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The King Of Rock Darryl McDaniels raps harder than he ever did on this episode, spitting about coming of age under the influence of the Cold Crush and the Furious Five, the rise of Run-DMC, the GOAT rap group, alcoholism, being an orphan, the death of Jam Master Jay and the eventual break up of the group. He also talks about his lifelong love for comic books and how he's about to publish his own under his Darryl Makes Comics company. This interview is guaranteed tougher than leather. 

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The Combat Jack Show - The DMC Episode

King Asiatic Nobody's Equal. It's not every day we get to sit with a legend. Kane goes deep with his history, what he thinks about Mr. Cee, how he produced the majority of 'Long Live The Kane' with no credits, how Doug E Fresh taught him how to rock the crowd, how some cats from The Juice Crew wasn't fuxin with him, how he really wanted to battle KRS-One, what Madonna smells like, how he shopped a young Jay Z with no success, why he started wearing purple silks and such... This one is a marathon, but with Kane, there's no half steppin'.

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The Combat Jack Show: The Big Daddy Kane Episode

When I met Bobbito back in 1989, when we were both interns at Def Jam, I never imagined dude to be facing such an illustrious career. Basketball, official #Shoemanati, a&r, label owner, author, actor, filmmaker... we talk about the origins of MF DOOM, his history with kicks, memories of the legendary Stretch & Bobbito show, his documentary 'Doin It In The Park' ... man this is too much. PLUS Jean Grae sits in as a guest co-host. Is she gonna be a permanent feature??? Tune in.

The Bobbito Garcia Episode feat. Jean Grae

Diggin' In The Crates co-founder Lord Finesse gives us a history lesson on his days as the Funky Technician, discovering the late great Big L, being a part of the Notorious B.I.G.'s classic 'Ready To Die' album, running with Puff, working closely to this day with Dr. Dre and his legal issues with Mac Miller. Of course there's more to this, so pull up a chair because rap class is in session so you can stop guessing. PLUS, a cameo comeback by Dallas Penn. #Str8Flourishments in effect b. 

The Lord Finesse Episode

We mention others as being on GOAT super producer status, but I'm not hearing Marley Marl's name. Which is criminal. Listen to how Marley literally changed the game and pushed the art form. Hear him talk about the discoveries of Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap. Learn about how he inadvertently produced his own dis track "The Bridge Is Over", what happened to the Juice Crew, and more. After this episode, you're guaranteed to acknowledge his place amongst the greatest whoever did it. Kings really do come from Queens.

The Marley Marl Episode

We couldn't end this year right without having the G.O.A.T. on. How he survived an abusive upbringing, studied his craft with early rap pioneers in the same rap dojo with Kool G. Rap, becoming the foundation stone that became Def Jam, building with Queens' street legends, battling this rapper, that rapper and Jay Z, why he didn't sign management with Diddy, the "Accidental Racist" thing, flipping burglars in his castle and the victory of seeing his wife survive Cancer, its all here and more. From Hollis to Hollywood, this episode is most certainly blowticious. LL Cool J will forever remain hard as hell. Pause.

The LL Cool J Episode

New Year. New Episode. Sadat X delivers in this ep of his come up, Puffy, Tupac, B.I.G., Grand Puba, guns, prison, how Regina Hall is the one who got away and how he and Will Tell are doing BIG things in the wine game. 

The Sadat X Featuring Will Tell and The True Wine Connosieurs Episode

Keeping it in the Bronx, we have the incomparable Diamond D.  We play his hits, he gives us the science behind them. The recipe for a classic episode. Ain't nothing more to it.

The Diamond D Episode

Kool DJ Red Alert's is a fully history lesson that dates back to the early days of Kool Herc and Afrika Bambataa to the BDP Juice Crew beef to the birth of the Native Tongues to the creation of Hot 97. It's all here. Yeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhh! 

The Red Alert Episode

I remember being at club Pay Day! back in the summer of 1988. All the dope girls and Dope boys were out in their freshest. That my first time seeing the original hip hop band Stetsasonic in the building. Little did I know their dj Prince Paul was only beginning. 3 classic De La Soul albums. Classic albums from the Grave Diggaz, Handsome Boy Modeling School. Working with legends like Big Daddy Kane; KRS-One, DOOM. One of my generations super producers, Paul walks us through his life and history. This is for the culture. #RaiseTheBar!

The Prince Paul Episode

Back story: I was hit with a bad case of insomnia this week so by the time I sat with Eric I was going on 1 hours worth of sleep in 5 days. Add to the fact that in person, Eric's presence is intimidating. I've never met anyone more serious than Eric B. With that said, you'll pick up on the nervousness in my voice.

Eric takes us back to the heart of Golden Age Hip Hop and into the future. A fascinating man. A fascinating story.

Internets, we present to you the Eric B episode.

Hosted by @Combat_Jack
Produced by @JonathanMena
Executive Produced by @MrChrisMorrow and @its_Aking
Engineered by @SJKaram
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The Eric B Episode

The original Hip Hop band before the Roots, Daddy O and MC Delite give us their history, talk the Self Destruction record and take us back to raps first Golden Age.

The Daddy-O & MC Delite Episode

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pete Rock & CL Smooth's now classic debut 'All Souled Out', our buddy Chris Read has crafted yet another stellar mix of tracks from the EP, alternate versions, interview snippets, and original sample material.

