Monday, February 6, 2012

Rare Artist Series: Ice Cube - When Will They Shoot?

















This was my joint back in 1992 and when I listen to it today it still gets me amped.  Cube was a rap pioneer and definitely gave numerous songs that made my mix tapes on the regular.   This is one of them.

When Will They Shoot?

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Thankful (Take 2)













Anoir and Kwote came up with this joint filled with gratitude with the help of Mysterio, on the boards, back in 2001.

Thankful (Take 2)

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Rare Artist Series: The Juggaknots - Loosifa




















I remember getting this on vinyl - back when you just took a chance on records and I was extremely pleased with my purchase.  When they remastered the album for a "proper" release I chipped in and wasn't disappointed.  The follow up to that release really isn't that memorable to me but this song is...

Loosifa

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Rare Artist Series: Fat Joe - The Shit is Real (DJ Premier Remix)
















I never liked Fat Joe.  I thought he sucked on the mic and when Big Pun came around he sucked even more.  However, Primo laced Joe up with this dope track sampling Ahmad Jamal.  Even Joe can't fuck up this track - really.

The Shit is Real

UNIVERSAL SOUNDS MAY 2011 ZIP FILE
















All songs from May 2011 can be found here.