Confidence – “ReCon” (90′s Classics Remixed)
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Long before YouTube dance crazes, auto-tuned rappers and Twitter beef there was the ’90s, a time when emcees cared about their craft and hip-hop was at its dopest. It’s no surprise then that up-and-coming MA beathsmith Confidence chose to reach back to rap’s golden era for his debut mixtape, “ReCon”, an hour long project that resurrects 16 mid-’90s classics for your listening pleasure. And as if that wasn’t enough, DJ Grazzhoppa, the 1991 European DMC champ, cuts & mixes the tracks together, showcasing turntablism at its finest hour (celebrity DJs & Serato newbies need not apply).
“ReCon’ features some of the ’9′s most time-honored cuts, ranging from O.C.’s “Time’s Up”, Black Moon’s “How Many Emcees” and CNN’s “T.O.N.Y.” to some underground treasures circa Stretch & Bobbito, including Big L’s “American Dream” & Big Noyd’s “Recognize & Realize”. The only thing “ReCon’ is missing is a tape deck…don’t sleep!
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DJ Chong Wizard presents: Jay-Z & Ghostface -American Ironman (Mixtape)
It’s Shawn Carter vs. Tony Starks to start your week. Hova over Ghost beats and vice-versa. DOWNLOAD
Cappadonna – The Greatest Dartz Ever Sold Vol. 1 (Mixtape)
Features classic Allah Math production (“Oh Donna,” “Wu Banga 101″) and more! Also includes appearances by Mathematics, Popa Wu, C-Rayz Walz, Shyheim, Killah Priest, Masta Killa, Slick Rick and others.
DJ Green Lantern Presents: CNN – Camouflage Season (Mixtape)
A prelude to the War Report 2 dropping this summer on Raekwon’s Ice H2O Records. Link & Tracklist follow (more…)
Kevlaar 7 – Unbutton Your Holsters Vol. 1 (Mixtape Selections)
The countdown to Die Ageless has started! To hold you over til’ the new Kevlaar full length as well as the new Wisemen LP. Here’s some heat straight from Kevlaar 7 himself. Off the Unbutton Your Holsters Vol. 1 mixtape which also features Inspectah Deck, Bronze Nazareth and the Wisemen, Killah Priest, Hell Razah & more.
“Can’t Stand To Wake Up” (prod. Kevlaar 7 ft. Wisemen) / “Start The Show” (ft. 12 O ‘ Clock & Chi King)
“Unbutton Your Holsters” (Woodenchainz Remix) / “Street Print” (prod. Central Intelligence)
Concepts & New Balance Present: The Freedom Trail Mixtape (Hosted & Mixed by DJ Doo Wop)
Filler-Free mixtape start to finish, hosted by DJ Doo Wop to commemorate the Concepts / New Balance collab from last year. To mark Concepts founding year, all the selections chosen are from ’96 and include Ghost, Pete Rock, Redman, Tupac, Outkast, Jay-Z, Royal Flush, Fugees, Mobb Deep & more. List & Link Follow: (more…)
The Roots – Dilla Joints (Mixtape)
Playing catch up with some more mixtapes. This came out a couple months back, but it’s a great tribute as The Roots give their interpretations of some Dilla classics. Link & Track list follow: (more…)
Lord Finesse – Hip Hop Classics Vol. 3
Kicking it off with the Intelligent Hoodlum, Finesse is on the wheels for a nonstop mix of all the classics DOWNLOAD
Chief Kamachi – Mixtape Messiah (2010)
Chief Kamachi best-of mixtape released as a prelude to his recent The Clock of Destiny LP. Collection contains 21 solo and collaboration tracks from the Philly underground legend. Appearances from Guru, Jedi Mind Tricks, Reef The Lost Cauze, Maylay Sparks, Planet Asia & more. Link & tracklist follow (more…)
DJ Whoo Kid Presents: Kool G Rap Dead or Alive (Mixtape)
Shadyville Whoo Kid & G. Rap collab, includes freestyles and collabs exclusive to this tape along with cameos from Bun B, Killer Mike, Joell Ortiz & Scram Jones. Tracklist and link follow (more…)
J-Love Presents: M.O.P. – Underground Legends Vol. 2
Line this one up with last week’s Blaq Poet Mix. Download Link / Inserts follow (more…)
DJ J-Ronin & DJ Snips Present: All Elements Vol. 11 (Hosted By Jadakiss)
Another installment packed with brand new heat from DJ J- Ronin & DJ Snips. Back Cover / Trackslist & Link follow (more…)
Wu-Tang Clan – Mystagogue Vol. 2 (Rare Slap Magazine Mix)
This is one of those really rare finds that Wu fans can thank the internet for. Right here’s a Side A / Side B rip of the Mystagogue Vol. 2 cassette that came inside sealed issues of Slap skateboard magazine back in 1996. The cassette / Slap promo was only available at skate shops and was meant to act as a hype tool for the Wu skate team. The file hit about every blog a few years back but a big number of the links have gone dead. Here it is for everybody a 3rd time around. It’s those raw RZA beats you know & love mixed with some jazzy instrumentals and lots of great scratching. The intro is classic too.
