Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's classic LP 'Mecca and the Soul Brother' turned 30 recently, so reminisce for a spell with a mix of OG Samples, Remixes, & Blends.
The way Pete sampled old jazz/funk/soul records and layered them over hard, dusty drums was masterful (how he caught that little part on the fadeout of an Ohio Players record for 'Lots Of Lovin' still amazes me).    
Combine that with C.L.'s sharp yet fluid lyricism (how many MC's could rhyme like THIS back in '92??), and you unquestionably have one of the pillars of early 90's NYC boom bap.

******THE MAIN INGREDIENT 30TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE HERE****
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Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother 30th Anniversary Mix (DJ Filthy Rich)

30 Years ago, Tribe's 'Midnight Marauders' & Wu's 'Enter The Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' were released on Nov. 9, 1993.  For some, a hard decision had to be made that day: Do you go with the conscious vibes of Tribe, or the hard street raps of Wu?  The familiar sound of ATCQ, or the debut from the mysterious guys wearing hoodies with stocking caps covering their faces?  If you were lucky, you walked out of the store with both (paid or not). 

Those 2 albums changed my life, so 5 years ago on the 25th anniversary I created 'A Clan Called Wu - Enter The Marauders' as a tribute to both masterpieces.  This is the 2nd chamber in the Wu x Tribe blendtape saga.  The 1st volume featured Wu's gritty vocals over the jazzy Midnight Marauders instrumentals.  This is the reverse combo - Tribe's bouncy vocals over RZA's grimy production.   
No matter how you combine them, the marriage of the 2 forms like Voltron.  All the parts came together to make something new.  Different, yet the same.  Yin & yang.

TRACKLIST
Da Mystery Of Steve Biko
Protected Sex
M.E.T.H.Oh.My.God
Shame On A Sucka
ATCQ Ain't Nuttin Ta Fuck Wit
Tribe In Da Front
God = 7
We Can Get C.R.E.A.M.
Electric Ice Cream
8 Million Tearz
Ruckus At Midnight Pt.2
It Was So Simple Back In The Day

A Tribe Called Quest X Wu-Tang Clan - Enter The Midnight Chamber (blended by DJ Filthy Rich)

51 minutes of Classic 90s HipHop

I`m still working on Part 2 so expect that at some point.

