Monday, November 25, 2006

December is here and Uncle Rico and Cerebro are back. Make sure to come out to RETURN OF THE PRODUCT for some 80s, Hip Hop, Beats, Classics, and Guilty Pop Pleasures. Here is the info:

Friday December 1, 10-4 at Identity Bar and Lounge - 511 E. 6 th St. (BTW A & B). Admission is free, $20 Open Bar from 10-12 (optional). Make sure to say “Uncle Rico” at the door.

Jay-Z - "Blow Your Mind Freestyle"

UGK- "Up Next" featuring Kool G. Rap and Big Daddy Kane, produced by Marley Marl. Juice Crew Bonus Track - Big Daddy Kane -"How U Get A Record Deal".

I guess beef extends to genres of music other than hip hop.

Nas and HOVA.

More Fish News.

Check out this nice set of NYC 3D photos.

Guess the sample. I can waste hours on this.

Monday, October 30, 2006

Cop that new De La mixtape. Shit is fire. Here are a few dope tracks from the tape - "What the Fuck #1" (Cut from De La Is Dead) and "Relax" (produced by J Dilla). Another hot track off of Clear Lake Auditorium - "Sh' Fe Mcs" ft. A Tribe Called Quest.

In order to prep for the new HOVA record, cop the newest Mick Boogie tape. It contains all of his post Black Album tracks, remixes, and some freestyles. Bonus- "Jay Shot Ya Freestyle"

Mobb Unit causin trouble. Does anyone think they will drop another record on G-Unit Records? Blood Money sold less than the highly underrated "Americas Nightmare" and that shit had no promotion. I'm excited to hear Hav's solo record.

Before the new year, there are a ton of new records from Heavyweights - Nas, Jay, Ghost, Jeezy, Fab, The Game, and Clipse. I hope that Nas joint doesn't disappoint.

Nice little recap of The Strokes, Goldfrapp, Kanye show in NY.

News on The Game's new record. A couple of new tracks - 'Wouldn't Get Far' ft/produced by Kanye, and 'Why You Hate The Game' f Nas and Marsha, produced by Just Blaze. My question is, why the hell doesn't he change the name of his album? Makes no sense to me.

Its cold in New York. Holla.

Monday, October 16, 2006

Aight kids, Uncle Rico is back. Lookin for new work and hot updates.

Damn I hope that Clipse record drops on time. They destroyed every single instrumental on We Got It For Cheap 1 and 2. They are performing in NY on 11-4. Here are some semi-rare tracks to prepare you for the new record. The Clipse – “Funeral” and “Hear Me Out” (taken from Exclusive Audio Footage) and The Clipse f. Vybz Kartel – “Double Down”.

Peep this hot Ras Kass Freestyle. Interview here and more tracks at Cocaine Blunts.

More West Coast Flava - The Dogg Pound– “On The Rise ” (Produced by The Alchemist)

Just Blaze a biter? PSA is way hotter than Stay Real regardless. a few Jiggaman rarities:

Jay-Z f. Bleek and Beans – “Crew Love ” and Jay-Z f. Gotti And Geda K.mp3– “20 Bag Shorty ”.

D-Block carwash. Nice Styles P interview. Peep a couple hot /semi-old Styles tracks - “Wiseguys” f Nas and Dwele f. Styles P– “I Think I Love U”.

Hi-Tek interview. Hi Tek f. Q-Tip and Kurupt – “Keep It Moving ”. Cop the record here.

Head over Heals and Mister Mister.

Two hot primo productions:

AZ– “The Format” (Produced by Primo)

Cormega– “Dirty Game ” (Produced by Primo)

Nashawn f. Nas – “Level 7”

Monday, September 27, 2006

Sorry for the serious lack of updates. Uncle Rico has been busy as hell and looking for new work. Stay tuned for new gig info kids! In the meantime, I am back with weekly updates.

New track from Hi-Tek and Nasty Nas – “Music for Life”. Taken from the upcoming Hi-Teknology 2 record. For more Nas, check out this serious blog. Also check out the joint with Diddy and Cee-Lo - "Everything I Love". Surprisingly Hot!

Hi-Tek feat. Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Papoose - "Where It Started At"

Too $hort feat. Snoop Dogg & Will I Am - "Keep Bouncin"

Pharoahe Monch - "Lets Go"

The roc continues to fall off the map. I want another Jay record, and hip hop could use it, but will it live up to the hype?

9th Wonder at APT on 10/6.

D-Block and Pete Rock. YONKERS.

A couple dope blogs for you kats to check out here and here.

GirlTalk and Diplo at Irving on Friday.

