Called "the best Roots mixtape ever" by The Source Magazine and named Allhiphop.com's "Best Mixtapes of the Year 2006", J.PERIOD's official Best of the Roots is a one-of-a-kind collector’s item and a must-have for any fan of the best band in hip hop. Packed with over 50 tracks of Roots classics, rarities and exclusive J.PERIOD remixes, The Best of the Roots also features 6 exclusive new Black Thought freestyles and original tracks produced by J.PERIOD. Guest appearances from standout Roots crew members, plus Jay-Z, Rakim, Nas, Busta Rhymes, Big Pun, Stevie Wonder and more.

The Best of The Roots (Hosted by Black Thought)

Download tracked out version: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?et48b8r2wmh663c

Camp Lo/Pete Rock-80 Blocks from Tiffany's mixtape

Time Is Illmatic

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

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest's fourth studio album 'Beats, Rhymes and Life,' our buddy Chris Read has crafted an exclusive mix of tracks from the LP, alternate versions, and original sample material.

Listen up and enjoy!

Artwork by Leon Nockolds

Tracklist :

1. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Stressed Out’ (Raphael Saadiq Remix) (Instrumental)
2. Chris Read – Theme #3 (Scratchapella)
3. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Keeping It Moving’
4. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Crew’
5. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Stressed Out’ (Baby Phife Version) (Instrumental)
6. Anita Baker – ‘Good Love’ (sampled in ‘Stressed Out’)
7. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Stressed Out’ (Baby Phife Version)
8. James Brown – ‘Funky Drummer’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Motivators’)
9. Michal Urbaniak Group – ‘Irena’ (Sampled in ‘Motivators’)
10. A Tribe Called Quest feat Consequence – ‘Motivators’
11. A Tribe Called Quest feat Consequence – ‘Jam’ (Instrumental)
12. The Howard Roberts Quartet – ‘Dirty Old Bossa Nova’ (Sampled in ‘Jam’)
13. A Tribe Called Quest feat Consequence – ‘Jam’
14. Rodney Franklin – ‘The Watcher’ (Sampled in ‘Word Play’)
15. A Tribe Called Quest feat Consequence – ‘Word Play’
16. The Emotions – ‘Blind Alley’ (Sampled in ‘Phony Rappers’)
17. A Tribe Called Quest feat Consequence – ‘Phony Rappers’
18. The Cyrkle – ‘The Visit (She Was There)’ (Sampled in ‘Get A Hold’)
19. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Get A Hold’
20. Funkadelic – ‘Get Off Your Ass and Jam’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
21. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Steve Biko (Stir It Up)’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
22. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘God Lives Through’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
23. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Electric Relaxation’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
24. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Buggin’ Out’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
25. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Hot Sex’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
26. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Award Tour [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
27. A Tribe Called Quest feat Afrika Baby Bam – ‘If The Papes Come’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
28. A Tribe Called Quest feat Leaders of the New School – Scenario [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
29. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
30. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Midnight’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
31. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘The Chase Part II’ (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
32. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘We Can Get Down’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
33. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Verses From The Abstract’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Pressure’)
34. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Pressure’
35. Henry Franklin – ‘Soft Spirit’ (Sampled in ‘The Hop’)
36. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘The Hop’
37. Thunder & Lightning – ‘Bumpin Bus Stop’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘The Hop’)
38. Kool & The Gang – ‘N.T’ (Sampled in ‘Mind Power’)
39. A Tribe Called Quest feat Consequence – ‘Mind Power’ 
40. Jack Bruce – ‘Sam Enchanted Dick’ (Sampled in ‘Baby Phife’s Return’)
41. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Baby Phife’s Return’
42. Manzell – ‘Midnight Theme’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Baby Phife’s Return’)
43. Ohio Players – ‘Pain’ (Sampled in ‘What Really Goes On’)
44. James Brown – ‘Make It Funky’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘What Really Goes On’)
45. A Tribe Called Quest feat Consequence – ‘What Really Goes On’
46. Cannonball Adderley – Untitled [Extract] (Sampled in ‘1nce Again’)
47. A Tribe Called Quest feat Tammy Lucas – ‘1nce Again’


A Tribe Called Quest 'Beats, Rhymes and Life' 20th Anniversary Mixtape mixed by Chris Read

This is a mix strictly dedicated to the Remix. These are not new-aged mash-ups, re-fixes, edits, transitions, or whatever other name there might be, these cuts are in the spirit of the traditional remix. Most of these were label releases, b-sides, white label releases, and alternate versions. 

www.djhaylow.com

Goldenera Remixes (A dedication to 90's Hip Hop remixes) Mixed by @Haylow

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Das EFX's classic debut 'Dead Serious', our friend Chris Read has created yet another exclusive mix of album tracks, alternate versions, and original sample material.

