Jasiri X - American History X (2010)

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Jasiri X - American History X



01. Silent Night

02. Real Rap (feat. Chen Lo)
03. Dear Debra
04. Ballers and Rappers
05. The Only Colore That Matters is Green
06. What's Peace
07. Afghanistan (HerStory)
08. The Crucifixion
09. Just a Minstrel (feat. Idasa Tariq & Living Proofe)

10. Blackface
11. State of the Black Wrold
12. OG3 (feat. Davey D)
13. Beware Young Girl
14. Our Defining Moment

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Count Bass D & DJ Pocket

Short but sweet, a phrase that can be used to describe nearly any release in the extensive catalogue of Count Bass D. The dynamic musician has continued to progress with each album, most recently on two new LP releases with fellow artist, and long-time friend, DJ Pocket.

The albums were posted less than a week apart, for free download. Count and Pocket each provide their production and vocals respectively. The latter of the LPs, Hartsfield JAXson, is a dedication to JAX of Bikinis Rec's and features Atlanta-based MC's Eddie Meeks, Señor Kaos, Flux, and S.T.I.N.K.



























Tracklist:
01. Everyday Ritual
02. Cash On Delivery
03. Quid Pro Quo
04. Praise Me (feat. H2O and Flux)
05. Hit It Hard
06. Best Of Both Worlds (Freestyle)
07. It’s Just One of Those Days
08. Palease
09. X Sighted
10. Mazel Tov
11. New Day
12. DJ Pocket’s Diatribe
13. Surprise
14. Count’s Diatribe
15. Yo What’s Up
16. So Ambitious (Freestyle)

In the Loop

Tracklist:
01. Hartsfield JAXson
02. More Music Less Talk
03. Gotta Have Soul (feat. H2O & Flux)
04. A New Decade
05. All Kinds of Things (feat. Eddie Meeks)
06. When I Blow Up
07. Better Not
08. DJ Pocket’s Diatribe 2
09. Fall Back (feat. H20 & S.T.I.N.K.)
10. Start To Finish
11. Elevation (feat. Eddie Meeks)
12. 8 Takes
13. You Madd (feat. H2O)
14. Count’s Diatribe 2
15. Open Up (feat. Señor Kaos)
16. Knotty Diatribe
17. He’s In Here

Hartsfield JAXson

Update soon

Sorry for the delay... a couple new albums from the Pittsburgh hip-hop scene and my top albums of the past decade coming real soon!!!

Therm & Soul & Friends - Adventures On Gunstar 9 (2010)

Therm & Soul are the electro hip-hop team of DJ Thermos and SoulDivide. Adventures On Gunstar 9 is an experimental project, but it also serves as an introduction to the Shindiggaz, a hip-hop supercrew consisting of Therm, Soul aka Burgundy Banana, Mr. Brink, Mr. E aka Greazy Duzit, Dutch Rollin' Rebel, and EMS aka Kid A.

Adventures On Gunstar 9 is just as it claims, an adventure. Therm wields chopped samples from Soul's favorite video game, Gunstar Heroes, and layers them with neck-breaking booms and kicks, as well as a variety of cuts and scratches. Soul's deep delivery and charismatic flow fill the beats to the max.



Tracklist:
01. Gunstar#1 ft. Dutch Rollin Rebel
02. Gunstar#2 ft. Jaydubbs

03. Gunstar#3 ft. Greazy Duzit & Dutch Rollin Rebel
04. Gunstar#4 ft. Dutch Rollin Rebel & Greazy Duzit
05. Gunstar#5

06. Gunstar#6 ft. Mr. Brink & Greazy Duzit (mix#2)
07. Gunstar#7 ft. Mr. Brink, Dutch Rollin Rebel & Greazy Duzit
08. Gunstar#8 ft. Mr. E
09. Gunstar#9 ft. Mr. E
10. GunstarBonus#1(Shindig) ft. Mr. Brink & Greazy Duzit
11. GunstarBonus#2(One Shot Deal) ft. Dutch Rollin Rebel

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Idasa Tariq - Say Cheese EP (2010)

Brand new music from the Steel City Yorker, Idasa Tariq. This EP is features six new songs written, performed, and produced by Idasa. The second half previews six new soulful instrumentals that he produced.

