1985...what a year! Get the best of the best Hip Hop, movie clips and other junk blended in over the "stupid-def" cuts from '85. you like this...head to www.djrev.net to buy it and other material like it. support the movement, or it will die.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick Boogie 'Summertime 2' Mixtape for UNDRCRWN

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This is Episode 26 - 1990 tribute - originally aired on May 31, 2015

Hosted by veterans DJ Toast & Paul Nice and broadcast live every Sunday night 10pm-12 midnight (EST) from 91.5 WRPI (Albany NY), Toast & Paul bring you 2 hours of the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop.

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Grown Man Rap Show - Episode 26 - 1990 tribute - Paul Nice & DJ Toast

I just recently found this live recording audio of when I participated in the Beat Society LA Showcase in 2004...listening to this recording had me buggin out and brought back memories.

Let me backtrack a little.....Some of you might be familar with the Beat Society Producer Showcase, some of you might not.  For me personally, this is the one that started it all with the producer showcase genre, in terms of having established & upcoming producers at that time. This showcase was the brainchild from Philly producer extraordinaire Hezekiah along with the help from the indy label Soulspazm. Beat Fanatic head honcho Slopfunkdust was also instrumental in connecting the dots. The event was always hosted by Stef Tataz & Sao. And almost every producer that had a name or just getting a buzz has graced the stage: Kanye West, Nottz, Illmind, Exile, 9th Wonder, B!nk, Oddisee, & many more.

The showcase event would always feature 4 producers playing their beats live off their respected machines, as well as having well known MCs rock over their production, plus a sample challenge round where each producer would have to flip a sample that the committee from the Beat Society has chosen...The event was mostly based in the East Coast, primarily Philidelphia.

In 2003, it was the first time that the Beat Society Showcase ventures out West, specificially Los Angeles at the Knitting Factory. There, they had Dj Khalil, Illmind, Hezekiah, & the Dilated Junkie himself, Dj Babu. I had the honor of spinning music in between. What was also monumental, Dilla & Madlib were in the house chillin in the background peepin out the event.

In 2004, they had another Beat Society LA showcase (again at the Knitting factory), but this time, they asked me to participate as a producer.  I was very honored, and to tell you the truth, I was hella nervous. "Why?" you ask? Well, I had to share the stage with some of my favorite producers who happen to be also my friends: Jake One, Marco Polo, & Kev Brown. To be on the same stage as these heavyweights had me shook....haha! I had alot of pressure, (1) because I was repping the hometown and didn't want to let Los Angeles down and (2) the general public didn't really know me as a producer; I was known more for being a DJ/Turntablist and I wanted to showcase my production to the public.

When you listen to the audio, you can hear each producer's individual style and what equipment they were using: Jake had the ASR-10, Marco Polo & Kev Brown had the MPC 2000XL, & me...I had the MPC2000 & the Technics 1200 (yeah, I brought my set up at that time...lol). You can tell I was really nervous...haha. Also, when you listen to the audio, you might be familiar with some of the production that we played that night, especially Jake's production of De La Soul's "Rock KoKane Flow" & WWE's John Cena's wrestling intro song "The Time Is Now". I played beats that would eventually make onto the Visionaries' 4th album "We Are The Ones".

All in all, I had a great time sharing the stages with these guys, bonding & cracking jokes, & showcasing my beats. And it was a great feeling when my peers who I am a fan of their work gave me my props as a producer that night....that meant alot to me. I am honored to be featured & be part of this historic moment of the Beat Society history. 

Bigups to Hezekiah, Jim at Soulspazm, Slopfunkdust, Sao, Stef, Okayplayer, Jake, Marco, Kev, Casual, Akrobatik, Mr. Lif, Thearapy aka Paten Locke, Prince Po (Organized Konfusion), Black Silver, OhNo, Dj Romes, Dj Khalil, Chace Infinite, SA-RA, & to the listeners.....enjoy this time capsule moment.