The NFL + one of my favorite rock bands – The Walkmen.

Monday, July 24, 2006

Frank White - "50 Grand Demo"

Beanie Sigel - "Why Wouldn't I"

Jay Dee - "E=MC²" (featuring Common). Make sure to cop the record.

New Boot Camp track - "Yeah" and some throwback flavor "I Got Cha Open" (Remix)

Skate Board P - "Raspy Shit"

Clipse f. Slim Thug - "Wamp Wamp"

Throwback Chil Ali - "Funky Lemonade" (Remix)

Nice little Forgotten NY feature on neon lights.

Hollywood is running out of ideas. I remember cutting school to see the first in the theatre.

Win Bloc Party tickets!

Futureheads live in Boston.

This shit is funny. Jason Taylor on Change of Heart.

Lakey the kid and Corey rep QB on their new collabo record - "My Brother's Keeper" The record features production from Alchemist, Havoc, Buckwild, J. Waxx Garfield, Ax Tha Bull, Ski, Jay Boy, HotDay, Now Or Laterz, Get Large, C4 and Cormega. Here is the track listing as of now:

Don't Start (w/ Greg Nice)
QU Side (w/ Mr. Cheeks)
The Oath
30/30 (w/ Uniqua Star)
No Homo
Dirty New York (w/ Fat Joe)
Miss Everything (w/ Kira)

Nice interview with Primo.

First Jay had a commercial, now Skate Board P. Ouch.

Jay-Z returns in November! As if this was a big surprise with all the guest appearances he has been throwing at us since The Black Album.

Nice little piece on Meth and Red samples.

Monday, June 12, 2006

Make sure to check out Unkut for great tracks, features, and interviews.

For all you Serato kats, in case you haven't heard, here is the best source for tracks on the net. Forget messageboards.

On July 19th, Mobb Deep and Raekwon take the stage together in NYC.

Primo spinning in DC.

Busta Rhymes returns and the record is a solid effort...I don't care what anyone says. Dude is not going to change the world, but he comes thru with a solid record when NY Hip Hop is at its lowest point in years. Check the Q-Tip and Busta collabo (Produced by J-Dilla) - "You Can't Hold The Torch"

T.I. live at the Apollo.

Free NYC Shows courtesy of Prefix.

This shit is just random.

Uncle Rico, aka serial killer.

Jay-Z breaks down his debut in the upcoming XXL.

DJ Premier is supposedly done with Guru and is now cranking out bangers for Christina Aguilera. Check out "Aint No Other Man" (Produced by Primo)

The R rocks NY. Check out this slept on collabo with Canibus - "I'll Bust 'em You Punish 'em" and a collabo with 41siders Hav, P, and Noyd - "Hoodlum"

New Lupe Fiasco-"Kick Push" (Remix f. Pharrell)

XXL nice little posting on Tragedy. Heres a little Freestyle for you kats.

Monday, May 15, 2006

New Cam'Ron - "Wet Wipes" and "Leave You Alone"

Throwback Trends of Culture f. Lord Finesse - "Off & On"

Showbiz and AG - "Fat Pockets Remix"

Busta Rhymes f. KRS-ONE - "New York Shit" Marley Marl Remix

Eminem Freestyle

This shit is hilarious. America's Nightmare was a solid record in my eyes. Not feelin the new one at all....whats with the Mary J track recycling Tick Toc from 1st Infantry?? Wizack.

Piece in the voice about Busta. Unlike those kats, I'm excited for the new record to drop.

Make sure to set your DVR for Saturday Nights. This show is like Nobodysmiling's Video Catalog on TV in NYC.

Yorke finally droppin that solo joint.

Tribe Reunion. A new record? Never.

Superman Returns trailer.

Nice archive of vintage NYC photos.

Monday, April 24, 2006

New Mobb Deep - "Smoke It"

Large Professor - "Think"

Throwback MC Breed - "Ain't No Future in Your Frontin"

Unreleased Nas - "The Second Coming" (Produced by Extra P)

DJ Spinna podcast.

DJ Shadow. The new Timberland.

The Funkyman Lord Finesse is on the wheels of steel next Friday night in Williamsburg. Make sure to check him out at Triple Crown. 108 Bedford at N 11th St in the 718.

A-Trak is at the Knitting Factory (w/ GLC, Cuizinier & DJ Orgasmic of TTC) this Friday, April 28 in NYC.

Subway Acrobats

Welcome to the Jungle! Ax seen at Misshapes.

Make sure to cop that Killa Season DVD to prepare for the new Disc.

BOOTY! BOOTY! BOOTY!

Previously unreleased Libertines tracks.

