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Another classic unreleased Rakim song from my archive.”Get Visual” is the third song out of four I recorded with Rakim. This would later turn up on the 18th Letter Album as “When Im Flowin”. Recorded @ High Class Studios, Brooklyn, New York, 1995. Previously: Rakim’s Red Bull Music Academy Lecture [Video]
Read moreHip hop’s golden age began in 1986, the day Rakim stepped to a microphone to record “Eric B Is President.” Only 18 years old (though he sounded considerably more worldly), Rakim (real name William Griffin) had a smooth, effortless flow that brought a cool melodicism and high intelligence to the MC game—he gave both fire and ice, set within the wiry frame of his serious features. Even those who didn’t get the Five Percenter reference wouldn’t have bridled at his nickname, God. His partnership with his DJ, Eric B, yielded four great albums and numerous classic singles before Rakim split for a solo career. Despite initial success with 1997’s The 18th Letter, he endured several frustratingly fruitless years signed to Dr Dre’s Aftermath, working on an album that never came. Now Rakim back in his native New York, the city where his immense influence is most clearly audible, notably in other NYC wordsmiths such as Nas. As recently as 2012, The Source named him the greatest MC of all time.
Read moreDa Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: Flatbush Zombies – Inf Beams Playlist Goondox feat. Smooth Da Hustler & N.O. Da God – Bang Out (Remix) **Record Of The Day** Flatbush Zombies – Inf Beams Ghostface Killah feat. Masta Killa – I Declare War Smoke DZA feat. The Kid Daytona – Arn & Tully **Throwback** Boogie Down Productions – Duck Down Eric B & Rakim – Don’t Sweat The Technique (Jim Sharp re-edit) Naughty By Nature – Uptown Anthem Showbiz & A.G. – Party Groove (Bass Mix) Black Moon – Who Got The Props Wreckx N Effect – Rump Shaker Poison Clan – Action (Mike Fresh Nasty mix) London Posse – Hows Life In London Nubian Crackers feat. The Artifacts – Do You Wanna Hear It The Notorious B.I.G. – Party & Bullshit KRS-One – Hip Hop Vs. Rap (DJ Spinbad Remix) Method Man – Bring The Pain King Just – Warriors Drum House Of Pain – On Point Tha Dogg Pound – What Would U Do Thug Life – Shit Don’t Stop [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 24.04.13.mp3] Download here
Read moreDa Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new heatrocks from 360 x Denzil Porter, Cappadonna, AG Da Coroner, R.A. The Rugged Man and Durag Dynasty. Plus, DJ K.O. takes us back in time with his best of Ayatollah mix. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: AG Da Coroner – NY Never Left Playlist 360 & Denzil Porter – Subway Series Cappadonna – Slang Editorial 2 **Record Of The Day** AG Da Coroner – NY Never Left R.A. The Rugged Man feat. Talib Kweli – Learn Truth Durag Dynasty feat. Prodigy – Fish Meat **DJ K.O. presents Ayatollah – Me, Myself & Akai** Talib Kweli – The Proud Sean Price feat. Rustee Juxx – Spliff-n-Wessun eMC – Four Brothers eMC – Borrow U Black Star – Bright As the Stars Wordsworth feat. Justin Time & Masta Ace – Evol Rakim – A Cold Feeling Talib Kweli feat. Mos Def – Joy Inspectah Deck – The Movement P Dap, Matt Fingaz & Nature – The Big Hurt Saigon – Do You Know Cormega – Rap’s a Hustle Wordsworth – Right Now Mos Def feat. Talib Kweli – Know That Ghostface Killah & Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty 2 Mos Def – Ms. Fat Booty Masta Ace feat. Jean Grae – Hold U Ghostface Killah feat. Cappadonna – Odd Couple eMC – The Grudge Ilacoin, Labba & Black Rob – By a Stranger Silent Knight feat. Tiffany Paige – Verbal Assault Okai feat. Vinia Mojica
