nobody Does It Better (feat. Warren G)
18. 2Pac feat. Dre & Roger - California Love [Wadz Remix]
19. 213 - Another Summer
20. Warren G - Get U Down (Remix) ft. Ice Cube, B-Real, Snoop Dogg
21. Dream Warriors - California Dreamin'
22. Da Brat - Let's All Get High (Feat. Krayzie Bone)
23. Twinz - Journey Wit Me
24. Second Nature - Take me back
25. Top Prize - Ballin Big Affair
26. Stalin - G-Funk
27. Playa B & The Midwest Click - Indiana Love
28. O.F.T.B. - Ladies Night
29. Zapp - More Bounce To The Ounce
30. Zapp - Beautiful Lady
31. Lakeside - Something About That Woman
32. The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On
33. Oliver Cheatham - Get Down On Saturday Night (Special Extended Version)
34. Kool & The Gang - Summer Madness
35. Incredible Bongo Band - Pipeline
36. Quincy Jones - Summer In The City
37. The Isley Brothers - Footsteps In The Dark
38. Isaac Hayes - Walk On By
39. Roy Ayers - Everybody Loves The Sunshine
40. Bob Marley & The Wailers - Waiting in Vain
41. The Floaters - Float On
42. Zapp - Be Alright
43. Joe Sample - In All My Wildest Dreams
44. Erick Sermon - Music (feat Marvin Gaye)
45. Bobby Hutcherson - Ummh
46. Mojoe - Gumbo Groove
47. Lucas - Sitting In A Breeze With Jazz
48. Kingdom - Ghetto Star
49. 2 Of The Crew - Emotions
50. Alien Planet - In The Heat Of The Night
51. Nate Dogg - Bag O' Weed
52. Trundeed - You Know
53. 213 - Game Don't Wait [Wadz Remix]
54. Ahmad - Back in the Day (remix)
55. Gyrl - Gyrl - Play Another Slow Jam (Single Version)
56. Ice-T - How Does It Feel
57. CC Waterbound - CC Waterbound
58. Ase Man - Space Age
59. Blue House Boyz - This Is How We Chill
60. 5th Ward Juvenilez - G-Groove
61. Rodg - Always
62. A Lighter Shade Of Brown - Dip Into My Ride
63. Twinz - Good Times
64. DGSB - Let Me Groove You
65. Suga Free - The Rebirth ft. Mausberg & Kam
66. 2nd II None - Let's Get Higher
67. Mr.X - So High
68. Vontel (Ft. Roger Troutman) - 4 My Homiez
69. Rhythm And Green - Carry On
70. Duke - Young Rida
71. Lo-Key - Don't Trip On Me
72. Royal C - Rollin On The East Side
73. Lite Foot - Summer Nights
74. Battlecat - Waterdrop
75. Jay Dee - Think Twice
76. N.E.S. - 4YoRide
77. Scrooge - I Made It
78. Ii Triflin - Get Money
79. Big 50 - Funk Flow
80. A Lighter Shade Of Brown - Playin' In The Shade
81. Playya 1000 - Sunday Afternoon (4-Ever)
82. South 1 East - Dago Luv
83. Se7en - Rise
84. Mac & Ak - Can I Strike Through
85. Mista Grimm - Dippin'
86. Caprice - What Do You Want
87. Foesum - Who Got Your Back
88. Paperboy - Propaganda
89. Jewel T - Driftin
90. San Quinn - Having A Ball
91. Precise - What Tha Funk
92. Wessyde Goon Squad - Higher (Remix)
93. Darkside - Let Me Introduce Myself
94. Tha Reela - Whats The Lick
95. DJ Quik - Summer Breeze
96. 2Pac - Can You Get Away
97. 2Pac - Me Against The World

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-- Markshot

Drayzee Says: It's 'Em Summer Days Volume 1

Recently we blessed you with G-Funk California.
If that was not much for you, than try to digest this load of dope summer tracks from all over The States, alloted in 3 volumes, made by member of philaflava forum and owner of his own blog, Drayzee, http://drayzee.blogspot.com/.
Drayzee was just kind enough to allow us to use his own work and to represent it via T.R.O.Y. Blog.
Thank you Drayzee for this massive work.


