Funk Marathon Volume 6

Ok it's time for the 6th and final Funk Marathon. These projects were a pretty lengthy undertaking. The effort has been more than worth it though. Since assembling these compilations back in 2005/2006 they have become sort of like bibles to me. This edition is 8 hours, 21 minutes and has 108 tracks. I did a little volume leveling so if there are any clicks/errors that you hear let me know. I'd pick some favorite tracks here and there but it's hard to do. Favorite sections might be more like it. After you've had a chance to check out volume 6, let me know which one you like best. Here's the tracklist. Paste this megaupload link into a new window to download it.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XGZRDR5K

01 (3:21) donald byrd - 001night whistler
02 (1:59) ahmad jamal - 002misdemeanor(mixtape edit)
03 (6:50) george benson - 003one rock don't make no boulder
04 (5:46) hubert laws - 004the baron
05 (6:07) salsoul orchestra - 005burning spear
06 (3:42) the nite-liters - 006nothing
07 (4:02) ben & the platano group - 007paris soul
08 (6:24) lafayette afro rock band - 008scorpion flower
09 (3:40) exit 9 - 009rhapsody in funk
10 (2:57) funk 45 files/(unknown- the propositions ?) - 010something different ? (mixtape edit)
11 (5:32) alphonse mouzon - 011poobli
12 (3:12) jimmy page - 012the light bearer- take six
13 (6:04) lalo schifrin - 013jaws
14 (4:33) hugh masakela - 014toejam
15 (2:39) gene page (blacula) - 015blacula (the stalkwalk)
16 (7:24) greyboy - 016lite bake-live medley (mixtape edit)
17 (3:42) people's choice - 017jam jam jam (all night long)
18 (4:02) james brown - 018bodyheat
19 (4:08) rhythm heritage - 019theme from s.w.a.t.
20. (13:27) fela kuti - 020shakara
21 (6:32) the herbaliser - 021latin horns
22 (5:46) samba soul - 022chove chuva mas que nada
23 (4:28) pucho & his latin soul brothers - 023heat! -
24 (6:29) kool and the gang - 024n.t. parts 1 and 2
25 (4:42) van mccoy & the soul city symphony - 025pick up the pieces
26 (3:29) donald byrd - 026the emperor(mixtape edit)
27 (6:37) banbarra - 027shack up (vocal version)
28 (3:38) memphis horns - 028don't abuse it
29 (2:45) jimmy lane and the incredibles - 029deal with it
30 (2:50) funk 45 files/unknown artist - 030pump it on the same...(mixtape edit)
31 (3:20) the counts - 031funk pump
32 (6:11) parliament - 032mothership connection (star child)
33 (4:42) ike and tina turner - 033whole lotta love
34 (3:37) jimi hendrix - 034somewhere over the rainbow
35 (2:54) greyboy/unknown artist - 035is there somebody (mixtape edit)
36 (4:04) james vincent - 036walking on higher ground
37 (3:57) roy ayers ubiquity - 037the black five
38 (3:15) funk 45 files/unknown artist - 038intro- let's make love tonight(mixtape edit)
39 (2:46) roy ayers - 039brawling broads
40 (6:04) harvey mason - 040what's going on
41 (1:45) what's cookin - 041audiotrack26
42 (2:41) david grisman quartet - 042e.m.d
43 (1:30) leon haywood - 043it's got to be mellow
44 (4:37) van morrison - 044moondance
45 (8:50) curtis mayfield - 045move on up
46 (3:22) greyboy/unknown artist - 046saturdays (live clip-mixtape edit)
47 (5:07) pazant brothers - 047spooky
48 (2:40) mongo santa maria - 048sweet tater pie
49 (4:48) voyage - 049latin odyssey
50 (7:54) central line - 050walking into sunshine
51 (4:36) armed gang - 051love shot`
52 (8:47) sugar hill gang - 052monster jam instrumental (vinyl rip)
53 (5:04) the mike theodore orchestra - 053moon trek
54 (7:27) parlet - 054ridin' high
55 (4:57) hot blood - 055baby frankie stein
56 (5:07) john davis and the monster orchestra - 056i can't stop
57 (7:27) nytro - 057the whitfield express
58 (8:12) space - 058carry on, turn me on (vinyl rip)
59 (4:09) billy preston - 059outaspace
60 (4:12) the magic disco machine - 060control tower
61 (7:22) louis love - 061whatcha do to me (vinyl rip)
62 (9:32) rockers revenge - 062walking on sunshine
63 (4:47) pleasure seekers - 063give up the funk
64 (5:48) bob james - 064take me to the mardi gras
65 (4:14) aaron neville - 065hercules
66 (2:57) booker t and the mgs and the mg's - 066aint it
67 (3:44) strutt - 067funky baby feet
68 (0:50) cut chemist/unknown artist - 068boogie (mixtape edit)
69 (5:49) brass construction - 069ha cha cha
70 (4:21) kashmere stage band - 070head wiggle
71 (2:18) greyboy/unknown artist) - 071percussion and blues (mixtape edit)
72 (1:58) funk 45 files - 072keys and congas (mixtape edit)
73 (4:48) freddie cole - 073brother where are you
74 (4:32) johnny hammond - 074old devil moon
75 (3:55) metropolis - 075go get it
76 (4:42) billy paul - 076brown baby
77 (1:45) herbie hancock - 077bring down the birds
78 (3:32) milly and silly - 078gettin down for xmas
79 (3:12) soul sensational orchestra - 079can't say no
80 (5:28) machine - 080power and reason (mr. exx-on 52nd st.)
81 (3:50) johnny guitar watson - 081gangster of love
82 (3:25) youngblood unlimited - 082wah wah man(mixtape edit)
83 (1:59) pete rock/unknown artist - 083pete's jam (clip- 'diggin on blue' mixtape)
84 (6:28) crowd pleasers - 084c.p.funk (c.p.theme)
85 (6:08) donald byrd - 085wind parade
86. (17:32) isaac hayes - 086ain't no sunshine (live on wattstax)
87 (2:18) funk 45 files/unknown artist - 087funk 45 flute (mixtape edit)
88 (7:06) silver convention - 088madhouse
89 (3:06) j.j. johnson - 089wrap up
90 (1:43) cut chemist/unknown artist) - 090trip(mixtape edit)
91 (4:32) lafayette afro rock band - 091heels and soles
92 (2:53) dennis coffey - 092can you feel it
93 (3:11) banbarra - 093blues riffs
94 (6:58) jack mcduff & george benson - 094pus de funk
95 (4:09) manzel - 095sugar dreams
96 (6:11) reuben wilson - 096sugar
97 (5:39) lonnie liston smith - 097cosmic funk
98 (3:35) airto - 098alue
99 (3:32) biddu orchestra - 099puerto rico
100 (3:58) ben & the platano - 100arte pino pasta
101 (2:42) james last - u-humbah
102 (2:58) willie rosari - 102watusi boogaloo
103 (3:30) ocho - 103undress my mind
104 (4:42) ry cooder and manuel galban - 104los twangueros
105 (3:39) banda black rio - 105vidigal
106 (3:13) willie bobo - 106roots
107 (3:24) tommy guerrero - 107gettin it together
108 (2:59) paul nero - 108this is soul

