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

Vinyl Selections: Masta Ace, God Sunz, Dee Surreal

What's the deal people? Its Tired & Broke (from 12inchers),and I was granted the great opportunity to bring 3 select pieces of wax from my little collection and share with the visitors of this site.

The first treat I have served up is from the Tru Criminal Catalog and features the duo God Sunz with O.G.C. number 1 Starang Wondah on the banger “1-718.” This is a single track 12” with 4 versions of the song including Dirty, Clean, Instrumental & Accapella. “1-718” features all 3 emcees going back and forth rhyming a few bars and then allowing the next man come in and kick another random 2 to 3 bars. This track isn’t anything ground breaking but its surprisingly effective. The eerie synths with the simple beat provide the perfect layer for hood inspired metaphors and mic tough talk.

The next single is an unknown gem from an emcee named Dee Surreal. I honestly don’t know anything about dukes beside the 12” piece of wax I own of his. The A-Side, “Beast Within” is decent but clearly gets outshined by the B-Side, “Call Of The Wild.” On “Call Of The Wild” Dee gets blessed with an ill piano back drop with heavy drums and shows more of his talent on this track. His first lines describe him perfectly, ..Survival Of The fit and it won’t quit/ while 99.9% don’t know jack about this rap nigga, figure it out. It seems clear Dee knows not too many ears will hear this, but as long as u got crate addicts like me I hope to change that. Dee Surreal also delivers clever lines like…Napoleon rippin every Bone Apart… to flex some wordplay for the listeners. The next snappin beat provided by his producer, Cave Precise, is the icing on the cake even tho the intro/outro to “Call Of The Wild” are pretty detestable. Single includes LP Version, Radio Version and Instrumental for both tracks.

The last piece of wax of this trio is another collaboration between J-Love and the Juice Crew legend Masta Ace. These 2 first hooked up on the ill “NFL” 12” Single and the outcome was a treat for all hip-hop heads. This time around we get a 2-track delight with “3Some” and “Splash.” The A-Side, “3Some” consist of Ace using his elaborative story-telling skills. It starts with him describing his man Shawn and his past, then he quickly shifts to the present, where Shawn meets a female and things pick up from there. The end to this joint is pretty slick and shows why Masta Ace is one of the best to ever do it. The next joint “Splash” is a smooth late night banger that originally appeared on Tommy Boy’s “Hip-Hop 101”. J-Love impresses with more smooth production that allows Masta Ace to splash on the track. Ace shows more lyrical prowess with bars like …Got Spice like Dijon/ My Legion from the Brooklyn Region/, Ima preach on/ And baby if you 19 like Keyshawn/ Ima go Deep on it/So don’t sleep on it. Overall this is easily a great commodity to have in the crates (as well as the 2 previously mentioned pieces of wax.) It comes with Dirty, Clean & Instrumental versions. Enjoy.

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- Tired & Broke

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Which Remix Is Better? Fast Life Edition

Kool G Rap - Fast Life(ft. Nas)

The original Buckwild version of this was a well produced radio song.But the two most known remixes really outshined it to many heads at the time.

1.Norfside Mix - Buckwild was in the midst of a prolific period in his career when he churned this one out.He managed to turn this song in the opposite direction and made it a certified street banger.

2.Vinyl Reanimators Remix - I still don't know exactly how they constructed this beat,but they kept a similar melody as the Norfside Mix and made it sinister and more rugged.They also changed up the hook with scratched in vocal samples,which is usually a plus.

The argument will still remain over which remix is the better one,voice your opinion in the comments if you have a favorite out of the two.

Download the two remixes and instrumentals, in one folder,here.

Thanks to FatFaceFreddy, Ho1ogramz, and drizzle at the Troy forum for upping these tracks and instigating this blog. --Verge

Correction: The Norfside Mix was produced by Salaam Remi,not Buckwild. --Verge

Jeru The Damaja - Non-Album Tracks

Jeru The Damaja - Non-Album Tracks

1. Speak Ya Clout w/ Gangstarr & Lil' Dap
2. I'm The Man w/ Gangstarr & Lil' Dap
3. You Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix)
4. Come Clean (Scratch Remix)
5. Ya Playin' Yaself (Spinbad Blend)
6. Me Or The Papes (DJ Premier Remix)
7. Return Of The Crooklyn Dodgers w/ Chubb Rock & O.C.
8. 1, 2 Pass It
9. 1, 2 Pass It (Remix)
10. Ya Playin' Yaself (MF Doom Blend)
11. 5 Deadly Venoms Freestyle
12. Tony Touch Freestyle
13. Freestyle w/ Afu Ra
14. Graffiti w/ Digable Planets
15. Suicide Or Murder w/ Bounty Killer
16. When I Flow w/ Walkin' Large
17. Me Or The Papes (Rae & Christian Remix)
18. Ya Playin' Yaself (Vinyl Reanimators Remix)
19. Flip The Mic
20. Friend Or Foe

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--Roy Johnson