"Drayzee Says: It's 'Em Summer Days" is a compilation based on g-funk/gangsta/jazz/funk music. Too bad it's not summer yet, however this project will certainly give you that summer vibe. I hope this will bump in your speakers 6 summers from now. The first volume contains more "party-like" songs, the second volume will contain more gangsta/cruisin' stuff, jazz & funk, and the third one will be for you to just chill on. I also used some St. Ides commercial once per 8-9 songs, just to give you the feeling that there still is a dope radio on earth bumpin' this.

1. DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime (Reprise)

2. 2nd II None - Didn't Mean To Turn You On
3. Warren G - This Is the Shack
4. Remy - Roll Wit Us
5. Bone Thugs N Harmony - Foe Tha Love of Money (Ft. Eazy-E)
6. Eazy-E - Gangsta Beat 4 Tha Street (feat. B.G. Knocc Out, Dresta & Menajahtwa)
7. Mista Grimm - Indo Smoke (Feat. Warren G, Nate Dogg)
8. Ant Banks - Parlayin'
9. Conscious Daughters - Fonky Expedition (Remix)
10. Mac Dre - California Livin'
11. I.F.A. - Slide
12. Big Mello - Funkwichamind
13. Luniz - Playa Hata
14. Lighter Shade Of Brown - Hey D.J.
15. Warren G - This D.J.
16. Sly Boogy - Keep On-feat Crooked I, Kam, Miss King, & AP
17. Str8-G - Bring The Funk (Remix)
18. Sir Speedy - Summertime feat Lady Nichole MC Maggie
19. Young Murder Squad - How We Livin'
20. DJ Quik - I Got That Feelin'
21. 2nd II None - B Alright
22. South Central Cartel - All Day Every Day
23. Hami - Im Tha One Ya Slept On
24. M. Doc - It's A Summer Thang (Remix)
25. Dubee - My Thang
26. 11-11 - Family Reunion
27. Luniz - I Got 5 On It (2F Remix)
28. Tha Eastsidaz - Friday Night Ft. Bokie Loc
29. L.O.L. - Can U Feel It
30. Remy - Give the DJ Some Love
31. Vontel - Keep It On The Real
32. Cinque - Rock Wit You (All Night)
33. The Dove Shack - Smoke Out
34. OutKast - Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik
35. DJ Quik & Kurupt - Ohh!
36. DJ Quik & Kurupt - Cream N Ya Panties
37. DJ Quik - Somethin' 4 Tha Mood
38. DJ Quik - Tha Ho In You
39. DJ Quik - Pitch In Ona Party
40. Str8-G - Everything's Fine (In The Summertime)
41. Shaquille O'neal - My Dear (Ft. Warren G)
42. Legend Man - N.O.L.A.
43. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony - Summer Love
44. Spice 1, 2pac, Mac Mall - California Dreamin'
45. 2Pac - Late Night Feat. D.J. Quik, Outlawz
46. Yo-Yo - Yo Yo Funk
47. L.B.C. Crew - Intro 2 The Indo (Haven't You Heard)
48. Kam - Pull Ya Hoe Card
49. Dr. Dre - Nuthin' But A 'G' Thang
50. 2Pac - I Get Around Feat Digital Underground
51. TWDY - Players Holiday
52. 805 Locos - Summertime In The 805
53. NWA - Chin Check (G-Funk Remix)
54. Smooth - It's Summertime (Let It Get Into U)
55. Rhythm & Knowledge - U Bring Da Dog Out
56. Skee-Lo - I Wish
57. Poor Righteous Teachers - Word Iz Life
58. Naughty By Nature - Feel Me Flow
59. Lord Finesse - Hip 2 Da Game
60. Kool Moe Dee - Can U Feel It
61. A Tribe Called Quest - Jam
62. DJ Jazzy Jeff - For Da Love Of Da Game feat. Baby Blak & Pauly Yamz
63. Dj Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime
64. Dana Dane - Rollin Wit Dane
65. Paris - Guerrilla Funk (Deep Fo' Real Remix)
66. Notorious B.I.G. - Juicy
67. Kool G. Rap - Can't Stop The Shine
68. Sway Ft. Teddy - Month In The Summer
69. Large Professor - IJUSWANNACHILL
70. The Beatnuts - No Equal
71. Main Source - Just Hangin' Out
72. Redman - Tonight's Da Night
73. Nas - Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park)
74. Q-Tip - Let's ride
75. Bahamadia - I Confess
76. Digable Planets - For Corners
77. A Tribe Called Quest - After Hours
78. Digable Planets - It's Good To Be Here
79. Mood - Secrets of the Sand (Jay Dee Remix)
80. Twista - Sunshine
81. Lauryn Hill - The Sweetest Thing
82. Tha Alkaholiks - Relieve Yourself
83. Lil 1/2 Dead - Southern Girl
84. Twinz - Jump Ta This
85. The Grench - Saturday
86. King George - Tru Player
87. Mac T - Give It Up Smooth
88. The Dove Shack - We Funk G Funk
89. Lil Keke - Superstars
90. Fo' Clips - Can You Feel Me
91. Hi-C - Sitting in the Park
92. Mr. Capone-E - Summertime Anthem
93. Kid Frost - La Raza
94. L.S.O.B. - Sunny Day
95. Compton's Most Wanted - Come Ride with Me
96. Eastside - Southern Funk Feat. Chyne
97. Lil Half Dead - 12 Pacofdoja

