T.R.O.Y.

Posted: 10 Feb 2009 02:30 PM PST

I don't know too much about Koco other than that he's a Japanese DJ in high demand for tapes and shows, goes by the alias Shimokita and has a few mixes to his credit over at Discogs. The good folks at the T.R.O.Y. Forum put me on to this particular mixtape, which I am inclined to praise very, very highly. Unlike many DJs whose playlists reflect either some kind of narrow generic bias or an ill-conceived attempt at eclecticism that please nobody, With The Dope Sound boasts a refreshing mix of artists from various eras and walks of life whose songs share the same wonderful commonality - hard beats. Beats that bang. I'm not the greatest judge of mixing, being more concerned with sequencing and quality, but a friend who is picky about such things assures me that Koco is skilled both as a technician and as a sound provider. What more can you ask for? YOU GOT RAWKOTICS "HARDCORE HIP HOP" LEADING INTO BDP "WHY IS THAT". If that means nothing to you, this isn't for you. Actually it is, download this no matter who you are, no matter who you are.

Download DJ Koco - With The Dope Sound

01. Intro

02. The Cenobites / Lex Lugor

03. Legit / Buddah Bless Finess

04. M.A.C.10 / L.F.T.C.I.

05. Reflection Eternal / Fortified Live

06. Children Of The Corn / Harlem U.S.A.

07. Organized Konfusion / Bring It On

08. B Supa / Destined

09. Ken Russell

10. Verbal Threat / Black Woman

11. Kings Of Pressure / Smooth As A Violin

12. The P Brothers Feat. Boss Money / Boss Money Gangsters

13. Brass Tacks / City Scapes

14. Thirstin Howl Ⅲ Feat. Master Fuol / Spit Boxers

15. Oktober / When Your Empires Collapse

16. Constant Deviants / Competition Catch Speed Knots

17. The Annexx Click / The Annexx Click

18. One Way Glass

19. Show Feat. Party Arty / On My Way

20. Death Camp / Sleep All Day

21. Genius / 4th Chamber

22. Iceberg Slick a.k.a. Larry-O Of Real Live / Black Ski Mask

23. Rawcotiks / Hardcore Hip-Hop

24. Boogie Down Productions / Why Is That?

25. Now You Got It

26. Dollar $ Bill & Cut Master Kg / People Don't Know Ya

27. Team Demolition / The Ultimate

28. Marco Polo Feat. Large Professor / The Radar Remix

29. Ill Bill/ / Gangsta Rap

30. The 45 King / How You Like It

31. Akbar / Those Who Say

-- Thun

Ohio Hip Hop Round 2

Posted: 10 Feb 2009 03:00 AM PST

As you have probably figured out by now, I am not exclusively into hard, gritty east coast rap. Sometimes a good slice of g-funk hits just right. Today we've got more underground hip hop out of Ohio. Cities featured include Columbus, Cincinatti and Cleveland. This mix has some smooth shit so dont sleep!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=79G8P980

01. (01:40) The Dove Shack - Intro (Skit) 1995
02. (04:44) Deadly Deuce - Nott Datt 1995
03. (03:19) Brothaz 4 The Struggle - Scanadalous 1996
04. (05:13) K9 Og The Dobe - The Curb 1995
05. (05:20) Columbus Mobb - Underground Funk 1995
06. (05:04) Graveyard Soldiers - Latchkey Kids 1997
07. (03:54) Convicted Felons - In My Reach 1993
08. (04:46) Deuce Mob - harder & harder 1992
09. (05:15) Fam-Ly - Hoku$ Pocu$ 1996
10. (05:37) Plains Of Fascination - Waiting 4 The Streets 1996
11. (04:15) Undaworld - My Life 1998
12. (04:32) MC Rude - Creepin' 1992
13. (05:36) Mc Tunes - Ohio 1990
14. (03:17) Tavaris - Bounce 1995
15. (02:34) Da'x - Interlude 1995
16. (04:03) Mood - Esoteric Manuscripts 1997
17. (01:39) Jester - Stand Alone 1997

Hope everyone digs this, let me know what your thoughts are.

--Schenectadyfan