Grand Master of all Grand Masters! R.i.P. Roc Raida 

R.I.P.  Grand Masta Roc Raida Greatest Battle DJ of All TIME!!! Inspiration on the Highest level..Cool Project Rob Swift! He will Live On through the Music!

The Foundation is spinning all DJ Premier productions, remixes, and samples for its third installment of its yearly tribute to the legendary Premo. Check the archives on radiofreebrooklyn.org and Mixcloud if you missed Vol. 1 & 2, and tap in to hear some classic boom bap.

The Foundation 03.29.22 (DJ PREMIER VOL. 3)

THE 45 BANDITOS

This is Volume 2 of 4 from Rap Production wizard / Tuxedo co-collaborator Jake One released in 2005 (when modern soul was still virgin territory). Nothing but the ill 80s modern soul and funk.

Jake One - AR-2

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PF Cuttin - Fly Fishing Vol 3
Artwork by Noxer Defense

Tracks:

Starvin B - Buddha Bless [Blood From a Stone EP]
Meyhem Lauren - Street Caviar feat. Bags & Hologram [More Cashmere EP]
Cestyle - Beyond Limits [Parkhouse Music 1995-1998 EP]
Sandinistas - Heartless [Madd Luv EP]
Memory Man - The War Room feat. Prince Po, Mr Lif & Blaise B [Broadcast One LP]
Juggaknots - 40 Oz of Flavor [Baby Pictures 1989-1993]
Your Old Droog - You Know What Time It Is [Your Old Droog LP]
Zigg Zagg - On and On [The Demos And Instrumentals EP]
Mr Voodoo - Betta Duck [New York Straight Talk: The Elusive Demos 1994-1995 EP]
The Madness - Intergalactic Tactics [Intergalactic Tactics 1995-1996 EP]
The Almighty $amhill - Can't Trust You [The $am Hill Story LP]
Mr Voodoo - Pen Hits The Paper [New York Straight Talk: The Elusive Demos 1994-1995 EP]
One Deep - Crime Stories [Crime Stories EP]
Juggaknots - Ol' Faithful [Baby Pictures 1989-1993]
Pen Pals - Blue [Pen Pals LP]
Son A Bluntz - Don't Snooze [Nodyaheadtodis Vol 1.5]
The Absouljah - Ninety Something [Dim The Light EP]
Meyhem Lauren ft. Timeless Truth - Black Cumin Oil [More Cashmere EP]
NSV - Times is Tragic [Crime Scene EP Volume 2]
Poops - Destroy [Bring On Ya Best: The 90's Demo EP]
Sic Sense - Conscience Abduction [Treehouse Presents The Rare & Unreleased EP Vol 1]
Down To Erf - Rhyme Training (Original) [Treehouse Presents The Rare & Unreleased EP Vol 2]
The Almighty $amhill - Vagina Monologues [The Preface EP]
Timeless Truth - Buen Provecho [Dominican Diner EP]
Fatnice - Let's Get It [It's Nice To Meet You LP] [Tape Bonus]
Starvin B - The Fuck I've Been [Blood From a Stone EP] [Tape Bonus]






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PF Cuttin - Fly Fishing Vol 3 [Chopped Herring] ART: NOXER [FREE DOWNLOAD]

This one of a few songs I did for the "sex and violence album" . For reasons unknown I never got a chance to fully complete the production on these songs and thus poor mixes were ultimately released to the public . When I hear those songs I cringe .. I do wish I could turn back the hands of time and finish these recordings . Hope you enjoy these . More to come on the unreleased Prince Paul Collection .  Please share and check out other rare releases on this page . Negroes On Ice ! 