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-- Markshot

Godfather Don vs. Tame One?

Just two more days to cast your votes. Who will meet in the finals? Right now it's a tie between Tame One and GFD but you could be the deciding factor. We also have MC Ren vs. Willie D. Who will advance to the finals? Real vs. Trill? Click here to go vote. --Philaflava




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Scientifik “Non-Album Tracks”

Forum member Debonair_P recently blessed us with a dope compilation of Scientfik non-album tracks. As an added bonus, there is an exclusive remix done by Debonair_P himself.

Here's what D.J. Shame (of The Vinyl Reanimators) had to say when I asked him for some history on Scientifik:

When the Scientifik LP was done, his label decided that "Jungles" would be the 1st single. Just before the single dropped, Chemisty had changed to Definite. Chemistry had distribution through Mercury/Polygram but I don't think Definite had the same distribution deal. Mercury/Polygram picked up Diamond who was signed to Chemistry & I think that's all they signed over. I don't think the "Criminal" LP ever got an actual release. Although there were the copies that got around with just the sticker on the front which was what they sent me. It was too bad cause the LP was pretty dope in my opinion. There was of course the re-release that Traffic Entertainment put out a few years back. The "Most Blunted" release was also put out by Joe (of The Vinyl Reanimators) which was pretty much a bunch of demos that were done before Scientifik even got signed. The tracks that had samples that were already used (like the Nas "Memory Lane" joint) were not originally recorded like that. For whatever reason, Joe went back & changed some of the samples. I think the original samples were better... he shouldn't have changed them.

