T.R.O.Y.

Hook - Hip Hop 101 (New York 1996)
The Smooth Criminal On Beat Breaks
Touring The States: San Francisco, CA

Hook - Hip Hop 101 (New York 1996)

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 02:00 PM PDT

Recently on the forum we've been having a discussion about under-rated albums from the TROY era. There have been lots of honorable mentions, some well deserved recognition, and some strikes. So far nobody has mentioned Hook. His album is such a dopefest it's unbelievable. Beginning to end, 'Hip Hop 101' bangs. I've included a few cuts on compilations here and there, but today I am bringing you the full album. It's an unsung classic and I think after listening to it you'll be asking the same questions. Why was he so below the radar ? How did such a brilliant album make such a small splash ? Holy shit, it just doesn't make sense. Freshmen and seniors alike, stay seated for the whole class. 'Hip Hop 101' will will teach ya a thing or two.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A018EAHW

01 (0:41) hook - intro
02 (3:45) hook - where i'm comin' from
03 (3:46) hook - hands in moshin
04 (4:02) hook - pass the mic
05 (0:44) hook - no sellout
06 (4:03) hook - 95% biz
07 (3:45) hook - where ya at ? (featuring stephan alucard)
08 (4:50) hook - sicks weeks
09 (3:43) hook - phat piece (featuring nichelle)
10 (6:00) hook - in da cypha (featuring da green paca & big los)
11 (0:50) hook - hangin out
12 (3:36) hook - it's the hook
13 (3:29) hook - where ya at ? (simon bar sinister remix)

Released by Lower Level Records in 1996. All songs written, produced and mixed by The Iceman for Flexx Squad Productions. Leave some comments, let me know what you think. Enjoy!

--Schenectadyfan

The Smooth Criminal On Beat Breaks

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 06:00 AM PDT

R.I.P. Michael Jackson - The King Of Pop (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009)

Regardless of what a lot of us might think of his personal life, his influence and dominance in the pop music culture cannot be disputed. Tell me if you're over 30, or even younger, that you didn't run around your house wearing one glove at some point. Or that you didn't have or really want one of those leather joints with all the zippers. Michael Jackson was God to some people. You seen the video clips on the news of when he tours over seas. Craziness.

But this isn't about Michael Jackson, the man. This is about his music. This is about the music he made that directly influenced our own hip hop culture. I threw this together to represent different eras of this man's legacy. Of course, you'll notice many things that are missing but you'll also notice some you never knew. As usual, we put it down in the good old T.R.O.Y. fashion.

Note: On Major Stress - "A Day In Da Stuy", they did not sample that MJ song but the hook was obviously influenced by "I Want To Be Where You Are". And if you don't hear the sample on the Chino XL cut, it's only a small piece of singing that was used.

01. Michael Jackson - With A Childs Heart

02. Big Pun -You Aint A Killer

03. Michael Jackson - People Make The World Go Round

04. Mobb Deep - Apostle`s Warning

05. Last Emperor - Keep On (demo)

06. Michael Jackson - I Can't Help It

07. De La Soul - Breakadawn

08. Michael Jackson - Human Nature

09. Nas - Nas Will Prevail (aint hard to tell demo)

10. Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow

11. Ghostface Killah - All That I Got Is You (remix)

12. Chino XL - What Am I

13. Jackson 5 - Walk On By, I Want To Be Where You Are

14. Public Enemy - By The Time I Get To Arizona

15. Major Stress - A Day In Da Stuy

16. Michael Jackson - The Lady In My Life

17. LL Cool J - Hey Lover

18. Camp Lo - Coolie High (Paradise Remix)

Previews:

Download Here.

Backup Link Here.

--Verge

Touring The States: San Francisco, CA

Posted: 26 Jun 2009 03:00 AM PDT

We told you in a previous Frisco post that in the near future we would present some more posts of that city's releases, cause they are mad dope. So here we are.

Tha Dangla, RIP, was killed in 2007. But he left us his legacy. This is his first and only album, a Bay Area classic. That is not only my opinion. I was searching over dozen of forums and all of the people either recommended this album to others saying its a must have or only saying that this is the proven classic.

If you are a Bay Area fan and don't own this album, then scroll down to download link, immediately.

Tha Dangla - Straight Max'n (1996)

01. Straight Max'n
02. Game Comes Tight

03. I Don't Know
04. My Condition Is Cold
05. On The Down Low
06. What Ever's Clever
07. Poe People Can't Sleep
08. Guess Tha Topic
09. Dangla'z Love
10. Playaz Do What'cha Like
11. Homies Dedication
12. Show & Tell