Read moreThe Elite Money Empire Presents to you: Raekwon, GZA & Rakim Performing in NYC. Raekwon brought out GZA to perform and also spoke about his upcoming album “F.I.L.A.”. He also debut and performed a single from the album before Rakim rocked the crowd as well. Previously: Raekwon Brings Out Kardinal Offishall In Toronto [Video]
Read moreDa More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new bangers from the likes of Obie Trice, Nine, Marco Polo x Rakim, Havoc and Mathematics. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Nine – Almost Home Playlist Obie Trice – Pocket Full (B.I.G. Tribute) The Notorious B.I.G. – Gimme The Loot The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Method Man – The What The Notorious B.I.G. – Long Kiss Goodnight The Notorious B.I.G. – Unbelievable The Notorious B.I.G. – Ten Crack Commandments The Notorious B.I.G. – Who Shot Ya **Record Of The Day** Nine – Almost Home Marco Polo feat. Rakim – What’s Wrong Havoc – Gone HS87 feat. ScHoolboy Q, Casey Veggies, Xzibit, Rick Ross, Method Man, Redman, Raekwon & More – Cypher Mathematics feat. Raekwon, Method Man, Termanology, Cappadonna, Eyes Low & Bad Luck – Men Of Respect Earl Sweatshirt – Chum Action Bronson – Morey Boogie Boards Danny Brown – #HottestMC Flatbush ZOMBiES – The Hangover [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 11.03.13.mp3] Download here
Read more“What’s Wrong,” was initially produced and recorded for Rakim’s “Seventh Seal” (2009) LP, but due to clearance issues was nixed from the retail release of the project. It has since sat dormant until Rakim gave the track back to Marco and he decided to use it for his forthcoming free-LP “Newport Authority 2” as Marco states “I’ve recorded so much quality material over the last few years and I really want to share it all. It couldn’t all possibly fit on “Port Authority 2”; hence “Newport Authority 2” came to be.” “Newport Authority 2” will feature appearances from Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Artifacts, Das Efx, Lil Fame (M.O.P.), Torae & Ruste Juxx all rocking over Marco’s production. Yet, the project everyone should really be excited for is Marco’s “Port Authority 2” LP which will be released this spring on Soulspazm Records. “Port Authority 2” features appearances from Organized Konfusion (yes, a new Oragnized Konfusion track!!), Gangrene, Talib Kweli, DJ Premier, Masta Ace, Posdnuos (De La Soul), Kardinal Offishal, Styles P, Nature, Rah Digga, Slaine, Celph Titled, Ill Bill, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C. & many many more.
Read moreHNHH talks with the legendary Rakim in Chicago where he shares his insight on hip-hop. Previously: Rakim – Paid In Full (Live @ The Shrine) [Video]
Read moreKane or Rakim? Previously: Pusha T – Funkmaster Flex Freestyle [Video]
Read moreTime to lace up those Timbs, throw on a Champion hoodie and get ya Eastcoast Stomp on… Sparkle Motion are back with “MIRACLE BLENDS”. TOBES and DJ Yoda cut, mix and scratch their way through an hour of “Yo! MTV Raps” staples, blending Hip-Hop and R&B acapellas with instrumentals, originals and remixes – with a few surprises thrown in along the way. “Miracle Blends” was inspired by the legendary New York City tape-masters of the early 90s like Ron G, Kid Capri and Doo Wop. Tracklist Mary J. Blige & Big Daddy Kane – Prince of Real Love (Blend) Prince Markie Dee – Typical Reasons (Swing My Way) Chi Ali & The Notorious B.I.G. – Roadrunner Bullshit (Blend) Little Shawn – I Made Love (4 Da Very 1st Time) Naughty By Nature & Jade – I Wanna Love You, Bastard (Blend) Positive K – I Got A Man Queen Latifah – Latifah’s Had It Up 2 Here Eric B. & Rakim – What’s On Your Mind Roz featuring D-Nice – A-Yo, Crumbs! (Blend) 2Pac – If My Homie Calls K-Solo – I Can’t Hold It Back Portrait – Honey Dip Fam-Lee – Runs In The Fam-Lee Monie Love – Work It Out Intelligent Hoodlum & Tha Alkaholiks – Likwit Groove (Blend) Naughty By Nature – Written On Ya Kitten Intro – Let Me Be The One Kool G. Rap & Snoop Doggy Dogg – Ill Street Nuts (Blend) Heavy D. & The Boyz, Naughty By Nature & C.E.B. – On