R.I.P. Scientifik

01 A Nigga You Can't Fuck With w Edo G, Herb & Smit
02 Freestyle (Sept 94)
03 All Around G
04 What's The Deal w Edo G & Big Shug
05 Lawtown '96 The Saga Continues (Original)
06 Lawtown '96 The Saga Continues (Wiz Remix)
07 Internal Affairs (Original)
08 Internal Affairs (Wiz Remix)
09 Official w Edo G & Big Shug
10 Hold The Key w God Wize, L Da Headtoucha & K-Slaughta
11 Jungles Of The East (Debonair P Remix)

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Thanks to Debonair_P for the music and D.J. Shame for the words.

enjoy,
--dirt_dog

Best Album Cuts Compilation Challenge (Disqualified)

If you're a member of the T.R.O.Y. forum then it's impossible for you not to have known about our little Best Album Cut Compilation Challenge. Below are mixes that were disqualified for one reason or another (see the rules). But it doesn't mean we can't enjoy these mixes.

If you haven't already vote for your favorite mix. --Philaflava

Best Album Cuts Compilation Challenge (B.A.C.C.)

Benge

Nikki D-Hang on Kid (From Daddy's Little Girl 1991)
Milk.-Get off My Log (From Never Dated 1994)
DJ Krush-Only the Strong Survive (feat. CL Smooth) (From Meiso 1996)
Al' Tariq-Think Not (From God Connections 1996)
The Nonce-J to the I (From World Ultimate 1995)
Anttex-Understand Me Vanessa (From Suburban Etiquette 1991)
Psychokinetics-The Sweater (From Heaterz in the Attic 1997)
MC Ren-Final Frontier (From Kizz My Black Azz 1992)
Black Sheep-Black with N.V. (From A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing 1994)
Jungle Brothers-40 Below Trooper (From J. Beez With the Remedy 1993)
Craig G-No Favors (From Now, That's More Like It 1991)
Too $hort-I Want to Be Free (From Shorty the Pimp 1992)
Basehead-Not Over You (From Play with Toys 1992)
Organized Konfusion-The Rough Side of Town (From Organized Konfusion 1991)
Brand Nubian-Concerto in X Minor (From One for All 1990)
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Verge

01. Poor Righteous Teachers - Can I Start This?
02. JVC Force - Stop-n-Listen
03. Raheem - I'm The King
04. X clan - Verbal Milk
05. Powerule - Gots Ta Gets This (ft Large Professor)
06. Real Brothers - Ya Burnin' Yourself
07. Cool C - Takin' No Shorts (The Gambler)
08. Double XX - He Asked For It
09. The Troubleneck Brothers - Poets At War
10. Akinyele - Exercise
11. Diezzle Don - Standin
12. Cypher - The Sequel
13. The Colored Section - Rap Stars
14. Royal Flush - Shines
15. Sharpshooters - Analyze
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Boothe

1. Taxin' - Special Ed
2. Where's The Party At? - Cash Money and Marvelous
3. The Moment I Feared - Slick Rick
4. Face In The Basin - Dream Warriors
5. Interlude - Yall So Stupid
6. No Static At All - 3rd Bass
7. Fried Chicken - The Beatnuts
8. Check It Out - Pete Rock and CL Smooth
9. Stayed Away - Da Youngstas
10. 40 Acres and My Props - Showbiz and AG
11. Changes - Jungle Brothers
12. Boogie - Boogiemonsters
13. Loungin' Wit My Cru - CRU
14. Hudz - Rumpletilskinz
15. Return of The B-Boy - The Pharcyde
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Kanadon

1. E-A-Ski - "Inch Mile" ("One Step Ahead of Y'all", 1992)
2. Kam - "Hang 'Um High" ("Neva Again", 1993)
3. US3 - "Just Another Brother" ("Hand on the Torch", 1993)
4. Ali Dee - "Styles upon Styles" ("Bring It On", 1993)
5. Top Quality - "Messages from Uptown" ("Magnum Opus", 1994)
6. Hard 2 Obtain - "Street Dwellers" ("Ism & Blues", 1994)
7. 3rd Bass - "Word to the Third" ("Derelicts of Dialect", 1994)
8. Funkdoobiest - "Lost in Thought" ("Brothas Doobie", 1995)
9. AZ - "Rather Unique" ("Doe or Die", 1995)
10. King Just - "Can I Get Some?" ("Mystics of the God", 1995)
11. Tha Chamba - "Tha Siclic" ("Makin' Illa Noize", 1995)
12. The Roots - "Respond/React" ("Illadelph Halflife", 1996)
13. Sadat X - "Open Bar" ("Wild Cowboys", 1996)
14. E.N.E.M.Y Mindz - "Roll My Sleeves" ("Every Negative Environment Manipulates Your Mind", 1997)
15. X-Ecutioners - "Cipher" ("X-Pressions", 1997)
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Battle of The Boys: Willie D vs. Big Mike