Drug dealer Rough MIX 1991 ( BDP . PRINCE PAUL )

Rob Swift on his March 2012 release, Roc 4 Raida:

I met Roc Raida at the 1991 East Coast DMC qualifying round. It was the first competition I ever entered. As I walked up in there with my mentor Drew, better known as Dr. Butcher, I recall encountering the mighty X-Men for the first time. They all were there, Steve D, Johnny Cash, Diamond Jay, Sean C and Roc Raida [at the time he actually spelled it Rock Raider]. They [the X-Men] were loud and drawing attention to themselves. You’d hear them laughing and joking throughout the entire preliminary. But what I found interesting about Raida was he was the complete opposite of his crew. Raida was the quietest one of all. That really intrigued me and his silent temperament made him stand out even more than his rambunctious partners.

All of the X-men entered the competition so there was an air of intimidation affecting the competitors. But as much as we respected them, Drew and I were confident we trained hard enough to impress the judges (Clark Kent, DJ Word and Rose, who ran DMC NY at the time) and place somewhere in that top 8 slot.

I remember getting up on stage and hearing Drew tell Clark Kent “watch my boy Rob!” A I looked into the audience of DJs competing for the same exact thing I wanted, I noticed the X-men throwing up their X signs. Publicly displaying their brotherhood connection while putting fear into the hearts and minds of the other competitors. Once I dropped my first routine, “Eric B. For President”, the only people that existed though were Drew to my right and me on the turntables!

After the battle, Drew introduced me to Steve D who happened to be standing right next to Raida at the time. I shook hands with Steve and we exchanged a few words. I then turned to Raida and introduced myself. I don’t remember him saying much, LOL. But I do remember the head nod and grin he gave me, it was classic Raida. He was always a bit stand offish when you first met him. About 1 week later Steve asked Dr. Butcher and I if we’d get down with the X-men. I was honored because Steve opened the door to an exclusive click of DJs anyone would of been honored to be a part of. What’s more, my induction into the X-men set the path for Raida and I to form an unbreakable bond.

I remember going to Raida’s pad for the first time and thinking “there’s no way I’m gonna be able to practice and this dude’s set.” That’s because he had two belt driven turntables. Belt driven turntables are the worst, especially for DJs like like us who need strong, durable, direct drive turntables to take the physical abuse we unleash on them during a practice session. But nope, he had belt drives! See, Raida didn’t have it so good as a young kid. He was a product of Foster projects (Harlem, NYC). Consequently, it’s not like Raida grew up around the type of money needed to purchase direct drive turntables like Technic1200s. But that didn’t stop him. I’d watch Raida in his bedroom, on these horrible turntables and shitty mixer, defying all the odds. I’m sorry but no man is supposed to do what Raida did on those B-1s. If you turned away, you’d think he was using Technics.

That’s what impacted me most about Raida. He worked with what he had and made the best of it. It didn’t make a difference to him. It’s a true testament to how dedicated and focused he was because he accomplished a lot with very little! Raida loved being on turntables, whether they were belt or direct drive. In front of a crowd or in his bedroom, it didn’t matter. His passion for Djing, specifically battling, was contagious. Raida was one of those battle DJs who’s name will stand the test of time. People will always study him in their own pursuit of a DJ title.

Aside from turntable skills, the one thing I’ll always remember about Raida is he loved being around us. Especially on tour. For Raida, it wasn’t so much about being on stage or seeing other parts of the world. I think he was simply happy to be with us, sharing a tour bus, eating as a group, hanging out and laughing. He thrived off getting everyone together and watching movies on the bus. Raida truly appreciated the camaraderie we all developed from touring. That’s one of the things I feel I took for granted during the X-ecutioners days.

I was always the one who hated touring. I even had my moments during this week in Australia where I felt “Man, I just wanna be home”. But Raida would drop everything the minute he heard about a tour opportunity. He’d get all giddy. I think more so because he knew touring meant quality time with his crew. At the time I didn’t really understand it. I would be like “Oh man! Another tour? Fuck, alright, we gotta work, we gotta promote this album.” It was more of a drag for me. But for Raida, it was the exact opposite. He’d come ready with all his video camera and commence to taping every second of our lives on the road.

