Friday, 6 February 2009
Tuff City Rockin'!
Everyone knows that The Kool Skool is the home of Tuff City Records, so its only right that we fill you in on all the new releases from our favourite imprint!!!
The 45 King's the 900 Number: the 20th Anniversary Project
45 King
Ol' Skool Flava LP 4040 Price: $7.95
Cover by Joey Vega (Kool Skool interview coming soon...)
Classic DJ Tool The 900 Number is being Re-issued, any DJ who doesn't have this is not one...
"Twenty Years later, Tuff City Records is proud to announce a 20th Anniversary Tribute album to the 45 King, the man who may have ushered in the age of sample based production, and his iconic song. Featuring remixes by from artists across the spectrum, and new versions from Latee (his first recording in perhaps fifteen years) and Chill Rob G, the record is a celebration of Mark’s contribution to music history."
Latee is better known for his smooth flow on his track "The King Is Here" (1988), and being the 45 Kings brother, and of course Chill Rob G for the ORIGINAL "I got The Power", and "This Court Is Now In Session" and many others.
Grandmaster Caz
Ol' Skool Flava LP 4031 Price: $7.95
Cover art by Phase2
The Cold Crush Brother's Caz is the MC all of the Golden Era Rappers wanted to be, from DMC to LL and Busta Rhymes, his influence is evident. This album is a serious slice of old school battle rhymes and with early production by Marley Marl and Ced Gee (Ultramagnetic), and the in house Drummer/producer from the Sugar Hill Record Label Pumkin, you will not be disappointed...
"Ol’ Skool Flava presents GRANDMASTER CAZ’s “YOU NEED STITCHES: The Tuff City Sessions,” which is the first ever collection of his solo productions. This album includes the previously unreleased “Ain’t Takin’ No Shorts” and “Caz Is Goin Off” as well as productions Ced Gee and Pumkin."
The Ol' Skool Flava of…Delmar International
Various Artists
Ol' Skool Flava LP 4037 Price: $7.95
We know about the track "When You're Standing On the Top" by The Super Three, but on the other dusty finds on this 4 track EP we are not afraid to say when we don't!!! We pride ourselves on keeping the Disco Rap alive at the Kool Skool, so you know we will be playing this to DEF!!!
"Tuff City Records has turned to the very origins of recorded hip-hop for the newest release on their Ol’ Skool Flava Imprint: the Ol’ Skool Flava of Delmar International (OSF LP 4037). The issue focuses on some of the first ever recorded hip-hop songs, produced by Harlem legend Delmar Donnell. We all know of the equally excellent and rare track by Super Three, “Philosophy Rappin Spree” – but Tuff City has done one better. Available for the first time, here, there or anywhere, the release features the bass and drum heavy REMIX of “Philosophy Rappin’ Spree,” an eleven minute sprint of lyrics, hard beats and large hall reverb. The sound is better than ever, as Tuff City Records unearthed a lone master tape of the session. The release is rounded out by the Super 3’s “When You’re Standing on the Top,” Spyder D’s “Spinning Webs and Rapping Rhymes” and Community People’s “Education Wrap,” a very early example of positive message rap. All of these songs feature Delmar Donnell’s exquisite production and his legendary studio band."
Tuff City Hip-Hop
The 45 King
Grandmaster Caz
The 45 King's the 900 Number: the 20th Anniversary Project
45 King
Ol' Skool Flava LP 4040 Price: $7.95
Cover by Joey Vega (Kool Skool interview coming soon...)
Classic DJ Tool The 900 Number is being Re-issued, any DJ who doesn't have this is not one...
"Twenty Years later, Tuff City Records is proud to announce a 20th Anniversary Tribute album to the 45 King, the man who may have ushered in the age of sample based production, and his iconic song. Featuring remixes by from artists across the spectrum, and new versions from Latee (his first recording in perhaps fifteen years) and Chill Rob G, the record is a celebration of Mark’s contribution to music history."
Latee is better known for his smooth flow on his track "The King Is Here" (1988), and being the 45 Kings brother, and of course Chill Rob G for the ORIGINAL "I got The Power", and "This Court Is Now In Session" and many others.
Grandmaster Caz
Ol' Skool Flava LP 4031 Price: $7.95
Cover art by Phase2
The Cold Crush Brother's Caz is the MC all of the Golden Era Rappers wanted to be, from DMC to LL and Busta Rhymes, his influence is evident. This album is a serious slice of old school battle rhymes and with early production by Marley Marl and Ced Gee (Ultramagnetic), and the in house Drummer/producer from the Sugar Hill Record Label Pumkin, you will not be disappointed...
