DJ Eclipse & Check The Technique – Paid In Full 30th Anniversary InterroMix (Do The Knowledge Vol. 1) [Audio]

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Eric B. & Rakim’s Paid In Full album (originally released July 7, 1987), author Brian Coleman has teamed up with renowned DJ and radio personality DJ Eclipse to bring the world a new concept – a podcast using original interview tapes, blended with music including the tracks discussed in the interviews as well as the original music sampled to make those tracks. The interview in question, featured as the centerpiece of this new DJ Eclipse mix, was conducted by Coleman with the legendary MC Rakim in the early 2000s, and appeared in Coleman’s first two books, Rakim Told Me and Check the Technique [Volume 1]: Liner Notes for Hip-Hop Junkies. Coleman’s most recent book, Check the Technique Volume 2: More Liner Notes For Hip-Hop Junkies, was released in 2014. For more information, visit GoodRoadGoods.com.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 15.03.17

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Tunes Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes brand new bangers from the likes of R-Mean, Dizzy Wright, Audio Push, Your Old Droog and Freddie Gibbs. Press play and enjoy! Record Of The Day: Audio Push – Smokeout 99 Playlist R-Mean – Blessing In Disguise R-Mean feat. KXNG Crooked – Deeper Than Rap Dizzy Wright – FFL Mani Coolin’ – Black Hearts **Record Of The Day** Audio Push – Smokeout 99 Freddie Gibbs – Crushed Glass Your Old Droog – My Boy Is A Girl **Gilles Peterson’s Clyde Stubblefield Tribute Mix** James Brown – Ain’t It Funky Now (Parts 1 and 2) James Brown – Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved James Brown – Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud James Brown – Cold Sweat Part 2 James Brown – Funky Drummer Big Daddy Kane – Mortal Combat Bad Meets Evil – Living Proof Kool Moe Dee – I’m Blowin’ Up Diggin – It’s a Demo (feat. Kool G Rap, Polo) LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out Eric B. & Rakim – Lyrics Of Fury Public Enemy – Fight The Power Sweet Tee & Jazzy Joyce – It’s My Beat Pharcyde – Officer Roxanne Shanté – Have A Nice Day [Remix] Stop The Violence Movement – Self Destruction The 2 Live Crew – Coolin’ (Fresh Kid Ice’s Side) Mellow Man Ace – River Cubano Boogie Down Productions – South Bronx Common – Blows To

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Gilles Peterson – Clyde Stubblefield Tribute Mix [Audio]

Clyde Stubblefield played drums for James Brown for 6 years but his legacy has lasted a lot longer than that. His rhythms have been extensively sampled and particularly his ‘Funky Drummer’ break helped lay the foundations of Hip Hop, and later jungle and a whole world of electronic music. RIP Clyde Stubblefield April 18, 1943 – February 18, 2017 Press play below. Peep the the tracklist after the jump.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 06.07.15

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Summertime is throwback time! Today, Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie take us on a trip down Memory Lane with their “Summertime 6” mix. Enjoy! Record Of The Day: Back on Wednesday! Full playlist, stream and download link after the break.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 05.12.14

Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Today, DJ Eskei83 takes over TB Radio with his dope SeratoCast mix. Enjoy. Happy Friday ya’ll! Record Of The Day: Back on Monday! Playlist Intro – w/ Shortkut, D-Styles, Q-Bert, FlipOut, Jazzy Jeff & Z-Trip Freedo – Champion Sound Tafari – Champion Sound Elliphant – Revolusion (Eskei83 Bootleg) Zeke Beats – Doge Jeru The Damaja x Statik Selektah – Ya Playin Yaself (Eskei83 Bootleg) DJ Jazzy Jeff & Dayne Jordan – Play Dat Talib Kweli feat. Styles P – The Level (Eskei83 Bootleg) K+Lab & D.Wolf – Le Shakes Ghostface – Mighty Healthy (Eskei83 Bootleg) Rage Against The Machine – Guerilla Radio Eric B & Rakim – Know You Got Soul Tropkillaz – Pump Up The Volume Missy Elliott – Cop That Shit Yellow Claw – Kaolo Pt. 2 (Angger Dimas Remix) LL Cool J – Mama Said Knock You Out Run DMC – Walk This Way Daft Punk – Robot Rock A-Trak & Milo & Otis feat. Rich Kidz – Out the Speakers Onra – Love Q-Tip – Breath & Stop Steely Dan – Kid Charlemagne Kanye West – Champion Eskei’s – Personal Kanye West moment Assagai – Telephone Girl Jay Z – Show Me What You Got Birdman & Lil Wayne – Go DJ Eskei83 – Get Down Marvin Gaye x Diplo & DJ Fresh – Let’s Get It On (Eskei83 Earthquake Bootleg) The Notorious B.I.G. – Dead Wrong Diddy – Come With Me

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TrackBlasters Radio: 07.07.14

Da More Fire Monday – The Correct Flava To Start Your Week Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock! Enjoy. Record Of The Day: Ab-Soul – Tree Of Life Playlist G-Unit – Loyal (Remix) Trick Trick feat. Eminem & Royce Da 5’9″ – Twerk Dat Pop That Busta Rhymes feat. Eminem – Calm Down Drake – 0 To 100 Ghostface Killah & BADBADNOTGOOD feat. Danny Brown – Six Degrees Dilated Peoples – Good As Gone **Record Of The Day** Ab-Soul – Tree Of Life Lil Herb – Just Bars Mobb Deep – Timeless **J. Rocc In Da Mix** Eric B. & Rakim – Paid In Full GZA – Liquid Swords GZA feat. Method Man – Shadowboxin’ Boogie Down Productions – Illegal Business Lord Finesse – Isn’t He Something Boogie Down Productions – Jimmy The J.B.’s – The Grunt (Parts 1 & 2) Leaders Of The New School – Case Of The P.T.A. Boogie Down Productions – Nervous [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 07.07.14.mp3] Download here

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TrackBlasters Radio: 15.01.14

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School HipHop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Today’s show includes new bangers from the likes of Maffew Ragazino, Roc Marciano, Dag Savage and J57. Enjoy. Record Of The Day: Roc Marciano feat. AG – Soul Music Playlist ASAP Nast feat. Method Man – Trillmatic Maffew Ragazino feat. Action Bronson – Avatar Roc Marciano feat. Maffew Ragazino – Dollar Bitch Dag Savage feat. Denmark Vessey – U Turn Fabolous feat. Jadakiss – The Hope Common – War Raekwon feat. Assassin & Melanie Fiona – Soundboy Kill It N.O.R.E. feat. Busta Rhymes – Manners Busta Rhymes & Q-Tip – Butch & Sundance Rick Ross feat. Jay-Z – The Devil Is A Lie **Record Of The Day** Roc Marciano feat. AG – Soul Music J57 feat. ATR – Been A Long Time **Throwback** Rakim – It’s Been A Long Time Rakim – When U B On The Mic Rakim – Guess Who’s Back Eric B. & Rakim – Paid In Full Eric B. & Rakim – Follow The Leader [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 15.01.14.mp3] Download here

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TrackBlasters Radio: 24.04.13

Da 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

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Sparkle Motion – Miracle Blends, Volume 1 [Mixtape]

Time 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

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Marley Marl Recreates “Eric B. Is President” [Video]

Marley 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

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