Round 4 has begun. Who will advance to the Final Four? In a very fitting match-up we have Willie D vs. Big Mike. MC Ren vs. Casual, Godfather Don vs. Breeze Brewin and Tame One vs. Tragedy Khadafi. Every vote counts! --Philaflava

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Best Album Cuts Compilation Challenge (B.A.C.C.)

If you're a member of the T.R.O.Y. forum then it's impossible for you not to have known about our little Best Album Cut Compilation Challenge. We narrowed it down to 16 finalists and for the next few days we'll be posting their mixes, along with some of the other contestants who didn't make the cut. We strongly encourage you to check out all the options and then vote for your favorite mix. You don't have to be registered to the forum in order to vote. --Philaflava

Best Album Cuts Compilation Challenge (B.A.C.C.)

schenectadyfan
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01 (3:31) Masta Ace Incorporated - Crazy Drunken Style (New York 1993)
02 (3:32) Threat - Bust One Fa Me (Los Angeles 1993)
03 (4:36) Aceyalone - Tweakends (Los Angeles 1994)
04 (5:24) Ill Biskits - Recognize (Virginia 1996)
05 (4:52) Kokane - From The Funk To The Back (Los Angeles 1994)
06 (4:51) E.R.C. - Knock'n Your Brains Out (Pt. 1) (New Orleans 1994)
07 (2:29) Stranga - The Real Saga (Detroit 1994)
08 (4:50) Most Ill Crew - Hard Rock (Ohio 1995)
09 (4:31) Schooly D - Reservoir Dog (Philadelphia 1995)
10 (3:47) Sleestack'z - Wealth & Real Estate (Atlanta 1996)
11 (2:45) Walkin' Large - From Around (Germany 1995)
12 (5:09) Da Basement Society - 24th Street (Nebraska 1994)
13 (3:29) Figure Uv Speech - HardCore Funk (Chicago 1993)
14 (3:50) Street Poets - Buggin (Boston 1995)
15 (4:14) Jazzie Redd - The Witch Hates Music (Intro) "The Colors of Jazz" (Tx-Co 1995)

Mark 563
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01. Akinyele - I Luh Her (From Vagina Diner 1993)
02. Big Daddy Kane - Come On Down Feat. Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes (From Prince Of Darkness 1991)
03. Fat Joe - Shorty Gotta Fat Ass (From Represent 1993)
04. Keith Murray - Rhymin' Wit Kel Feat. Kel Vicious (From Enigma 1996)
05. Bush Babees - Wax (From Gravity 1996)
06. Real Live - The Gimmicks (From The Turnaround 1996)
07. Redman - Green Island (From Dare Iz A Darkside 1994)
08. Mobb Deep - Up North Trip (From The Infamous 1995)
09. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Skinz Feat. Grand Puba (From Mecca & The Soul Brother 1992)
10. Intelligent Hoodlum - Underground (From Tragedy - Saga Of A Hoodlum 1993)
11. Kurious - Top Notch (From A Constipated Monkey 1994)
12. King Tee - Advertisment (From King Tee IV Life 1994)
13. Ill Al Skratch - Summertime (It's All Good) (Al's Solo) (From Creep Wit' Me 1994)
14. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Money in The Bank Feat. Ant Live, Freddie Foxxx & Large Professor (From Wanted: Dead Or Alive 1990)
15. Gravediggaz - Pass The Shovel (From the UK version of album release Niggamortis 1994)