NBA Jams

USA Today Article on mixtapes.

My favorite Kanye quote in recent months is: " If you notice, I don't do as many beats for people because I don't have enough time to make it how I make it," "My beats is a whole new art form now. It's not just a 15-minute joint. It's not that fast-food shit. You can tell 'Impossible' took hours."

Monday, April 3, 2006

Make sure to check out the new T.I. record "King". Shit is his best yet. T.I. - "I'm Talkin To You" (Produced by Just Blaze). Nice piece on Jus.

Murs - "Murray's Law" (Produced by 9th Wonder). Support indie hip hop and cop the record. These two guys have the best chemistry.

Big L - "Double Up" f Kool G. Rap and Royal Flush

Cool C - "Juice Crew Diss"

Jadakiss - "None of Y'all Better " f. Sheek and Styles P. (throwback Primo production)

Mobb Deep f. Sizzla- "System" (Produced by Dr. Dre)

Guess the Grillz.

Black Rob in legal troubles.

I heard on Hot97 tonight that Kimora is dating the Birdman!?!

Peace to Master Rob and the Ultimate Force.

Caught the Lips at Webster Hall on Sat night. Check out the Yeah Yeah Yeah vid and a review of the new record here.

Dine in Brooklyn week!

Radiohead preps their new record. Better than OK Computer?

Rentals rarities.

Freeway Radio.

Sunday, March 19, 2006

Jay-Z - "H.O.V.A" (back in the day Envy album cut)

Kool G Rap - "God Freestyle"

Throwback Smoothe Da Hustler- "Broken Language" (featuring Trigger Tha Gambler)

The Game ft Jadakiss and Fab - "These Streetz"

Mondays in the East Village of NYC:

Mondays @ Sin Sin
EASE ON DOWN
248 e. 5th St. at 2nd ave
10-3am
DJ Chris Annibell presents EASE ON DOWN with rotating selectah's Qool Dj Marv and Dj OBaH.
NO COVER
Music: Rock, Soul, Classic Hip Hop & World Rhythms

Love Is All at the Knitting Factory on Friday. Here is the review of "Nine Times That Same Song" written by none other than Mr. Sylvester.

Bleek MIXTAPE! In a recent Jiggaman interview, I read that M Easy plans on putting out a clothing line?!?

T.I. - "The King Back" (Produced by Just Blaze). Here is the tracklisting for "King" which features production from DJ Toomp, Just Blaze, Swizz Beatz, Mannie Fresh and others.

1. King Back
2. Front, Back (w/ UGK)
3. What You Know
4. I'm Talkin' To You
5. Live In The Sky (w/ Jamie Foxx)
6. Ride Wit Me
7. The Breakup
8. Why You Wanna (w/ Common)
9. Get It
10. Top Back
11. I'm Straight (w/ B.G. & Young Jeezy)
12. Undertaker (w/ Young Buck & Young Dro)
13. Stand Up Guy
14. You Know Who
15. Goodlife (w/ Pharrell Williams & Common)
16. Hello (w/ Governor)
17. Told You So
18. Bankhead (w/ P$C & Young Dro)

Make sure to preview the record on SIRIUS with DJ Drama tomorrow. More T.I. news.

Remy Martin on G-Unit???? Cerebro brought up an interesting point the other day. Soon we'll be able to classify G-Unit as its own genre once 50 signs every emcee known to man. More Gorilla Unit News.

Ali Shaheed Interview.

More J-Dilla tributes.

Throwback 120 Minutes videos.

Monday, March 6, 2006

Spinning a new venue on Friday Night in Chelsea:

Classic/New Hip Hop, 80s/Electro/Soul, 3-10-06, 10-4

Kanvas
219 9th Ave.
(23rd & 24th Sts.)
Chelsea, NY NY

If you don't feel like hangin in Chelsea, go see my main man (and brother) Cerebro at La Linea.

Some new tracks for you kats:

Throwback, well sort of.........KRS-ONE - "Get Urself Up" and "Freestyle"

Ghostface - "Shakey Dog". Make sure to check out that Hidden Darts shit.

Raekwon - "Starrks and Chef"

T.I. feat. Bun B. and Rakim - "Get Ya Pay" produced by Green Lantern. The R is actually only on the hook on this one. News is that he plans to release "Seventh Seal" later this year via his new indie label Ra Records. The God is currently scouting guests for the record. Wheres the single at?

T.I. really is the king of the south. That new single is fire.

The Strokes - "Razorblade". Caught them at the Hammerstein Ballroom on Saturday night. The dudes killed it live.

Joy Division movie news..

