Krispy

third review of Bomb Hip Hop-label releases today. now we're talkin bout the UK rap-duo KRISPY (are Mikey D.O.N and Mr Wiz). these guys have been active since very long time already (and still are!) as their 1st release was in 1989 with their debut "comin' through clear". on this twelve here from 1998 you'll get "cross the boarder", "cross the boarder remix" (totally different from the original and my favorite on this wax!) and on the flipside there's the track "microphone d.o.n.".

if you wanna know more bout them catz visit their homepage...

review's been brought II u by: ral278

krispy_cross the boarder-12"

Profound

here we go with another release on the Bomb Hip Hop label, also from 1998. this time we're talkin bout a rapper comin from Dallas who calls himself PROFOUND. on the wax you get these jointz here: "the hulk ft. kashiem", "warrior's song remix" (my fav) and "see y'all". production credits on this one go to Skin & Rube from the Hydroponic Sound System... very solid wax! review's been brought II u by: ral278

profound_the hulk-12"

Baby J ft. A.Alikes & Poetic

today I'm gonna present you some "bombs" from the label "Bomb Hip Hop" so let's start with the 1st of these...

this twelve which was produced and released by BABY J in 1998 brings two smooth and relaxing joints. on the a-side you find the track "walk with a bop" performed by the NY rap-duo A.ALIKES (which are Dead Prez-affiliates) and on the flipside you got "savior" from POETIC (of the crew GRAVEDIGGAZ - r.i.p.).

enjoy the smoothness!

review's been brought II u by: ral278

baby j presents_split-12"

Big Kwam w/ Peanutbutter Wolf

well - earlier in our blog we showed u already BIG KWAM's other versions of "i don't give a fuck" (as original, "i don't give a whut? / I don't give a fuck pt.2", Vinyl Reanimator's remix). so when I thought i got them all now it just happened that I fell over this gem here at a local record-exchange I recently visited! this is now "i don't give a fuck" in a remix-version from producer PEANUTBUTTER WOLF! a very smooth reworking of that classic joint with slow-moving beats and soft melodic tunes. makes ya wanna chill and puff some lah immediately!

special on this wax is that it is only printed on one side...

the record's been released in 1996 on Blindside Recordings as well.

review's been brought II u by: ral278

big kwam_i don't give a fuck-pbw remix

W.A.R. - Wanted and Respected

reviewin' here a millenium production. this is the 1-track-twelve from W.A.R. (WANTED AND RESPECTED) with their catchy tune "fix your face". not much to tell you bout these cats. they obviously come outta Brooklyn, NYC and besides that release I know of at least another one called "get dat doe" from 2005. if any1 got that track pls share in here, thx!

review's been brought II u by: ral278

w.a.r._fix your face

Emar

'sup peeps? wanna present you one dope-as-f??k track I recently listened to again and again! this is emcee EMAR bringin' the awesome track "death". the song also features well-known rapper SHAMUS who you might know from his "serving life ep" and the stuff he did with his homies as the crew "crimewave" (also presented you releases from them earlier in our blog). the track was recorded and released in 1996 on the Raw Track label... give it a try!

review's been brought II u by: Mirro

emar ft. shamus_death

Chris Styles

as a follow up on the previous "Jewels of da Nine" post I present you here the single from rapper CHRIS STYLES (ft. Six Pack) with the track "piece of the pie". this is the original version of the Chris' track that you also can find as a remix on the "jewels of da nine-ep".

label is "The Mind Bending Music Records" and was released in 96/97. all production once again is Saran Rap and Thyst.

some heavy bass-lines and that steadily woman's-screaming-sample is givin' this track a simple melody that just burns into yo' heads n that's why I just luv that cream!

review's been brought II u by: ral278

chris styles_piece of the pie-12"

Jewels of da Nine

alrights folks - here we go with another very fine EP-compilation. this one is called JEWELS OF DA NINE - EP and brings you awesome tracks performed by CRIMSON LEAGUE, SHEP MALONE, CHRIS STYLES, THE DEAN... the vinyl was released in 97 on Backyard Recordings. production credits go to Saran Rap (who also did productions like "Chris Styles - piece of the pie" and "Blackstract - diary of a mad mc") and Thyst.

now as Lordquaz mentioned in his blogspot already, when reviewing this EP, there are two versions of that EP. the one with the green label (as he presented) and here you see the one with the red label. also I can't tell you which of them was the 1st pressing but if you know better then holla, would be very interested to find out!

review's been brought II u by: ral278

jewels of da nine_ep

J-Force

J-Force-For All Thoze
Another underground classic. You should all know “For All Thoze” from Premo’s Crooklyn Cuts Tape B but check out “Runnin on E” as well which is even sicker! It’s a shame that they only released three songs in their career, I would have loved to hear more. The “Bull’s Eye” 12” goes for good money nowadays on eBay, this one goes for somewhat more reasonable prices but in any case, prepare to spend some dough on those (unless you’re lucky like myself and find copies for $3 a pop).

review's been brought II u by: Mr Boogie

j-force_for all thoze-12"

