I heard about the Premier produced Reks song earlier, but just found that it’s already out. Thanks Focus for the tip. Statik Selektah is bringing Reks back with Statik’s label Showoff Records. Take a listen..
Reks - 25th Hour (prod. DJ Premier)
January 30th, 2011
Reks - 25th Hour (prod. DJ Premier)
January 4th, 2011
Ghostface - Apollo Kids (album)
I noticed DJ Premier recommending the new “Apollo Kids” album by Ghostface with the following words:
“I just heard Ghostface Killahs new LP “Apollo Kids”…if u love raw and uncut ghetto shit, get it 2mrrw when it comes out…..Lovin it!”
I checked the album, and yes, Preem’s right like always. The producer named Frank Dukes is really stepping his game up nowadays.. Props!
Ghostface Killah - Purified Thoughts feat. GZA & Killah Priest (prod. Frank Dukes)
December 31st, 2010
2011
Have a nice one. Let’s start the party with Biggie - this piece, released in 1997, is produced Clark Kent.
Notorious B.I.G. - Sky’s The Limit
December 18th, 2010
The Intruders - To Be Happy Is The Real Thing
I went thru some of my crates and found pure soul from The Intruders. The whole “Save The Children” album is a gem.
The Intruders - To Be Happy Is The Real Thing
December 9th, 2010
Black Sheep - Reason To Pray
The legendary group Black Sheep, nowadays consisting of Dres only, released an album in 2010. The features include Q-Tip, Jean Grae, Rhymefest and others. The following song is worth listening.
Black Sheep - Reason To Pray
November 13th, 2010
John Legend & The Roots - Little Ghetto Boy [Video]
John Legend & The Roots went back to the 60’s and the 70’s and made a cover album named “Wake Up!”. Spotify link for the album. Thanks to Jesse for the tip.
John Legend & The Roots - Little Ghetto Boy (Live in Studio)
November 10th, 2010
Battle: Focus (Flow Mo) vs. Roxrite (Renegade Rockers)
October 22nd, 2010
Mobb Deep - Nothing Like Home
Alright, so this is a stand-out track from 2004 with an Alchemist beat. The original has been sampled by a lot of different artists.
Mobb Deep feat. Littles - Nothing Like Home
October 13th, 2010
Reflection Eternal - Ballad Of The Black Gold [video]
Hi-Tek & Talib Kweli are on the mission. I slept on the following video that came out a couple of months ago.
Reflection Eternal - Ballad Of The Black Gold
September 25th, 2010
Nas - Good Morning
I guess this one never saw the official release.
Nas - Good Morning
Author: Marks
Produced for Kool G Rap, Punchline (EMC), Verbal Threat, Ken Ring, Asa, Joniveli...
