Jaylib – Champion Sound [Reissue](2007) RE-UPPED

So the story goes. Once upon a time in the land of hip hop legendary producer of the Beat Junkies, DJ J Rocc, passed a CD of beats to Madvillain maestro, Madlib. Were these beats J Roccs we may have ended up with a Roclib album, but as the story goes, these beats were (for some reason or another)  produced by none other than Jay Dee (aka J. Dilla). Madlib recorded over these beats and called the recordings Jaylib, but the recordings sat on a shelf getting dusty for a few years until Stones Throw put one of the tracks on a mixtape. Dilla, being signed to Stones Throw himself, heard the track, hooked up with Madlib and soon after began trading beats and rhymes (each did his own recording in his own respective hood) which lead to the 2003 release of Champion Sound. The album was hailed an instant classic and prototype for many hip-hop mashups to come after it (Madvillainy, Gnarls Barkley, Patch Adams, Dangerdoom etc.), but when Dilla passed away in early 2006 the album was re-vamped with a second CD of new remixes and instrumentals from the original album featured as well as a tribute to Dilla (“One For Dilla”). So here you are, the finished product of two of hip-hop’s greatest minds. Download the album and if you like it, cop it legit here.

Somobe – The Great Communication (2007)

Classic, classic, classic, classic, classic, classic, classic, classic, beautiful, lovely, hip-hop music. I don’t know how else to describe this joint but I do feel cheated that it took me so long to find this. Just brilliant. Lyrics are thought provoking and genuine. Production is awe inspiring and hypnotizing.  Experience it for yourself and buy it here.

Theory Hazit & Vintage – Lord Fire (2008) + Review

The dudes over at sphere of hiphop damn near gave this album a classic rating and looking at Theo’s past efforts I can certainly believe the hype. I haven’t had a chance to listen to it yet for myself but from what I know Theo (who’s a member of Scribbling Idiots… Braille, Omegha Watts, MotionPlus, Kaboose etc.) is capable of and from what works I’ve heard from producer Vintage, we might be calling this one of 08’s top 10 (for fans of Pharoahe Monch, Masta Ace, & Cunninlynguists). Check the review, d/l the album and if you like it, buy it here.

 

 

2 Edo G Rarities: Life of A Kid In The Ghetto (1991) & Roxbury 02119 (2007)

Anybody who knows early to mid 90s east coast rap knows Edo G (member of Special Teamz and Boston’s crowned king) for his work with Da Bulldogs (if not his solo work). A few people may know him solely for his 2008 release, Acting (which was actually a ’96 album that’d been shelved for 12 years). Either way for those who are or aren’t familiar here’s you chance to get better acquainted. These two joints were requested by Unbelievable94, but I thought every one could use a little bit of Edo in their life.

Common – Like Water For Chocolate

I listened to this for the first time in a while this week. It’s definitely one of my favorite Common albums so I figured I’d just throw it up here.

Wordsworth – Mirror Music (2004)

The ’04 release of the highly touted eMC member. A lot of cats consider this one a classic.

Check The Rhime…

Brother Ali – Rites of Passage (2000)

As any of you who know me can tell, Brother Ali is one of my favorite two MCs of all time (just look at my last.fm page). Unlike most artists I listen to, I didn’t get into Ali from listening to his first album because when I started listening to him the album was near impossible to find. Thanks to somebody who order one of the first 300 copies of Ali’s 2004 Champion EP, Ali’s Rites of Passage finally started to pop up all around the internet late last year. If I had never heard of Ali before I would’ve thought this album was made in the early-mid 90s… which is a good thing, a really good thing. This album takes you back to the time of Brand Nubian, Black Sheep, Black Moon, Tribe and De La Soul from Ali’s lyrics, to his production (he produced this album), even to the interludes. Rites of Passage is a masterpiece of an album, so please don’t sleep on it for your own sake.

 

I Feel A Posse Cut Coming On…

Protect ya neck…

 

O.C. – Word…Life: Re-Issue (1994)[Classic]

This album was majorly slept on when it originally dropped in 1994 and is still being slept on ’til this day. Of course 1994 was the year for classic hip-hop albums, so if you’re feeling that entire time period (especially for NY cats) this album is going to blow you away. I’ve posted 2 of my favorite tracks from the album, but you should def peep the grouprip I’ve posted as well. For fans of Black Moon, Masta Ace, D.I.T.C., and Kool G Rap. Word…life.

So Close To Summer

It’s gorgeous out today so maybe that’s why I got this song stuck in my head. Who really knows?

Cunninlynguists – Southernunderground

1. Intro
2. Southernunderground
3. The South
4. Love Aint (Feat. Tonedeff)
5. Rain
6. Doin Aight
7. Interlude 1
8. Old School
9. Seasons (Feat. Masta Ace)
10. Nasty Filthy (Feat. Supastitio)
11. Falling Down
12. Sunrise-Sunset
13. Interlude 2
14. Appreciation Remix (Feat. Cash)
15. Dying Nation
16. War

Masta Ace – Sittin On Chrome [1995]

1. Intro (2:54)
2. The I.N.C Ride (4:10)
3. Eastbound (5:22)
4. What’s Going On! (4:52)
5. The B-Side (4:14)
6. Sittin’ On Chrome (4:09)
7. People In My Hood (5:37)
8. Turn It Up (5:15)
9. U Can’t Find Me (4:13)
10. Ain’t NO Game (4:55)
11. Freestyle? (3:29)
12. Terror (5:19)
13. Da Answer (4:57)
14. 4 Da Mind (Ft The Cella Dwella (4:46)
15. Born To Roll (4:14)
16. The Phat Kat Ride (4:05)

Atmosphere – Sad Clown Bad Dub Series 1-12

Okay, just to clear things up I upped these when I was “working” for another site, but I wouldn’t really call myself affiliated with them any longer so please disregard the password and tags and if you’re looking for a new website to join get at the MS fam instead at Muzik Supremacy.

Entire Atmosphere Sad Clown Bad Dub Series (1-12)
In regards to the dub series in particular:

 

Time for another posse cut already?

Here we go yo, here we go yo…

Madvillain – Madvillainy Instrumentals (2004) (Request)

Here’s the fill for another request sent via last.fm (if you’ve got it, hit me up. username: SwingBlades). Here’s the instruementals for MF Doom & Madlib’s masterpiece of a 2004 album. I would post the orignal album, but if you haven’t heard it by now, there’s just no hope for you.

Binary Star – Masters of the Universe

Enjoy this classic in 320kbps. One of the best albums ever.

01-binary_star-reality_check.mp3
02-binary_star-conquistadors.mp3
03-binary_star-(untitled_interlude).mp3
04-binary_star-solar_powered.mp3
05-binary_star-(untitled_interlude).mp3
06-binary_star-slang_blade.mp3
07-binary_star-(untitled_interlude).mp3
08-binary_star-binary_shuffle.mp3
09-binary_star-fellowship.mp3
10-binary_star-new_hip_hop.mp3
11-binary_star-masters_of_the_universe.mp3
12-binary_star-indy_500.mp3
13-binary_star-evolution_of_man_(intro).mp3
14-binary_star-evolution_of_man.mp3
15-binary_star-i_know_why_the_caged_bird_sings.mp3
16-binary_star-honest_expression.mp3
17-binary_star-(untitled_interlude).mp3
18-binary_star-glen_close.mp3
19-binary_star-(untitled_interlude).mp3
20-binary_star-wolf_man_jack.mp3
21-binary_star-one_man_army.mp3
22-binary_star-(untitled_interlude).mp3
23-binary_star-k.g.b..mp3
24-binary_star-(untitled_outro).mp3

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