“We searched high and wide, far and low, and we got all the butters here. This is the best of the independent that came out.” – Mr. Dave

“Haze Presents NY Reality Check 101” came along at an ideal time in my life. I was already a hip-hop writer, a college radio show host and a (really lousy) disc jockey who was married to the elements. There was no “I USED to Love H.E.R.” in my life — I had been smitten in my pre-teen years and that love only grew in my teens and 20’s. It was not an easy relationship though living in a very rural part of America. Without magazines like The Source, newsgroups like rec.music.hip-hop, and friendly record store managers (whattup Dean) who would place special orders for me, I’d have been ass out trying to keep up with the scene. “NY Reality Check 101” was one such order in December ’97. You weren’t going to find this album at Walmart.

It’s amazing how an album that was transformative and revelatory to me in the late 1990’s has vanished without a trace a little over 20 years later. You can find an entry here or there with artwork or a release date, but scant little discussion of how amazing this CD was. In a way having a college friend from Philadelphia (whattup Ron) prepared me well for its arrival. It was through him that I got my exposure to the mixtape scene, so I was already listening to compilations from Ron G, Kid Capri and DJ Premier, “P-P-P-Premier” of Gang Starr fame among others. The latter is the man behind the wheels here, and although it’s Haze that “Presents” this mixtape, his presence is basically non-existent. Primo is the one who mixes, blends, juggles and doubles the tracks, scratching up a bevy of what Dave Sumpter a/k/a Mr. Dave aptly described as “the butters” of underground rap.

To this day Primo’s slice and dice of Bigg Jus saying “Bugged like Rwanda” over and over for the intro of Company Flow’s “8 Steps to Perfection” makes the hairs on my arms stand up. “Reality Check 101” was when I discovered Company Flow and by extension Rawkus Records, and hearing it again reminds me of that incredible feeling. Yeah eventually Ron or someone in the know would have hipped me to CoFlow if it weren’t for this CD, but the butter is just spread so smoothly here that I have to toast Premier. If you try listening to this on Spotify or YouTube it’s really not going to do it justice with the buffering, commercial breaks and constant interruptions. The way Primo flowed the song into “Changes” by Shades of Brooklyn made me a huge fan of BOTH acts. You better believe I was immediately trying to cop twelve inch singles for each one.

Read more Here:  http://www.rapreviews.com/2020/10/haze-presents-new-york-reality-check-101-mixed-by-dj-premier/




Dj Premier - New York Reality Check 101
01. DJ Premier - Intro ft Mr. Dave
02. Braggin' Writes [J-Live]
03. Break It Down [Brainwash]
04. Off Balance [Laster]
05. Head Over Wheels [G-Depp]
06. DJ Premier - Skit
07. Lyrical Tactics [Natural Elements]
08. 8 Steps To Perfection [Company Flow]
09. Change [Shades of Brooklyn]
10. Too Complete [L The Head Toucha]
11. Intro 2
12. Metal Thangz [Street Smartz]
13. Inner City Blues [Rezidue]
14. Properties of Steel [Godfather Don]
15. Mixmaster [Brainsick Mob]
16. 21 Years [Choclair]
17. DJ Premier - Outro
18. Feel The High Pt. 2 [Finsta Bundy]

New York Reality Check 101

12. Metal Thangz [Street Smartz]

The Roots - Work (feat. Alechia James)

Peace of Action

The Education

a tribute to one of the best producers in the game 

flava for ya ear - strictly preemo - 21/02/25

Despite releasing a well received debut album ('Birth of the Ghetto Child') in 1995, Bronx native Main One never released a follow-up... until now. 'Forgotten Child' is an incredible collection of demos, rare tracks and remixes recorded between 1995 and 1999, mostly produced by Nick Wiz and Main One's long-term producer Tic, and includes guest appearances from O.C., Chino XL, Smoothe Da Hustler and Trigger Tha Gambler. This essential release comes in a picture cover in an edition of 300 black copies and 200 color (orange vinyl) copies. Vinyl is dropping September 2025, pre-order now! 

The expanded 2xCD including a host of bonus tracks is available now via: https://gentlemansrelief.bigcartel.com

Vinyl Tracklist:
1. Things Done Changed [Nick Wiz Version]
2. It's On [Tic Version]
3. Hit The Streets [Nick Wiz Version]
4. Out For The Better [Tic Version]
5. Fallen Soldiers
6. Life Of Lavish
7. Big City [Bigga Version]
8. One Life To Live [Nick Wiz Version]
9. Cross Examination [Nick Wiz Version]
10. Whip Appeal 2
11. It's On [Nick Wiz Version]
12. Things Done Changed [Original Version]
13. Droppin' Gramma [Alternate Nick Wiz remix]
14. Everyday Struggle
15. Asking For Forgiveness
16. Big City [Nick Wiz Remix]
17. Carlito's Way
18. Hit The Streets [Tic Version]
19. Bring The Drama
20. First Born

The 2xCD includes a bunch more bonus tracks!