Born in New York, now living in Pittsburgh, Idasa represents both cities well. As a regular on the hip-hop scene, he has been able to make great contributions to the resurgence of hip-hop in the city of Pittsburgh.

Check this EP out and watch for more music from Idasa Tariq in the first quarter of 2010!



Tracklist:
01. On Top of the Mountain

02. Concrete Properties

03. Never Pays to Be the Good Guy
04. Breakin' the Cycle
05. Cosmo Chillin'
06. Blacksmith Application
07. Hummin' (Instrumental)
08. This Is What (Instrumental)
09. Soul Intro 1 (Intstrumental)
10. What Ya Say? (Instrumental)
11. Brief Intermission (Instrumental)
12. Dead Homies (Instrumental)

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Mel-Man - The Mel-Man Delivers (1991)

Mel was recognized as a Pittsburgh hip-hop legend long before making his imprint on the game by co-producing with Dr. Dre from the mid-90s to early 2000s. Older heads acknowledge his involvement in the Hardcore Crew. Mel remained behind the scenes throughout much of his career. However, that didn't stop him from influencing two of the most influential producers in the history of hip-hop, Dr. Dre and RZA.

Mel-Man - The Melman Delivers (1991)
01. Intro-My 9 is to Load
02. The Hoe Shop

03. The Baby Ain't Mine
04. This is for Your Kicker
05. The Mel Man

06. MelFUNKtion

07. I Wanna Do Ya
08. Hard to Say Good Bye
09. Outro

Mel-Man - Knock 'Em Off (CD Single) (1993)
01. Knock 'Em Off
02. Wreck Shop

03. Fag Force
04. Knock 'Em Off (Instrumental)

Mel-Man - Rare Tracks and Radio Spots (199x)
01. Aftermath Session Snippet
02. The Crew Got Paid
03. WPTS Exclusive

04. WRCT Nightshift (Spring 1994)

Stilltown Vol. 1

Brand new music from the hip-hop producers and emcees of Pittsburgh, PA.



Artwork by James Acklin @ jamesacklin.com/

01. Jack Wilson - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah (Prod. by SPAED)

02. Reverrb - Here You Go, Kiddo (Prod. by 2 Deep Productions)
03. Shindiggaz - GI Joe (Prod. by DJ Thermos)
04. Divine Seven - Str8 From the Heart
05. Jon Quest - Emcee University (Prod. by Shade Cobain)
06. B-FreeDaMisfit - In the Sunshine

07. Ayatollah Jaxx - Nothing Like You Ever Heard (Prod. by Chim Beats)
08. Apex - Get Ready (Prod. by Ulliversal)
09. Living Proofe - Be (Prod. by Nice Rec)
10. Idasa Tariq - Blacksmith Application (Prod. by Idasa Tariq)
11. Billy Pilgrim & Reverrb - Regardless

12. Lone Catalysts feat. Mood - Beware
13. Jev the Ghost - Open the Door (Prod. by Vills)
14. Internal Korruption - Get Out (Prod. by Internal Korruption)
15. Davu - Get Loose (Prod. by Shade Cobain)

16. Gene Stovall & Armstead Brown - Remote Control (Prod. by Armstead Brown)
17. Good Company - Might Not Make It (Prod. by Fundamental)
18. Divine Seven - Reachin' (Prod. by Shade Cobain)
19. Shindiggaz - Ninja Turtles (Prod. by DJ Thermos)
20. Jack Wilson feat. Billy Pilgrim & Deric Norgren - Meets His Speaker
21. Jasiri X - Silent Night

Apex - Struggle City out now!!
Jack Wilson - Take the Fire From My Hand out now!!
Jasiri X - American History X out now!!
Living Proofe - Wake Up World out now!!
Divine Seven & Ayatollah Jaxx as Black Connection out now!!
Divine Seven - Introspect the LP coming soon!!
Ayatollah Jaxx - Hello, Hip-Hop coming soon!!
Idasa Tariq - Smiling Face 1.2 coming soon!!
Lone Catalysts - Back to School/Square Binizz coming soon!!