I'm glad people out there seem to be digging this series so far. Thanks for listening, enjoy!

--Schenectadyfan

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

Random VLS Drops: Terminator X - Juvenile Delinquintz

Fresh 320kbps rip

(I didn't scan the A-Side cause it has a huge Bart Simpson sticker over the label)

A1 Juvenile Delinquintz (Radio Version)

A2 Juvenile Delinquintz (Remix Radio Version)

A3 Juvenile Delinquintz (Remix Instrumental)

B1 Back To The Scene Of The Bass (LP Version)

B2 Back To The Scene Of The Bass (Remix Version)

B3 Back To The Scene Of The Bass (Remix Instrumental)

[Download here]

Here's another quick drop to go with the Terminator X piece from yesterday. Sorry that there's some crackles and pops on this one but it's not terrible, just a little worn.

Enjoy the video in HQ while downloading:

--Verge

I-Power 1993-1994

Just a quick drop today. Here are two super-dope vinyl only releases from I-Power. We believe most of the vinyl is sold-out; however we suggest you contact DJ Mo Funk directly (see below) for info. Peace to Verge for the 320 rips. --Philaflava

A1 Play Da Back
A2 Break Da Rulez
A3 Alternative
B1 Props, Loot & Credit Remix
B2 Fast Cash
B3 Today's Signs

Download

A1 Test Da Spirit
A2 Ruff Draft
A3 Da Nation's Amp
B1 Rock Da Spot
B2 Ruff Draft (Remix)
B3 Rock Da Spot (Instrumental)

Download

For more info hit up djmofunk@hotmail.com

Terminator X Speaks With His Hands

Believe me, no introduction is needed to what Public Enemy has achieved in their long and illustrious career, both culturally and musically. The famous collective of talented, hardhitting and politically-charged hip-hoppers has had their music heard all over the world, from Radio Raheem's stereo to live shows in London.



