A former member of the soulful Hip-Hop crew named Down to Erf, Mathematik’s background embraces almost all the fundamental aspects of hip hop culture. He started out as a dancer in grade 4, evolved as a lyricist, learned to DJ and inspires his audience listen closely to hear his lessons. Pure Math is more than simple equations, it is a philosophy, a language and a perspective based on diverse elements that, when mixed by genius, invites its students and followers to step up their game.
This hip hop pioneer returns as architect of beats and poet who¹s got extraordinary rhythm and flow to continue his trajectory of revolutionary hip hop sound. His tracks throughout the album are reminiscent of the tri-part approach consistent with his past work: words that inform the mind, beats that move the body and a narrative that speaks to the soul.
Down to Erf – Learn to Earn
” Add with that, the solid production and the multiple eye winks to the old school and the whole crate digging culture ! “
… But now I learned to earn cos I’m righteous … [Rakim Allah]
Probably available on all the good spot, but it’s gotta be on hiphopfanatik … Okay almost of them are unreleased like they say … except tracks like Terror Tongue -”Lyrical Threat” (released on a D.I.T.C bootleg w/ Molecules “Revenge” prod. by Showbiz ft. Deshawn) and Lord Finesse – “True & Living” + “Check The Method” which was also available on the Excellent Lord ‘Ness LP “the Awakening”
01. Fat Joe & Armageddon – Big Apple Gone Rotten
02. Terror Tongue – Lyrical Threat
03. 40oz. & Ahmed – Just One Of Those Days
04. Silky Black – My Style
05. Page – Mass Hysteria
06. 40oz. & Ahmed – Down For The Crown
07. Silky Black – Step Up & Get Some
08. Ghetto Dwellers – Feel The Beat
09. Deshawn – Snakes
10. Fat Joe & Armageddon – Big Apple Gone Rotten (Remix)
11. Lord Finesse – True & Living
12. Lord Finesse – Check The Method Produced by D.I.T.C.
When the oldtimer Just-Ice meets Primo it gives that fuckin’ piece … warm horns and heavy rotation are guaranteed ! Just Listen … “History” is definitely the most bangin’ track, I remember when this shit came out I was buggin’ !
Finsta & Bundy – Sunnyside b/w Spirit Of The Boogie ‘96
I’ve been away from tha spot since … not a longtime ago, even if I try from time to time to keep an eye on it whatever ! I’m back again and take this piece in ya face Finsta Bundy or Finsta & Bundy nah mean ! cuz’ some actual listeners still thinkin’ that there’s one dude behind the name … here it is the classic “Sunnyside” plus the “Spirit Of The Boogie” on the B-side, 1st side is produced by Rich Blak from Da Beatminerz (remember back in the days it was : Baby Paul, Rich Blak, Chocolate Ty, Mr. Walt & DJ Evil Dee aight ! the good ol’dayz) Enjoy !!
A1 Sunnyside (Radio Mix)
A2 Sunnyside (Rich Blak Street Mix)
A3 Sunnyside (Instrumental)
B1 Spirit Of The Boogie (Radio Mix)
B2 Spirit Of The Boogie (Bushwick Boogie Street Mix)
B3 Spirit Of The Boogie (Instrumental) Produced by Finsta & Rich Blak [Da Beatminerz]
KRS-ONE – MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know b/w Represent The Real Hip Hop 12″ ‘95
Très grand classique mid-90’s à la production minimaliste mais efficace ! une époque marqué au fer rouge par le Boom-Bap ce fameux pattern rhytmique sans concession que Preemo nous délivre en programmant cette généreuse ligne de basse où chaque grosse kick et snare suinte le sillon du vinyl – il faut dire que le son propre ça n’a jamais été le soucis de C. Martin – des boucles de batteries bien crades et lourdes bon sang ! c’est bien ce qui manque aujourd’hui à l’heure de la numérisation et de l’aséptisation des beats ne parlons même pas de la généralisation des claps et des 3 notes de synthés distordues que l’on nous sert à longueur de journée, de la vulgaire Fast-Food Music.
GrandMasta B & Jeru Da Damaja
Pour revenir au concerné, Mr Chris Parker, sa prestation lyrciale parle d’elle même au passage clin d’oeil au GrandMasta B a.k.a. “Bud” alias David Faustino échappé de “Marié deux enfants” (Married … with Children) qui fait une appartion aussi discrète que fut sa carrière de MC à l’instar de son confrère Brian Austin Green du 90210 dont je ne suis pas un fan de la première heure en dépit du fait que j’avoue avoir apprécié la série sic c’est dit !
malgré une qualité indéniable au niveau des beats – avec entre autre la collaboration des clowns du rap B.E.P. – la dure loi des quartiers riches, en l’occurence ici Beverly Hills, nous prouve qu’elle laisse plus de chance à un gus derrière ces machines plutôt que derrière un mic’ demandez à Alchemist … You Must Learn !