Where as I felt a tour was forcing me to leave home, maybe in Raida’s mind he was bringing home with him in a way. It’s as if he saw the road as an extension of home because he was around us and he saw us as family. That’s something that I’ve really come to understand and appreciate more after he passed away. Man, “…after he passed away” I still haven’t accepted it completely.

If you’ve been under a rock the past 2 1/2 years, Raida was a martial arts student at a school in Maryland where he resided with his wife Tyeasha and 3 children (Asia, Nyra and Tia). On the night of September 3rd, 2009 (a Thursday) Raida suffered a horrible accident during a sparring session with a classmate at his martial arts school. The classmate fell on top of Raida’s spinal cord (near his neck) causing sever misalignment. I’m not sure if the classmate fell on top of him to counter a move, slipped and fell, or if he fell after a take down by Raida. Raida didn’t remember the exact details of the incident. The accident caused the loss of feeling in his lower extremities. Raida was rushed to the hospital.

I remember receiving the news on my way to the 2009 World DMC Finals in London the following morning, Sept. 4th. Needless to say, I was a mess. That weekend doctors performed two surgeries on him. Raida the competitor battled through and he was moved to a rehab facility in Maryland about 1 1/2 weeks after the accident. I remember being on the road throughout the entire ordeal, getting hourly updates from his wife Tye. I was calling her from London, Seattle…

Fresh off the road, on September 18th (a Friday night), I drove down to visit with Raida and I brought some of the guys with me – Mista Sinista, DJ Precision, Dr. Butcher, and Gudtyme. After the 4 hour trek, it felt good to enter his rehab room and let Raida know, in person, we were all pulling for him. His spirits were up and although you could tell he wasn’t 100% himself we were still optimistic about Raida walking again. In a raspy voice, Raida said “look, I’m not sure why this happened, but I accept it. if anything I gotta figure out why, maybe there is a reason behind all this.” Makes you think twice about the every day problems you stress about right?

After 10 minutes or so of visiting with Raida we were back to our joking ways. The crew being together reminded me of occasions we’d be on the road, hanging out backstage or in one of our hotel rooms, shootin’ the shit about whatever. It’s like I forgot why we were there. It was like old times again It was beautiful!

Raida pretty much kicked us out cause it was approaching the end of visiting hours and we were getting louder and louder by the minute. Joking, laughing at fond memories we all shared. None of us were ready to leave but we knew he needed his rest. So we all gathered around Raida while Dr. Butcher led us in prayer. As we left, each of us gave Raida a big hug and said our goodbyes. I left thinking I’d see him again the following week but approximately 14 hours later (Saturday, September 19th) he suffered cardiac arrest and passed away. Getting the news was confusing. I couldn’t comprehend how Raida could go from “yo they’re gonna teach me how to get into my wheelchair and I’ll be able to cruise around the rehab facility on my own…” to physically leaving us hours later? The key word in my previous sentence is PHYSICALLY though. Let me explain.

When you think about it, Raida is still here. His presence surrounds me and you everyday. Each time I turn my 1200s on in my studio I’m reminded of the countless hours we spent practicing. Perfecting our skills! Hence, "Roc for Raida", my tribute to my partner, my best friend, my brother!

"Roc for Raida" is a collection of songs (some unreleased) and battle style routines that defined Roc Raida the artist. I also recorded original scratch/beat juggle compositions dedicated to Raida. In addition to the assortment of music, I included what I thought were lost interview archives (courtesy of John Carluccio) which take you, the listener, into the minds of X-men's Steve D, myself and of course the man of the hour, Roc Raida. I'm happy to say, Mista Sinista, Precision and Total Eclipse also make cameos paying tribute to some of our favorite Roc Raida battle sets.

In a day when DJs DJ for free bottle service at a club... In a technological age where DJs let a computer program do all the DJing for them... "Roc for Raida" is a reminder that Raida's accomplishments stemmed for a true love of DJing. Enjoy!

