Is DJ Babu From Dilated Peoples Changing His Name And Music? [Video]
DJ Babu from Dilated Peoples says he might be changing his whole image…
Read moreDilated Peoples
TrackBlasters Radio: 01.10.14
Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes loads of new music from the likes of Anti-Lilly x Envy Hunter, Streets, Mani Coolin’, J. Lately, Joey Bada$$, Stalley and Diamond D. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Stalley feat. Rick Ross – Everything A Dope Boy Ever Wanted Playlist Anti-Lilly & Envy Hunter – Hail-Hell Mary Streets – In These Streets Mani Coolin’ feat. Niko G4 – All The Same J. Lately feat. Beejus & Oops – Relax Yourself Five Steez – Welcome Five Steez – Deadly Common feat. Vince Staples – Out On Bail Joey Bada$$ – Get Paid **Record Of The Day** Stalley feat. Rick Ross – Everything A Dope Boy Ever Wanted Jason Dean feat. AZ & Cormega – Not Too Late Skillz – Light Work Diamond D feat. Talib Kweli, Elzhi & Skyzoo – Where’s The Love Diamond District – Lost Cause Run The Jewels – Darling Don’t Cry Dilated Peoples feat. Fashawn, Rapsody, Domo Genesis, Vinnie Paz & Action Bronson – Hallelujah Souls Of Mischief – All You Got Is Your Word Download here (right click and save as…)
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 24.09.14
Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know how we do it! Enjoy. Record Of The Day: Kendrick Lamar – i Playlist Dawn Penn feat. Bounty Killer, Dennis Brown & Ken Booth – No, No, No (World Of Respect 94 Mix) Damian Marley – Welcome To Jamrock Bishop Lamont feat. Christian Scott & Braxton Cook – Brain Freeze DUBB – Deja Vu **Record Of The Day** Kendrick Lamar – i Flying Lotus feat. Kendrick Lamar – Never Catch Me Junia-T feat. Kemikal – Sky Is Falling Swerve feat. Blu – Sk! H! **Throwback** Goodie Mob feat. Outkast – Black Ice Goodie Mob – They Don’t Dance No More Outkast feat. Goodie Mob – Git Up, Git Out N.W.A. – Chin Check Dilated Peoples – L.A. River Drive Earl Sweatshirt feat. Frank Ocean – Sunday Dom Kennedy – After SChool [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 24.09.14.mp3] Download here
Read moreDilated Peoples Describe Making The Album “Directors Of Photography” [Video]
Evidence, Rakaa, and DJ Babu are Los Angeles veterans of hip hop culture. Together they form the legendary hip hop group Dilated Peoples that have been leaders in the underground movement and leaders in creating their own sound. In this interview with DJ Eclipse, Dilated describes what makes Directors Of Photography a unique album from their recent projects. They recorded one song set the standard of quality for the rest of the tracks, and their decision to make a sound that the fans would like ultimately led to them making honest music that they enjoyed. Production is handled mostly by DJ Babu and Evidence, with features from Diamond D, 9th Wonder, DJ Premier, Jake One, Oh No, Twiz The Beat Pro, and Bravo (SidRoams). Features include Sick Jacken, Gangreen, Defari, Vince Staples, Aloe Blacc, and more. Purchase Directors Of Photography here.
Read moreRhythm Roulette w/ DJ Babu [Video]
On this episode of Rhythm Roulette, we’re joined by 1/3 of Dilated Peoples and member of the World Famous Beat Junkies, DJ Babu. Many don’t know that along with being a highly skilled battle DJ (known for his legendary “Blind Alley” beat juggle), the ITF champion also gets it in on the production tip. From Super Duck Breaks to The Beat Tape series, Babu crafts hip hop shit that knocks, while managing to be progressive at the same time.
Read moreDilated Peoples Talk About Reconnecting, Crushing Instagram, And Their First Group Album In 8 Years [Video]
Dilated Peoples, one of rap’s most notable underground groups, stopped by Complex a little while back to speak about their recently released project Directors Of Photography. Despite being six albums in, this is the west-coast collective’s first joint release since 2006. We spoke to Evidence, DJ Babu and Rakaa about their hiatus, what it was like reconnecting as a trio, and who they brought into the fold for their newest album. During the discussion they revealed that the title of their album is more than just a clever play on words. Babu, Rakaa, and Ev are all actually really ill photographers in their own right, and they spoke on how they jumped into the hobby and making a name for themselves on Instagram. Make sure to check out the interview above and definitely scoop up your copy “Directors Of Photography”, available now.
