De La Soul Forever! Rest easy Dave “Trugoy” Jolicoeur. 

Thank you Waxpoetics and Chris Reade for this mix.

im fallin in love with youuuuu .. rest in paradise Sir Trugoy ! ❤️🙏🏽

thanks for spending time to creating these fabules Mixetape.

What a mix.! So much thought plus precision

what's the name of the female singer who covered Chuck Jackson's and that's saying a lot

okkk

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's classic LP 'Mecca and the Soul Brother' turned 30 recently, so reminisce for a spell with a mix of OG Samples, Remixes, & Blends.
The way Pete sampled old jazz/funk/soul records and layered them over hard, dusty drums was masterful (how he caught that little part on the fadeout of an Ohio Players record for 'Lots Of Lovin' still amazes me).    
Combine that with C.L.'s sharp yet fluid lyricism (how many MC's could rhyme like THIS back in '92??), and you unquestionably have one of the pillars of early 90's NYC boom bap.

******THE MAIN INGREDIENT 30TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE HERE****
https://soundcloud.com/djfilthyrich/pete-rock-cl-smooth-main-ingredient-30th-anniversary-mix

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - Mecca and the Soul Brother 30th Anniversary Mix (DJ Filthy Rich)

This was recorded Live From Boogie Blind's Residence… This is for your listening pleasure.. I definitely asked for my brother's (DJ Boogie Blind) assistance on this one.. "The Art of Diggin'" continues.. This mix is for music lovers, collectors, diggers.. etc.. Hopefully this inspires people to continue on with the saga for collecting vinyl, rare grooves & searching for the perfect jewel.. Love & God Bless…

Twitter/Instagram - lordfinesseditc

Live From The Boogie Blind Residence

## BULLETPROOF CRATES RECORDINGS PRESENT

DJ SHEEP'S WINTER BLUNTZ: BLUNT ONE
Recorded: 3rd July 2014

After spending hours in my own crates due to this forthcoming sale, I got inspired, hopped on the decks and rocked a live 90 minute mix of soul, funk, library, jazz, disco, hip-hop, etc. There's joints and genres from all around the world. I went hard (pause) on the doubles at some points, and there's some instrumental/acapella blends up there too… 

This was an spur of the moment practice session that was never to be given to the public, just to listen to later for ideas… no playlists, no preparation… A few mates enjoyed it whom I sent it to and prompted me to get it out there… Please excuse all the sloppy mixes, cuts, etc. I wanted to keep it raw like the mixes of the 90's… feedback is appreciated.

Peace. DJ Sheep

RESPECT to the break mix originators: Phil "Soulman" Stroman, Silverchild & MSA, Jake One, DJ Muro, Kon & Amir, DJ Shame, Paul Nice, DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist.

Winter Bluntz #1

Track list and more info at Wax Poetics:

http://www.waxpoetics.com/music/mixtape/a-tribe-called-quest-peoples-instinctive-travels-the-paths-of-rhythm-25th-anniversary-mixtape/


A Tribe Called Quest ‘People’s Instinctive Travels’ 25th Anniversary Mixtape mixed by Chris Read

Summer Blaze

The Pharcyde is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their iconic album Labcabincalifornia by releasing a commemorative mixtape. In a collaborative effort, the #BeamMeUpSpinna mixtape is mixed by NYC’s DJ Spinna and features “Nasty Habits”, an unreleased joint from the vault that features Ralph Tresvant & Bobby Brown.  Imani & Bootie Brown also asked a group of producers to remix and add their own personal spin on a few of the Labcabincalifornia songs that you all know and love.

Dj Mike Relm re-works a mash up of “Drop”, SBBX remixes “Groupie Therapy”, Moka Only drops his version of “Y”, Ta'Raach teams up with Bootie Brown to co-produce “Devil Music, The Devils Kitchen Remix”, and The Pharcyde’s own Bootie Brown remixes “Runnin’.”

DJ SPINNA is a heavily touted presence in the international soulful house music scene. He is known for his vast accomplishments as a producer, is celebrated for his “Soul Slam” events and Stevie Wonder inspired  WONDER-Full Dj performances and subsequent collaborations.

