Random VLS Drops: Diamond D - What U Heard

Fresh rip at 320kbps

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

Remember Nine (Double M)?

Been a minute since we heard from Mr. Keyes. Props to Fred Espinosa for the video. --Philaflava

Nine from Fred Espinosa on Vimeo.

What's Fuckin' With This? (Rakim - Know The Ledge)

This morning Philaflava O.G. Clark Bent asked name A Tribe Called Quest track better than this? My response was there aren't many tracks better than this PERIOD. There are songs that have sheer lyrical brilliance, some have adventurous storytelling and some have an infectious beat behind it (think Mass Appeal), but there aren't many tracks that are as complete and as significant as "Know The Ledge."

So I ask this question to all of our T.R.O.Y. readers, what track is better than this? Me personally, it comes down to this and My Minds Playing Tricks On Me as my favorite hip-hop song of all-time.

You make the call. --Philaflava

Random VLS Drops: BDP - Love's Gonna Get'cha

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A1. Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)[Extended Hard Version]

A2. Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)[Extended Soft Version]

B1. Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)[7" Radio Edit]

B2. The Kenny Parker Show

B3. Love's Gonna Get'cha (Material Love)[Instrumental]

[Download full 12" single here.]

I believe I was in 8th grade or a freshman in high school when I first saw this video.

Love life, not material shit.

Knowledge dropped, jewel gained.

Peep the video in high quality:

Boogie Down Productions - Love's Gonna Get'cha

--Verge

Shup Diddy's 90s Mix via TwitVid

Shup Diddy is one of our forum's most eccentric and humorous contributors, but he's also a super hip hop crate digging nerd and DJ in his own right. He shared a live, unedited mix with us called "I Believe In The 90s" which he filmed and put on Twidvid for our listening and viewing pleasure:

I call it "I Believe in the 90's"

pt. 1

pt. 2(had to edit cause of some issues)

pt. 3

i had to put it on twitvid cause gay youtube blocked the audio on every single video cause of that stupid sony/wmg deal.

Let us know what you think. -- Thun

Is it just me or is KRS-One completely bat shit?

From his comments last month calling Lil Wayne the "Greatest MC alive" to saying "Jay-Z vs. 50 Cent would be the greatest Hip-Hop battle of all-time," he has completely lost it. Am I right? Do you think with his comments and recent material taint his legacy in Hip-Hop? --Philaflava

The Faculty - Yes You May ( Big L Tribute)

Here's an exclusive that's gonna be a bonus feature on the Street Struck: The Big L Story DVD. Peace to The Big Sleep, DJ Mike Nice, BigLOnline, Dangerzone Films & Venom Records for this one. --Philaflava



The Faculty (Ei8trak & LY.F.E.) - Yes You May

Cameos By: Andre the Giant (A.G.), DJ Mike Nice, Donald "Don Ice" Phinazee (Big L's oldest brother), Lord Finesse & Stan Spit

Directed By: Jewlz the Director / Tommy (childhood friend of Big L)

Pete Rock & CL Smooth Reunited On Stage 11/09/09

WORD!! Sorry if you already saw this on other blogs already, but it had to be posted here for obvious reasons. Not much info out there about this and I have no idea if this implies any future endeavors between the duo. But we can only hope. Apparently they are touring Europe together right now. This show was in London at Relentless Garage, Highbury.

Also, if you didn't know, Mr.Chop recently dropped an album of Pete Rock beats that he covered with some extra instrumentalists, more in the psyche/funk/jazz vein, but dope. Philaflava featured the T.R.O.Y. cover on the latest Sounds Like The 90's compilation.

But here's the kicker: Sometime in the near future, a couple of those beats will be released on 45's and will have CL Smooth rhyming on them. I don't know if he's just going to rhyme the same verses again or what, though. Stay tuned.

Thanks to CDubb over at the T.R.O.Y. forum for pulling my coat to this. Pause.

--Verge

Rakim talks about Dr. Dre and Aftermath

HardKnockTV got up with the God Rakim to discuss his current relationship with Dr. Dre, why things didn't work out for him at Aftermath and if "Oh My God" will ever come out. Peace to Nick Huff. --Philaflava

Coach Ace (Masta Ace)

Gasface stays putting out dope videos. Here is their latest with Masta Ace breaking down the history between him and Marley and why he doesn't tour during football season. --Philaflava

Black Thought & Eminem - Rock The Bells Tribute

Black Thought & Eminem paying tribute to LL Cool J's Rock The Bells @ 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Show.


Download

props to ryan2k8

Click Here to see the video performance from VH1.com.

-- Thomas V

The Roots, Common & Big Daddy Kane

More awesomeness from the Hennessy Aritisy Series. Ain't No Half-Steppin in Houston with legends. Wish the clip was longer but this is what Hennessey released

Kurtis Blow - Hip Hop Medley live at Baltic Soul Weekender #3

Ain't nothing better than looking at a hip hop pioneer paying tribute to old school classics. Kurtis Blow performs Rappers' Delight, The Message, & White Lines.

-- Thomas V

Ghostface, Jadakiss, Redman, U-God & Large Professor

I love shit like this! Myspace held a free Ghostface concert to promote the new album and awesomeness happened. --Philaflava

Peace to DigiWaxx for the video.

KRS-ONE: Def Jam destroyed Hip-Hop

I don't know about you, but I can listen to Kris babble forever. "Forever and ever, and ever and ever." This man has completely lost it and I don't even know if he buys his own shit but I'd be lying if I said he wasn't entertaining. --Philaflava



Shoots to HoodTV

Four Great Phife Dawg (Of A Tribe Called Quest) Cameos

Phife is typically ignored during discussions of great emcees, which is a shame because his presence certainly enlivened many of A Tribe Called Quest's greatest songs. Q-Tip's distinctive voice and romanticist poetics were certainly a draw for many fans, but Phife's slightly more aggressive and yet affable delivery added an extra dimension to Tribe's very laid back approach. Try imagining a Tribe record without Phife's vocals and you're left with the rap equivalent of smooth jazz. Let's take a moment to honor the funkiest diabetic not named Ghostface with some examples of rhyming excellence:

Fu-Shnickens "La Schmoove" - Chip-Fu had the acrobatic flow but Phife steals the show on this with one of the catchiest, most memorable cameo verses ever.

Chi-Ali "Let The Horns Blow" - Dres, Fashion, and Trugoy all come dope, and Phife matches their ferocity. No need to listen to Chi's lackluster verse.

De La Soul "Sh.Fe.Mcs" - Phife holds his own alongside his Native Tongue brethren.




Diamond D "Painz And Strife" - Diamond is engaging as always but Phife's kinetic delivery on his brief verse is both technically impressive and enjoyable.

--Thun

Video: Davey D sits down with Posdnous (De La Soul)

It's always good to hear from Plug Wonder Why. 20 years in the game and still making music. You think Joe Budden or Trae will be able to claim that? Pshhhaw.

Props to the immortal http://www.daveyd.com/ for the video!

Video: Buckshot & KRS-1 doing the classics

Aiiight so their new music might not be what we're all looking for, but good news, this video is Buck and Kris covering their classics on Tony Touch's Sirius radio show. It's a nice way to start the weekend. Enjoy! --Philaflava



Peace to ThatsHipHop.com for the video.

De La Soul - Breakadawn (Video)

Good morning! No better track than this to wake up to, right? Is this a top 5 De La Soul track?



Peace to SMUFNYS.

KRS-1 talks about who the hell knows what?

Is there another person on earth who likes the sound of his own voice more than Kris?

Peace to Gas Face.