Pullin From The Stacks ( Ian Head's Groove )

Thematic PFTS Episodes

March 2014

Funky, Rhythm and Soul

Sono Rhizmo' - Need no doctor

This past weekend I hit up Egon's store Rappcats where DJ Shadow was selling some of his vast collection. I missed the opening day but snuck in and out on Sunday with a random high school band record, featuring a nice cover of Freddie Hubbard's "Little Sunflower" as well as some original tunes. That record reminded me I'd been wanting to do a school band episode of Pullin for awhile now, so it was a good inspiration to dig through my crate of very random college and high school music for a couple of my favorites. You never know what you're getting with these records - so many are poor quality recordings or cheesy renditions, but among the many there are some real gems. Hope you dig.

October 26 2021

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 180 (School Band Records)

Ending 2021 with a long set of some of my favorite purchases this past year! (I can't really call most of these "digs"). This episode is a combination of some long-time wants I knocked off the list with some of my favorite new records by both young, incredible artists as well as brilliant veterans like Brian Jackson.

A huge, massive thank you to all the listeners who have tuned in this year, whether new or old. I greatly appreciate you. Special shout to Pipomixes for posting my mixes and for keeping DJ mixes alive for us all still doing this stuff! 

Tracklist: Michel Sardaby, Brian Jackson, Nucleus, JAB, Alex Santos Orchestra, Johnny Frigo Sextet, Garay Trio, Brandee Younger and Dezron Douglas, Jimmy Heath, Amanda Whiting, Mankunku Quartet

December 22 2021

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Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 185 (Favorite Records I Got in 2021)

Ether (Ether Day Mix)

Cash Money gets busy on Lady B's radio show in Philly.

DJ Cash Money - The Echo Scratch

Sorry for the long delay, been a busy month. Starting to pack the records up now, so this will be my last mix at my current residence, and probably for another few weeks until I get things unpacked on the other side of LA. Kept things thematic for this one though - all jazz-related releases on the Melodiya label, which was the Soviet-era label that released records from not only Russia but other countries in region. Been slowly building a small stack of vinyl from this label and figured I'd play a few here. Enjoy!

August 22 2022

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 206 (Melodiya Jazz)

Houston Rap Tapes
www.houstonraptapes.com

Compiled by Lance Scott Walker (February-March 2014)
Selections by Lance Scott Walker and Peter Beste
Cover photo: Hawk by Peter Beste (Screwed Up Records & Tapes — South Park, 2005)