Inspired by djs like Funkmaster Flex , Dj Riz and Jazzy Jeff

Enjoy


Tracklist

1. D&D Allstars - 1, 2 Pass it - (Aca)
2. Mic Geronimo - Masta I.C.(Inst)
3 .Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear (Inst)
4. Junior Mafia - Players Anthem (Inst)
5. Trigga Da Gambler & Smooth Da Hustler - Broken Language (Inst)
6. Rakim - It's Been A Long Time (Inst)
7. Lord Finesse - Hip 2 Da Game (Inst)
8. Lord Finesse - Keep The Crowd Listening (Dj Premier Remix Inst)
9. The Notorious B.I.G - Unbelievable
10. Mic Geronimo - Shits Real (Inst)
11. Black Moon - How many Emcees (must get dissed Aca)
12. The Notorious B.I.G - sky is the Limit
13. Black Sheep - Without A Doubt
14. Artifacts - Wrong Side Of The Tracks
15. Casual - I Didn't Mean to (Inst)
16. Jeru The Damaja - Invasion
17. Nas - Represent
18. Masta Ace Incorporated - Sittin' on Chrome (Inst)
19. Dr. Dre - Lil' Ghetto Boy (Inst)
20. Das EFX - Real Hip Hop (Aca)
21. Snoop Doggy Dogg - Gin & Juice
22. Snoop Doggy Dog - Doggy Dogg World
23. Nas - One Love
24. A Tribe Called Quest - Bonita Applebum
25. Fat Joe - Shit Is Real (Premier Remix)
26. Wu tang clan – can it be so simple (Inst)
27. Wu tang clan – cream 
28. Group Home - Up Against The Wall (Inst)
29. Gang Starr Ft. MOP - 1/2 & 1/2 (Inst)
30. Group Home - Livin' Proof 
31. Group Home - Supa Star (Inst)
32. Nas – Halftime (Inst)
33. Nas – it aint hard to tell 
34. Masta Ace - Born To Roll (Inst)
35. O.C – Times up (Aca)
36. Nas – it aint hard to tell (Inst)
37. Crooklyn Dodgers – Crooklyn (aca)
38. Smif-N-Wessun – Bucktown (Inst)
39. Da Bush Babees - Remember We (Inst)
40. Da Youngstas - Crewz Pop (Inst)
41. Heltah Skeltah & OGC - Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka
42. Large Professor – IJUSWANNACHILL (Inst)
43. Large Professor - The Mad Scientist
44. A Tribe Called Quest - Oh My God (UK Flavour Radio Mix)
45. Showbiz & A.G. - Under Pressure
46. Showbiz & AG - Next Level (Inst)
47. Blahzay Blahzay – Danger (aca)
48. Paula Perry - Extra Extra
49. The Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy (Inst)
50. Big L - M. V. P (aca)
51. Mobb Deep - Shook Ones (Inst)
52. Channel Live Ft. KRS-One - Mad Izm (aca)
53. Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Inst)
54 . Jeru The Damaja - Statik (Inst)
55. Gang Starr – Code of the Streets
56. Gang Starr - The Militia
57. Special Ed - I Got It Made (inst)
58. Greg Nice - Set It Off (aca)
59. MC Shan - The Bridge
60. Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full (inst)
61. Boogie Down Productions- South Bronx
62. Audio Two - Top Billin
63. Big Daddy Kane - Aint No Half Steppin
64. Gang Starr feat. Nice & Smooth – DWYCK (inst)
65. Sweet Tee & Jazzy Joyce - It's My Beat (aca)
66. Funkmaster Flex - Dope On Plastic
67. Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez - Hand Up
68. Black Moon - Who Got The Props
69. Super Cat - Ghetto Red Hot
70. Brand Nubian - Punks Jump Up To Get Beat Down
71. A Tribe Called Quest – Buggin' Out
72. Capleton – Tour (aca)
73. Shabba Ranks - Caan Dun
74. Nubian Crackers featuring Artifacts - Do You Wanna Hear It (inst)
75. Daddy Freddy — Haul & Pull 
76. Kenny Dope Ft Shaggy - Gun Shot
77. Main Source – Fakin' the Funk


90s Hip Hop blend

DJ Premier Classics

Part Documentary,
Part "Best Of",
Part Insanity,
All Love.

We got a great response from this one from the likes of Just Blaze, Ego Trip and the man himself, the Large Professor.....then our page got got. So presented without the benefit of all the great comments, hearts and repost tallys that the good people of the internet bestowed upon us the first time around, here is the re-post of our mix paying tribute to one of the greatest to ever do it.

Its Overture presents "Mad Science: The Large Professor Story" (Mix)

hate life (prod. BIG SPICE)

00:00 - Intro - DJ Melo-D
03:13 - Microphone Mathematics - Quasimoto
06:26 - Say It Twice - Defari
09:56 - Whirlwind Through Cities - Afu-Ra
13:24 - Grin & Bear It - LMNO
16:56 - Flagrant - Choclair
20:49 - Filthy - Encore
23:23 - Bustin' - M-Boogie feat. Rasco
27:56 - Keep It Movin' - Saukrates feat. Xzibit
30:27 - Mingling With Mayhem - Grand Agent
34:07 - CT to NY (Uncut Action) - Chris Lowe feat. Large Professor
37:29 - Radio ID #1 - DJ Melo-D
38:51 - The Illest - Mykill Miers
42:14 - Guaranteed - Dilated Peoples
45:38 - Radio ID #2 - DJ Melo-D
47:40 - Whenimondamic - Lootpack
50:23 - Outro - DJ Melo-D