Step One
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1 - Willie D ft Harvey Love, Klondike Kat, Icy Hott & Racer X 'Pass Da Piote' (off 'Goin Out Like A Soldier' Rap A Lot 1992)
2 - 2Pac 'Representing 93' (off 'Strictly 4 My Niggaz' Interscope 1993)
3 - Outkast 'Claimin True' (off 'Southernplayalistic..' LaFace 1994)
4 - Big Mike 'Smoke Em And Choke Em' (off 'Somethin Serious' Rap A Lot 1995)
5 - Warren G ft The Twinz 'Recognize' (off 'Regulate' Def Jam 1994)
6 - Da Lench Mob 'Ankle Blues' (off 'Guerillas In The Mist' East West 1992)
7 - Kam 'Neva Again' (off 'Neva Again' East West 1993)
8 - Thug Life 'Street Fame' (off 'Volume 1' Interscope 1994)
9 - Ice Cube 'When Will They Shoot' (off 'The Predator' Priority 1992)
10 - Geto Boys 'Raise Up' (off 'Til Death Do Us Part' Rap A Lot 1993)

FromTheWrongSide
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1 - Jamal - The Game (1995)
2 - 5 Elementz - Bumpin Sumtin (1995)
3 - Artifacts - Who´s This? (1997)
4 - Jedi Mind Tricks - The Immaculate Conception (1997)
5 - Funky DL - If I Had A Day to Live (1997)
6 - Main Source - Set it off (1994)
7 - Bee Why - Come Up (1997)
8 - O.G.C. - Gunn Clapp (1996)
9 - The Nobodies - Greatest MC (1997)
10 - Dream Warriors - Tricycles and Kittens (1994)
11 - Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs - I´m Laughing (1993)
12 - Showbiz & AG - Time For (1994)
13 - The Cenobites - How the Fuck You Get A Deal (1993)

Remember EACH day we'll be posting more and more mixes. You can grab them all now by going to the poll. All these people put in work on their mixes so please let them know what you think.

Most Underrated Rapper of All-Time (Round 3)

Who will survive the sweet sixteen? Tragedy Khadafi vs. Chubb Rock? Casual vs. King-Tee? MC Ren vs. Aceyalone? Breeze Brewin vs. Godfather Don? Your vote counts! --Philaflava

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Def Squad "Breaker 1, Breaker 2" Uncensored

The folks at the T.R.O.Y. Forum are an industrious and proactive bunch. Recently contributor TheWool related that he was always annoyed by how the only available version of Def Squad "Breaker 1, Breaker 2" was marred by instances of editing, in this case reversed curses. Rather than sulk, he got up and did something about it, and through the magic of re-editing the world now has an uncensored version.

I'm a real fan of the Def Sqaud from around 1996. E-Doubles' production was on that fuzzy funk tip. This track was one of my faves but I could never find it un-edited, and all the best lines were ruined by the cuts.

Redman"You wanna get jig-da-fied, what it all means? Fuck Versace, I tote glocks in the Karl jeans..."

Keith Murray "How many ways can I say i just don't give a fuck..."

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The curses were reversed including the beats, so they had to be re-reversed to put them right. This has to be done pretty exact (beyond the ms) and can be a long painful process especially with percussion involved, otherwise there is an audible pop on the transition.

Enjoy! -- Thun

James Brown - Samples Volume 5 & 6

Moving right along with his James Brown month, Roy Johnson brings us volumes 5 and 6 at his Scratch Reaction blog, and to our T.R.O.Y. forum. Catch up on the last 4 volumes of JB samples here.