The Pharcyde’s sophomore album “LabcabinCalifornia” was originally released on November 14th, 1995. The group enlisted a young and then unknown James Yancey aka J DILLA to produce beats, like the cult classic “Runnin.”  They also collaborated with director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich” “Adaptation”) on the video for “Drop.” Labcabincalifornia has consistently and continues to reinforce their steadfast refusal to tread familiar artistic grounds.

www.ThePharcyde.com
Twitter/IG/FB: @ThePharcyde


LabcabinCalifornia 20yr Anniversary Mixtape By DJ Spinna

It was 25 years ago that De La Soul released their classic sophomore LP 'De La Soul Is Dead', challenging the hippy label that followed the group after the success of their groundbreaking debut '3 Feet High & Rising'. 

To celebrate the anniversary of such a remarkable album, our buddy Chris Read has put together this dope mixtape featuring original sample material, remixes and album cuts. 

Listen up and enjoy!

Artwork by Leon Nockolds
Words by Alice Price-Styles

Tracklist:

1. Jimmy Spicer - 'Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)' (sampled in 'Bitties in the BK Lounge')
2. Chris Read - 'Theme #3' (Scratchapella)
3. De La Soul - 'Intro'
4. Funkadelic - 'I'll Stay' (sampled in 'Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa')
5. De La Soul - 'Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa'
6. Funkadelic - 'Mommy What's a Funkadelic' [Extract] (sampled in 'Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa')
7. Stevie Wonder - 'Hey Love' (sampled in 'Talkin' Bout Hey Love')
8. Freda Payne - 'The Easiest Way To Fall' [Loop] (sampled in 'Talkin' Bout Hey Love')  9. De La Soul - 'Talkin Bout Hey Love'
10. White Lightnin' - 'That's No Lie' (sampled in 'Fanatic of the B-Word')
11. De La Soul - 'Fanatic of the B-Word'
12. Lee Dorsey - 'Get Out My Life, Woman' [Loop] (sampled in 'Fanatic of the B-Word')
13. Chuck Jackson - 'And That's Saying A Lot' (sampled in 'Afro Connections at a Hi-5')
14. De La Soul - 'Afro Connections at a Hi-5'
15. De La Soul - 'Pease Porridge'
16. Edna Wright - 'Oops Here I Go Again' (sampled in 'Pass The Plugs')
17. The J.B's - 'Pass the Peas' [Extract] (sampled in 'Pass The Plugs')
18. De La Soul - 'Pass The Plugs'
19. Eric B & Rakim - 'Eric B Is President' [Loop] (sampled in 'Pass The Plugs')
20. Tom Waits - 'Diamonds on My Windshield' (sampled in 'Oodles of O's')
21. Biz Markie - 'Nobody Beats The Biz' [Extract] (sampled in 'Oodles of O's')
22. De La Soul - 'Oodles on O's'
23. Lafayette Afro Rock Band - 'Hihache' [Loop] (sampled in 'Oodles of O's)
24. De La Soul - 'Rap De Rap Show'
25. Lou Johnson - 'The Beat' [Extract] (sampled in 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)')
26. The Whatnauts - 'Help Is On The Way' (sampled in 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)')
27. The Honey Drippers - 'Impeach The President' [Loop] (sampled in 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)')
28. De La Soul - 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)'
29. Taana Gardner - 'No Frills' (sampled in 'Bitties In The BK Lounge')
30. De La Soul - 'Bitties In The BK Lounge'
31. Lou Donaldson - 'It's Your Thing' (sampled in 'Bitties In The BK Lounge')
32. Bob James - 'Sign of the Times' (sampled in 'Keepin' The Faith')
33. Aerosmith - 'Walk This Way' [Loop] (sampled in 'Keepin' The Faith')
34. De La Soul - 'Keepin' The Faith'
35. The Mohawks - 'The Champ' [Extract] (sampled in 'Keepin' The Faith')
36. Instant Funk - 'I Got My Mind Made Up' (sampled in 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays')
37. Mighty Ryeders - 'Evil Vibrations' (sampled in 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays')
38. De La Soul - 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays'
39. Young Holt Unlimited - 'Light My Fire' (sampled in 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays')
40. Tower of Power - 'Ebony Jam' [Loop] (sampled in 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays')
41. De La Soul - 'What Yo Life Can Truly Be'

De La Soul 'De La Soul Is Dead' 25th Anniversary Mixtape mixed by Chris Read

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest's stellar sophomore LP 'Low End Theory' our buddy Chris Read has crafted an exclusive mix of tracks from the album, alternate versions, and original sample material.