Street Military (KB Da Kidnappa, Pharoah, Icey Hott, Lil' Flea) "Dead In A Year" (1993)
Fat Pat and Mike-D "Freestyle" DJ Screw mix (1996)
Geto Boys (Scarface, Willie D, Bushwick Bill, DJ Domination a.k.a. Domo) "Ghetto Fantasy" (1996)
Criminal Elament (Ice Water Slaughter, June Bugg, Lil' Raskull) "Trippin Out" (1994)
Big Gerb & U-Neek "Hongree Mobb" (2013)
E.S.G. "Swangin' And Bangin'" (1995)
Propain ft. Lil' Keke "Ridin Slab" (2013)
Southside Playaz (Fat Pat, Mike-D, Mr. 3-2)  "Swang Down" (2000)
Mic Skills ft. Kidd the Great "Defiant" (2008)
Lil' O ft. Beyonce "Can't Stop" DJ Screw mix (1997)
Devin The Dude "Doobie Ashtray" (2001)
Too Much Trouble (Drunk D a.k.a. Nickel Nut, Bar-None, Ghetto MC, DJ Bad News Black) "Wanted Dead Or Alive" (1992)
Slim Thug "Like A Boss" Yppah mix (2006)
Wreckless Klan (Point Blank, Ice Lord, PSK-13) "I Wish" (1996)
Big Ron "How You Want It" (2006)
K-Rino ft. Bang "Ups And Downs" (2005)
UGK (Pimp C, Bun B) "Pinky Ring" (1996)
Coota Bang & Archie Lee ft. Yung Redd "Real Talk" (2007)
Lower Life Form (Brew, PhD, C.o.S) "Go Rillaz" (2010)
Showtyme "Gangster Shit" (2005)
Klondike Kat "Games People Play" (2006)
Deep Cold & Kamla Punjabi "Kamla Banake Me" (2011)
DJ DMD ft. Fat Pat, Lil' Keke "25 Lighters" (1998)
Justice Allah "What I'm Seeing" (2011)
Raheem "5th Ward" (1992)
Willie D "Guess My Religion" (1993)
Boss Hogg Outlawz (Slim Thug, Chris Ward, Killa Kyleon) "Living Without" (2008)
380 Dat Lady "Who's That Lady" (1996)
Lil Flip ft. Yung Redd "Rollin On 20's" (2003)
Al-D "Why You Hatin' Me" DJ Screw mix (1995)
H.I.S.D. (Savvi, EQuality, Scottie Spitten, LDA Voice) "Space City Express" (2010)
Gang Society (E-Sharp, N-Sane, C-Majo, Red Amp) "Half Dead" (1995)
Big Mello "Back Do Akshun" (1994)
Doughbeezy "Light You Up" (2013)
G-Rapp The General ft. Mafia Genie "Basemotel" (1998)
Lil' Keke "Southside" (1998)
DJ Michael '5000' Watts "'See What I Can Pull (Devin the Dude)" (1998/2004)
Together Brothers (The ARE, Kay of The Foundation) "Ya Wanna" (2006)
Bushwick Bill "Ever So Clear" (1992)
C.O.D. (K-Rino, Dope E.) ft. Point Blank, Murder One, Klondike Kat "All About Dough" (2006)
Mr. Mike "Where Your Love At" (1996)
ABN (Z-Ro, Trae Tha Truth) ft. Hawk "Down In Texas" (2008)
Convicts (Big Mike, Mr. 3-2) "I Ain't Going Back" (1991)
Billy Cook ft. Trae Tha Truth "That Shit Gone Change" (2006)
Dead End Alliance (DJ Screw, Fat Pat, Hawk, Kay-K) ft. Lil' Keke "Down In H-Town" (2000)
Big Love "Thug" (1997)
Z-Ro & Slim Thug "Go Long" (2013)
Half Dead Organization (J.P., Lil' Smitty, Foe, Wood a.k.a. K. Brown) "You Can't Kill Me" DJ D mix (1996/2003)
Dat Boy Grace a.k.a. Macc Grace ft. Enjoli "Come Ride Wit A Playa" (2000)
Ganxsta N-I-P ft. J Prince, Scarface, Willie D "Action Speaks Louder Than Words" (1992)
Mr. 3-2 "Call Up On Drank" (2003)
Poppy of G.R.I.T. Boys ft. Devin The Dude, Lil' O "One Puff" DJ Red mix ft. Optimo Ram (2013)
Prime Flo "Dead End Game" (2002)
Guerilla Maab (Z-Ro, Trae Tha Truth, Dougie D) "Fondren & Main" (1999)
Killa Cal Wayne "Take Me As I Am" Optimo Radio/DJ Red mix (2013)
Lil' Head ft. Paul Wall "It's Too Late" (2004)
DJ Screw "Freestyle (ft. Sherro)" (1997)
The Terrorists (Dope E., Egypt E) ft. Ganksta N-I-P "Cloud On Suckas" (1992)
‪Beltway 8 Boyz (Moe B., Bubba Luv, A.Y., J.B., Naro, Young Black, Super Dave) "Starched Down" (2004)‬
The Officials (Kaza, E) ft. Klondike Kat, Gutt "Don't Understand Us" (2005)
Odd Squad (Devin the Dude, Jugg Mugg, Rob Quest) "Smoken 'Dat Weed" (1994)
Insane Klan (Hollow Point, Bullet Proof, Top Dawg) "Never Fear Death" (1994)
S.L.A.B. (Trae Tha Truth, Jay'ton, Lil' B, Lil' Boss a.k.a. B.O.S.S.) "Catch Me In Tha Lot" (2005)
Paul Wall & Chamillionaire "The Other Day" (2002)
Kyu Boi ft. PSK-13, Murder One "Rollin in the Caddy" (2006)
DJ Red "Fuck A War (Geto Boys)" Optimo Radio mix (1992/2012)
Filero ft. Age "Take No Shit" (2007)
Mr. Wired Up "U Wired Up" (2005)
Crime Boss "You Gotta Reap What You Didn't Sow" (1995)
Hawk ft. Devin the Dude, Chamillionaire, Trae Tha Truth "Coming Home" (2007)
Grimm & The Southeast Latin Sector "Mexicanos Veteranos" (1993)
A.C. Chill "Ya Don't Wanna" (2004)
K-Otix (Damien Randle, Micah Nickerson, The ARE) "Frequencies" (2001)
Lil Byrd "Just Ride Or Die" (2008)
Top Dog ft. Icey Hott "Silly Hoes" (2005)
The Niceguys (Easy Yves Saint, FREE, Christolph, DJ Candlestick) ft. Lee-Lonn Walker "Somebody" (2011)
J-Dawg "Don't Wanna Go Back" (2010)
Radio Galaxy (Spacebunny Jefferson, King Midas, DJ Cozmos) ft. Sam Trump "Passing Cars" (2012)
DJ Screw "Like What You See (Fat Pat ft. Big Pokey)" (1999)
Coughee Brothaz (Devin the Dude, Jugg Mugg, Rob Quest, Tony Mac, 14K, Bull) "Don't Get Me Wrong" (2006)
Black Mike ft. B-1 "Lord Please" (2004)
Ronnie Spencer ft. Mr. 3-2, Al-D, Sur Este "Way Back" Optimo Radio mix (2013)
Nosaprise ft. Kam Franklin "Hot Nights" (2012)
Rob Gullatte "New Freak" (2014)
Dat Boi T & Lucky Luciano ft. Lil Koo "Lately" (2012)
Hollywood FLOSS "Underdog" (2014)
Herschelwood Hardheadz (Duke, Knock, Archie Lee) "Highway" (1998)
Pymp Tyte (Sean Pymp, Tyte Eyes) "H.U.S.T.L.A." (1999)
Blac Monks (Mr. 3-2, Da, AWOL) "Jungle Funk" (1998)
Mike Jones "Scandalous Hoes" Swishahouse remix (2005)
‪D Of Trinity Garden Cartel "I'm So Cool‬" (1995)
KB Da Kidnappa "On Top Of My Game" (2013)
Mobb Figgaz (Lil' C, E-Clay, Q.B., Agg) "Jam Down" (2000)
Big Steve a.k.a. Granpappy Mafioso a.k.a. Mafio ft. Big Mello, Mr 3-2 "Outta Control" (1999)
Fat Pat "No Glory" (1997)

