previously:
Big L and O.C. Freestyle (Zagreb, Croatia 1997)

peace to Blackout TV (via)

Produced by Ray West

A.G. – Danksgiving / mixtape

Unreleased O.C. gets copped gentlemen and ladies, but you’ll need a turntable.

O.C. – O-zone Originals Pt. 2 EP / snippets

A1: “Flipside” [DJ Ogee] * – This was a track done right after “Word…Life” was finished, but well before “Jewelz” started.
A2:. “Master Ya High” [Buckwild] * – This was another track done in between the first two albums. Buckwild ended up using an altered version of this beat for a Faith Evans record years later.
A3: “Gone” [DJ Ogee] * – This was an outtake from “Jewelz”. This song was revisted and remixed years later for the “Smoke and Mirrors” album.
A4:. “Kevvy Kev Promo” [Buckwild] + – This was a promo done during the early promotion of “Word…Life” for Bay Area DJ / host, Kevvy Kev at KZSU.
B1: “Sharp As A Knife” [Buckwild] + – This track was done before “Word…Life” around the same time as “Sugar” and “Outsiders”.
B2: “Stronjay”(Original Version) [DJ Ogee] * – This was the original version of the song on “Jewelz”.
B3 “Pain” [Da Beatminerz] * – This was another song done for “Jewelz” that was deleted at the last moment.
B4. “Sway and Tech Promo” feat. MC Serch [DJ Ogee] + – Another promo done for “The Wake Up Show” during the promotion of “Word…Life”.

via stitch by stitch

oh shit

Link

Snippet taken from Milano’s new mixtape, The Hurt Locker. Tracklist after the jump.

download: Milano – New York Got Me Depressed / snippet

download: Milano – The Hurt Locker / mixtape

peace to OTTN

The video of DITC and friends on Video Music Box that we posted recently was actually originally archived and digitized by JR of Collectors Item. He commented on our post and promised to upload the full show so I look forward to that. But also wanted to shout out his site which has an impressive and growing collection of vintage video and audio from the 90s.

I am a collector of music since the late 80′s, sometimes spending my last dollar and searching until closing time at stores, mainly for hip hop releases but I have broadened my ear for music over the years. My sources from then up til the present day are a mix of:

my Father & Uncle’s music collection
MTV
my neighborhood of Uptown Manhattan NY, USA
record stores & conventions
Rap City, Video Music Box
FM radio (89.1, 89.9, 91.5, 99.5, 97.1, 107.5)
the internet

I believe technology will never take the place of traveling and finding music in the real world, it’s an experience that I feel will never be replaced by downloads and internet communication. I only use technology to facilitate my need for information on artists, groups, labels and other important details as a consumer of many new and old music releases. Other than that I try to travel and meet people to purchase as much music as possible.

I will bring an original mix of video, audio and other media that relates to my musical tastes and life, and act as a filter for good music like so many other sources I see online. Hopefully you enjoy most of what’s posted.

Damn, this is pre “Return of the Boom Bap” and pre “Represent”. Peace to TheReallest36.

Update: Peace to JR of Collectors Item

All proceeds go directly to Roc Raida’s family so come out and support! link

“GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA HIP-HOP TRIBUTE-BENEFIT CONCERT”

Feat.
DITC
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
BRAND NUBIANS
GRAN PUBA
THE BEATNUTS
LARGE PROFESSOR

Hosted by: LORD SEAR
Music by : DJ BOOGIE BLIND (FROM THE X-ECUTIONERS)

“ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ROC RAIDA FAMILY”
**MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED**

SOBS
204 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014

The first event had the biggest DJs from the around world convene on one stage. This time, the MCs pay tribute to Grandmaster Roc Raida. You should too. While you’re at it, be sure to purchase this fly shirt. All ticket and merchandise proceeds go to his family. link

TUESDAY Nov 17, Doors 7pm- Show 9pm
Admission: $18 IN ADV/ $22 DAY OF SHOW

“GRANDMASTER ROC RAIDA HIP-HOP TRIBUTE-BENEFIT CONCERT”

Feat.
DITC
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
BRAND NUBIANS
GRAN PUBA
THE BEATNUTS
LARGE PROFESSOR

Hosted by: LORD SEAR
Music by : DJ BOOGIE BLIND (FROM THE X-ECUTIONERS)

“ALL PROCEEDS GO TO ROC RAIDA FAMILY”
**MORE ARTISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED**

SOBS
204 Varick Street
New York, NY 10014

Also featuring Sadat X, Styles P, DJ Green Lantern, X-Ecutioners, Rahzel, DJ JS 1, DJ A Trak, DJ Craze and many more! link

B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 West 42 St.
New York, NY 10036

Fat chance. Finesse also shares his take on sampling. Peace to Splash-Mag.

Unreleased interview with Party Arty & A.G. on 4/18/2007 in Hamburg, Germany. Peace to Mixery Raw Deluxe

Recorded at the recent D.I.T.C. show at Knitting Factory NYC. Dude is becoming one of my favorite performers right now just because he’s always spittin’ some new, dope acapellas at shows. Be sure to also check out audio of the previously unreleased Lord Finesse track remixed by Large Professor.

Download A.G. Acapella Live @ Knitting Factory NYC

Yeah, that’s right. The whole crew performing Day One. Classic. Link

More videos @ youtube.com/grandgood.

Don’t get me wrong. Lord Finesse, A.G. and O.C. are dope live. But Diamond D hasn’t performed in NYC since the summer of 2006 so I was really looking forward to his part of the show. And he did not disappoint. More videos after the jump and at youtube.com/grandgood.

Diamond D and Lord Finesse – You Can’t Front Live

Diamond D – Freestyle (Yo, That’s That Sh..) Live

Diamond D – Sally Got A One Track Mind Live

Diamond D – What U Heard Live

Diamond D – Best Kept Secret Live

I am pretty excited about this. Looking forward to finally seeing all members rock the same stage on the same night. Maybe we’ll see some special surprise guests. I don’t think Grand Puba or Sadat X is out of the question. Neither is Greg Nice. But how about Fat Joe? buy tickets

Sunday, Dec 7, 2008 // DOORS 8:00 PM
ADV $20 // DOS $25

Knitting Factory – New York
74 Leonard Street
New York, NY 10013