TrackBlasters Radio: 04.05.15

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today, DJ Machine takes over the TB Radio airwaves with a dope throwback mix. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Back on Wednesday! Playlist Smif-N-Wessun – Wrekonize (Remix) The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Method Man – The What AZ – Rather Unique Artifacts – Wrong Side of the Tracks Cormega – Testament Jeru Tha Damaja – Come Clean The Notorious B.I.G. – Kick in The Door Rakim – New York (Ya Out There?) Wu-Tang Clan – C.R.E.A.M. Gang Starr feat. Big L – Work GZA feat. Method Man – Shadowboxin’ Heltah Skeltah – Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka Nas – Represent Non Phixion – Refuse To Lose Mobb Deep – Shook Ones Part II Redman – Pick It Up Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg – Deep Cover Big L – Put It On The Beatnuts – I Love It Brand Nubian – Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down Black Moon – Who Got The Props De La Soul – Let Me In Ghostface Killah – Ghost Is Back Download here (right click and save as…)

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Lord Jamar: “Lil Wayne Joining Zulu Nation Is Good For The Cause” [Video]

During a recent chat with VladTV, Lord Jamar discussed Lil Wayne joining the Universal Zulu Nation and what it means for the Young Money rapper. The Brand Nubian emcee began by breaking down how the group was formed back in the 1970s by Afrika Bambaataa, and soon became popular with early hip hop figures such as DJ Kool Herc and Lord Jamar himself, as it emphasized Afrocentrism, positivity, and a moving away from the gang banging that plagued NYC at the time. Touching on the news that Lil Wayne joined the group late last year, Jamar feels the New Orleans emcee did it as a way to “put himself in the lineage of real hip hop.” “[Joining] symbolically puts a certain hip hop stamp on him,” Lord Jamar added. To hear more about Lord Jamar’s views on Lil Wayne joining the Zulu Nation and why he feels it’s good for the movement, check out the clip up top.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 26.11.14

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. It’s throwback time, baby! Record Of The Day: Back on Friday! Playlist De La Soul – Ego Trippin Part 2 (LA Jay Remix) Brand Nubian – Love Me Or Leave Me Alone (Remix) A Tribe Called Quest – Oh My God (UK Flavour) Leaders Of The New School – Whats Next (Large Professor Remix) Run DMC – Ooh Whatcha Gonna Do (The Principle Remix) Das EFX – Freakit (Remix) Gang Starr – Code Of The Streets (Kenny Dope Remix) Masta Ace – Sittin On Chrome (Pitkin Ave Mix) Kirk – Uptown Style (Laidback Bounce Extended Mix) Slick Rick – Behind Bars (Dum Ditty Dum Mix) Lost Boyz – Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz (Dat Nigga Mix) 2Pac – Temptations (Battlecat Hip Hop mix) Nas – Street Dreams (R. Kelly Remix) Rakim – The Saga Begins (Desert Eagle Discs Remix) Dilated Peoples – Work The Angles (Remix) Mos Def & Talib Kweli feat. Black Thought – Respiration (Flying High Mix) Download here (right click and save as…)

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TrackBlasters Radio: 22.10.14

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new music from the likes of Logic, Soul, Cormega, Cozz, Diamond D and SYG. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Diamond D feat. The Pharcyde – Hard Days Playlist Logic – Soul Food Soul feat. IsaiahThe3rd – Somethin’ New Nipsey Hussle x Dom Kennedy x Jodeci – Don’t Forget Us (Cookin Soul Remix) Cormega feat. Inspectah Deck, Roc Marciano, Sadat X & Lord Jamar – Industry (Deluxe Remix) Cozz – Dreams Diamond D feat. Alchemist & Evidence – It’s Magic **Record Of The Day** Diamond D feat. The Pharcyde – Hard Days Diamond D feat. Kev Brown – Let The Music Talk SYG – Pot O’ Gold Dilated Peoples feat. Fashawn, Rapsody, Domo Genesis, Vinnie Paz & Action Bronson – Hallelujah Freddie Gibbs & Madlib feat. Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$ & Ransom – Knicks (Remix) Statik Selektah feat. LA The Darkman, Willie The Kid & Termanology – 4 Brothers A-Villa feat. Action Bronson, Roc Marciano & Willie The Kid – Live From The Villa G-Unit – Come Up Vince Staples – Feeling The Love Flying Lotus feat. Captain Murphy & Snoop Dogg – Dead Man’s Tetris Anti-Lilly & Envy Hunter – For The Love Of The Money Download here (right click and save as…)

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TrackBlasters Radio: 17.10.14

Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Happy Friday ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Grafh feat. Smoke DZA – No Half Steppin Playlist Wu-Tang Clan – Ron O’Neil Five Steez – Night Streets Souls Of Mischief feat. Busta Rhymes – Womack’s Lament **Record Of The Day** Grafh feat. Smoke DZA – No Half Steppin Sadat X feat. Grand Puba & Lord Jamar – The Lump Lump (Nubian Mix) Busta Rhymes – Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See (Blend) Cru feat. Slick Rick – Just Another Case (Remix) The Beatnuts feat. Big Pun & Cuban Link – Off The Books (Blend) Jay-Z feat. Sauce Money, Beanie Sigel & The LOX – Reservoir Dogs Noreaga – N.O.R.E (Blend) Clipse – Got Caught Dealing Pt. 2 (We Get Money) Crush Sounds – Bring It On Back LL Cool J feat. Lost Boyz – Wanna Get Paid Whoridas – Talkin Bout Bank Mobb Deep – Quiet Storm (Blend) Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg – Still D.R.E. (Blend) Harlem World feat. Snoop Dogg – Cali Chronic (LBC Mix) Charli Baltimore feat. Noreaga & Cam’ron – NBC Gang Starr feat. Big Shug & Bumpy Knuckles – The Militia Download here (right click and save as…)