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Houston Rap Tapes

Decided to do a more thematic set this week, dedicated to the incredible Japanese jazz label Three Blind Mice. I don't have a ton of their records but wanted to highlight several I do have, and that might not be as "famous" as some of the other TBM records that have been repressed recently. Hope you dig it! Please subscribe on Apple Pods and leave a rating if you have a moment!

Tracklist: Masaru Imada, T. Takahashi and Tokyo Union, Hideo Ichikawa Trio, Bingo Miki, Isao Suzuki Trio, Isoo Fukui Quartet, Sleepy Matsumoto Quartet, Shoji Yokouchi Quartet

December 7 2022

Pullin from the Stacks - Episode 215 (Three Blind Mice Records)

Last PFTS for the year! A mix of some of my favorite purchases this past year, especially in regards to older music. Recorded live last night on Twitch. Thanks so much to everyone who tuned in, downloaded, re-posted and listened to even part of an episode this past year - you are much appreciated! 

Tracklist: Terumasa Hino, Ken Rhodes, Tania Maria, King James Version, Collage, Brian Bennett, Greg Foat, Gianni Brezzo, Johnny Cretu Raducanu

December 21 2022

Pullin from the Stacks Episode 217 (2022 Favorites)

The word anniversary once referred to the commemorative feast in honor of a Catholic saint. Today we use the term for a celebration of any past event that took place the year or years prior on the same date. 

This year in particular marks the 20th Anniversary of a hip-hop record distinguished by its raw sound, uncompromising lyricism, and social commentary: Jeru the Damaja's debut album, The Sun Rises In The East. 1994 was a powerful, transformative year for hip-hop. Nas, OutKast, and Biggie Smalls each dropped their debut albums, while other more established artists released projects regarded both then and now as milestones in the genre. Jeru was only 21 years old when he recorded the The Sun Rises; 22 when it came out on Payday Records. And the album was well received in the hip-hop community.

What you're about to hear is Jeru the Damaja taking us track by track through his DJ Premier-produced debut album, delving into an array of subjects and stories such as:

- Waiting and watching for Nas to create Illmatic. 
- Spending formative years with the members of the Wu-Tang Clan.
- The nature of Brooklyn pride. 
- His inspiration drawn from his family, friends, and predecessors.
- And the story of how he got his pet hamster.

This is "You Must Learn."

"You Must Learn" was produced and edited by Peter Oasis, written by Dharmic X, and executive produced by Evan Auerbach (of @UpNorthTrips), with narration from Soul Khan. The intro was produced by DJ Flipout, and the artwork was designed by Kelly Green. Special thanks to Sarah Honda for the love. 

"You Must Learn" was recorded in your mother's basement next to your favorite blogger somewhere in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. 