Now, this blog post is already loaded, so I'm not gonna get into much about just how great the Godfather Of Soul was. His impact on Hip Hop, alone, is unparalleled. Imagine being around when his records were actually dropping, though. The times were turbulent and ever changing, sure, but the music that JB brought was ALWAYS dope. You ever wondered why a lot of his records are still expensive, even though there were hundreds of thousands pressed up? Because people played his records until the grooves burned out, plain and simple. Legendary status, non debatable.

James Brown - Samples Volume 5
1. James Brown - Can I Get Some Help (1969)
2. Ultramagnetic MCs & Tim Dog - Chorus Line II
3. Tim Dog - Fuck Compton
4. Percee P - '92 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle
5. Kool G Rap - Play It Kool
6. Schoolly D - Peace To The Nation
7. Ice T - Freedom Of Speech
8. James Brown - It's A New Day (1970)
9. Grand Poobah Tony D - It's My Day (Instrumental)
10. EPMD - Gold Digger
11. James Brown - Let A Man Come In... (1970)
12. Flavor Unit - Flavor Unit Assassination Squad
13. James Brown - Untitled Instrumental (1970)
14. Schoolly D - Godfather Of Funk
15. WC All Stars - We're All In The Same Gang (Instrumental)

Download Vol.5 here.

Producer Info:
Ultramagnetic MCs & Tim Dog - Chorus Line II (Produced by TR Love)
Tim Dog - Fuck Compton (Produced by Ced Gee)
Kool G Rap - Play It Kool (Produced by The Large Professor)
Schoolly D - Peace To The Nation (Produced by Schoolly D)
Ice T - Freedom Of Speech (Produced by Afrika Islam)
Grand Poobah - It's My Day (Produced by Vandy-C)
EPMD - Gold Digger (Produced by EPMD)
Flavor Unit - Assassination Squad (Produced by Mark The 45 King)
Schoolly D - Godfather Of Funk (Produced by Schoolly D)
WC All Stars - We're All In The Same Gang (Produced by Dr. Dre)

Preview:

James Brown - Can I Get Some Help (1969)

James Brown - It's A New Day (1970)

James Brown - Let A Man Come In... (1970)

James Brown - Untitled Instrumental (1970)

James Brown - Samples Volume 6
1. James Brown - I Got To Move (1970)
2. Public Enemy - Welcome To The Terrordome
3. Hard Knocks - Strictly From The Bronx
4. DITC - Diggin' In The Crates
5. Double XX Posse - Headcracker
6. Double XX Posse - Headcracker (Remix)
7. Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man
8. James Brown - Brother Rapp (1970)
9. X-Clan - Holy Rum Swig
10. James Brown - Sex Machine (1970)
11. Phill Most Chill - Be Intelligent
12. MC Everlast - Syndication (Instrumental)
13. Greyson & Jasun - Get Bizzy (Instrumental)
14. Redman - Jam 4 U
15. Big Daddy Kane - Get Down

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Producer Info:
Public Enemy - Terrordome (Produced by The Bomb Squad)
Hard Knocks - Strictly From... (Produced by The Spear Chuckers)
DITC - Diggin' In The Crates (Produced by Showbiz)
Double XX Posse - Headcracker (Produced by BK Coleman)
Double XX Posse - Headcracker Remix (Produced by BK Coleman)
Cypress Hill - How I Could Just... (Produced by DJ Muggs)
X-Clan - Holy Rum Swig (Produced by Brother J)
Phill Most Chill - Be Intelligent (Produced by Phill Most Chill)
MC Everlast - Syndication (Produced by Bilal Bashir)
Greyson & Jasun - Get Bizzy (Produced by Vance Wright)
Redman - Jam 4 U (Produced by Erick Sermon & Redman)
Big Daddy Kane - Get Down (Produced by Big Daddy Kane)

Previews:

James Brown - I Got To Move (1970)

James Brown - Brother Rapp (1970)

James Brown - Sex Machine (1970)

Thanks again and peace and props to Roy Johnson for these.

--Verge