Oooooooohhhhhhh!!!! So long i heard this track

peace, hope you're in good health brother.  this show is like an encyclopedia for students of the game. you already know 🫡

...this mix was hella clever & on the positive tip.....now how about them dope joints that mention rocket fuel....( malt liquor madness ) i understand if it isnt possible.... but dang even  them commercials were bumpin.....  be well brotha!!!

ttaxx

UpNorthTrips is proud to present to you all, alongside our brothers at NahRight The Making of Hard to Earn with DJ Premier. 

Earlier this week our dude Dan Isenberg (@StanIpcus)  had the utmost privilege and honor of sitting with Primo at Headquarterz Studios (formerly D&D Studios) to talk in-depth about the creation of Gang Starr’s classic fourth album, and break down each of its songs track-by-track. 

We figured it was only right to provided yall with an original mix from our in-house DJ, The Vinylcologist (@TheVinylcologist) titled Hard to Earnstrumentals. The mix goes beyond highlighting the beats and samples on Hard to Earn, as over half of the album's instrumentals we're deconstructed and re-workings by Vinyl himself. In true UpNorthTrips fashion, we provided a dope collection of ill throwback pics and images to accompany the interview from our vaults.

NahRight & UpNorthTrips Present: Hard To Earnstrumentals (20th Anniversary Mix)

recorded live on twitch.tv/selecta720 february 13 2023.

Plug Two (De La Soul)Tribute Twitch Session-February 13 2023

Live set from DJ Mighty Mi off the infamous U.G.R Twitch crew. Full of live blends, bootlegs, edits, mash ups, etc.

Boom Bap Mondays Live Twitch Set pt. XIX

LORD SEAR - SLY STONE TRIBUTE MIX 6-9-25 SHADE45

Underground Railroad Live Twitch Set pt. XI

Hosted by veteran DJ Toast and broadcast live every Sunday night at 10pm (ET) from 91.5 WRPI (Troy/Albany NY), Toast brings you the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop.

This is Episode 404 - Ice Cube Birthday Tribute | DJ Toast

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Grown Man Rap Show - Episode 404 - Ice Cube Birthday Tribute | DJ Toast

Hosted by veteran DJ Toast and broadcast live every Sunday night at 10pm (ET) from 91.5 WRPI (Troy/Albany NY), Toast brings you the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop.

This is Episode 405 - Pete Rock remixes | DJ Toast

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Grown Man Rap Show - Episode 405 - Pete Rock remixes | DJ Toast

Your Version Doesn't Sound Like This Set (07-10-25)

Live set from DJ Mighty Mi off the infamous Your Version Doesn't Sound Like This  Twitch crew. Full of live blends, bootlegs, edits, mash ups, etc.

Your Version Doesn't Sound Like This Live Twitch Set (08-22-25)

Hosted by radio veteran DJ Toast and broadcast live every Sunday night at 10pm (ET) from 91.5 WRPI (Troy/Albany NY), Toast brings you the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop.

This is Episode 414 - Back to School episode | DJ Toast

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Grown Man Rap Show - Episode 414 - Back to School episode | DJ Toast

