T.R.O.Y.

North & South Carolina Underground Part 2

Posted: 20 Jun 2009 03:00 PM PDT

This collection of tracks is sort of a reprise to 'North Vs South Carolina'. For those who slept, here is a link to that post if you want to go back and check it out again.

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/01/north-vs-south-carolina-1994-2001.html

In the meantime, let's dig into the meat and potatos of today's course. The breadth and depth of hip hop from the Carolinas is mind boggling. Sure some of the lyrical styles found on these tracks are influenced by the tri-state area, but both North and South Carolina have their own well deserved reputations. The whole compilation is pretty obscure so if you're looking for that rare ish dig in and hold on tight.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J8N0FV9U

01 (4:09) black mel - vibin' along (south carolina 1994)
02 (3:55) kb dub - life's a bitch (north carolina 1994)
03 (3:57) demico - contagious (south carolina 1997)
04 (3:53) south click - first blow (south carolina 1998)
05 (3:46) grime the ming dynasty - golden octagon (south carolina 1997)
06 (4:21) unit embassy - hunting you down (north carolina 1998)
07 (5:03) mental dimension - represent your residence (north carolina 1996)
08 (4:05) mike city - break you off (north carolina 1998)
09 (3:43) l.o.c. - u either wit me (south carolina 1998)
10 (5:10) kojak & the blakk dynasty - mysterious ways (north carolina 1997)

This mix will be on repeat, I guarantee it. Enjoy!

--Schenectadyfan

Touring The States: Fort Worth, TX

Posted: 20 Jun 2009 10:45 AM PDT

If you remember, in February we dropped compilation for you, called Houston, TX obscurities.
Now, we are going farther north, to the city of Fort Worth.

I haven't found any info about The Chopp M.C. himself. Maybe some TX heads who follow this series will come through with some info.

One thing is certain, this album is smooth. Lyrics are gangster, but beats are real g-funky, especially in a comparison with beats from other Texas artists from that period. Of course there are few tracks with rougher beats, similar to other Touring The States posts. My favorite tracks on this release are tracks no. 2 and 7. Check it out for yourself.

The Chopp M.C. - Charging It To Tha Game (1995)

01. Intro
02. Backstabbers
03. Charge It To Da Game
04. Rip 'N' Shop
05. Knowledge
06. Sheila
07. Black Attracts Tha Heat
08. Tha Real
09. B's & Hoes
10. Do It Like U Used To It
11. 99 Flavors
12. Black Heat II
13. Outro

Preview:

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-- Markshot