TrackBlasters Radio: 14.01.15

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today, we present you Tony Touch’s brand new mixtape “Hip Hop 101”. Heatrock after heatrock! Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Havoc – Not Yours Playlist **Tony Touch’s “Hip Hop 101: Back To School” Mix** Skillz – 2014 Rap Up DJ Skizz feat. Your Old Droog, Sean Price, Lil Fame & Milano C – Hot Breath PRhyme – Courtesy **Record Of The Day** Havoc – Not Yours Wu-Tang Clan – Necklace Nas – The Season Termanology feat. Willie The Kid & Reks – El Wave Edo. G – 2 Turntables And A Mic DJ OP & Styles P feat. Snyp Life, Sauce Money & Fred The Godson – 6 Shooter Ghostface Killah feat. Shawn Wigs & Kool G Rap – The Dogs Of War Slaughterhouse – Ya’ll Ready Know Jay Rock – Parental Advisory De La Soul feat. Chuck D – The People Common feat. Vince Staples – Out On Bond The LOX – No Selfies ASAP Rocky – Multiply Nipsey Hussle feat. Rick Ross – A Hunnit A Show Rick Ross – Family Ties Ludacris – LudaVerses Fashawn – Po For President French Montana – How You Want It Fabolous – Lituation Bodega Bamz – El-Rey M.O.P. feat. Busta Rhymes – Broad Daylight Rah Digga – Angela Davis Danny Brown feat. Action Bronson – Bad News Labba feat. Illa Ghee & Rutland – Nice To Meet Ya PRhyme feat. Jay Electronica – To Me, To

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De La Soul feat. Chuck D – The People [Stream x Download]

Old School legends De La Soul and Chuck D link up for a new track called “The People”. You can download it for free at De La Soul’s website. The idea for the song came from a couple of samples, and the track’s vibe is earnest and has a pressing tone to it. The lyrics are commentaries of our struggles and successes, our weaknesses and strengths… the experiences… and trials and tribulations we have faced as human beings, a race, and as individuals. Lyrically Chuck brings a sense of authority and urgency. The power in his voice demands your attention. With Chuck on the track this is a dream come true for us. Originally “The People” was suppose to drop in June around the same time the Chuck D/Hot 97/Peter Rosenberg situation took place. We chose to hold off and not add fuel to any fires. Our next aim was for a Black Friday release. Coincidentally the Ferguson tragedy took place, and more recently the non-indictment verdict. Somehow this song was destined to be a part of something more than just dropping a joint. We hope it will lend itself to something positive in these difficult times. We created some merchandise for this song that is for sale (The People T-Shirt & Sweatshirt). Proceeds from the merch will be donated to two organizations: All Star Code and I Love Ferguson. All Star Code is an organization that helps under served youth make their way into the tech industry. We’ve been

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Russell Simmons & Rick Rubin On Public Enemy [Video]

The early days of Public Enemy are examined by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in the new video clip, the third in a series examining the early days of Def Jam. With the aid of Elliott Wilson, the pair talk about Chuck D’s time with Spectrum City, the formation of the concept of Public Enemy, and the incendiary nature of their thought-provoking lyrics.

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Chuck D On The Combat Jack Show [Stream]

Internets, this is such an honor. It’s been few years of me trying to get the legendary Chuck D on The Combat Jack Show. It took current events, plus the Freddie Foxxx episode to make this happen (thank you Bumpy!). How do I even describe this 3 hour long discussion with Chuck D and Keith Shocklee? Def Jam, Hot 97, Dr. Dre, N.W.A., Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, Marley Marl, Flavor Flav, Eric B and Rakim, COINTELPRO, Run-DMC, the Bomb Squad, the dearth of diversity on rap radio… so much knowledge. What I’m walking away with is how we have the power to control how we’re perceived in this culture. And how we have to stop making excuses. Now. Ladies and gents, we present to you, the Episode Without A Pause.

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Rapper’s Delight feat. Chuck D, Luther Campbell & DJ Spinderella – Rapper’s Delight (Live On The Arsenio Hall Show) [Video]

Arsenio closed out his old school hip hop show with Rapper’s Delight performing a medley of “La La Song,” their legendary hit “Rapper’s Delight,” featuring Chuck D, Luther Campbell, and DJ Spinderella. Even Olympic figure skater Jason Brown got in on the action.

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