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)

Recorded Live at The Do-Over Los Angeles on July 21st, 2013.

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Lord Finesse at The Do-Over Los Angeles (July 21, 2013)

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)

DJ Jazzy Jeff - Hip Hop Forever II

Updated my 25th anniversary mix to celebrate the 30th.  
Vol #1 of 2

Note: The mix got muted from to 23:19 to 25:18 due to copyright restrictions

R.I.P. Biggie & Mister Cee

Notorious B.I.G. - Ready To Die 30th Anniversary Tribute Mix VOL.1 (mixed by DJ Filthy Rich)

nothing to see here (lucky v mix)

HOSTED BY PRINCE PAUL A TRIBUTE TO ALL THINGS BOOM BAP NYC BASED

POOKY - TRIBUTE TO NYC GOLDEN ERA HIP HOP

Mobb Deep Mix - Dope As Funk

One of the most classic and respected mixtapes of ALL TIME by DJ JS-1 & Dj Spinbad... This is a mix of all blends and remixes done using strictly turntables and a 4-track cassette recorder in 1996... this mix set the bar really high for all mixes that came after it... DEFINITELY something you need to have in your collection... period.

DJ JS-1 & Dj Spinbad - ColdCutz Remixes (1996)

i was inspired by their friendly sparring on ig...both of their catalogs are a horror show...hard to pick a winner. i went 2 by 2 with some of my personal favorites until the very end... nothing but lightning rod fever heaters ⚡

DJ Premier vs. RZA

PRIVILEGE Music Presents | Dumb DJ's Need Teaching | A Boogie Blind Mix 90'S HIP HOP MIX



Mobb Deep Mix - Dope As Funk

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