THE WORLD FAMOUS BEAT JUNKIES The Beat Junkies, internationally recognized as an unparalleled musical phenomenon, innovated an original DJ artform that continues to entertain and inspire all realms of the music sphere. This crew of DJ virtuosos is originally comprised of thirteen members: J.Rocc, Melo D, Rhettmatic, D-Styles, DJ Curse, Babu, Shortkut, Mr. Choc, Icy Ice, DJ Havik, DJ Symphony, Tommy Gun, & DJ What!?. Stemming from various mobile DJ units throughout Los Angeles County and the Bay Area, these artists came together in the early ’90s, and introduced a masterful musical style that transformed the DJ artform throughout the world. Talented veterans in creating original compositions, the Beat Junkies introduced their unique DJ forte to audiences on every continent. Their signature music formula, which has become internationally labeled as the “Beat Junkie Style”, encompasses a practice that takes years to attain. The practice of precision, along with a driving imagination to create music incorporating the DJ techniques such as the blend and the scratch, have become the main factors in defining their distinguished expertise. Success has surrounded the Beat Junkies since the start of the new millennium.

http://www.beatjunkies.com/

The World Famous Beat Junkies - Vol. 3 - DJ Melo - D - 1999

One of my favorite MC's of all time is Mos Def. The man was so damn fluid on the mic and actually cared about the things he talked about. A true poet. Growing up, it was very important for me to see people who were actually intelligent while still retaining that cool factor. I think many times in the black community, you equate a person being extremely well-read as either snobby and elitist or a straight sell-out with no self-awareness. Mos was able to shatter those misconceptions beautifully. The man is an award-winning actor, true mc, poet, and producer. And he does all of them with skill and a nobility. Hip-hop is meant to serve as a positive beacon for the community. Salute Mos aka Dante Smith. Another tribute mix. :) Get in tune on twitter @djrashadhayes & blackmeansforever.tumblr.com

Tracklisting: 

Intro - Mos Def freestyling at 16

1. Respiration 
2. Respiration (Pete Rock remix) 
3. Brown Sugar (Kanye West Remix) 
4. Universal Magnetic 
5. Body Rock ft. Q-Tip 
6. Angie Martinez Interview 
7. Crosstown Beef (Medina Green) 
8. Mathematics (Dj Premier Remix) 
9. Speed Law 
10. Reminisce ft. Bilal & Common (Jay Dilla Mix) 
11. The Love Song 
12. Children's Story 
13. Travelin Man (parts 1 & 2) 
14. Joy ft. Talib Kweli 
15. Ms. Fat Booty 
16. Got 
17. Habitat (Brooklyn) 
18. Love 
19. Mr. Nigga ft. Q-TIp & Weldon Irvine 
20. The Questions ft. Common & Questlove 
21. Thieves in the Night (Black Star) 
22. High Drama ft. Mike Zoot 
23. Umi Says (Reprise)

Mos Def (Expanded)

BEATNUTS MIX

***This File Has Been Updated 2022!! - The Original File Was From My Old Radio Show 2012***

The Wicked Takeover on WRAPfm with Wicked in the Mix Friday’s 6pm PST / 9pm EST 
- Episode 036 All Vinyl  Large Professor 90's Productions Tribute (08-19-2022)
 