“Stylo” (Remix) – Chiddy Bang ft. Mos Def, Gorillaz, Bobby Womack
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Royce Da 5’9″ Presents: The Bar Exam 3 – The Most Interesting Man Alive (2010)
Just dropped. Hosted by Whoo Kid. Link & List follow (more…)
Canibus – Mic Club Master Vol. 1 / 2005
Collection of freestyles, B-sides and cutting room floor tracks from all of Bis’s LPs. Contains classics like the Rip The Jacka era “Get Off ya Kneez” (with an ill James Brown sample), “Horsemen Talk” (ft. Killah Priest, Ras Kass & Kurupt), and Boxcutta Bladerunna ft. Kool G Rap. Only Canibus will “perform Capoeira On Your Face” Tracklist / Link follow (more…)
DJ Books & Thieves Theme present: Big Pun – Lyrical Assassin
Can’t go wrong with a DJ Books mixtape. Plus this one’s perfect for the weekend.
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Kool Kirk presents – Meth vs. Chef (Mixtape 1996)
One of the best downloads to hit this site. Here’s a 1996 mix from Kool Kirk featuring a Meth side (vs) a Chef side which consist of remixes, classics and Wu blends exclusive to this tape. “Riddler” b/w “Big Poppa” is reason enough right there!
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1.Method Man b/w Crimanology/Rising to the Top/Still Shining
2.Release Yo Delf b/w Who Shot Ya/Get Money
3.PLO Style b/w Recognize & RealizeI Shot ya
4.The Riddler b/w Big Poppa
5.All I Need b/w Incarcerated Scarfaces
6.Shadow Boxing b/w Tonite’s Da Night
7.Wu Gambinos b/w Wu Tang Ain’t Nothing 2 Fu** Wit
8.What Da Blood Clot b/w Get Down
9.Method Man Remix b/w This is Something 4 da Radio
10.The What b/w Danger Remix & Primo Remix
11.How High- b/w How Many Emcees/One More Chance Remix
12.Method Man & Tony Starks-Live Freestylin
13.Bring Da Pain b/w The Cypher
14.SnapsDOWNLOAD Chef Side
1.Criminology b/w Recognize/ No One Else
2.Can It All Be So Simple b/w I Miss You
3.Investigative Reports b/w Crime is Money
4.Heaven or Hell b/w Success
5.Ice Cream b/w U Used 2 Love Me
6.Freakin U b/w Last Days/Don’t Waste My Time
7.Wisdom of Body & Tony Starks
8.Incarcerated Scarfaces b/w Cold World
9.Eye 4 An Eye b/w Coolie High
10.Knuckle Heads b/w Anything
11.Ice Water b/w Hey Lover
12.Guillitine Swords & Tony Starks, Raekwon & GZA
13.Winter Wars & U God, Raekwon, Tony Starks, Cappadonna, Master Killa
14.Striving 4 Perfection b/w Danger Pt II
15.Shout Outs
Thanks to the world famous Schnooklyn Zoo for the hookup
A Decade of Flying Lotus – Mixed By The Gaslamp Killer
Career spanning mix of unreleased joints and rarities from the Cali producer. DOWNLOAD
Brinks Boyz Presents: Raekwon “Cocainism” Vol. 2
Brand New! Click for Link, tracklist & separate Mobb Deep/Raekwon “Road To The Riches” dwnld (more…)
Ultimate Blaq Poet Mixtape (Best of Blaq Poet, Screwball, PHD)
Solid & much needed comp via Lionel Splifkin. Production roster includes Premier, Alchemist, Pete Rock, Godfather Don, Hot Day, Marley Marl, The Beatnuts & more. Link & Tracklist follow (more…)
DJ Symphony Presents: The Columbian Necktie – The Best of Raekwon
Straight from DJ Symphony himself. Download Link & Tracklist / back cover follow (more…)