Common and Kanye at it again.

Old-School Collectors. Maybe Bow-Wow will be up in there. Did anyone read in XXL where he dissed all these kats?

Monday, February 27, 2006

Sorry for the lack of updates kids, Uncle Rico has been busy. Thankfully, I have come thru with some fire for this Monday:

Raekwon f. Busta Rhymes- "State of Grace" Rmx

Kool Keith - "Plastic World" (Throwback)

Kool G Rap and MOP - "Legendary Street Team" (Throwback)

Eminem- "Freestyle"

Ghostface - "The Champ"

E-40 - "Tell Me When To Go" (Instrumental)

Dr. Dre - "Smokin Weed For Hours"

Pac and Bone - "Thug Luv"

Hip Hop needs to heat up soon. Especially in New York. Where is the fire? I can't listen to another D4L OR Dem Franchise Boys track.

Cobra Kai and Gang of Four!

Indie Rocker Ted Leo has just released some raw demos for the upcoming record.

You'se a ball hog you ain't never passed the +ROC+ I still dip and dab,stick my hand in bigger bags. Peep the interview.

Suge Knight to ressurect Death Row Records with none other than LAKEY THE KID. Dude has like 2 singles under his belt.

Coldplay reveals their new album plans. Is the Kanye collabo on there?

Broken Social Scene news.

On Thursday March 9, Bohemian Chocolate Café & SOBS Present:

"The Real Deal"
A Celebration of the life of JAY DILLA
Feat. Bilal
with Renee Neufville, Anu-Sun, W. Ellington Felton, and Selan at.........

S.O.B.'s
204 Varick St. www.sobs.com

Monday, February 13, 2006

There are a few moments, though few and far between, when I hear a beat and feel like I need to see a chiropractor from the heavy head nodding I’ve been doing.  For some people, that head-nod is accompanied by a face like the one Jay-Z has in the studio with Timbaland in “Fade To Black”, where he looks like he’s pushin out a turd made of razor blades. 

In hip hop, there were few truly consistent producers that made me feel that pain in my C1-C7 vertebrae, and the fallen soldier J Dilla was one of them.  In honor of one of the greatest indie producers of all time, I present some of my favorite works by the former Ummah producer…..  

“Players” by Slum Village from It’s Fantastic Vol.2 Quintessential J Dilla track.  A soulful sample leads off the heavily filtered basslines, punchy kicks, and snappy hand-claps.  Gotta love the not-clever-yet-loveable rhymes by T3: It's the seven eighty-eight DDT ‘em, just like Jake The Snake Actually, we don't participate But if you do then I'm a see you at your wake, (Players)

“Give It Up” from Jay Dee – Welcome 2 Detroit There are very few hip hop tracks that get as funky as the stuttering bass line in “Give It Up”.  The sparse snappy drums just cement this track as one of his finest in my eyes…… 

“Fuck The Police” from Jay Dee - Fuck The Police 12” An anti-establishment song released on 12” only with the signature J Dilla drums and a flute loop that sounds like it came out of a 60s film about the Black Panthers.  It even has Mumia on the cover!    

Peep the hilarious video for “McNasty Filth” by Jaylib from Champion Sound. That off-beat horn stab smacked me in the face the first time I heard it, and from then on it never fell off my “Recently Played” list on my Ipod.

Posted by Cerebro of the Evildoers.

Sunday, February 12, 2006

RIP-Jay Dilla. You will be missed by all of us.

Keith Murray-"The Rhyme" Instrumental (Jay Dee Remix)

The Pharcyde-"She Said" (Jay Dee Remix)

Busta Rhymes - "Turn Me Up Some" (Produced by Dilla). Even though I find it tough to sit through a Busta album (because he is so "in your face"), I am still excited for his upcoming record. Here is some info.

The Arcade Fire with Bowie here and here.

Good news for vinyl collectors.

The "Man" Elvis Costello at Joe's Pub on 2-20-06.

Interesting piece in the Village Voice on Lil Wayne.

Even though the Mobb is with G-Unit, I will still check out their new record. It was hilarious to hear former fans call out Hav and P on Hot97 a few weeks ago. "I know you ain't hatin on money!". Production for Blood Money will come from Havoc, Dr. Dre, Alchemist and Sha Money XL. Here is the current track listing:

Cobra Clutch
Pearly Gates (w/ 50 Cent)
In Love With The Moula
Stole Something
Click Click
Creep
Capital P
The Infamous
I Got This (w/ Alchemist)
Talkin' Sideways
Nightmares
Put Them in Their Place
Get Down (w/ Lloyd Banks)
Flows Tighter

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