But the members of Public Enemy have always been an odd, obscure bunch of artists with their own unique backgrounds, skills, and personalities that made them such an exciting group to listen to--and it was their strong personalities that beat us over the head for more than twenty years. We all know Chuck D., the group's frontman, primary vocalist, leader and poet, whose commanding, charismatic voice still resonates in our ears. To this day he has maintained an extremely straight edge life style, resisting meat, alcohol and drugs--the man hasn't even tasted coffee. Flavor Flav, the group's hype-man and arguably most famous member (sadly), has never shyed from showing off his wild and insane antics to the world, from yelling his ass off on stage, to picking up attempted murder and domestic violence charges, to starring on weird MTV reality shows. Professor Griff, once a soldier in the army, started out as a bodyguard of sorts, working for a private security service hired by local hip-hop acts for parties and shows, where he met an aspiring DJ-for-hire by the name of Chuck D. He was (and still is) a proficient martial artist, having studied Chinese Wushu and Japanese Karate among other forms. He was later kicked out of the group for controversy surrounding his ridiculous and odious anti-semitic comments to British media outlets, but later rejoined in the mid 90's.



But where the hell is Terminator X, you ask me? Why haven't you written about him yet? Well, since I'm here pretending like you haven't read the title, good question. Terminator X is and always will be the most overlooked member of Public Enemy. Period. Nevermind the track "Terminator X to the Edge of Panic," in which Chuck D. shouts him out repeatedly over a classic turntable hook that everyone who has or hasn't seen Friday Night Lights knows and loves. Simply put, the success, fame, and influence of Public Enemy will forever shadow the role of Terminator X as the group's DJ, as well as the solo masterpieces he put out during the nineties. His reticent and shy personality has put him at a disadvantage over his bandmates for media glory, and unfairly so. But there is no use to complain about this--every group needs a glue guy in the background doing his damn thing without attention. All the members can't be getting pinched and doing bids in Riker's Island; that wouldn't suffice, would it?



In 1991, Terminator X collaborated with various and mostly unknown artists to create his first solo album, the classic Terminator X & the Valley of the Jeep Beets. On this gem, X demonstrates not only his sublime turntabling skills--maybe the best ever through an entire album--but also his deft handling of production. The head-bobbing drums and heavy basslines on this album will simply kick your ass. Song lyrics are similar in style and theme to the politically-charged, black activism of Public Enemy, but with a wider range in artists and perspectives. Standout tracks include "Buck Whylin'" with Chuck D. and Sister Souljah (yes, that Sister Souljah--who also happens to be an author and contributor to The New Yorker), "Back to the Scene of the Bass" with The Interrogators, and "The Blues" with Andres 13, as well as my personal favorite, "Juvenile Delinquentz" by the Juvenile Delinquentz. Befitting of it's producer and DJ, the album stands as one of the most underrated works of the 90's.



Terminator X has carved out a place in hip-hop history as one of the greatest and most versatile DJ's to ever operate a turntable, up there with Eric B., Preme, Flash, and Jazzy Jeff among other legendary disc-jockeys.



So what weird, otherworldly endeavours could Terminator X possibly be involved in now? What is he up to that we haven't already seen from Public Enemy's other members? Well according to The Guardian, he currently owns an ostrich farm. Yes, I just said ostrich farm. Flavor Flav's bachelor show ain't got shit on that.

Track listing:

1. “Vendetta...The Big Getback"

2. "Buck Whylin'" (with Chuck D & Sister Souljah)

3. "Homey Don't Play Dat" (with Bonnie 'N' Clyde]

4. "Juvenile Delinquintz" (with Juvenile Delinquentz]

5. "The Blues" (with Andreas 13)

6. "Back To The Scene Of The Bass" (with The Interrogators)

7. "Can't Take My Style"

8. "Wanna Be Dancin'" (with Celo of The Casino Brothers)

9. "DJ Is The Selector" (with Dubmaster)

10. "Run That Go-Power Thang" (with Spacey B. Experience)

11. "No Further" (with Section 8)

12. "High Priest Of Turbulence"

13. "Ain't Got Nuttin'" (with The Chief Groovy Loo)

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"Juvenile Delinquentz" is a particularly fascinating song, told from the perspective of three black teenagers condemning the biases shown in America's educational system. Although I don't agree with some of the anti-school messages present, much of what is said holds serious weight. Kids are taught everything in America's "glorious" past from American independence to the World Wars--which are important historical events--yet much of the facts behind slavery, colonialism, and African roots are missing to a people that had their roots taken from them long ago. The educational system has definitely improved, but the song is nonetheless an interesting description of what I'm sure many students must have felt not so long ago.



Yeaaaaa boiii--too much? Alright. But enjoy!



Peace,

—Teddy C.D.

Superegular & The Stoupe Produced EPs of the '90s.

It’s time for some more literal Phila flava. Before Stoupe the Enemy of the Mankind began to work almost exclusively for members of Jedi Mind Tricks and Army of the Pharaohs (with exceptions for artists like Canibus, Guru and Reks) he was starting out with groups like Soulcraft, Doublespeek and Neso in the mid to late nineties.