"Ol’ Skool Flava presents GRANDMASTER CAZ’s “YOU NEED STITCHES: The Tuff City Sessions,” which is the first ever collection of his solo productions. This album includes the previously unreleased “Ain’t Takin’ No Shorts” and “Caz Is Goin Off” as well as productions Ced Gee and Pumkin."
The Ol' Skool Flava of…Delmar International
Various Artists
Ol' Skool Flava LP 4037 Price: $7.95
We know about the track "When You're Standing On the Top" by The Super Three, but on the other dusty finds on this 4 track EP we are not afraid to say when we don't!!! We pride ourselves on keeping the Disco Rap alive at the Kool Skool, so you know we will be playing this to DEF!!!
"Tuff City Records has turned to the very origins of recorded hip-hop for the newest release on their Ol’ Skool Flava Imprint: the Ol’ Skool Flava of Delmar International (OSF LP 4037). The issue focuses on some of the first ever recorded hip-hop songs, produced by Harlem legend Delmar Donnell. We all know of the equally excellent and rare track by Super Three, “Philosophy Rappin Spree” – but Tuff City has done one better. Available for the first time, here, there or anywhere, the release features the bass and drum heavy REMIX of “Philosophy Rappin’ Spree,” an eleven minute sprint of lyrics, hard beats and large hall reverb. The sound is better than ever, as Tuff City Records unearthed a lone master tape of the session. The release is rounded out by the Super 3’s “When You’re Standing on the Top,” Spyder D’s “Spinning Webs and Rapping Rhymes” and Community People’s “Education Wrap,” a very early example of positive message rap. All of these songs feature Delmar Donnell’s exquisite production and his legendary studio band."
Tuff City Hip-Hop
The 45 King
Grandmaster Caz
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Kemet-Kam!!!
See the Pyramids of Egypt Live or on Timelapse at the Pyramid Camera... It is thought that Pyramids translate as Pyr-amid or Fire inside... There are relatively newly discovered Pyramids in China, Mexico and even Pennsylvania??? Hahahaa...
Pyramids in China a report by Walter Hain
Black&Chrome Graffiti Culture Shop Opening Soon!!!
Black&Chrome Graffiti Culture Shop Opening 20th Febuary!!!
Rare Kind Returns Home!!!!
Rare Kind Returns Home!!!!
Professor Griff Live on www.Infowars.com Today 5th Feb 09!
Public Enemy's XMinister is supposed to be live on information Radio station www.Infowars.com today! Professor Griff has been very vocal about the negative aspects influencing the Hip Hop Culture, and has made many documentaries and lectures, one of which is in our "Can't fool me my mind is free!!!" Real Reality TV section.
His house was recently gutted by fire under suspicious circumstances, and was refused permission to leave the US to travel on a tour with Public Enemy last year. Professor Griff will follow previous guests Bay Area concious MC Paris, and KRS-One on the Alex Jones radio show. I cannot find any details on it but it re-streams through the night. The Universal Zulu Nation's Afrika Bambaataa will soon also be a guest.
Black Dot (Hip-Hop Decoded) and Professor discussion the Metaphysics of Hip-Hop Music
(Video originally spotted on http://hiphopbattlefield.blogspot.com)
Professor Griff - Pawns In The Game (1990)
Professor Griff's Myspace Page
Black Dot's Matrix of Hip-Hop
His house was recently gutted by fire under suspicious circumstances, and was refused permission to leave the US to travel on a tour with Public Enemy last year. Professor Griff will follow previous guests Bay Area concious MC Paris, and KRS-One on the Alex Jones radio show. I cannot find any details on it but it re-streams through the night. The Universal Zulu Nation's Afrika Bambaataa will soon also be a guest.
Black Dot (Hip-Hop Decoded) and Professor discussion the Metaphysics of Hip-Hop Music
(Video originally spotted on http://hiphopbattlefield.blogspot.com)
Professor Griff - Pawns In The Game (1990)
Professor Griff's Myspace Page
Black Dot's Matrix of Hip-Hop
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
UK HIP-HOP IS DEAD? Part 1
"We might give out, but we will never give in" - Supar Nova
DJ Fingers outside The Spats Club.
Spats85'
DJ Fingers (of the Sindecut/Family Quest) and his Tottenham DJ Crew the Mixmasters took over the runnings of one of the first UK Hip Hop club. It was a daytime club, the age raged between 12-25, and many of the performers and party people became the cream of the UK Black music industry.
"A great club-night. The little sign about unlocking phones used to have the sign for the club on it, with a little pair of dancing feet in Spats on it. You could feel the bass from the street level on a Saturday afternoon." - Skore (TRC)
"I won a breakin comp on sataday afternoon her back in 83-5 won a tenner prize money.....tiny laminated dance floor...spinning on my elbow was the clinching move!! woz way under age too!" - Masika
Mr. Bongo's R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop specialising in Underground Hip-Hop music, loads of re-issues and rares. Anyone who was anyone travelling to the UK did in stores or signing in here. Latin music upstairs.