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Almighty - God Willing (1998)

Almighty is 2Gz, Slim Kapone, Uncle Buck, and Nina Ross

Straight out of Pittsburgh, PA, this is Almighty's album God Willing. The majority of the album was produced by Sekou Coleman, with additional production from Mista Yuck and DJ Prizm.

Tracklist:
01. Da Koroner
02. P.G.H. (2Gz solo)

03. My Family
04. Steel Curtain
05. Anywayz

06. Let Em Fly
07. Feel Me (Slim Kapone solo)

08. Games
09. Squab
10. Turn It Out
11. Smok 'Em All
12. Day of Judgement

13. P.G.H. Roll Call

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DJ Demonic - Demonica EP (1995)

Another one out of my hometown, Pittsburgh, PA. This EP by DJ Demonic was released in '95 and includes four dope cuts.



Tracklist:
01. Snakes in My Hood
02. Demonica
03. Last Nite

04. About to Kill Somebody

Family Orientated - On the Rocks (2000)

Family Orientated are from Pittsburgh, PA, more specifically McKees Rocks. The album is titled On the Rocks, and I believe it was their 1st.

Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Where My Niggaz At
03. Shinin'
04. It's All Love

05. Jakes
06. Beautiful
07. Straight Wylin'
08. We Dem Burgh Catz
09. Why We Livin' Like Dis
10. Doggin' U
11. Stand Up
12. Live By, Die By
13. The Meal
14. Starting Lineup
15. Scared
16. Hold It Down
17. Ring Around the Hood
18. Eye 4 An Eye
19. Outro

Black Connection (2009)

As the Black Connection, Ayatollah Jaxx and Divine Seven take a different route than most. Only 35 minutes in length, the album strays from the unnecessary filler and proves that quality defeats quantity.

Jaxx and Sev are veterans, and leaders of the new school in Pittsburgh hip-hop. Getting your attention from the first word he spits, Jaxx is a lyrical hurricane that will surely have you rewinding the track. Sev brings a uniquely smooth, laid back delivery, along with catchy head-nodding hooks. Their complimentary styles create an ideal combination that is responsible for the refreshing sound heard on this album.

While the album explores the deepest essence of hip-hop in Pittsburgh, it can be appreciated by fans of the music worldwide. Unlike many albums released today, Black Connection maintains replay value. In addition to Jaxx and Sev, a collection of producers have invested their art to the project.

The album has soulful production from local favorite BusCrates, as well as contributions from Shade Cobain, J-Pad, TPM, Tone Beatz, and PMC/CJams. Normally, an album may struggle to vibe so perfectly with numerous producers, but that struggle is not heard here.

On "Happiness," a precisely chopped James Brown sample asks, "you know what happiness is?" Divine Seven replies, "It's a movement, man." This sums up Black Connection well. The album is uplifting and geared toward the progressive mindstate. It's up to the consumers to decide if this is a movement they will be part of.


01. Love <3 (Intro)(Prod. by BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble)
02. Black Gold (Prod. by BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble)
03. Regality (Prod. by BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble)
04. Wordplay (Prod. by J-Pad the Juggernaut)
05. Al Silla Al Sawdaa...
06. Happiness (Prod. by Shade Cobain/BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble)

07. Live Together (Prod. by TPM)
08. City Lights (Prod. by Tone Beatz)
09. Laureate Sketch (Prod. by PMC/CJams)

10. Pitch Black (Prod. by PMC/CJams)

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10/22/09 - Radio Show

October 22, 2009 Radio Show

Playlist:

The Nonce - On the Air
Sleestackz - Crystal Clear (Morning Blunt Mix)
Adagio - Boy & Girl Tale
Atmosphere - Complications
Blaque Sperm - Jizm
B-Self - Eye Listen
Madlib - Wide World of...
Shabaam Sahdeeq - Arabian Nights
Heltah Skeltah - Letha Brainz Blo
Jeru the Damaja - Ain't the Devil Happy
Young Zee - Toxic Waste
MF Grimm - Tick, Tick
Poops - The Shit
Godfather Don - Sleep
Killa Sin and Inspectah Deck - Tony Touch Freestyle
Mobb Deep - Still Shinin
50 Cent, Nas, & The Bravehearts - Who U Rep With
Monsta Island Czars - Under Pressure
Killarmy - Bastard Swordsman
Chino XL & Ras Kass- Riiiot!
Tragedy Khadafi & Imam Thug - Illuminati
Vakill - Flows You Can't Imagine
The U.N. - Golden Grail
Nas - Deja Vu
E. Money Bags, Nas, & Horse - I Want It
Lake & Nas - One Never Knows
Blackmajik - Rotten Apple
Natural Elements - 69 Caddy
Ruggedness Maddrama - Me & My Squad