Listen up and enjoy!

Artwork by Leon Nockolds

Tracklist:

1. Chris Read – ‘Theme #3’ (Scratchapella)
2. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Scenario (Remix Instrumental)’
3. Heatwave – ‘Star of a Story’ (Sampled in ‘Verses from the Abstract’)
4. Q Tip Interview Extract (Taken from the movie ‘Beats Rhymes & Life)
5. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Verses from the Abstract’
6. Grant Green – ‘Down Here on The Ground’ (Sampled in ‘Vibes & Stuff’)
7. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Vibes & Stuff’
8. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’
9. Five Stairsteps – ‘Don’t Change Your Love’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’)
10. Jimmy McGriff – ‘Green Dolphin Street’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’)
11. The Shades of Brown – ‘The Soil I Tilled For You’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Excursions)
12. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Excursions’
13. Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – ‘A Chant For Bu’ (Sampled in ‘Excursions’)
14. The Last Poets – ‘Time Is Running Out’ (Sampled in ‘Excursions’)
15. Dr. Lonnie Smith – ‘Spinning Wheel’ (Sampled in ‘Buggin Out’)
16. Phife Interview Extract (Taken from the movie ‘Beats Rhymes & Life)
17. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Buggin Out’
18. Jack De Johnette’s Directions – Minya’s The Mooch’ (Sampled in ‘Buggin Out’)
19. The New Birth – ‘Keep On Doin’ It’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Rap Promoter’)
20. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Rap Promoter’
21. Weather Report – ‘Young and Fine’ (Sampled in ‘Butter’)
22. Chuck Jackson – ‘I Like Everything About You’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Butter’)
23. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Butter’
24. Gary Bartz – ‘Gentle Smiles (Saxy)’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Butter’)
25. Cannonball Adderley – ‘The Steam Drill’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘The Infamous Date Rape’)
26. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘The Infamous Date Rape’
27. Jackie Jackson – ‘Is it Him or is it Me’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘The Infamous Date Rape’)
28. Average White Band – ‘Love Your Life’ (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)
29. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Check The Rhime’ 
30. Minnie Riperton – ‘Baby, This Love I Have’ (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)
31. Biz Markie – ‘Nobody Beats The Biz’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)
32. Lafayette Afro Rock Band – ‘Hihache’ [Loop] (Sampled ‘Check The Rhime’)
33. Funkadelic – ‘Lets Take It To The People’ (Sampled in ‘Everything Is Fair’)
34. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Everything Is Fair’
35. Willis Jackson – ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Everything is Fair’)
36. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Skypager’
37. James Brown – ‘Funky President (People It’s Bad)’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)
38. The Fatback Band – ‘Wicki Wacky’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)
39. Aretha Franklin – ‘Rock Steady’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)
40. A Tribe Called Quest feat Lord Jamar, Sadat X & Diamond D – ‘Show Business’
41. Paul Humphrey – ‘Uncle Willie’s Dream’ (Sampled in ‘What?’)
42. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘What?’
43. Brother Jack McDuff – ‘Oblighetto’ (Sampled in ‘Scenario’)
44. Jimi Hendrix – ‘Little Miss Love’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Scenario’)
45. A Tribe Called Quest feat Leaders of the New School – ‘Scenario’
46. BONUS TRACK: Simba & Milton Gulli – ‘Scenario (Chris Read Rap Renaissance Remix)’

A Tribe Called Quest 'Low End Theory' 25th Anniversary Mixtape mixed by Chris Read

