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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Touring The States: Phoenix, AZ

A short tape only release by Phoenix artist Ernest Dye. I absolutely don't have a single info about him or if he had had more releases.
If any of you have some more info about anything considering Ernest Dye, this release or maybe about some other of his releases, feel free to share.
Enjoy!

Ernest Dye - On The Real Side (1995)


01. On The Real Side (West Coast Mix)
02. On The Real Side (West Coast Instrumental)
03. On The Real Side (East Coast Mix)
04. On The Real Side (East Coast Instrumental)

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Touring The States: Picayune, MS

O.G. Goldee is one more artist about who i don't have so much info. I know that he is from Picayune and that he have one more album, dropped in 2007.
On this tape guest spots are reserved for Lil Pimp & Rhonda Moore.
Enjoy!

O.G. Goldee - Love 4 My Folks (1996)

01. Intro

02. Coming Up Jack
03. Living Like A Balla
04. Love 4 My Folks
05. God Help Me
06. Life Of A Thug
07. Shots Out

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Touring The States: Cleveland, OH

This one is a nice mixture of hip hop, jazz and soul. It is a short one i agree, but it will be worth every megabite on your hard drive.
Yet i don't have any further info, so anyone who has it, please share.
Enjoy!

E-Jam & The Connection - High On Life (1998)

01. High On Life Feat. Eternal Science
02. Money
03. Amazon
04. Back In The Days Feat. Ammo

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Touring The States: Omaha, NE

The Basement Society is a collective of emcees whose Hip Hop origin is a direct result of being in "the basement." This crew was a predetermined idea of Omaha emcee, Superior DBX.
After presenting the idea to long time friend and fellow emcee, Jay Money. things started to come together. The crew consisted of DBX (RIP), N-tellect, Jay Money, Kee Lo Z and All Ayz (RIP).

The Basement took the streets by storm after running around challenging anybody who wanted to battle and smashing the competition. They became known for their live performances, which brought them household name status. The Basement's first recording was a song called "Its Over" on 1993's "Parental Advisory" (the first local project release), on which they dissed the Young Rebels, another prominant Omaha crew. After beefin' with the Young Rebels (and a few other crews), Basement Society released their debut ep "Who Downstairs?" in April of 1994, which started out on a successful path. "Who Downstairs?" was probably the most popular project released under the watchful eye of DJ Suicide, at that time, selling all copies out of the store (no hand to hand sales), relying on heavy street promotions and the impact of the live shows to sell the units.

A recording contract was being discussed with Ichiban Records back in 1995, but interference from a long time associate of Jay Money and DJ Suicide killed all negotiations. Toward the end of 1995, Basement Society returned to the studio and recorded 3 new songs for a maxi-single called "Raw Power Move." But, due to conflicts within the crew, it was never released. The Basement never broke up, but certain members went their seperate ways. In 2000, all 5 of the Basement members appeared on stage together, impromptu, of course, at the Black Sheep/Das Efx concert in Lincoln, NE. This appearance alone outshined the opening act.

Da Basement Society - Who Downstairs? EP (1994)

Program One:
01. Straight Out Da Basement '94
02. Dat's Da Biscuit
03. Backstage Pass
04. Payin 'Em

Program Two:
01. 24th Street
02. Pass Da Bat
03. This Is Just A Shout Out
04. Dat's Da Biscuit (Remix)

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Touring The States: Orlando, FL

In a short lines, Snoop Dogg diss.
I thought this might be interesting to most of us, so finally i found this a month ago and decided to share it. This came out on Boomin' Records.
Don't know if you'll find more amusement in this one rather than Disneyland but still..

Sheep Doggy Dogg - Doggystyle Funk (1994)

a1. I Wanna Get High
a2. We Don't Love Dem Hoes
a3. Child Support Blues
a4. Dear Bitch
a5. Gangsta Groove
a6. House Niggas
a7. Fuck Snoop Dogg

b1. Tangueray
b2. Deep Money
b3. Get A Job Bitch
b4. Don't Ask Me 4 Shit
b5. It's Like This
b6. Give A Dog A Bone

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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

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Touring The States: Des Moines, IA

Kory D. or Kory Dee, whatever you like, coming out from Des Moines.
You can also find a second version of this album, with different artist name, "Kory Dee" and it is also enhanced, so from the obvious reasons i can say this album has re-release.
Otherwise, album i pretty much solid, having the 19 tracks, it's 70 minutes long.
Download the album, sit back and light a blunt, and see if Kory D.'s blunt session has something similar with yours.