“…I had a very brief career as an MC. Stoupe and I had a group called Doublespeek with another friend. We put out one 12” in 1996 just before the birth of Superegular. I think it went copper? I never saw the final SoundScan numbers on that one.” ~ Ryan Donahue (in a Baby Grande Interview)

This is that one 12”, which, if you can find, will now likely cost you a couple bills. But now thanks to the Illest EPs thread (among other places), you can hear it right here:



Doublespeek – Trial By Stone EP (192 CBR) (1996 on Onesoul Productions)





A1 - Trial By Stone ft. Arch Leon & Yan (Produced by Stoupe)

A2 - Trial By Stone (Remix) ft. Arch Leon & Yan (Produced by Stoupe)

A3 - Trial By Stone (Instrumental) (Produced by Stoupe)

B1 - Remind Body ft. Arch Leon & Yan (Produced by Stoupe)

B2 - Remind Body (Instrumental) (Produced by Stoupe)

B3 - Black China ft. Arch Leon, Jay Block & Yan (Produced by Stoupe)



As forum member kimani said: “...this EP is very good, give it a listen if you haven't, regardless of whether or not you like Stoupe or Jedi Mind Tricks.”



And (thanks to Kevin Beacham) this is yet another T.R.O.Y. exclusive, one of the earlier Superegular releases:



Neso – The Move / Mad Coolout / The Balance 12” / VLS (256 / 320 CBR) (1997 on Superegular Recordings)

(Picture courtesy of Kevin Beacham, click for big.)

A1 - The Move (Produced by Stoupe)

A2 - The Move (Instrumental) (Produced by Stoupe)

A3 - The Move (Remix) (Produced by Stoupe)

B1 - Mad Coolout ft. Teniweti, Arch Leon, Jack Block, Kaosm, Oddball & Qan (Produced by Stoupe)

B2 - Mad Coolout (Instrumental) (Produced by Stoupe)

B3 - The Move (Remix Instrumental) (Produced by Stoupe)

B4 - The Balance ft. Karesh (Produced by Stoupe)



Two other early Stoupe produced releases, a ’96 single / EP also by Neso called Subject to Change and ‘94’s Common Thread EP by Soulcraft still haven’t surfaced online (at least not yet).



But then of course there's the most well known Stoupe produced EP from the '90s and that's Jedi Mind Trick's first release, The Amber Probe EP:



Jedi Mind Tricks – The Amber Probe EP (192 CBR) (1996 on Superegular Recordings)





A1 - Neva Antiquated (Produced by Stoupe)

A2 - Neva Antiquated (Instrumental) (Produced by Stoupe)

A3 - Communion: The Crop Circle Thesis ft. The Lost Children of Babylon (Produced by Stoupe)

B1 - Neva Antiquated (Dark Jedi Remix) (Produced by Stoupe)

B2 - Neva Antiquated (Dark Jedi Remix Instrumental) (Produced by Stoupe)

B3 - Books of Blood: The Coming of Tan ft. El Eloh (Produced by Stoupe)



Thanks to both Ho1ogramz and kimani for posting / reupping Doublespeek links, to the Kaknado blog for providing a working link to the Amber Probe EP and as always, mad props to Kevin Beacham, this time around for scanning the one sheet and ripping / upping the original links to Neso's The Move 12" in this crazy thread, which contains a lot of freestyles, demos and assorted rarities (if you didn't already know).



-- The Big Sleep

Is Philly the 2nd most important city to Hip-Hop?

I'm just speaking for me, not the blog but I also believe it's a very legit question too. When you put it down on paper and realize all of the Philly legends, microphone masters, turntable technicians, classics hits and summer anthems it's an argument worth making.

Obviously, NYC is number one but when you think about how Philly changed the game and continues to deliver the top talent what city/state takes its spot? L.A? Atlanta? Jersey? Houston? Detroit? Think about it...

Here are just some (not complete) of some Philly representatives.

Schoolly D
Steady B
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
DJ Cash Money
Three Times Dope
The Roots
Beanie Sigel
Freeway
Kurupt
Bahamadia
Jedi Mind Trick
Dice Raw
Eve
CHOPS
Peedi Crakk
Cassidy
Rosco P. Coldchain
Gillie Da Kid
Sandman
iCON
Chief Kamachi
Reef The Lost Cauze
Outerspace
Maylay Sparks
Baby Blak
Young Chris
Truck North
Ram Squad
Mountain Brothers
100x
Tasc4orce
Jamal (Illegal)
Dat Fat Cat Clique
The Kartel
Last Emperor
Da Youngsta's
Munk Wit Da Funk
Grand Agent
Known Rulers
High & Mighty
Philly's Most Wanted

So what do you think? Click here to vote