Read moreDialated Peoples Talk About Reconnecting, And Their First Group Album In 8 Years & More [Video]
Worst comes to worst, these Peoples come first.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 08.09.14
Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heavy hit after heavy hit – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: Shawn Chrystopher – Dreams Playlist G-Unit – Watch Me Jeezy feat. Kendrick Lamar – Holy Ghost (Remix) iLoveMakonnen feat. Drake – Tuesday (Remix) Ty Dolla $ign feat. Dom Kennedy & Rick Ross – Lord Knows Lil Herb feat. Common & Chance The Rapper – Fight Or Flight (Remix) **Record Of The Day** Shawn Chrystopher – Dreams Souls Of Mischief – Ghetto Superhero Dilated Peoples – Trouble Common feat. Vince Staples – Kingdom Statik Selektah feat. Action Bronson, Royce Da 5’9″ & Black Thought – The Imperial DUBB – Transition Hus Kingpin & Rozewood feat. SmooVth – The Purge Curren$y – House Shoes Raven Sorvino – Pam Grier Jhene Aiko feat. Common – Pretty Bird [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 08.09.14.mp3] Download here
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 01.09.14
Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new heatrocks from the likes of M-Dot, Diabolic, Stalley, Astro, Lil Dicky, V. Nova and yU. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Stalley feat. Ty Dolla $ign – Always Into Something Playlist Action Bronson – Easy Rider Action Bronson feat. Raekwon & Prodigy – Seven Series Triplets Statik Selektah feat. Joey Bada$$ – Slum Villain Joey Bada$$ – Big Dusty M-Dot feat. Skyzoo, Revalation & Krumb Snatcha – Chances & Change Diabolic – Diabolical Sound **Record Of The Day** Stalley feat. Ty Dolla $ign – Always Into Something Astro – 88 Lil Dicky – Spontaneity Swerve feat. Blu – Sk! H! V. Nova – Smoke Break Aspects feat. Ghostface Killah & Cody Coyote – What You Get Now Five Steez – Welcome yU – Never Burning Souls Of Mischief – All You Got Is Your Word Dilated Peoples – Let Your Thoughts Fly Away Common feat. Lil Herb & Cocaine 80s – The Neighborhood [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 01.09.14.mp3] Download here
Read moreDJ P.R.’s Top Ten: September 2014
01. Statik Selektah – What Goes Around [LP] | Stream / Buy 02. Action Bronson – Easy Rider | Watch Video 03. Wu-Tang Clan – Ron O’Neal | Stream 04. G-Unit – Changes | Stream / Buy 05. Common – Nobody’s Smiling [LP] | Stream / Buy 06. Dilated Peoples – Let Your Thoughts Fly Away | Stream / Buy 07. Souls Of Mischief – There Is Only Now [LP] | Stream / Buy 08. Five Steez – Welcome | Stream / Free Download 09. iLoveMakonnen feat. Drake – Tuesday (Remix) | Stream 10. Jeezy – Seen It All: The Autobiography [LP] | Stream / Buy
Read moreDilated Peoples Talk “Directors Of Photography” & More [Video]
“Directors of Photography” in stores and online now. Bonus: Watch Evidence “16 Bars” freestyle below.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 22.08.14
Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Happy Friday ya’ll, enjoy the show! Record Of The Day: DJ Mustard feat. Lil Wayne, Big Sean, YG & Lil Boosie – Face Down Playlist T.I. feat. Skylar Grey – New National Anthem iLoveMakonnen feat. Drake – Tuesday (Remix) Ty Dolla $ign feat. Dom Kennedy & Rick Ross – Lord Knows Ariana Grande feat. The Weeknd – Love Me Harder G-Unit – Loyal (Remix) **Record Of The Day** DJ Mustard feat. Lil Wayne, Big Sean, YG & Lil Boosie – Face Down DUBB feat. Dave East & Emilio Rojas – Want Everything DUBB feat. Bodega Bamz – Bodega & Liquor Stores Jeezy – Holy Ghost Common feat. Malik Yusef – Nobody’s Smiling Lil Herb – Just Bars Saigon – Nunya Dilated Peoples – Good As Gone Joey Bada$$ – Big Dusty [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 22.08.14.mp3] Download here
Read moreDilated Peoples – Rap Is Outta Control Freestyle [Stream]
The entire Dilated Peoples crew showed up to Rap Is Outta Control from Los Angeles to promote their newest album, Directors Of Photography. Check out this dope end-of-the-show freestyle by Evidence and Rakaa, and purchase “Directors Of Photography” here.
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 20.08.14
Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new heatrocks from G-Unit, J. Cole, Junai-T, Fives Steez and more. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Ugly Heroes feat. Murs – Good Thing Die Playlist G-Unit – Ahhh Shit J. Cole – Be Free Junia-T feat. Kemikal – Sky Is Falling **Record Of The Day** Ugly Heroes feat. Murs – Good Thing Die Five Steez – Welcome Dilated Peoples feat. Gangrene – Opinions May Vary Diamond D feat. Pete Rock – Only Way 2 Go **Pete Rock’s James Brown Tribute Mix** [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 20.08.14.mp3] Download here
Read moreTrackBlasters Radio: 13.08.14
Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know the motto! Enjoy. Record Of The Day: Swerve feat. Blu – Sk! H! Playlist Action Bronson – Easy Rider Joey Bada$$ – Big Dusty G-Unit – Come Up Souls Of Mischief x Adrian Younge – Panic Struck Dilated Peoples – Trouble Wu-Tang Clan – Ron O’Neal Five Steez – Deadly Common feat. Vince Staples – Out On Bond DUBB feat. Dave East & Emilio Rojas – Want Everything Rick Ross feat. Big K.R.I.T., Mase & Fabolous- Supreme (Remix) Scarface feat. Akon – The Exit Plan Statik Selektah feat. Snoop Dogg, Wais P, Ransom & CharlieRED – All The Way (Pimp Hop) ( **Record Of The Day** Swerve feat. Blu – Sk! H! Calez – Time For Love MellowHype – Bars [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 13.08.14.mp3] Download here
Read more