Early to late 90's flavors from NYC underground and mainstream radio, straight from the tape deck of JR.

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This was one hell of an episode of Future Flavaz! Cocoa Brovaz promote their sophomore LP while The X-Ecutioners get busy on the wheels of steel.

Cocoa Brovaz (Smif N Wessun) & The X-Ecutioners On Future Flavaz

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This is a 1995 taping of Pirate Radio, which I like to think of it as the 2nd generation of Marley Marl &amp; Pete Rock's In Control show. K-Def is on the wheels cutting breaks and samples used in Hip Hop songs you are probably very familiar with, fine music spanning Jazz, Soul, Funk and Rock genres. This is an example of how to kick back and just listen to a good DJ before the internet and mp3 compilations, in this mix K-Def commands his selection of vinyl for your listening pleasure.

K-Def - Pirate Radio '95 Breaks & Samples Mix feat. Marley Marl & Larry-O

On-air foolishness courtesy of Russell Jones aka Ol' Dirty Bastard, live on the Martin Moore and Mayhem Show during Dirt's promo run for his debut album "Return To The 36 Chambers".

Ol' Dirty Bastard Buggin' Out On WNYU Radio, 1995

Poppin' more corny MCs than Orville Redenbacher, Akinyele and E-Boogie represent skills for the '95 on 99.5 FM New York. With dangerous wordplay and murderous metaphors, this duo tear the mic down for a performance that leaves DJ Mister Cee in stitches. 

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Akinyele & E-Boogie Freestyle For Mr. Magic & Mister Cee in 1995

Prince Paul 1998 Interview with DJ Mecca For Psychoanalysis At WHCR FM

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Kool G Rap ft. B-1 & MF Grimm - "Take 'Em To War" (Unreleased Version

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Meth brings the streets to the airwaves and demonstrates the rawness which made Wu Tang's breakthrough so memorable. This time was quite exciting to witness if you were a New York Hip Hop head.

Method Man '95 Pre-Tical Freestyle at WNYU

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Even during his introduction to the game, Papoose was nice on the mic and shines as 1/4th of the Murder Inc. Crew of Big Flip, Kool G Rap and Tony Montana. This 1999 freestyle session on Pete Rock & Marley Marl's Future Flavas shows the potential of this NY super crew and what could have been had they put out a group album. The sinister beat you hear which each MC flows upon is most likely produced by Marley Marl from it's sound reminiscent of Real Live's debut album and provides the right dose of aggression to support each MC's microphone assault.

Kool G Rap, Papoose & Big Flip (Murder Inc.) '99 Freestyle On Future Flavas

This was during the release of Faxin' Jax as a single, great time for New York college radio.


InI & Pete Rock 1995 Freestyle On WNYU Radio

One half of the Brooklyn duo Audio Two visits The Halftime Show in 2006 for some fun as only The Golden Era of Hip Hop can do it. Discussion includes the use of the famous Impeach The President break, working with his sister MC Lyte, First Priority Music history and more. Following the interview/freestyle is a great mix of Hip Hop celebrating the best of '87 to '88 releases.

DJ Eclipse Interviews Milk Dee of Audio Two, Best of '87-'88 Hip Hop Special Show

Fresh off the release of his debut single, Big L visits Harlem Community Radio to blaze the microphone. Joined by Bloodshed and Cam'Ron, The Devil's Son represents the hunger and aggression of Harlem back in '95.

Big L, Bloodshed & Cam'Ron 1995 Freestyle on WHCR's Rhythm & Soul Radio

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