"Sad man, I remember the mode2 on the celing" - Cruelvapours
"I wonder what happened to mine and mode2's celing pieces????
they was up in there for years...K-line-Mode2 memories" - KeenOne-Roc-Awe
Deal Real 2 R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop, DJ MK (Kiss FM) and Tony Vegas (Scratch Perverts) worked here.
FIRST RATE, TONY VEGAS, MR THING, DJ RENAGADE AND PRIME CUTS
IN DEAL REAL RECORDS LONDON PRATICE SESSION
This used to be my saturday morning hang out, you couldnt get there too late or the best 12s were gone. A lot of paper round money got dropped in there. - Relay (ID)
Bond 2 R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop clothes shop,Graffiti mags and up market Hip-Hop clothes were availiable here. A kool guy called Nicky worked here.
"Spent lots of my hard earned cash in there over the years" - 3RD Man
"I prefered that end of the street, you used to see more hunnies that end because of the studio round the corner." - Able214 (Galiss haha! The Kool Skool)
Uptown Records R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop, specializing in R&B and Commercial Rap.
Scenario Records R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop, selling Underground Hip-Hop.
The Beat Hut R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop shop run by DJ Ill Out and his family
http://www.ishiphop.com
http://www.myspace.com/beathutltd
Dj Premier & Panchi from NYGZ @ Beat Hut London
DJ Premier MPC 2000xl Signing @ Beat Hut London
DealReal 3 R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop specialising in Underground Hip-Hop music, loads of re-issues and rares. Anyone who was anyone travelling to the UK did in stores or signing in here.
"S%>ness, everytime we're up in London we make a stop in there." - Jannerisms
"This place looked well nice when it first opened . Shame it has gone." - AllStar$$
SuparNovar & Big Ben 'Never Give In' @ Deal Real with Speach
DJ Fingers outside The Spats Club.
Spats85'
DJ Fingers (of the Sindecut/Family Quest) and his Tottenham DJ Crew the Mixmasters took over the runnings of one of the first UK Hip Hop club. It was a daytime club, the age raged between 12-25, and many of the performers and party people became the cream of the UK Black music industry.
"A great club-night. The little sign about unlocking phones used to have the sign for the club on it, with a little pair of dancing feet in Spats on it. You could feel the bass from the street level on a Saturday afternoon." - Skore (TRC)
"I won a breakin comp on sataday afternoon her back in 83-5 won a tenner prize money.....tiny laminated dance floor...spinning on my elbow was the clinching move!! woz way under age too!" - Masika
Mr. Bongo's R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop specialising in Underground Hip-Hop music, loads of re-issues and rares. Anyone who was anyone travelling to the UK did in stores or signing in here. Latin music upstairs.
"Sad man, I remember the mode2 on the celing" - Cruelvapours
"I wonder what happened to mine and mode2's celing pieces????
they was up in there for years...K-line-Mode2 memories" - KeenOne-Roc-Awe
Deal Real 2 R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop, DJ MK (Kiss FM) and Tony Vegas (Scratch Perverts) worked here.
FIRST RATE, TONY VEGAS, MR THING, DJ RENAGADE AND PRIME CUTS
IN DEAL REAL RECORDS LONDON PRATICE SESSION
This used to be my saturday morning hang out, you couldnt get there too late or the best 12s were gone. A lot of paper round money got dropped in there. - Relay (ID)
Bond 2 R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop clothes shop,Graffiti mags and up market Hip-Hop clothes were availiable here. A kool guy called Nicky worked here.
"Spent lots of my hard earned cash in there over the years" - 3RD Man
"I prefered that end of the street, you used to see more hunnies that end because of the studio round the corner." - Able214 (Galiss haha! The Kool Skool)
Uptown Records R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop, specializing in R&B and Commercial Rap.
Scenario Records R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop, selling Underground Hip-Hop.
The Beat Hut R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop shop run by DJ Ill Out and his family
http://www.ishiphop.com
http://www.myspace.com/beathutltd
Dj Premier & Panchi from NYGZ @ Beat Hut London
DJ Premier MPC 2000xl Signing @ Beat Hut London
DealReal 3 R.I.P.
One time Legendary London Hip Hop shop specialising in Underground Hip-Hop music, loads of re-issues and rares. Anyone who was anyone travelling to the UK did in stores or signing in here.
"S%>ness, everytime we're up in London we make a stop in there." - Jannerisms
"This place looked well nice when it first opened . Shame it has gone." - AllStar$$
SuparNovar & Big Ben 'Never Give In' @ Deal Real with Speach
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