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Lord Jamar: “I’d Pick Arsonal To Battle Against Eminem” [Video]

Lord Jamar spoke with VladTV about the unfortunate fight that broke out between Math Hoffa and Dizaster at KOTD’s BOLA 5 battle event, and also shared his thoughts on the possibility of Eminem stepping back into the ring. Jamar admitted that while he doesn’t think violence should occur in Battle Rap, “it was a damn good punch” that Dizaster threw at Math. With that being said, he thinks that there should be more solid rules in Battle Rap in order to prevent these types of altercations from happening. Regarding the potential return of Eminem, Lord Jamar said that out of all of the battlers who participated in the monumental Total Slaughter event, he would pick Arsonal to go bar-for-bar with Em. Jamar has faith that Eminem would do way better than Joe Budden did, though he doesn’t think that Slim will automatically beat the best Battle Rappers in the sport.

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Lord Jamar: “Angie Martinez Jumped From A Sinking Ship” [Video]

Lord Jamar sat down for yet another exclusive interview with VladTV, where he congratulated Angie Martinez on making the switch from Hot 97 to Power 105. While he’s happy for Martinez’s career move and pay raise, he essentially feels Power 105 is just the same as Hot 97. “We’re working for certain corporate entities…I see a lot of people cheering like she went somewhere that’s totally different…like they over there playing golden age hip-hop all day…they playin’ the same bullsh*t that they playin’ at Hot 97.” He then goes on to say that radio has had the same format and people for too long, and that the whole system needs to be revamped.

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Lord Jamar & Sadat X Debate Brooklyn Gentrification [Video]

Brand Nubian’s Lord Jamar and Sadat X share their thoughts on Spike Lee and Michael Rapaport’s heated debate about gentrification in Brooklyn. Rapaport said Lee had no right to gripe about gentrification in Brooklyn when he’s living on the Upper East Side. Sadat says he agrees with Spike’s side of the argument, revealing that he’s currently living in Bed Stuy and is seeing the gentrification occur firsthand. He says most of the things he’s seeing are disrespectful, including certain groups knocking on doors to ask about purchasing the building. When the question is brought up about keeping “Bed Stuy Do or Die” intact, Lord Jamar says those are dumb statements. He adds that “evolution only means prescribed change,’ and says that arguing against gentrification is about having pride in the “fabric that’s been established for generations” in the neighborhoods.

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Lord Jamar & Sadat X: “Iggy Is The White Replacement For Nicki” [Video]

Brand Nubian members Sadat X & Lord Jamar sat down with VladTV to share their views on Tyler, the Creator and a joke he made at Iggy Azalea’s expense, for which he later apologized. Sadat X says that while he likes a few of Tyler’s songs, his youth is likely the reason his comments can be inappropriate at times, and that if he continues to be in the rap game, eventually he’ll mature. The conversation then turns to the offended party, Iggy Azalea, whom Sadat X says is the industry trying to make a white female rapper popular after Bay Area rapper Kreayshawn fell off the radar. Lord Jamar takes it a step further saying Iggy is the industry’s attempt at replacing Nicki Minaj, a statement with which Sadat X agrees.

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Lord Jamar: “50 Cent’s The Last Bully In The Industry” [Video]

Lord Jamar shares his thoughts on the 50 Cent/Slowbucks chain snatching incident at Hot 97’s Summer Jam, and while the Brand Nubian rapper says he doesn’t want anything to get out of hand, he finds the incident to be entertaining. He adds that Fif is “one of the last real bullies in the industry,” adding that it didn’t take but a few words before guys were swarming on Slowbucks. When asked about the G-Unit reunion, Lord Jamar thought it would’ve been cool if 50 Cent could have overcome his beef with Game and appeared on stage with the Cali rapper. He acknowledges that the original G-Unit didn’t include Game, but says when the West Coast rapper joined the crew, “they were at their pinnacle.” Jamar also believes that the crew’s new single, “Nah I’m Talkin’ Bout,” is lacking “real love” from the group.

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Brand Nubian Breaks Down The Donald Sterling Drama [Video]

Brand Nubian sat down with VladTV to share their opinion on the whole Donald Sterling fiasco, saying they’re not surprised that the elderly owner isn’t giving up his team without a fight. They also condemn Sterling for his views, but aren’t sure that what he did was actually against any rules, as the conversation was intended to be private. “It’s not like he was out on the court with a sign that said ‘I don’t want no black people comin’ here, Magic Johnson keep your ni**a a** out of here…” They also say he’s not the only executive or person of power within the sports industry who feels this way, he’s just the first to get caught.

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