Nick Wiz Presents Main One - Forgotten Child (1995-1999) - Vinyl 2LP/2xCD Snippets

Soul Assassins Instrumental Library, Vol. 3

Rose Bowl (Instrumental)

Dizzy Dizasta ft. Edo G, Ron G & DJ Grazzhoppa - World Famous [Prod. Stan Da Man]
RJ Payne - Dead Presidents Day
Knowledge The Pirate ft. RJ Payne - Night Crimes
Shaykh Hanif ft. Rome Streetz - Tax Szn [Prod. Spanish Ran]
Elcamino x ILL Tone Beats - London Gatwick
Ayoo Bigz ft. Shottie & Money Mogly - Ultra Terrestrials
MC Wicks x Mic Bles - Caution [Prod. Level 13]
Slik Jack x Vincent Pryce - But Not This
Jus One ft. Kaine Sosa - Keep It Moving
Che Noir x Drega33 - Winter
ethemadassassin - The Takeoff [Prod. Bumpy Knuckles]
Recognize Ali ft. DJ Grazzhoppa - Mathematical Deconstruction
Slaine x Statik Selektah ft. ILL Bill & Paul Wall - Coka Grillz
Planet Asia x Meeco x DJ Access - Worldwide
Benny Watts ft. DeAngelo Xavier - Omni Man Vs Homelander
Alenjandrito Argenal ft. Estee Nack & Shottie - La Gloria
Jus P & Luey the 4th ft. Thirstin Howl the 3rd - Bruja Stew [Prod. GS Advance]
DJ Big Jeff ft. Termanology - I'm Authentic
The Bad Seed - Old Head [Prod. Silverback Lauren]
Bumpy Knuckles ft. Rasheed Chappell - Rip Ya Rhyme
Ras Kass ft. Smif N Wessun - 42
ThisIsHipHopp ft. Clubber Lang, Ren Thomas & Primo Stackz - Russian Mob
Vanderslice ft. UFO Fev & Red Inf - Sawed Off Hasselhoff
BeenOfficial Lord x Nes ft. Sauce Heist - Clicqo Celebration

No Wack Shit Radio: Episode 239 (10.05.2025) hosted by DJ Mega

Pf Cuttin comes thru with the all new mix for the week of 10-129-25

 Taken from his live show on Mixlr . Here the link to his live page.

mixlr.com/pf-cuttin/

To donate towards the show:
https://paypal.me/pfcuttin?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

cash app. $pfcuttin

1- Mikey / Pf Cuttin - Steppa
2- Big Daddy Kane, RZA - Open Ya Eyes 
3- Doza The Drum Dealer -  AF-1
4- STL GLD - 80s Babies
5-  Ras Kass ft. Smif-N-Wessun - 42
6- The Bad Seed  - Old Head
7- Dillon & Paten Locke ft. Large Pro & J Scienide   - No Bluffin' 
8- Brutal Caesar x AFRO - Top Of My Game
9- Jake Palumbo ft. Kurious -  Evident
10- Slik Jack & Vincent Pryce ft. Bub Styles,  Daniel Son - Katch Me If You Kan
11-  Kahlee x Sam R I x Castle Money Beats  - Big Deal
12- Tone Chop/Frost Gamble ft. Pf Cuttin - Grown Man Bars
13- Ruste Juxx & Skanks The Rap Martyr, UG  - Stick Up
14- Jersey Mal & Stan Da Man - Dawgmatic   
15- Subtex ft. Blaq Poet - Dumb Motherfuckers 
16- Mic Mountain ft. Thirstin Howl the 3rd - Scooba Scrap Raps
17- Slaine & Statik Selektah ft. Paul Wall & ILL BILL  - Coka Grillz
18- Oh No ft. Big Twins & Tha God Fahim  - Money Everyday
19- El Gant ft. Napoleon Da Legend - Snake Layers
20- Rasheed Chappell & Mickey Blue - 80 Proof 
21-  Errol Holden & Roc Marciano  - Perhaps In The Next
 

  This is a dj mix of various artist for the week of 10-29-25
  If you want these songs with no fxs, no drops, no scratching, no talking, well, you came to the wrong place, 
  Please go out and support every artist on here individually. Meaning, go out and buy there  singles, Lps & merch.