KRS One – Mc’s Act Like They Don’t KnowA1 MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know (LP Version)
A2 MC’s Act Like They Don’t Know (Instrumental)
B3 Represent The Real Hip Hop feat Das EFX (Street Version)
B4 Represent The Real Hip Hop feat Das EFX (Clean Version)
B5 Represent The Real Hip Hop feat Das EFX (Instrumental) Produced by DJ Premier
First thing first Mad Shout Out to all people all around the world who support the Fanatik’s spot and keep that beautiful culture at its Finest … Also thanks to our Partners of crime who keep the vinyl alive and maintain the true essence of HipHop ” Hip Hop is Real Hip Hop Lives ” One !
Les commentaires sont évidemment les bienvenues, quelques messages d’encouragements nous prouvent que notre travail de Crate digger/blogger n’est pas vain … alors lâchez commentaires, critiques, points forts, coups de gueules peu importe – MAKE-A-WISH !!!
Funky spaciness from one of the 70’s best arrangers! The set’s a largeish orchestral work dedicated to Dune and other sci-fi books and films. Sounds goofy, but it’s pretty darn great — and Dave Matthews takes his work with James Brown and makes the whole thing come out pretty darn funky. Includes the massive “Sandworms”.
A1 Dune Part I: Arrakis (6:03)
A2 Dune Part II: Sandworms (5:03)
A3 Dune Part III: Song Of The Bene Gesserit (2:50)
A4 Dune Part IV: Muad’Dib (6:36)
B1 Space Oddity (6:05)
B2 Silent Running (3:16)
B3 Pricess Leia’s Theme (From Star Wars) (2:55)
B4 Main Theme From Star Wars (3:22)
This obscure CTI album is the source of the killer sample cut ‘Sandworms’, as used on several major-league hip-hop tracks. Forget the rest of the (mainly disco-esque) cuts and head for Sandworms. It’s funkier than a mosquito’s tweeter (as Nina Simone once sang) and will blow the roof off your bass bins!
David Matthews gathers an incredible collection of artists to collaborate on interpreting the sci-fi masterpiece, Dune. Some of the greatest in the field add their flavor to Matthews’ vision. Jazz fans will be delighted to hear Grover Washington Jr., David Sanborn, Eric Gale, Hiram Bullock, Randy Brecker, Andy Newmark, Steve Gadd, Mark Egan, even a young Will Lee riffing. The music style is dated, but true fans will enjoy!
Large Professor – I Juswannachill b/w Hard! 12″ ‘96
Classic ! “I Juswannachill” is DeFiNiTeLy my Fav’ from “the LP” (1st solo album) gotta to give propz also to “Get off that Bullshit”, “*Mad Scientist” and many others Xtra P files …
Large Professor – I Juswannachill
Large Professor – The Mad Scientist
* original sample : Dave Matthews – “Dune” recently re-sampled by Pete Rock on the track “The PJ’s” feat. Raekwon & Masta Killa (WTF ! it’s crazy how Pete Rock plays wit the basslines on his MPC 2kXL/look for the original you’ll see …), available on the last Soul Bro’ # 01 album.
A1 I Juswannachill (Clean)
A2 I Juswannachill (LP Version)
A3 I Juswannachill (Instrumental)
B1 Hard! (Clean)
B2 Hard! (LP Version)
B3 Hard! (Instrumental)
B4 The Mad Scientist (Remix)
Remix – Large Professor Produced by Large Professor
Shadez Of Brooklyn – Change b/w When It Rains It Pours (Survival Warz !) ‘96
Change b/w when it rains it pours … produced by The Beatminerz at D&D Studios … rare n.y.c. underground classic on a grimey beat, based upon a sample performed by The Magnificient Ahmad Jamal -“Change” is the shit !
A1 Change (Street)
A2 Change (Radio)
A3 Change (Instrumental)
B1 When It Rains It Pours (Survival Warz !) (Street)
B2 When It Rains It Pours (Survival Warz !) (Radio)
B3 When It Rains It Pours (Survival Warz !) (Instrumental) Produced by DJ Evil Dee & Mr. Walt
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