Basically, I'm a child of 90's hip-hop. I always have been and always will be. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of dope hip-hop on the market today (mainstream and underground), but to me, the eight-year period spanning from 1990 - 1998 was a hip-hop Renaissance that will probably never be duplicated. And DJ Stretch Armstrong and Bobbito Garcia (AKA Cool Bob Love, AKA DJ Cucumber Slice, AKA the ten thousand other nicknames this dude has) were probably two of the most influential people in the game at that time. I'm not gonna go into a long history regarding their show on WKCR, but from 1990 - 1998, during the hours of 1-5 AM every Thursday night / Friday morning, these two, for lack of a better term, "smashed the airwaves" of the New York metropolitan area. Their show was responsible for launching the careers of Nas, Mobb Deep, Big L, Jay-Z, Big Pun, Fat Joe, The Notorious B.I.G., A Tribe Called Quest, The Beatnuts, Black Moon, Redman, The Wu-Tang Clan, and the list goes on and on. Since I was too young during the show's heyday, I've had to feed my addiction for this show by scouring the internets for uploaded tapes from listeners from back in the day. What I did with this mix was try to showcase some of the joints that were spun on their show beginning in 1990 and ending in 1998. I compiled all the tracks to make it seem like you're listening to an actual taping of the show. All of these tracks were played on WKCR at least once (some more than others). I even threw in some of my favorite freestyles and exclusives, which were taken directly from old cassettes. I've got a ton of these old recordings, and it was really difficult to decide what to include/exclude, but hopefully, you'll get a sense of their legendary show and the evolution of classic hip-hop over a legendary eight-year period. Also, shout out to the good peoples at <a href="http://Philaflava.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philaflava.org</a> for supplying me and the rest of the Stretch &amp; Bob fiends with hundreds of old tapes. Turn that shit up....

Note: I let some of the freestyles run for an extended period since some of them are just too legendary to cut short. 

1. Intro from WKCR
2. Main Source - Live at the Barbecue (Feat. Nas, Akinyele, &amp; Joe Fatal)
3. A Tribe Called Quest - Spirits
4. Lord Finesse - The Funky Technician
5. Showbiz &amp; A.G. - Party Groove (Instrumental)
6. Showbiz &amp; A.G. - Soul Clap
7. A Tribe Called Quest - Footprints
8. Masta Ace - Jeep Ass Niguh (Bizcappella)
9. Gang Starr - B.Y.S.
10. Dr. Dre - Puffin on Blunts and Drinkin Tanqueray (Feat. Daz, Kurupt, &amp; Rage)
11. Akinyele - The Bomb
12. Wu-Tang Clan - 7th Chamber (Original Demo Version)
13. Hurricane G - Milky (WKCR Exclusive Demo)
14. Company Flow - Juvenile Techniques
15. The Beatnuts - Reign of the Tech
16. Kool G Rap - F@#$ U Man
17. Pete Rock and CL Smooth - One in a Million
18. Kurious Jorge - Walk Like a Duck
19. Nas - WKCR Freestyle (10.28.93) (PRE-ILLMATIC)
20. A Tribe Called Quest - Mr. Incognito
21. The Notorious B.I.G. - Dreams
22. Jeru Tha Damaja - Come Clean
23. Outkast - Southernplayalisticadilacmuzik (Diamond D Remix)
24. Artifacts - Flexi Wit Da Tech (Nique)
25. The 45 King - Brainstorm (Feat. Latee)
26. Group Home - Supa Star (Instrumental)
27. LL Cool J - No Airplay (Dirty Promo Version)
28. Das Efx - Microphone Master (41st Side Remix) (Feat. Mobb Deep)
29. Redman - How U Get Down?
30. Lord Finesse, KRS-One - WKCR Freestyle (11.02.95)
31. The Fab Five - Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshkah
32. Smif-N-Wessun - Bucktown
33. Raekwon - Incarcerated Scarfaces
34. Big L - Put It On (LG Remix)
35. Jigmastas - Beyond Real
36. Big L, Bloodshed, Ma$e (yeah, the same Ma$e who made this) - WKCR Freestyle (04.18.96)
37. Natural Elements - Shine
38. Large Professor - Ijusswannachill
39. O.C. - What I Represent
40. Big Noyd - Usual Suspects (Stretch Armstrong Remix)
41. Mobb Deep - Street Life (Feat. LES &amp; ACD)
42. CNN (Capone-N-Norega) - LA, LA (Kuwait Mix) (Feat. Mobb Deep)
43. Juggaknots - Clear Blue Skies
44. DITC - Dignified Soldiers
45. Slum Village - Players (Instrumental)
46. Eminem &amp; Royce da 5'9' (Bad Meets Evil) - Scary Movies
47. Eminem &amp; Royce da 5'9' (Bad Meets Evil) - WKCR Freestyle (08.20.1998)
48. Outro (DJ Spinna Instrumental)



Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Mix

Last month saw the 25th anniversary of Daily Operation, the third LP of one of hip-hop’s most revered and beloved duos: Gang Starr. Released May 5, 1992, the album features classic joints such as “Take It Personal” and “Ex-Girl to Next Girl.”