EastNYRadio 10-29-25 mix

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep453! Get yer earholes ready Vangardians, Doe & Meeks are cookin’ it up somethin’ serious this week, and our good buddy DJ POCKET came thru to add even more seasonin’ to the pot. Q4 is always an incredible time for new drops, so dig for the cream of the crop at the moment and say #THAAAAANKYAAAAA for that #SMITHSONIANGRADE and #YOUWAAAAALCOME // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #rap #undergroundhiphop #boombap
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Recorded live November 2, 2025 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA
southernvangard.com
@southernvangard on all platforms
#SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard
twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks
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Pre-Game Beats - EvillDewer / Illinformed
“Southern Vangard Theme” - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars
Talk Break Inst. - “Live 2 Regret It” - The Doppelgangaz
“Fred Samuel Playground” - Big L ft. Method Man
"Chaos Is My Ladder” - DJ Premier & Ransom
“Down With The Kings” - Dillon & Paten Locke ft. Diamond D
“So What” - Machacha ft. Doza The Drum Dealer, Jamil Honesty & DJ Grazzhoppa
"Knots In Rubberbands” - Rasheed Chappell & Mickey Blue
“Ski Season” - Griot Noy X JR Swiftz
“Free Roleys” - Westside Gunn ft. Benny The Butcher
“Spit (Giallo Point Remix)” - Show & A.G.
Talk Break Inst. - “Dopp Gang Thang” - The Doppelgangaz
“Harlem Universal” - Big L ft. McGruff
“Open Ya Eyes” - Big Daddy Kane & The RZA
“Write Of Passage Part 2” - Stik Figa & DJ Sean P
“Lift Every Voice” - Luey Price
“Forever” - Big L ft. Mac Miller & Pale Jay
“Gus Smacker” - Westside Gunn ft. Brother Tom Sos
Talk Break Inst. - “6 Wayz 2 Sunday” - The Doppelgangaz
“Tiffany Blue” - Westside Gunn
“Haddonfield” - Lloyd Banks (prod. George Getson)
“Horror Flick” - Noisy Ne!ghbour ft. Estee Nack
“Blu Groove” - Machacha ft. Nowaah The Flood
“Running Back” - El Gant & Martello Sousa ft. DJ Grazzhoppa
“Papa Legba” - William Bostick
“One Brick” - Noisy Ne!ghbour ft. Snotty
Talk Break Inst. - “Wacky Wild Crazy” - The Doppelgangaz


Episode 453 - Southern Vangard Radio

The Last FlashFu Drop for this Year, so far.
We ar still in the chamber fixing Frequencies.

So please enjoy this time a 90s Nugget spitted by Mic Geronimo.
We gave his Vocals a new Beat and called it a Remix.

MoKungYoga.
The Producers type of Yoga.

Go tell the World about it.

Thank You for Listening
Flash&Fu

Mic Geronimo - Masta High C. (MoKungYoga Remix)

Dj Krush - Meiso (Ft. The Roots) (Dj-Shadow rmx)

Own Releases can be found.

www.dasflashfuquartett.bandcamp.com

Do yourself a favor and checkt it out.





Nerdish by Nature

Over 20 years in collecting records, searching nuggets and touring through clubs all over the world. In betweencity hopping he helped builiding the famous hamburg/reeperbahn dance pub "barbarabar" and was in charge of the style of the sound. 
 As support for Dj Vadim Tour in Israel, support for LTJ Bukeem, Dj Suv, UK Apache, MrThing, MarcHype, DITC ,Artifacts, Jeru the Damaja, Cappadonna,Dj Koze,Stachi,empro,crack t, and manymany more.
Used to build crews like TNS (The North Stars) Drumburg Sharpdressed Men The Hustlehoffs RaythegrandValmotineflash to connect with other minds and increase the output.
In the meantime he was the musical part of the Hamburg/berlin based Soundsystem and backing Dj for Mistah Bomsh which turned out int o the 7head live Band "Toastar" (with cd and 7" release on R-o-T-rec.)
Finally landed in the Arms of creativepartners KaterHolzig who support the all style mixture.
Music is just Music.Beats Raps Grooves(rare ones)Stylesz flows bass bounce hydraulics sunny weather on rainy days.

For contact,information&bookings feel free to mail me 
marientreu@gmx.de
www.facebook.com/therealgrandmoflash

Mic Geronimo - Masta High C. (MoKungYoga Remix)

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