BANG! @southernvangard radio Ep448! After last week’s episode crash and burn (see Ep447), your favorite mix show on the planet is back with that raw, including WORLD EXCLUSIVES from the homies JR SWIFTZ, JAMIL HONESTY and DJ POCKET. JR and Jamil have a new album out now - “M.E.M.O.I.R.S.” - and it is worth every cent you spend on it and every second you listen to it. The Twitch Only set was one for the books as well, you can catch that at PATREON.COM/SOUTHERNVANGARD as well as every Twitch stream since 2025. Gosh darn it you sure are WAAAAAALCOME and we THAAAAANK YAAAAA for your support Vangardians!  #SMITHSONIANGRADE  #YOUWAAAAALCOME // southernvangard.com // @southernvangard on all platforms #hiphop #rap #undergroundhiphop #boombap
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Recorded live August 31, 2025 @ Dirty Blanket Studios, Marietta, GA
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@southernvangard on all platforms
#SmithsonianGrade #WeAreTheGard
twitter/IG: @southernvangard @jondoeatl @cappuccinomeeks
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Pre-Game Beats - Rico James & Old Gold / Selects from Blame One “Long Awaited: The EP”
“Southern Vangard Theme Song” - Bobby Homack & The Southern Vangard All-Stars
Talk Break Inst. - “Untitled” - DJ Pocket ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **
“Championship Material” - Illpo x Kev Kaous
“Bear The Burden” - Leedz Edutainment ft. Reef The Lost Cauze, Akrobatik & M-Dot (prod. DC the MIDI Alien)
“Timbits” - Soviets, Chaix, Jeff Spec
“The Narrative (Remix)” - Marko V
“Follow Me” - Jamil Honesty & JR Swiftz ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **
“Real Rap” - Jamil Honesty & JR Swiftz ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **
“Not To Be Defined” - Rakim & Big Ghost Ltd ft. Lazarus
“Be Ill” - Rakim & Big Ghost Ltd ft. Eddie Kaine & Rim
Talk Break Inst. - “Untitled” - DJ Pocket ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **
“Mandela” - Westside Gunn (prod. Conductor Williams)
“Beat Box” - Ghostface Killah ft. Ty Boogie & Aisha Hall
“Pressure Points” - Nowaah The Flood & The Mali Empire
“Give & Take” - Illpo x Kev Kaous
“Rulaz” - Coast Contra (prod. Dem Jointz)
“God's Playground” - Rakim & Big Ghost Ltd ft. 38 Spesh & Skyzoo
“Brikolai Volkoff” - Westside Gunn ft. Stove God Cooks (prod. Harry Fraud)
Talk Break Inst. - “Untitled” - DJ Pocket ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **
“King” - Pro Dillinger & Futurewave ft. Snotty & Big Trip
“Victor Charlie” - Crimeapple x V Don
“Power House Hobbs” - Westside Gunn ft. Benny The Butcher (prod. Denny Laflare)
“Soft Work" - Money Mogly x TeV95 ft. Asun Eastwood
“Road 2 Riches” - Pro Dillinger & Futurewave
“Same Spot (Stucc In A Tree)” - Huey Briss & Jake One
“Top Of The Wig - BoriRock & Beenofficiallord (prod. Tremendiss)
Talk Break Inst. - “Untitled” - DJ Pocket ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **
** TWITCH ONLY SET **	
“Hard To Digest” - Loyola Boyz
“Favorite Injury” - Evidence ft. Domo Genesis
“Prick” - Westside Gunn ft. Brother Tom Sos (prod. Denny Laflare)
“Cali Kinda Day” - Declaime & Spectacular Diagnostics
“Vanity Plates (Remix)” - Alaska, Alex Ludovico & Jason Griff ft. Yak Ballz, Rob Sonic, 7x3=21 & Defcee
“Katastwof” - Che Noir & The Other Guys ft. Ransom & Skyzoo
“Marvin Holmes” - AOS & DJ Pocket
“Now Is The Time” - Rakim & Big Ghost Ltd ft. Hus Kingpin
“Summerer 90s” - Jamil Honesty & JR Swiftz ** WORLD EXCLUSIVE **

Episode 448 - Southern Vangard Radio

Hosted by radio veteran DJ Toast and broadcast live every Sunday night at 10pm (ET) from 91.5 WRPI (Troy/Albany NY), Toast brings you the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop.

This is Episode 417 - Nas birthday tribute pt. 2 | DJ Toast

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Grown Man Rap Show - Episode 417 - Nas birthday tribute pt. 2 | DJ Toast

Hosted by radio veteran DJ Toast and broadcast live every Sunday night at 10pm (ET) from 91.5 WRPI (Troy/Albany NY), Toast brings you the best in vintage & contemporary true school Hip Hop.