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Artwork by Leon Nockolds
Words by Alice Price-Styles

Track list:

1. O’Donel Levy – ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ (Sampled in ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother’)
2. Chris Read – Theme #3 (Scratchapella)
3. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother’
4. Heavy D & The Boyz – ‘Gyrlz, They Love Me’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother’)
5. Mountain – ‘Long Red’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother (Wig Out Mix)’)
6. ESG – ‘UFO’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother (Wig Out Mix)’)
7. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother (Wig Out Mix)
8. Eddie Kendricks – ‘Girl You Need a Change of Mind’ (Sampled in ‘Good Life’)
9. Mountain – ‘Long Red’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Good Life’)
10. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘Good Life’
11. O’Donel Levy – ‘I Wanna Be Where You Are’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Good Life’)
12. James Brown – ‘Funky Drummer’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Go With The Flow’)
13. Fred Wesley and the J.B’s – ‘You Can Have Watergate Just Gimme Some Bucks and I’ll Be Straight (7″ Version) [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Go With The Flow’)
14. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘Go With The Flow’
15. S.O.U.L – ‘Burning Spear’ (Sampled in ‘Go With The Flow’)
16. Beside – ‘Change The Beat (Female Version)’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Go With The Flow’)
17. Eddie Bo – ‘From This Day On’ (Sampled in ‘The Creator’)
18. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘The Creator’
19. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘The Creator (Slide to the Side Mix)‘
20. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘The Creator (Surfboard Mix)’
21. Lou Donaldson – ‘Turtle Walk’ (Sampled in ‘All Souled Out’)
22. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘All Souled Out’

Pete Rock & CL Smooth 'All Souled Out' 25th Anniversary Mixtape mixed by Chris Read

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pete Rock & CL Smooth's classic 1992 LP 'Mecca & The Soul Brother', our homie Chris Read whipped up yet another fine mix of album tracks, alternative versions, remixes, and original sample material. 

Enjoy!

Artwork : Leon Nockolds

Track list:

1. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Straighten It Out' (Remix Instrumental)
2. Chris Read - Theme #3 (Scratchapella)
3. Sister Nancy - 'Bam Bam' (sampled in 'The Basement')
4. Pete Rock & CL Smooth feat Heavy D, Deda, Grap Luva and Rob-O - 'The Basement'
5. Ohio Players - 'What's Going On' (sampled in 'Lots of Lovin')
6. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Lots of Lovin'
7. Les McCann - 'North Carolina' [Loop] (sampled in 'Lots of Lovin')
8. Dave Wintour & Pat Whitmore - 'Where Do I Go?' (sampled in 'Can't Front on Me')
9. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Can't Front On Me'
10. Biz Markie - 'Just A Friend' [Extract] (sampled in Can't Front On Me')
11. Mountain - 'Long Red' [Loop] (sampled in 'Return of the Mecca')
12. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Return of the Mecca'
13. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Ghettos of the Mind'
14. The Coasters - 'Down Home Girl' (sampled in 'Skinz')
15. Pete Rock & CL Smooth feat Grand Puba - 'Skinz'
16. 9th Creation - 'Bubble Gum' (sampled in 'Soul Brother #1)
17. The J.B's - 'The Grunt' [Loop] (sampled in 'Soul Brother #1)
18. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Soul Brother #1
19. James Brown - 'Funky President' (sampled in 'Anger in the Nation')
20. Sly & The Family Stone - 'Sing A Simple Song' [Loop] (sampled in 'Anger in the Nation')
21. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Anger in the Nation'
22. O’Donel Levy – ‘We’ve Only Just Begun’ (Sampled in ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother’)
23. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother’
24. Heavy D & The Boyz – ‘Gyrlz, They Love Me’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother’)
25. Mountain – ‘Long Red’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother (Wig Out Mix)’)
26. ESG – ‘UFO’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother (Wig Out Mix)’)
27. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘Mecca & The Soul Brother (Wig Out Mix)
28. James Brown - 'Blues & Pants' [Loop] (sampled in 'If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right')
29. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'If It Ain't Rough It Ain't Right'
30. Stetsasonic - 'Go Stetsa I' [Loop] (sampled in If It Ain't Rough, It Ain't Right')
31. Freddie McCoy - 'Gimmie Some' (sampled in 'For Pete's Sake')
32. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'For Pete's Sake' 
33. Biz Markie - 'The Do Do' [Extract] (sampled in 'For Pete's Sake')
34. EPMD - 'It's My Thing' [Extract] (sampled in 'For Pete's Sake')
35. Ernie Hines - 'Our Generation' (sampled in 'Straighten It Out')
36. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Straighten It Out' 
37. Lou Donaldson - 'Ode to Billie Joe' [Loop] (sampled in 'On and On')
38. Jimmy Mc Griff - 'The Bird' (sampled in 'On and On')
39. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'On and On'
40. Brand Nubian - 'Step to the Rear' [Extract] (sampled in 'On and On')
41. Eddy Senay - 'Cameo' (sampled in 'Act Like You Know')
42. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Act Like You Know'
43. Tom Scott and The California Dreamers - 'Today' (sampled in 'T.R.O.Y')
44. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'T.R.O.Y'
45. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'T.R.O.Y (Remix Instrumental)'
46. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'T.R.O.Y (The Vibes Mix)'
47. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'It's Like That'
48. Lord Finesse & DJ Mike Smooth - 'Strictly for the Ladies' [Extract] (sampled in 'It's Like That')
49. Georgie Fame - 'Music Talk' [Loop] (sampled in 'Wig Out')
50. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'Wig Out'
51. Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 'The Creator' [Loop] (sampled in 'Wig Out')
52.Eddie Bo – ‘From This Day On’ (Sampled in ‘The Creator’)
53. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘The Creator’
54. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘The Creator (Slide to the Side Mix)‘
55. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – ‘The Creator (Surfboard Mix)’

Mecca & The Soul Brother 25th Anniversary Mixtape

Pete Rock & CL Smooth 'Mecca & The Soul Brother' 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 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"

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