To celebrate the record’s birthday, our friend Chris Read has crafted yet another exclusive mixtape featuring album tracks, alternate versions, and original sample material.

Check it!

Artwork : Leon Nockolds

Tracklist:

1. The Cannonball Adderley Quintet – ‘Fun’ [Extract] (sampled in ‘The Place Where We Dwell’)
2. Gang Starr – ‘The Place Where We Dwell’ [Instrumental]
3. Chris Read – ‘Theme #3′ [Scratchapella]
4. Gang Starr – ‘Stay Tuned’
5. Gang Starr – 1991 Interview Extract
6. Ceasar Frazier – ‘Funk It Up’ (sampled in ‘Ex Girl to Next Girl’)
7. BDP – ‘Criminal Minded’ [Extract] (sampled in ‘Ex Girl to Next Girl’)
8. Gang Starr – ‘Ex Girl to Next Girl’
9. Johnny Hammond – ‘Big Sur Suite’ (sampled in 24-7/365)
10. Gang Starr – 1991 Interview Extract
11. Aretha Franklin – Young, Gifted and Black (sampled in ’92 Interlude’)
12. Gang Starr – ’92 Interlude’
13. The Crusaders – ‘In The Middle of the River’ (sampled in ‘No Shame In My Game’)
14. Gang Starr – ‘No Shame In My Game’
15. Leaders of the New School – ‘Sobb Story’ [Extract] (sampled in ‘No Shame In My Game’)
16. Eddie Hazel – ‘Frantic Moment’ (sampled in ‘Take Two and Pass’)
17. Gang Starr – ‘Take Two and Pass’
18. Juice Crew All Stars – ‘Juice Crew All Stars’ [Extract] (sampled in ‘Take Two and Pass’)
19. Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rhythm Band – High As Apple Pie Slice II (sampled in ‘Conspiracy’)
20. Gang Starr – ‘Conspiracy’
21. Gang Starr – ‘2 Deep’
22. Gang Starr – ‘Hardcore Composer’
23. Jungle Brothers – ‘Straight Out The Jungle’ [Extract] (sampled in ‘Hardcore Composer’)
24. Sugar Billy Garner – ‘I Got Some’ (sampled in B.Y.S)
25. Gang Starr – ‘B.Y.S’
26. Gang Starr – ‘Flip The Script’
27. Ahmad Jamal – ‘Misdemeanor’ (sampled in ‘Soliloquy of Chaos’)
28. Gang Starr – ‘Soliloquy of Chaos’
29. Kid Dynomite – ‘Uphill Piece of Mine’ (sampled in ‘I’m The Man’)
30. Gang Starr feat Lil Dap and Jeru The Damaja – ‘I’m The Man’
31. The O’Jays – ‘When The World’s At Peace’ (sampled in I’m The Man’)
32. Schoolly D – P.S.K Wha Does It Mean? [Loop] (sampled in I’m The Man’)
33. Cannonball Adderley – Leo: Rosebud [Extract] (sampled in ‘I’m The Man’)
34. Charles Mingus – II B.S (sampled in I’m The Man’)
35. Skull Snaps – ‘It’s A New Day’ [Loop] (sampled in ‘Take It Personal’)
35. Brand Nubian – ‘Step to the Rear’ [Extract] (sampled in ‘Take It Personal’)
36. Gang Starr – ‘Take It Personal’
37. JBs – ‘Gimme Some More’ [Loop] (sampled in ‘Much Too Much (Mack a Mill)’)
38. Gang Starr – ‘Much Too Much (Mack a Mill)‘
39. Gang Starr – ‘The Illest Brother’
40. James Brown – ‘Funky Drummer’ [Loop] (sampled in ‘The Illest Brother’)
41. Eric B & Rakim – Eric B Is President [Extract] (sampled in ‘The Illest Brother’)
42. Richard Pryor – ‘Prison’ (sampled in ‘The Illest Brother’)

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