01. The Large Professor - I Justwanna Chill (Demo) [1994]
02. Intro with Wicked 
03. Lord The Arkitec - Name Of The Game (Instrumental) [1997]
04. Tragedy (feat. Havoc of Mobb Deep & The Large Professor) - Da Funk Mode [1993] 
05. Mad Skillz - Skillz In ’95 [1995] 
06. The Large Professor - That Bullshit [1994] 
07. Akinyele - I Luh Hur [1993] 
08. A Tribe Called Quest (feat. The Large Professor) - Keep It Rollin’ [1993] 
09. Gang Starr - Gotta Get Over (Remix) [1992] 
10. Mobb Deep - Peer Pressure [1992] 
11. Nasty Nas - Half Time [1992] 
12. Slick Rick - It’s A Boy (Remix) [1991] 
13. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo (feat. The Large Professor, Freddie Foxx & Ant Live) - Money In The Bank [1990] 
14. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Streets Of New York [1990] 
15. Eric B. & Rakim - In The Ghetto [1990] 
16. Main Source - Time (Alternative Mix) [1992] 
17. Akinyele (feat. D.J. Rob Swift) - Checkmate [1993] 
18. The Large Professor - The LP [1995] 
19. Nas - It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Remix) [1994] 
20. Common Sense (feat. DJ Sinister) - Resurrection (Extra P. Remix) [1995] 
21. The Large Professor - The Mad Scientist [1996] 
22. Neek The Exotic (feat. The Large Professor) - Exotic’s Raw [1998] 
23. Chris Lowe & The Large Professor - CT to Queens (Uncut Action) [1999] 
24. Biz Markie (feat. Kia Jeffries) - It’s Da Biz [1998] 
25. Akinyele (feat. Dolly Wilson) - Coochie [1999] 
26. Neek The Exotic & The Large Professor (feat. Fortune) - Turn It Out [1999] 
27. Neek The Exotic (feat. Joe Flav) - Muthafuckin Man [1999] 
28. Slick Rick - I Sparkle [1999] 
29. The Large Professor (feat. Nas) - One Plus One [1995] 
30. Nas (feat. Biz Markie & AZ) - Understanding [1995] 
31. Mad Skillz (feat. The Large Professor & Q-Tip) - Extra Abstract Skillz [1995] 
32. Organized Konfusion (feat. The Large Professor) - Stress (Remix) [1994] 
33. Big Daddy Kane - Niggaz Never Learn [1993] 
34. Big L - Unexpected Flava [1992] 
35. Lord Finesse - Isn’t He Something (Extra P. Session Mix) [1991] 
36. The Jaz - It’s Your Nature [1991] 
37. Nasty Nas - Nas Will Prevail [1991] * 
38. Intelligent Hoodlum - Game Type [1990] 
39. Main Source - Snake Eyes [1990] 
40. Nikki D - Your Man Is My Man [1991] 
41. MC Shan (feat. Neek The Exotic, Diesel, Kool G Rap, Snow & DJ Scratch) - Pee-Nile Reunion [1993] 
42. Beastie Boys - Sure Shot (Large Professor Remix) [1994] 
43. Leaders Of The New School - What’s Next? (Large Professor Remix) [1993] 
44. Akinyele (feat. D.J. Rob Swift) - Ak Ha Ha! Ak Hoo Hoo! [1993] 
45. Main Source - Bootlegging [1992] 
46. Main Source - Atom [1989] 
47. The Jaz - Hypocritters [1991] 
48. Powerule (feat. The Large Professor) - Gots Ta Get This [1991] 
49. Kool G Rap & DJ Polo - Talk Like Sex [1990]
50. Main Source (feat. Nasty Nas, Akinyele & Joe Fatal) - Live At The Barbeque [1991]
51. Apache (feat. Collie Weed & Cut Monitor Milo) - Hey Girl [1993]
52. The Large Professor - Beat (Instrumental) [1993]
53. Outro with Wicked 
54. Akinyele (feat. D.J. Rob Swift) - 30 Days [1993]
55. Large Pro on The Stretch Armstrong Show with Stretch & Bobbito on 89.9 WKCR New York 11-11-1993 
  ** Featuring Organized Konfusion, O.C., Mr. Complex, Kool Keith, T.R. Love, Cage, Lord Sear and T2 with all beats played LIVE off The Large Professor’s SP-1200 
56. Main Source with The Large Professor - How My Man Went Down In The Game [1992]
57. Main Source (feat. Neek The Exotic) - Fakin' The Funk (Remix) [1992]
58. Main Source - Looking At The Front Door [1991]

- https://wrap.fm/category/show-archives/the-wicked-takeover

The Wicked Takeover on WRAPfm Ep036 Large Professor 90's Productions Tribute (08-19-2022)

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

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