Da Nuthouse

Da Nuthouse-A Luv Supream (upon request)
This is a quite overlooked Fondle ‘Em release by Da Nuthouse which featured DJ Active who might have heard/seen in early DMC battle footage. I don’t know much about the group or their whereabouts now but they’ve released a double 12” on Ground Central called “Deez Nutz” in 2000 which featured El Da Sensei among others. Check http://www.discogs.com/release/229143 for more.
review’s been brought II u by: Mr Boogie

da nuthouse_a luv supreme-12"

The Ancients

The Ancients-NY2K
This 12” from 2000 has one of El-P’s more unknown features. I like this 12” very much, especially the Muppets Show track (which also mixes up nicely with the
Sesame Street
song by the Demigodz). I’ve seen one more release by them after this 12” but I can’t say that I liked it. This one however is a certified banger! Check http://www.discogs.com/release/267198 for additional info.

review's been brought II u by: Mr Boogie

the ancients_ny2k-12"

Numskullz

well, we presented you earlier in our blog the other release of the crew NUMSKULLZ ("if it ain't raw"). now this time I'm bringin you the EP containing 3 dope tracks that are "slick talkin", "decapitors" and "taking aim". label was same as the other release by this crew - G.A.P. Town Recordings. not sure bout the release-year but sounds like mid/late 90s ish to me! check it out and enjoy!

review's been brought II u by: Ral278

numskullz_decapitors EP

Ruggedness Madddrama

and another gem that goes for mad loot these days. this is the awesome release (and to my knowledge the only release) by the crew RUGGEDNESS MADDDRAMA. the single was dropped in 1994 on Emay Records and serves you the fine two dishes "forreal" and "checkin down the menu". awesome production that shouldn't be missing in a good crate....

review's been brought II u by: Mirro

ruggedness madddrama_forreal-12"

People without Shoes

alright. just had to share this gem I recently found on a local record-exchange. i was so happy to finally get that piece in my cratez so I had to share it in here! this is the famous 1st release by the crew PEOPLE WITHOUT SHOES that dropped this twelve back in 94 on Rage Records. dopeness on wax contains 2 tracks that are "green shoe laces" and "evil for eternity". ahh, how I'm lovin this ish!

review's been brought II u by: Mirro

people without shoes_green shoe laces-12"

AP-Rock / Snowgoons - Mixtape

'sup peeps? givin a lil' back up for my man Ap-Rock outta Germany. feel free to listen to his new indie-mix. some good ish combined with nice mixing-skills r makin this piece really worth listening to! enjoy it n c u l8a - more ish from my man Mr Boogie to come soon...

for more info on this mixtape n crew check:

www.myspace.com/ap_rock
www.myspace.com/djwaxwork
www.myspace.com/snowgoons

Download Mixtape here...

Zion-I

aight. bring you another beloved wax (cuz of the smooth tracks and the great cover artwork). this is the 99-release from the crew ZION-I (are: Amp Live and Zion). the twelve brings the tracks "critical" ft. Planet Asia and "venus" (a song that usually makes me smoke some herbs n relax to it). find out more of this crew on the homepage.

great stuff you should check out if ya dunno!

Mirro

zion-i_critical-12"

Peanut Butter Wolf

'sup fellas? bring you here a gem from PENAUT BUTTER WOLF (civil name: Chris Manak). this brilliant producer started his career in 94 and I present you here one of my most favorite works from him. it's the 98-release on Southpaw Recordings called the "step on your ego's?" EP. this EP features homies like Subcontents, Charizma, Encore, Zept da Smoker, 50 Grand and Clept the Contortionist. enjoy the shizzle, peace! Mirro

pbw_step on your ego's-ep

HDM (Hype Da Madman)

finishin reviews for today with one of my alltime favs! this is HDM's (Hype da Madman) 1997-bomb, released on Jungle Nills Recordings. this indie-classic-joint gives you two awesome tracks that are "the professional", produced by Monochrome and the b-sider "real mc's", produced by famous Nik Wiz. this emcee dropped 2 gems before that are "eye level" in 94 and the "no nice times"-twelve later to that. the second one will be reviewed in Vinyladdicts by my man Smoov quite soon so keep ur eyez op'n!

cheerz

hdm_the professional-12"

Chill Rob G

CHILL ROB G (who's real name is Robert Frazier) started his official career way back in 1988 with his 1st single "dope rhymes". after that he dropped several other stuff (check discogs.com!) until he did that last twelve I know from him in 1996 on Echo International Recordings. this is the wax right here with the tracks "let me know something" and the b-sider "know ya place". both dope tracks but the a-side is my fav...

aight'ten...peace

chill rob g_let me know something-12"

Karim Jamal

today i present you a twelve released on Official Jointz (same label as NOTS Click, Xperado ...) that has been dropped in 1999. it is from rapper KARIM JAMAL and features the tracks "peolon rising" and "ghetto appeal". nice indie and not that hard to find these days in case you wanna get that wax as well!

karim jamal_peolon rising-12"