Please subscribe to "You Must Learn" on iTunes, Stitcher, and wherever great podcasts can be found. 

You Must Learn - Episode 1 - Jeru The Damaja - The Sun Rises In The East

New weekly podcast from DJ Ian Head. Just playin some eclectic records for you all every Sunday. Since this is the first episode, I'm gonna keep it simple and cross my fingers that I can do this every week for at least the near future. 

Tracklisting: The Jazz Piano Quartet, Patti Brown, Nina Simone, The Soulful Strings, Young-Holt Trio, Tyrone Davis, Chocolate Milk, Mike Longo, Harry Belafonte, Nirvana, The Lloyd Miller Trio

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Pullin From the Stacks Podcast (Episode 1)

We're back for week two! Many thanks to everyone who checked the first episode, and to Pipomixes and Grandgood for promoing it last week. 

Tracklisting: Osmosis, Eddie Palmieri, the John Young Trio, Curtis Mayfield, the Supremes, Isaac Hayes, Bill Withers, Pete Seeger, Ramsey Lewis, the Temprees

Pullin from the Stacks Podcast (Episode 2)

The latest episode! All 45s on this one. Tracklisting: Richard Roundtree, Jimmy McGriff, Cannonball Adderley Quintet, The Three Sounds, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings, William DeVaughn, Richard "Groove" Holmes, Eddie Harris, Ray Bryant, The Loading Zone, The Fantastic Johnny C, The Mirettes, T-Bone Walker

Pullin from the Stacks Podcast (Episode 3 - all 45s)

feelin under the weather this weekend, so just played a couple art blakey cuts. a few get a little crunchy, but hopefully it adds to the flavor.

Pullin from the Stacks Podast (Episode 4 - crunchy art blakey records)

Back with some funky covers and heavy soul. Tracklisting: Black Pearl, Freda Payne, Curtis Mayfield, Cal Tjader, Willie Bobo, Ella Fitzgerald, Sly and the Family, Incredible Bongo Band, Rare Earth, Freddy Robinson, Pete Seeger.

Pullin from the Stacks Podcast(Episode 5)

What's happening everyone? Here's a mix I put together for Expansions Radio Station in Canada. Hope you enjoy.

http://www.mediafire.com/listen/xjsiyq8yvgr99ai/Diego_Soul_(Expansions_Radio_Show_Exclusive).mp3

Diego Soul (Expansions Radio Show Exclusive)

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Housed-up Edit / Dub version just in time for the weekend! Stripped this classic Chicago Soul tune (from Curtis' amazing "Sweet Exorcist" album) down to it's groove, upped the tempo, and sprinkled Housey goodness all over it. DJ-friendly with intro, and extended break / outro. 

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Curtis Mayfield -  Kung Fu (TREWs Keep Your Head High Edit)

Isaac Hayes - Do Your Thing (Enterprise 9042)

Welcome to the second part of "Funky Zurich". Follow SoulBrigada on a foray through Switzerland cultural capital Zurich: fourteen record shops, several flea markets & record fairs offers a wide range of any kind of music. 
You'll hear the results of this crate diggin' in this vinyl only mixtape: an eclectic trip through Soul, Breaks, Jazz, Reggae, Dub, Breazil, Latin, Oriental, Funk, Synthie stuff & Disco.

Also dig the first volume: https://soundcloud.com/soulbrigada/soulbrigada-pres-funky-zurich

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SoulBrigada pres. Funky Zurich Vol. 2

03 We Came Here...

A special all-Stax guest set from Daniel Littlewood, who I've been digging records and sharing music with since we were in high school together. He came through with this selection of favorites from his Stax collection, and I added a couple more off the label from my crates after. Much appreciated sir!! Enjoy.

Daniel's Set:
1 Aw Mercy_Booker T & The MGs
2 He's Beating Your Time_Carla Thomas
3 Open The Door_Otis Redding
4 Don't Stop Now_William Bell
5 Precious, Precious_Isaac Hayes
6 I Like The Things About Me_Staples Singers (from Wattstax)
7 Big Bird_Eddie Floyd
8 Train of Thought_Mighty Joe Hicks
9 That's The Way It's Gotta Be_Sam and Dave
10 Bring The Curtain Down_William Bell

Ian's Set:
Skin Alley, Staples Singers, The MGs, Otis and Carla

January 20 2021

Pullin from the Stax - Episode 154 (All Stax Records Set from Daniel Littlewood)

When I'm not at the dayjob, I'm probably at a record store. Pullin from the Stacks podcast most Wednesdays, available here, Apple Pods (please subscribe!) and elsewhere.