Read moreRakim hit the Shrine for The Bassments 10 year anniversary “Grand Finale”. Previously: Rakim – Bring It On (Unreleased Version) [Audio x Download]
Read moreDa Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – still our motto for 2013! Record Of The Day: Reks – Judas Playlist ASAP Rocky feat. Kendrick Lamar, Joey Bada$$, Yelawolf, Danny Brown, Action Bronson & Big K.R.I.T. – 1 Train Method Man & Redman – I’m Dope Ni**a Wu-Block – Guns For Life 50 Cent feat. Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy – Major Distribution Mayalino feat. Pusha T & Sam Hook – Mobster Dinner Joell Ortiz – Brooklyn In The Building Action Bronson feat. Roc Marciano – Modern Day Revelations P.A.P.I. feat. Large Professor – Built Pyramids Rakim – Bring It On Gensu Dean & Planet Asia – Faces On The Dollar **Record Of The Day** Reks – Judas Kendrick Lamar – Black Boy Fly Game – Dead People Kendrick Lamar – Sing About Me, I’m Dying Of Thirst [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 09.01.13.mp3] Download here
Read moreThis is the original unreleased version of “Bring It On”. Recorded @ High Class Studios, Brooklyn, New York. April 1995. Produced by Dominic Owen.
Read moreMarley Marl is unquestionably one of the greatest producers and DJs in hip hop history. His influence and importance to hip hop are undeniable, and his innovative productions and pioneering use of sampling helped define the genre. Marley Marl has produced beats for some of the music’s finest MCs including Big Daddy Kane, MC Shan, LL Cool J, Biz Markie, Roxanne Shante, Kool G Rap, Nas, Rakim, and Masta Ace. In the second installment of Marley Marl ‘Classic Recipes,’ he shows you how he produced “Eric B. Is President” in 1986, the debut single for legendary hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim. Marl talks about meeting Rakim for the first time and discusses the collaborative process with Eric B. that would yield one of the most influential hip hop tracks ever. “Eric B. Is President” combines a bassline from Fonda Rae’s bonafide 1982 club hit “Over Like a Fat Rat” and a beat from James Brown’s 1974 hit “Funky President.” Putting these two parts together was a bit tricky due to differences in tempo, but Marley resolved this problem by replaying the bassline with his trusty Casio CZ-101 keyboard instead of just sampling it. In this video, Marley Marl recreates the entire track using his Akai MPC Renaissance to play a bass sound similar to the original, and using kick and snare samples from The Honey Drippers’ track “Impeach The President.” As always, Marley Marl drops priceless nuggets of wisdom and tips for young producers, including a beat programming
Read moreDa Wednesday Underground Flava – Real Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know how we get down! Record Of The Day: 50 Cent feat. Eminem & Adam Levine – My Life Playlist Rakim – New York To Cali The Notorious B.I.G. – Real Ni**az Do Real Things Outkast feat. Goodie Mob – Git Up, Git Out Big Boi feat. Ludacris & T.I. – In The A T.I. feat. Andre 3000 – Sorry **Record Of The Day** 50 Cent feat. Eminem & Adam Levine – My Life Wu-Block feat. Erykah Badu – Drivin’ Round Wu-Block – Stella Kendrick Lamar – Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe Roc Marciano – The Man DJ P.F. Cuttin – Danger! N.Y. Anthems Master Mix [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 28.11.12.mp3] Download here
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