01. Blaze A Phillie

02. Tha I Representative
03. Ghetto Nigaz
04. Blunt Session
05. We Just Came To Smoke
06. Sucka Free
07. Just A Playa
08. The Bud Run (Skit)
09. That's How It Iz
10. Welcome 2 My Flow
11. I'ma Get Mine
12. Wild Kids
13. Love No Hoe
14. That Niggaz
15. All Night Long
16. The Ill
17. The Store (Skit)
18. Clubhouse Funk
19. Stressed

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Touring The States: Birmingham, AL

4-2 Tha Dome is a duo, consists of G-Money & Mr. Tre-8.
Producer of the album was P.D. aka Pump Dog.
Album is short, only 5 tracks, but it perfectly representing you street life in the city of Birmingham and how this duo struggling and surviving on those streets, dealing with crooked policemen etc.
Check it yourself and we will hope that you will like it.

4-2 Tha Dome - Blame It On Society (1995)

01. Intro & 2 Glocks

02. Lesson 1
03. Blame It On Society
04. One In The Chamber
05. Laws Get Me Pausing

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Touring The States: San Francisco, CA

Although they are from the Bay Area's Frisco city, Real Brothers delivers us different style than it was, at that time very popular all over the West Coast and the Bay Area, G-funk style of music.
This album have more accompanying sound to the East Coast standards.

Real Brothers - Soul Controllers (1992)

A1. Real Brothers
A2. Raise The Flag
A3. I'm A Get Mine
A4. Keep It Smooth
A5. Another Drug Song
A6. Two Heads Are Better Than One (T.O.A.M.P.)

B1. Soul Controllers
B2. Ya Burnin' Yourself
B3. Dream Seq. (Now We Got Africa!)
B4. Ease It Down
B5. What's Next?
B6. Mom Taught Me

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Touring The States: Mesa, AZ

A short release from Mesa's duo Twenty-Two. I don't know should treat this release as a single or as a EP. They have released full lenght album in 1998, but my version that i had found has some skipping on some tracks, so until i found normal ripped version you can regale yourself with this one here.

Twenty-Two - On The Uprise (1996)

01. What You Say
02. What You Say (Remix)
03. Steppin' In
04. Steppin' In (Remix)
05. What You Say (Remix Instrumental)

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Touring The States: Kenosha, WI

I was thinking that you g-funk lovers would appreciate an album with dope beats, familiar samples and solid mc-ing (from two emcees that I cannot identify by name). Anyway you look at it, this release is definitely not worthless.

Worthless Freedom - Introduction To Death (1996)

01. Dead Man
02. The Devils Anthem
03. Dead R Alive
04. Them Fall
05. Concrete Jungle
06. Up In The Life
07. Ain't No Love
08. No American Dream
09. Ghetto Soldiers
10. Mr. Man
11. Gimmie Dat Money
12. Death
13. Concrete Jungle (Remix)
14. Ain't No Love (Remix)

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Touring The States: Tulsa, OK

T-Town native, Dangerous Rob has been in the record industry for 20 years. He recorded his first rap record at the age of 15 with a group named THOB-MOB. After graduating from Edison High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1989, Dangerous Rob went to Langston University in Oklahoma. There he performed in talent shows and rap contests. In 1990 he put his educational goals aside and released his second record. Combined with Partners-N-Rhyme a local rap group, the record was distributed nationwide. It sold more than 10,000 copies of the single "Cold Chillin in the Middle". This popularity allowed him to perform with many big named artists.

In 1995 Dangerous Rob released Bakkk From the Middle which sold over 6,000 copies. "Its a T-Town thing" is a cut that best represents the positive direction that his middlism style is taking him. Middleism is a style that adds a lighter touch to gangsta rap yet still keeps the brutal honesty gangsta rap is famous for.

For more info, visit D-Rob's myspace page.

Dangerous Rob - Bakkk From The Middle (1995)

01. Intro
02. Bakkk From The Middle
03. I Can't Cope
04. Journey Thru The Middle
05. T-Town Thang
06. Do It Dangerous
07. Push-N-Pull (Robmix)
08. Niggaz Gotta Have It
09. B.F.T.M. (Radio)
10. T-Town Thang
11. Jeff's Theme (Outro)

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Touring The States: Los Angeles, CA

Mr. X is from South Central L.A. His collaboration with famous producer QDIII, resulted in what may be considered a classic release for fans of G-funk. This album is best known for the summer anthem "Any Ole Sunday."