DJ Rob Swift


Tyeasha (Roc Raida's widow) on her thoughts about Rob Swift's "Roc for Raida" project
My life changed forever Sept. 19, 2009. Two years and some months later, I am still trying to pick up the pieces of my life. The DJ community lost a friend, a Grand Master and a Legend. I lost my husband, my best friend, and the father of my daughters. There has been a great amount of support for my family from that day forward, for which I am forever thankful. As days turn into weeks and weeks into years, I am happy that people haven't forgot about G.M. Roc Raida and his contribution to the art of DJing, Battling, and Turntablism. One day my phone rang and on the other end was a familiar voice (Rob Swift). As I listened to Rob tell me about this Roc Raida tribute project he had started working on, I could tell he was excited and filled with emotion about it's potential. As we spoke I realized Rob was concerned about helping us keep Raida's memory and legacy alive, and making sure our kids are taken care of. I appreciate you for that Rob.

One of the hardest things in this world for me is to hear my daughters cry for something I can never, ever give them, their Dad. My oldest daughter Asia still cries when she hears Raida's scratches or routines. My middle girl Nyra aka Ny-Raida is overly protective of anything that belonged to Raida and is possessed with learning his routines. My baby girl Tia, who is Raida's twin, likes to look at photos of Raida and tell stories of things that she remembers about him. All as I try to hold it together emotionally and financially. That being said, I want to thank all of you for your continued support.

Peace,
Tye 


"Roc for Raida" snippet tracklistings
1. "Raida speaks"
Raida was a man of few words but when he spoke, his words were concise and potent.
2. "Back to Back" featuring Saigon & Scram Jones
This joint appeared on the X-ecutioners' 3rd album Revolutions. I think it's Raida's best production work hands down.
3. "Parting Words"
Listening to Raida speak reminds me of a time when all we cared about was "helping each other out."
4. "Frequency" featuring MF Grimm
The homies MF Grimm and Doc Singe sum up History X. I miss my nigga Roc Raida! R.I.P. I'll always love you! (PAUSE - LOL)

Roc for Raida (Snippet) - DJ Rob Swift

After 17 years in the DAT vault ! Here is the first installment of "FUTURE FLAVAS" With : Pete Rock & Marley Marl! Hey MudFoot! You know what were here for...... "Lay Sum Treats On Us" ! ! !

FUTURE FLAVAS  5  29  1995

"Loops, Chops, Beats, & Vibes" - Dj Rhettmatic

Produced by Dj Rhettmatic for Beat Junkie Sound
Recorded at The Sound-O-Matic Lab

1. Intro
2. Psychodelic Vibes 
3. Fly Away 
4. Everytime 
5. A Run Thru The Labrynith 
6. It's Easy 
7. Rain Into Light 
8. Change My Way -
9. Dancers' Delight 

As you know, to celebrate my birthday every year, I always try to do my best to make some music & share it as a way to say thank you, but this particular project was a bit of a struggle. Originally I was going to make a sequel to "Excerpts From The SP1200" but unfortunately my SP1200 took a dump when I turned it on. My next resort was to plug up my MPC2000 & unfortunately as well, it's also buggin out; which means I have to get both of my drum machine samplers to get repaired (Forat, here I come). Plus I only started 2 weeks ago, which really didn't give me any time to really marinate because I had such a busy schedule. On top of that, just a few days before my birthday, I get sick & get some crazy rash on my hands. Yet, I wasn't going to let anything stop me for trying to get this done.


Of course I can always rely on my current way of doing production & use the Propellerhead Reason software but I wanted to really challenge myself. So what I did instead is was use Pro Tools as my way of making beats this time. No drum programming, playing keys & basslines; just straight chopping up, looping, layering samples from records, cut & paste style....basically, on some Raw Sh*t!! It was more tedious & time consuming than my other methods of doing beats, but I have to tell you, it was hella fun. I just listened to bunch a records, recorded it, sample, chop, & however the final product came out, mistakes & all, this is what you're listening to right now. No overthinking, just went with the flow. It was pretty liberating.


Anyways, as always, this is my way to celebrate another year on this planet & my humble way to say thank you to everyone that has directly or indirectly, supported, inspired, motivated me in one capacity or another. I am very thankful.