Listen up and enjoy!

Artwork : Leon Nockolds

Tracklist:

1. Das EFX - Straight Out The Sewer (Remix #1 Instrumental)
2. Chris Read - Theme #3 (Scratchapella)3. Stanley Turrentine - The Man With The Sad Face (sampled in 'If Only')
4. Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick - La Di Da Di (sampled in 'If Only') [Extract]
5. Das EFX - If Only
6. James Brown - Think '73 (sampled in 'Mic Checka')
7. Lyn Collins - Think (About It) (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]
8. Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Loop]
9. Das EFX - Mic Checka
10. James Brown - The Payback (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]
11. Audio Two - Top Billin (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]
12. Otis Redding - The Happy Song (Dum Dum) (sampled in 'Dum Dums')
13. Lee Dorsey - Get Out My Life Woman (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Loop]
14. Run DMC - Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse) (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Extract]
15. Das EFX - Dum Dums
16. Wilson Pickett - Get Me Back On Time, Engine #9 (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Extract]
17. Skull Snaps - Its A New Day (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Loop]
18. Parliament - Funkin For Fun (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Loop]
19. Das EFX - Straight Out The Sewer
20. Biz Markie - Vapors (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Extract]
21. Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (sampled in East Coast) [Loop]
22. BDP - Original Lyrics (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]
23. Eric B & Rakim - Eric B Is President (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]
24. EPMD - So Watcha Sayin (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]
25. Das EFX - East Coast
26. Joe Tex - Papa Was Too (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Loop]
27. ESG - UFO (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Loop]
28. Chubb Rock - What's The Word (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Extract]
29. EPMD - Hardcore (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Extract]
30. Das EFX - Brooklyn to T-Neck
31. James Brown - Blind Man Can See It (sampled in They Want EFX)
32. BDP - Breath Control II (sampled in They Want EFX) [Extract] 
33. EPMD - Underground (sampled in They Want EFX) [Extract]
34. Das EFX - They Want EFX
35. The Emotions - Blind Alley (sampled in Klap Ya Handz)
36. The Meters - Hand Clapping Song (sampled in Klap Ya Handz) [Extract]
37. Das EFX - Klap Ya Handz
38. Audio 2 - Top Billin (sampled in Klap Ya Handz) [Extract]
39. Booker T & The MGs - Hip Hug Her (sampled in Looseys)
40. Special Ed - Howdown (sampled in Looseys) [Extract]
41. Das EFX - Looseys
42. James Brown - Funky President (sampled in Looseys) [Extract]
43. The Emotions - Blind Alley (sampled in Jussummen) [Loop]
44. Das EFX - Jussummen
45. Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick - La Di Da Di (sampled in Jussummen) [Extract] 
46. Das EFX - Hard Like A Criminal

Das EFX 'Dead Serious' 25th Anniversary Mixtape mixed by Chris Read

To honor a masterpiece in Hip hop music, I have put together this mix to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop by Diamond & The Psychotics Neurotics.

TRACKLIST:

Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Intro
George Benson - Footin' It
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Freestyle (Yo, That's That Sh...)
Sly & The Family Stone - You Can Make It If You Try
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Lunch Room Chatter
The J.B.'s - Gimme Some More
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - What You Seek
Tower Of Power -Sparkling In The Sand
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Sally Got A One Track Mind
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Sally Got A One Track Mind (Two Track Beat Down)
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Sally Got A One Track Mind (Showbiz Remix)
Weather Report - American Tango
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid)
Earth, Wind, & Fire - Bad Tune
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Feel The Vibe
Rare Earth - Keepin' Me Out Of The Storm
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Pass Dat Shit
Lee Dorsey - Get Out My Life Woman
Tanya "Sweet T" Winly - Vicious Rap
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Best Kept Secret (45 King Remix)
Three Dog Night - I Can Hear You Calling
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Best Kept Secret (Extended Mix)
Baby Huey - Hard Times
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Red Light, Green Light
Jack Bruce - Sam Enchanted Dick: Sam's Sack/Rill's Thrills
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Step To Me
S.S.O. - Faded Lady
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - I Went For Mine
Flaming Ember - Gotta Get Away
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - I'm Outta Here
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - I'm Outta Here (Remix)
Watsonian Institute - Virgina's Pretty Funky 
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - A Day In The Life
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - You Can't Front
Brethren - Outside Love
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Check One, Two
Mike Bloomfield & Al Kooper - Stop
Kleeer - Intimate Connection
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Confused
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - "*!*!" What You Heard
Donny Hathaway - Magnificent Sanctuary Band
The Billy Cobham - George Duke Band - Almustafa The Beloved (Live)
Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics - Stunts, Blunts, & Hip Hop

Diamond & The Psychotic Neurotics "Stunt, Blunts, & Hip Hop 25 Mix"

To honor a masterpiece in Hip hop music, I have put together this mix to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Reel To Reel By Grand Puba.

TRACKLIST:

The Honeydrippers - Impeach The President
Grand Puba - Check It Out
Grand Puba - Check It Out (Puba Remix)
Grand Puba - Check It Out (SD50's Remix)
Grand Puba - Check The Resume
Funk, Inc. - Kool Is Back
A Tribe Called Quest - Jazz (We've Got It)
Grand Puba - Back It Up
Grand Puba - Soul Controller
Grand Puba - Mind Your Business
Donny Hathaway - What's Goin' On?
Grand Puba - Baby, What's Your Name?
Grand Puba & The Brand New Heavies - Who Make The Loot?
Patti Drew - Hard To Handle
Grand Puba - Ya Know How It Goes
Grand Puba - Ya Know How It Goes (T-Ray Remix)
Lou Donaldson - Ode To Billie Joe
Grand Puba - Reel To Reel
Grand Puba - Proper Education
Johnnie Taylor - Ain't That Loving You
Grand Puba - Big Kids Don't Play
Otis & Carla Band - Tramp (Instrumental)
Grand Puba - 360° (What Goes Around)
Grand Puba - 360° (What Goes Around) (SD50 Remix)
Gladys Knight & The Pips - Don't Burn Down The Bridge
S.O.U.L. - Soul
Grand Puba - Honey Don't Front
Grand Puba - That's How We Move It (Remix)
Grand Puba - That's How We Move It
Byrdie Green - Return Of The Prodigal Son
Grand Puba - Lickshot

Grand Puba "Reel To Reel 25 Mix"

Lightheaded - Outro

Originally recorded on 2 turntables in 97/98. Ripped from tape.
It's a classic :o)

Tracklist : 

INTRO - DJ Z-TRIP
KEEP IT REAL (INSTRUMENTAL) - MIILKBONE
NEW YORK (YA OUT THERE) - RAKIM
GANGSTARR MIX -
* GOTTA GET OVER
* SPEAK YA CLOUT
* I'M THE MAN 
* POSITIVITY 
CONCRETE SCHOOLYARD - JURASSIC 5
MORTAL THOUGHT - KRS-ONE
MY MIND SPRAY - JERU THE DAMAJA 
NAUTILUS - BOB JAMES
GOOFY (SKIT) - ROC RAIDA
BIG FANNY - BIG JOE HAMILTON
PASSIN' ME BY - THE PHARCYDE
SUMMER IN THE CITY - QUINCY JONES
REALITY (KILLING EVERY) - BLACK MOON
TRIED BY 12 - EAST FLATBUSH PROJECTS
RUGGED NEVA SMOOVE - M.O.P.
THE ENEMY - D.I.T.C.
TRIPLE OPTICS - DILATED PEOPLES
WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS - ARTIFACTS (TRIPLE OPTICS BLEND)
MORE CHEESE - TRUE BASH
SEARCHING - ROY AYERS
SEARCHING - PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH
WAR ZONE - BLACK MOON
EXOTIC'S RAW - NEEK THE EXOTIC
DEAD END STREET (INSTRUMENTAL) - BUC FIFTY (INSTRUMENTAL)
TRAVELLIN' MAN - DJ HONDA feat. MOS DEF



Lightheaded - Outro

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