His first two singles, "Any Ole Sunday" and "One Time (At My Door)" were dropped on Jungle Records, QDIII's label (according to discogs). The single "Flossin" and his self-titled album were also dropped on Jungle Records but they were distributed through Qwest Records, a joint venture between Quincy Jones (QDIII's legendary father) and Warner Bros. Records.
Enjoy.

Mr. X - Mr. X (1995)

01. Playa Hater
02. Active Crew
03. Dear God
04. Flossin'
05. Low Rider
06. Puttin' In Work
07. Can't Fade The Funk
08. Slippin'
09. So High
10. Playa's Life
11. Comin' From The Head
12. True To This
13. One Time (At My Door)
14. Any Ole Sunday

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Any Ole Sunday VLS (1995)
01. Any Ole Sunday (Radio Edit)
02. Any Ole Sunday (Radio Edit II)
03. Any Ole Sunday (LP Version)
04. Any Ole Sunday (Instrumental)
05. Any Ole Sunday (Accapella)

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Flossin CDS (1996)
01. Flossin (Radio Version)
02. Flossin (No Rap Version)
03. Flossin (Remix)
04. Flossin (Instrumental)
05. Active Crew (Album Version)
06. Active Crew (Instrumental)

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Touring The States: Seattle, WA

Nomad "Da Nomadic" is coming from The Emerald City, b.k.a. Seattle. He dropped his first release in 1998, it was 12 inch, "Blessed 2 Mic Check / Da Movement / Shantae". In 2000 he dropped another 12", "Sedated Thoughts" and in 2001 "Worldwide / Divine Rhymer." All those 12s were dropped on 300 60 Deegree Entertainment.



This album was released in 2006, but as far as i know, only you can buy it as an mp3. The tracklist consists of his 12" releases as well as some new tracks. The production and mc-ing are solid. Thanks to philaflava's regular poster J_Preme who pointed me to this artist.

Nomad "Da Nomadic" - Art Of Da Griot (2006)

01. Intro

02. Feel The Fire

03. Blessed 2 Mic Check

04. Nuff Said

05. Sedated Thoughts

06. 206/101

07. Divine Rhymer

08. Extortion

09. When We Waz Gods

10. Worldwide

11. Ill-Literate

12. Who Me

13. Rap Life

14. Da Hotness



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Touring The States: Portland, ME (with Echo Leader)

Maine is generally more known for producing lobsters and lumber than rap talent. Sure, we've got some great local MC's - Well's Spose and the mid-state duo Luch & Eliza come to mind - and a relatively well-known (at least regionally) record label called Flophouse, but past that the good rappers are few and far between, and often slip through the cracks of open mic nights and backwoods poolhall performances. It's been hard to put the Pine Tree State's hip-hop scene on the map.

Sole could have done it for us, man.

After a series of industry misadventures following the recording of his first demo - including an deal with EMI that fell through at the last second - Tim Holland (bka Sole) and his DJ Cuz Tha Highlander began recording together under the moniker "Northern Exposure." During it's brief existence, the crew only put out one album, 1994's "Madd Skills & Unpaid Bills." This cassette-only effort was put out on a now-defunct local imprint called 45 Below Records, and only sold around 300 copies. Needless to say, finding an original tape is damn near impossible.

Sadly for Northern Exposure, long-term success was not to be. Shortly after the tape's release and subsequent lack of success, Sole decided to keep it movin' and began recording with a new group, the Last Poets. Thier 1996 release "What's It All About?" quietly began making the dub rounds, eventually being traded as far as Los Angeles and arguably planting the seed for an entire future crew of milquetoast, "artsy" rappers in the Yay.

The music contained on "Madd Skills..." is certainly indicative of the time during which it was recorded. Hardcore b-boy posturing. Black Moon samples all over the place. Extensive graffiti references. Gritty boom-bap beats, courtesy of Tim & Cuz. And check out the intentional misspelling of "madd" in the title! I mean, misspelling stuff worked for Redman, right?

In conclusion, Sole's contemporary fans would positively shudder to hear these grimy examples of life on the harsh, unforgiving streets of Portland, throwing off their headphones and quivering behind their scarves. I can only imagine what would have happened if Tim/Sole had stayed in Maine and kept to the course; he might have influenced a generation or more of Jedi Mind Tricks-lite kids dressed up in wheat Timbos, baggy jeans, and North Face bubble gooses. Hoods from the woods, if you will.