Rhettmatic - Beat Junkies
May 10, 2018 - 4.30am

Loops, Chops, Beats, & Vibes

The incredible Cellar Selections saga continues, with Volume 9 featuring a grip of 20 more dope tracks produced by NJ legend Nick Wiz. Featuring Nick's trademark percussion-heavy beats and guest appearances from underground stalwarts such as Cella Dwellas, Ran Reed, DMX, Pudgee, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Emskee and many more.  The release comes on 2LP black vinyl housed in a picture cover, limited to 300 copies.

Ships in late July - order now from retailers including Vinylism, HHV, Spot Records, Vinyl-Digital, queensmix.jp and Disk Union.

Tracklist:
Ran Reed - Unexpected
Emskee - My Skills
HDM - Da Professional (Demo Version)
Unknown Artist - Slicing Wit a Vocal
Pudgee & DMX - Inner City Blues
Cella Dwellas & Ran Reed - Ready For War
LSD - Don't Fuck With I
Darc Mind - Femme Fatale
Hardwe're - Hard Headed
Shabaam Sahdeeq feat. Black Sun - Think About That
Ran Reed - Black Book Interlude 
Cella Dwellas - Dig This
Ran Reed - Tell Me 
Gauge - Mark of the Beast (Demo Version)
Cella Dwellas feat. Sean Price - Cypha
Ran Reed feat. Asiatic Star & Double R - We Got The Raw
Ran Reed - Imma Diss You
Zoodizoo - Wild Like A Zoo
Nautilus - Untitled Song #2
Wordsworth, AL Skillz & J-Tredz - Underground Airplay Cypher

Nick Wiz - Cellar Selections 9 2LP (Snippets)

November 9, 1993 will forever go down as one of the greatest days in hip hop history.  Two of the genre’s most revered albums dropped on the same day:  Wu-Tang Clan’s debut ‘Enter The 36 Chambers’, &  A Tribe Called Quest’s third LP ‘Midnight Marauders’.  I remember riding my bike to the mall, with money I had earned from my after-school job.  I had anticipated this day for awhile, and saved up in advance to pick up both albums (at that age $40 felt like $500).  For the months that followed, both albums fought for playing time on my boombox.  One moment, I was transported to the boulevard of Linden, and the next to the rugged streets of Shaolin.  Those albums stayed in my rotation forever (literally).
To mark the 25th anniversary of both LP’s, I thought it might be a good idea to try and take the vocals from Wu-Tang’s album, and blend them over the instrumentals from Midnight Marauders.  I wasn’t sure it would work at first, but as is usually the case, inspiration hit at midnight when I was trying to sleep (the coincidence of the timing is not lost on me).  A couple of hours later, I managed to pair up every single Wu-Tang vocal with a suitable beat from MM.  The intent was not to improve on the originals in any way….that would be impossible, as I consider them both to be perfect bodies of work.  Rather, it was about orchestrating a fun concept, and putting a totally new spin on these well-worn classics.  The contrast of Wu’s gritty street raps over Tribe’s jazzy production works in an unexpected way.  Now, I present to you my personal tribute to these legendary groups:   A Clan Called Wu - “Enter The Marauders”.

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TRACKLIST
Da Mystery of Electric Relaxation
Down Ya Neck
Shame On Ya Lyrics
Cash Award
Wu Lives Thru
Ruckus at Midnight
Biko In Da Front
Nuthin Ta Chase
Oh My M.E.T.H.
Tearz On Your Hands
Suckas Be So Simple

A Clan Called Wu - Enter The Marauders

Wu-Tang VS A Tribe Called Quest : A Clan Called Wu - Enter The Marauders

Hosted by veteran DJ Toast and usually broadcast live every Sunday night 10pm-12 midnight (ET) from 91.5 WRPI (Troy/Albany NY), Toast brings you 2 hours of the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop.

This is Episode 259 - "Substitution" Spotlight (part 2) - DJ Toast - originally aired on December 20, 2020

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