Part 1

Part 2

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Classic Material - Roc Raida Tribute with DJ Rob Swift, DJ Z-Trip, and more

As I said in the previous post, it went down on October 17, 2009 at the Shadow Lounge in Pittsburgh, PA. Classic Material and the Time Bomb Crew organized one of the best shows I've seen, a GrandMaster Roc Raida tribute/fundraiser. DJ Rob Swift was the main act, DJ Z-Trip made a special appearance, local DJ's Selecta, Hank D, and SMI all took turns on the wheels of steel, Time Bomb Crew was in the place, MC BZE performed, Knowledge Build Allah of Classic 1824 hosted the event and kept the crowd live throughout the night, breakers from Oh My and more entertained the crowd prior to Rob's performance, the Shadow Lounge was filled to capacity. A good amount of money was earned for Raida's family. R.I.P. Roc Raida

10/15/09 - Radio Show

Recorded live on 10-15-2009

Playlist:
Part 1:
Candy Store - Local Scarface
Lastrawze - Sneak Peak
Slum Brothers - Stop Fronting
Dark Skinned Assassin - Lock Shit Down
Ring - One Game
Alps Cru - Nocturnal Illusions
Gas Chamber - Illusiv
Finsta Bundy - Feel the High
People in the Red Balloon - Nomad
Rubberoom - Synapse Gap
Immortal Griffen -
Epicentral - Compare & Contrast
Kid A & BusCrates - Movin Slow
Ill Biskits - God Bless Your Life
Smoked Out Productions - Styles
Jam da Original Troopa - Soul Search'n (Remix)
Superscientifiku ft. Kashal-Tee - Flip Fast
Dynospectrum - Winter Mood
Part 2:
WindNBreeze - Nuthin Really Happens (Piano Mix)
Saukrates - Father Time
Last Emperor - Gotta Have Love
Senswif - Maintain
Rick da Bro - Sins
Juggaknots - I'm Gonna Kill You
Ruggedness Maddrama - Checkin Down the Menu
Kukoo-da-Bag-a-Bonez - Big Queens
N.Y. Confidential - Backstabbed
Camoflauge Large - Cocbacda 9
Now Born Clik - X-Fyles
Jemini the Gifted One - Scars & Pain
N.O.T.S. Click - I Pack Steel
Bee Why - G.A.T.S.
Hollow Point - Clickz Like Gunz
Blackstract - 40 Gz and a 9
Kaotic Style & Shazam - Stick Up

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Part 1

Part 2

10-17-09 - Radio Show - Roc Raida Tribute / Rob Swift Interview

On October 17, DJ Rob Swift came to Pittsburgh for Classic Material's Grand Master DJ Roc Raida tribute/fundraiser. It was one of the best performances I have ever seen. DJ Selecta, DJ SMI, and DJ Hank D held down the 1's and 2's for most of the night prior to Rob performing. The local break-dancers did their thing for nearly two hours, getting the quickly-growing crowd hype!! BZE also came through and blessed the mic, while Knowledge Build Allah hosted the event. Another special guest also made an appearance, DJ Z-Trip, who was performing at the Andy Warhol Museum earlier in that night. Needless to say, magic happened. Videos from the event are coming soon.

A week prior to the event, I did a tribute to Roc Raida on my radio show. DJ Rob Swift gave me an incredible interview over the phone during the show. I have separated the two and posted them below.

Roc Raida Tribute Show:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/672016002e8be0e9/

Rob Swift Interview:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/6720154117d7c730/

Thanks to everyone that came out to the Shadow Lounge for the GM DJ Roc Raida tribute/fundraiser!!!