This is Episode 418 - Hurby Luv Bug birthday tribute | DJ Toast

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Grown Man Rap Show - Episode 418 - Hurby Luv Bug birthday tribute | DJ Toast

01.  DJ Chief-One - Intro / Time Ta Bounce (Lord Finesse)
02.  Busta Rhymes - Woo Hah (Jay-Dee Bounce Remix)  
03.  Large Professor - I Juswannachill
04.  De La Soul - Sunshine
05.  Erick Sermon - Breaker 1, Breaker 2 - feat Redman & Keith Murray
06.  Guru - The Lifesaver (DJ Premier Remix)
07.  Beatnuts - Find That
08.  Terror Green - 45 Stitches
09.  Wisdom - All Star Jam - feat. Adagio! & The Juggaknots
10.  Street Smartz - Metal Thangz - feat O.C. & Pharoahe Monch
11.  Mobb Deep - Back at You
12.  Young Zee - Problems
13.  Paula Perry - Paula’s Jam
14.  Natural Elements - I Got Your Heart
15.  Busta Rhymes & Hurricane G - Far Away
16.  Da Beatminerz & De La Soul - The Hustle
17.  Science Of Sound  - Who Got the Funk? - feat Phife Dawg
18.  Lord Finesse - Underworld Operations - feat Marquee
19.  J-Live - Braggin Writes (Dome Cracker Remix) 
20.  Tragedy - L.A. L.A. - feat Mobb Deep & Capone-N-Noreaga
21.  Heather B - My Kinda Ni**a - feat M.O.P.
22.  Common Sense - The Bitch in Yoo 
23.  Big Shug - Crush
24.  Jay-Z - Bring It On - feat Sauce Money & Big Jaz
25.  Jeru The Damaja - One Day
26.  A+ - Wanna Be Rich
27.  2 Face (L Swift & A Butta) - NYC
28.  Scienz of Life - The Anthem
29.  Hi-Tech - 24/7
30.  M.O.P. - How About Some Hardcore 96’
31.  R.A. the Rugged Man - 50,000 Heads - feat Sadat X
32.  Real Live - Real Live Shit (Remix) - feat Ghostface, Lord Tariq & Killa Sin
33.  Gauge - Cranium (Remix) - feat Cella Dwellas
34.  Adagio! - The Obvious Joint
35.  Ras Kass - Soul On Ice (Diamond D Remix)
36.  Meaner - It’s Been a Long Time
37.  Sic Sense - Positional Bypass
38.  De La Soul - Stakes Is High (Remix) - feat Mos Def & Truth Enola
39.  Bush Babees - The Love Song (Remix) De La Soul & Mos Def
40.  The Roots - Section
41.  Large Professor - The LP
42.  A Tribe Called Quest - Peace, Prosperity & Paper
43.  Keith Murray - The Rhyme (Remix)
44.  Redman - Funkorama (Remix) - feat Erick Sermon
45.  Trigger Tha Gambler - My Crew Can’t Go For That
46.  Heltah Skeltah - Operation Lockdown
47.  Innersoul - It’s the Right Time (Remix)
48.  Chubb Rock - Mr Rock (Remix)
49.  Special Ed - Freaky Flow (DJ Premier Remix)

DJ CHIEF-ONE - 1996 MIXTAPE (Part 1)

Lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=OM8pXY8nVzo
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Rock (Heltah Skeltah) ft. Inspectah Deck, Tek & Steele and Method Man "Camp-Wu" produced by Ford Tuff and Pascal Zumaque 
Off Rock's first ever solo studio album, Rockness A.P. executive produced by Phil Anastasia (Blood Before Pride) everywhere 09/22/2017

Rockness A.P.

09/01/2017

Rock (Heltah Skeltah): Camp-Wu ft. Inspectah Deck, Tek & Steele and Method Man

Host of the GROWN MAN RAP SHOW on 91.5fm WRPI and worldwide at www.WRPI.org on Sunday nights. Golden era rap radio DJ in the Albany, Troy NY area who started playing rap music on the radio back in 1989. I'm a grown ass man and life's too short to listen to bad music.
@ToastWRPI
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