Rhettmatic

Beat Society LA Showcase 2004 w/ Jake One, Marco Polo, Kev Brown, & Rhettmatic

SHAKE IT X BDAY PARADISE -DJ SUNFIYAH

Deconstructed, reconstructed, and broken-down like only the man who unofficially holds the title for most Chronic listens can.  A couple of interesting side notes about the album and me.  My first residency was located directly across the street from the studio where Chronic was recorded (I had no idea until years later).  There is a Popeye's Chicken located on the corner of Hollywood and Cahuenga where I would go to use the bathroom before my gigs, and where I would go to sober up before going home (personal highlight was seeing my childhood crush, Idalis eating there).  I would come to find out later via docs and interviews that Snoop, Daz, Kurupt and the gang would regularly eat at this very same Popeye's during the making of The Chronic.  Enough geeking out, enjoy the mix.

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DeChronStructed

The Isley Brothers - Between the Sheets. 1983
Sylvia Striplin - You Can't Turn Me Away. 1980
Whodini - Friends. 1984
Toto Feat. Cheryl Lynn - Georgy Porgy. 1978
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message. 1982
George Clinton - Atomic Dog. 1980
George Benson - Give Me The Night. 1980
Vaughan Mason & Crew - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll. 1980
Alicia Myers - I want to thank you. 1981
The Fatback Band - (Are You Ready)Do The Bus Stop. 1975
Lyn Collins - Think(About It). 1972
Kurtis Blow - The Breaks. 1980
Cheryl Lynn - Got To Be Real. 1978
Rick James - Ghetto life. 1986
DJ Kool Herc - B.Boy . 1973
Devil's Gun- C.J & Co. 1977
Teddy Pendergrass -- You Can't Hide From Yourself. 1977
Afrika & The Zulu Kings - The Beach. 1986
2 Live Crew - We Want Some Pussy. 1986
Earth Wind & Fire - Let's Groove. 1981
Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock. 1986
 

    

The Get Down - Mixtape History

Tracks

1. Main Source - Looking at the Front Door (Large Professor Mix) (1990)
2. Slick Rick - Hey Young World (1988)
3. Trends of Culture - Valley of the Skinz (1993)
4. Casual - Later On (1994)
5. Eric B & Rakim - What's On Your Mind? (1991)
6. Craig G - Going for the Throat (1991)
7. Raheem - Im the King (1989)
8. Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs - I Got to Have It (1991)
9. 2Pac - Keep Ya Head Up (1993)
10. Saafir - Light Sleeper (1994)
11. Nasty Nas - Understanding (1991)
12. Cypress Hill - Phuncky Feel One (1991)
13. Teddy Riley Feat. Tammy Lucas - Is It Good to You (1991)
14. Big Daddy Kane - Aint No Half Steppin' (1988)
15. Dr. Dre Feat. Snoop Dogg - Nuthin But a G Thang (1992)
16. Nas - Halftime (1992)

Golden Era Rap Mix 3 (Live Mix)

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

This is Episode 190 - Class of 1993 Reunion - DJ Toast - originally aired on November 18, 2018

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Grown Man Rap Show - Episode 190 - Class of 1993 Reunion - DJ Toast

October 05 episode of my weekly show "The Foundation" on radiofreebrooklyn.org.

To commemorate The Roots recently releasing the 20th Anniversary edition of their album "Things Fall Apart", and in celebration of Black Thought's birthday on October 3 (which was unknown to me at the time of putting this week's show together), tonight's show showcases some of my favorite Roots tracks and the samples that were utilized.

Soundtrack:

1. Proceed II
2. Nirvana
3. Dynamite!
4. Universe at War
5. Mixed Up Cup
6. Light My Fire
7. Episodes
8. Proceed V
9. Breakout
10. Quills
11. Dancing Girl
12. Web
13. Boom!
14. Up Up And Away
15. Funky Nassau Pt. 1
16. Table of Contents Pt. 1 and 2
17. Wilford's Gone
18. Silent Treatment (Beatminerz Remix)
19. Silent Treatment (Kelo's Mix)
20. Everybody is a Star
21. Star (Pointro)

The Foundation airs every Sat from 10-11 PM on radiofreebrooklyn.org.  Archived shows can be found here:

https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-foundation/

AND HERE:

https://www.mixcloud.com/RadioFreeBrooklyn/stream/

The Foundation

The Foundation 10.05.19 (The Roots)

Here it is!  Mandrill Feat. Chuck D and DJ Johnny Juice in a REMAKE of the classic Fencewalk!  All instruments and vocals SCRATCHED together by DJ Johnny Juice.  

The Get Down - Mixtape History

DJ Tikano Calderon