Rare Artist Series: Sadat X - Remember That

It used to irk me that Sadat would not "rhyme" on records but as time went on I realized that was just his style.  He is one artist from the "Golden Age" that has been consistent in dropping great verses over dope production.  Here is a newer song that is proof of that...

Remember That

Shockwave - 1, 2, 3

A little something from Shockwave circa 2001.

Shockwave - 1, 2, 3

Mid Day Blues (Optiskept Solo Demo)

This is the solo demo of the song "Mid Day Blues" over Jake Lamada's track.


Mid Day Blues (Optiskept Solo)

Close To You

Another scripture from Kwote from back in the mid 2000's.

Close to You

Portal Access

The Intro to the "Time Space Continuum" album with Gillian Anderson.

Portal Access

Rare Artist Series: Common Market - 40 Thieves

Just like their counterparts Blue Scholars (well Sabizi, the producer of both groups) Common Market has stepped up and delivered some solid hip hop music.  While the political commentary can seem archaic at times most of it still rings true but the production on most of their albums is something to marvel at.  Point in case...

Common Market - 40 Thieves

Rare Artist Series: Scarface - Emeritus

Scarface has to be one of my favorite rappers from back in the day.  He maybe not reach the upper echelons of emcees I rank in terms of skill, voice and composition but he has always been consistent as in which this song he indicates:

Emeritus