Sad, because it involves 3 late musicians, all who made huge impacts in the music culture. Both Seba Jun, better known as Nujabes, and James Yancey, better known as J Dilla, were both born on this day (the same day, in 1974 to be exact). Rapper Big Pun passed on this day, but to think that a day can mean so much to fans worldwide should not go unnoticed. Take a few moments of silence for these men, and think about how fragile life is. None of these men even made it to their 402s, but they left an impact [...]
Whilst we may known for our refined palette in underground disco and house and often only spotted ripping some muscle in the gym or spinning wax at da hottest clubz, once every so often (most Thursdays) we switch our dumb bells for an XXL Fubu vest (dress) and swing on down, John Wayne style to The Social , just off Oxford street for some beer, bitchezzz and...hip hop karaoke (observation only) It's pretty hit or miss, but the odd time they'll spin 30 minute intervals crammed with the finest old school 90s flavas! In honour of these little [...]
I tried to match some songs with this new rainy weather we've been getting in the Bay Area... (for what it's worth, All Of Me by Joe Budden is my favorite song.) Erykah Badu - Tyrone BJ The Chicago Kid - Skate SWV - I'm So Into You Lil B - Ms Woman [...]
I've found the perfect track for the afterparty. It's this. It's nuts. It's drumstep. Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Boom Shake The Room (Kanji Kinetic Remix) While we're on an old school hip-hop kind of vibe (ish), here's two nice hip-hop tracks I've been enjoying recently. Big Punisher - I'm Not A Player Ludacris - Southern [...]
Back in the pre-internet dark ages, there were a few tried and true sources that I used to turn to in order to stay up to date with what was fresh in the world of hip hop. The first source was easy to pick out of a crowd, due to the fact that it wore its name on its sleeve. I'm talking about The Source magazine, of course, which was the undisputed king of hip hop magazines during the early to mid 90s. [...]
MP3:DJ Suss-One:"The Punisher" (Tribute to Big Pun) To celebrate today's Puerto Rican Day Parade In New York, Power 105.1/ Shade Radio personality DJ Suss-One has reissued his classic Big Pun tribute mixtape "The Punisher". Tape was originally released in 2004. Follow Suss on Twitter
I almost had this done to my boys once. For no reason at all . . . Ice Cream-Raekwon Feat. Ghostface Killah, Method Man & Cappadonna (from Cuban Linx - Cuban Linx Two is out now!) John Blaze-Big Punisher Feat Nas, Jadakiss, Fat Joe & Raekwon
Thix mixtape is 67 tracks including exclusive tracks, rare remixes, and extremely hard to find breaks. The Diggers Union have looked to redefine the art of crate digging with their latest effort You Call That Digging? Vol. 1. Track Listing: 1. DJ Unexpected- Can You Dig It? (Intro) 2. Turbulence- Notorious (Dubplate) DJ Casper aka The 1200 Terrorist (Tampa, FL) "The TAMPA Proof Mix" 3. Average White Band- Schoolboy Crush 4. [...]
When it comes to hip hop producers, it's hard to beat Pete Rock. His work with CL Smooth and a host of other great rappers has assured his status as one of the best who ever did it, and his own albums - both vocal and instrumental - weren't half bad either. When it comes to the self-styled Chocolate Boy Wonder's solo LPs, it's hard to go past his first effort, 1998's Soul Survivor . This diamond of a release featured a cast that's too lenghthy to name; if you haven't heard it, you're missing out. [...]
Because nothing says eros like a 900 lb. roly-poly rapper with a penchant for spousal abuse. As promised last Saturday, here are some Chris Rios rarities that you may not have-empirical proof that the man never spit a weak 16. One day in rapper heaven, there will be a fast-rap super-group of Kool G Rap, Kane, Pharoahe and the Punisher. Take that Blind Faith. Download: MP3: Delinquent Habits ft. Big Pun & Juju of The Beatnuts)-"Western Ways" MP3: Delinquent Habits ft. Big [...]
I've been thinking about the Night Court theme song recently. Jack Elliot's bass-heavy jazz piece has been called one of the most memorable television themes of all time., although ironically before yesterday I could barely remember it. I tried to TiVo the show a few times the last few weeks but every time I would go to watch it TiVo would have inadvertently recorded CSPAN-3 (no joke) which before last week I was not aware existed. Yesterday TiVo finally got it right and the song was every bit as good as me and my cohorts remembered -the show, however, was [...]
Perfect. Not 19-0 perfect; but a perfect catch (above), a perfect performance from the Giants defense, a perfect on-the-field response to Tom Brady's laughter at the notion of the Pats being held to 17 points , and the perfect ending* to (perhaps) the greatest Super Bowl ever. Big ups and congrats to the NY Giants who simply beat the crap out of the stunned Patriots for four straight quarters. Listen: "New York Giants (Featuring M.O.P.)" by Big Punisher "We [...]
As you may have noticed, Passion of the Weiss, East Coast President, Joey "Straight Bangin' Litman" and I have put out a call to arms for bloggers to name their 25 Favorite Hip-Hop albums of all-time. Of course, its a sorta' pointless proposition, but so is blogging, so we figured why not combine the two and see what sort of consensus we can get. Anyhow, ballots are already trickling in, if you're interested in submitting one, send an e-mail to me at passionweiss@gmail.com or straightbangin@gmail.com. Expect a full list to simultaneously be broadcast on [...]
Happy 4th. Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Freedom of Speech-Ice-T to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to
Ivy League Spins
Feel my Bicep
Forward/Slash
A Grumpy Old Man With A Beard
donewaiting.com
Berkeley Place
Flawless Hustle
The Passion of the Weiss
Subservient Experiment
EAR FARM
summer camp//always
Friday Remixes
Song Of The Week: Glass Candy "Life After Sundown"
Princeton – Grand Rapids (RAC Remix)
