Hip-Hop Friday featuring Saafir's "Pull Ya Card"

Peace and Speedy Recovery to the Guru

This is one of my favorite Gangstarr joints from what is possibly my favorite Gangstarr record, Moment of Truth. The combination of DJ Premier's super sparse production, Guru's legendary monotone, and the message of upliftment to the masses/ admonishment to the powerful that he puts forth in 16 bars all add up to a quintessential Gangstarr track. Join me in wishing Guru a most speedy recovery.

Hip-Hop Friday Whose Line is it anyway edition

A special, goofy, winter themed edition for your viewing pleasure.

Beer Day (Situations) - Fatt Snak

Never know what you'll find on Youtube. I searched for beer and hip-hop, and found this very pleasant surprise from north of the border, East Vancouver to be exact. A bit dark and moody and a really nicely done track. As anyone who knows me will attest, I am not easily impressed, but this I find to be very impressive stuff indeed.

ULTRA MAGNETIC MC'S: Give the Drummer Some

Before Dr. Octagon, Dr. Doom, Black Elvis et al, Kool Keith was of course the frontman of Ultramagnetic MC's.

As for one of the most well respected, behind-the-scene figures in hip-hop...RIP Paul C. Those who were there know of this dude's incredible production and engineering skills. I had read this 360 Hip-Hop article about him by Dave Tompkins some years back and contemplated his lasting influence ever since. Consider this a long overdue Friday hip-hop tribute.

Souls of Mischief - Medication

Hip-Hop friday returns with a special late night edition from the mighty Souls of Mischief. This is one of those put you into a trance type classic beats. Hypnotic and highly addictive. Mmm hmm...

Non-Phixion - Rock Stars

Fun video. Dope group. Ill Bill. Many hip-hop cameos. Enjoy this one.

Beastie Boys - Hey Ladies

Here they are, them Beastie Boys, showing their trademark sense of humor and pushing that 70's aesthetic a good five years before it became fashionable. 'Hey ladies' is a classic jam, guaranteed to turn any tiny nook or corridor in a city apartment into an impromptu dancefloor.

The primary motivation for posting this, however, was to wish Adam Yauch a speedy recovery. We all hope you heal up quickly, MCA!

Organized Konfusion

A co-worker and I were talking about Pharaoh Monche a few days ago, and it dawned on me that I've yet to post any Organized Konfusion. Well, the situation has just been corrected. A distinctive and tasty throwback, this.

Friday PM Hip-hop returns with Pete Rock

I'm going to do my best to get back on track programming real hip-hop every Friday afternoon, just like I did back in the day, circa '07. Pete Rock, one of hip-hop's greatest producers, proves here that he's also got some mic skills. He's accompanied by one of the most promising MC's at that time, Inspectah Deck along with west coast by way of Philadelphia rapper Kurupt. From the 1998 album Soul Survivor. For the record, a 10 year-old record in hip-hop definitely qualifies as OLD SCHOOL.