In short: don't sweat moving to Cali, Tim. We've been ok.

In case you're wondering what anticon's wunderkind sounded like before he grew out his facial hair, peep game. It's actually pretty interesting to hear the approach Sole started out with, considering his current sonic pedigree. (Thanks to schenectadyfan for providing a rip of this incredibly rare tape.)


Northern Exposure - Madd Skills & Unpaid Bills

1.) Intro (Real MCs)

2.) Busta

3.) Ex To Tha Next Shit

4.) Madd Skills & Unpaid Bills

5.) Wreck On Tha Regular

6.) Hoods From Tha Woods

7.) Last Minute

8.) To The East (Bonus Track)

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Touring The States: Philadelphia, PA

Our regular forum poster soopacee, from Pottsville PA, was always blessing us with his tape rips, Philly artists. Amongst all of his rips, I chose to blog this one. I don't know nothing about Sun Risers. The meaning behind their names, their other releases, and any other facts remain shrouded in mystery. But all of that actually doesn't matter, because this album will never collect dust. Expect to play it weekly. Am I right?

Sun Risers - Real Off The Block EP (1995)

A1 Real Off The Block
A2 Life In The City
B1 Street Song
B2 Represent

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Touring The States: Portland, OR

Cool Nutz is one of Portland's hip hop pioneers alongside his friend and business partner, super producer Bosko Kante. The two are founders and owners of Jus Family Records, founded in 1992. After several classic releases, Cool Nutz and Bosko have gained a cult following within the Portland hip hop scene and have been acknowledged outside of their hometown.

Cool Nutz has performed with artists such as like Ice Cube, Blackalicious, Wu-Tang Clan, Aceyalone, E-40 and many more. He also has been featured on tracks with E-40, Kurupt, Sticky Fingaz, Ras Kass, WC, Mac Dre and others.

This album was entirely produced by Bosko. The Jus Family Records site, says that the album has 11 tracks. On my version, track tags were messed up, so I corrected them. One track remaining untitled, so I'm guessing that this is a bonus track. I decided, in assistance with Verge, to title it "Neva Went Out" because it samples the B-Real line "Never went out and I don't think I'm gonna." Track is heat, like the rest of the album. Enjoy.

Cool Nutz - Dis Niggaz Nutz (1992)

01. Get Ready
02. I Got The Gun
03. Some Shit When We Team Up
04. Let Me B Yo Dog
05. Nigga!
06. My Niggaz On Da Under
07. No Skillz?
08. Emeralds, Angels And Roses
09. I'm Nutz
10. Young Portland Player
11. 2 Stoages!
12. Neva Went Out

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Touring The States: Missouri

This album is cool. I don't know from which city exact they are coming. On the internet you can only find that they are from Missouri. Well, doesn't matter, cause this is a nice album.
Also, i don't have any single info about them, their discog, nothing. So im guessing, after you listen samples down there and download album after, you will not care so much because there's no any info about this artists and album. Hope you will like and enjoy it.

Snake & C-Love - N Tha Midst Of Tha Funk (1995)

01. Workin' On A Dream
02. Can I Call On You?
03. Blowin' Yo Mind
04. Playa Teacha
05. Parte'
06. Where Dat Hump?
07. How Ya Want It?
08. Can I Call On You? (Vocal Remix)
09. How Ya Want It? (Radio Remix)

10. Momma
11. Let Tha Funk Flow In

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Touring The States: San Francisco, CA

We told you in a previous Frisco post that in the near future we would present some more posts of that city's releases, cause they are mad dope. So here we are.

Tha Dangla, RIP, was killed in 2007. But he left us his legacy. This is his first and only album, a Bay Area classic. That is not only my opinion. I was searching over dozen of forums and all of the people either recommended this album to others saying its a must have or only saying that this is the proven classic.

If you are a Bay Area fan and don't own this album, then scroll down to download link, immediately.

Tha Dangla - Straight Max'n (1996)

01. Straight Max'n
02. Game Comes Tight

03. I Don't Know
04. My Condition Is Cold
05. On The Down Low
06. What Ever's Clever
07. Poe People Can't Sleep
08. Guess Tha Topic
09. Dangla'z Love
10. Playaz Do What'cha Like
11. Homies Dedication
12. Show & Tell







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