Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Will C. - "Heroes and Villains"
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
"Coffee Break For Heroes and Villains" News + Will C. Appearance From 07.23.09
Monday, December 12, 2011
Dollar Bin Revenge
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Was December 1980 One Of The Worst Months In Music History?
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
New Boycott Blues - "Believe" Video
Monday, December 5, 2011
Tupac Rave
Friday, October 21, 2011
Brian Wilson Reveals Light Up Smile Box Set
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Who is this Filling In For Magic? From Early 1985
Hold up... I need your help. From the same tape that's labeled January 23rd, 1985 comes a portion of a show where there is a guest filling in for Mr. Magic. The question is, who is it? Anybody know? Could be obvious to some, but sometimes I just don't know these things. I hear Starchild on the mic, but he's not the main personality hosting the show. I dig how he has his own sign off, over New Edition's Is This The End -
We want you to keep the faith, keep the juice, and never judge a man until you've walked a mile in his shoes, okay? Peace, love and happiness, and may the juice be with you. Ciao.
Magic Fill-In Host with Starchild - Early 1985 -
Magic's Fill-In Host Signing Off - Early 1985 -
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Mr. Magic Disses The Real Roxanne - January 23rd, 1985
Another killer moment here. After wrapping up a block of Roxanne wars records, debuting the Roxanne Shanté Vs. Sparky Dee - Round 1 12", Magic manages to throw a couple verbal jabs in the direction of The Real Roxanne.
Mr. Magic: I can't wait to see that battle. I guess The Real Roxanne is not even included in this battle. I guess as they say, that's show biz. Meanwhile, that about raps things up for yours truly, Super Rockin' Mr. Magic, until I return to burn this coming Saturday night... starts at 2 o'clock in the AM. Anyone driving in their car please proceed with a little extra safety and care. Super listeners, whenever you do your homework, always do it as Fly Girl Shante does it, do it to the best of your ability and also remember that persistence ALWAYS overcomes resistance, and any fool can learn from his own mistakes, but it takes a wise man... a wise guy like you to learn from the mistakes made by others. Quick reminder, be yourself or you might find yourself by yourself, and... that's what happened to the Real Roxanne... so sorry.
(laughter in the studio)
For the entire Juice Crew, I am of course Mr. Magic. Special thank you to my engineer all star Marley Marl and Fly Ty Will on the vibe line.
Poetry right there.
Mr. Magic 01.23.1985 Sign Off with Real Roxanne dis -
Friday, October 14, 2011
Stetsasonic Call Into Awesome 2 Show // Awesome 2 Sign Off - February 1987
Great spontaneous moment here. The whole Stetsasonic crew call into The Awesome 2 show to let them know they're listening.
Stetsasonic Call into Awesome 2 Show // Awesome 2 Sign Off - Feb '87 -
- Hello you're live, the Awesome 2
- Yo this is Daddy-O from the Stet, yo we got the whole Stet posse in the place to be man (the rest chime in)
- Brooklyn in effect, huh?
- What's happenin' fellas, big things is happening with y'all
- We're getting ready to go out on tour with LL, Whodini, Public Enemy, Eric B, Doug Fresh, the whole posse man, we're going RAMBO man, taking the Brooklyn show on the road.
- Now didn't we say things was gonna be kicking live?
- Oh yeah, most definitely man, we know you were always in our corner, that's why we in y'alls
- Believe that
- Word Up
...
- Stet posse wants to say peace to everybody in the world. We out here man, and we're always pushing for the Awesome 2. Stamping out all gay people in radio!
Yowsah. The conversation is followed by a little Ultra Magnetic M.C.'s Mentally Mad blend as the 2 sign off. The girl you here is Tara, who was shouted out earlier in the show for helping handle the phone lines. Apparently somebody called in trying to say they were LL Cool J, looking to shout out E Love.
- To the kid who called and told me he was LL Cool J and wanted to say hello to E Love... have a better imitation next time.
- Believe that!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Love Rap / The New Rap Language Test Press - Ebay
Forgot to mention this earlier in the week. Recently, when I realized I couldn't get to an item that was jammed between a stack of albums, a projector, my laundry and a cardboard box with unknown contents, I decided it was time to part with some of my goodies. Multiple copies ain't always where it's at. I got some vinyl up on Ebay, including this gem right here, a test pressing of Love Rap / The New Rap Language. Gad zooks! -
Also got some other crazy stuff like a sealed copy of Scott La Rock and the Celebrity Three Advance, Top Choice Clique The Powers In The Words EP, Rapmasters and DJ 2 (Beautiful Sounds) 12", the list goes on. Check it ALLLLLLLL out
HERE.
Marley Marl Scratch (Early Version) and Roxanne Shante Rap Attack Interview - Jan or Feb 1985
Alright, so a couple early demos of Marley Marl Scratch dropped in recent years. That was something I had a hand in. To broaden the canvas and illustrate the context in which the first early version dropped, I wanted to share this excellent segment from early '85 on the Rap Attack. This demo has been noted as airing January 23rd, 1985, but upon closer examination, I'd have to say this was either that date or in the vicinity. The tape I have labeled January 23rd actually has audio from at least three Rap Attack shows, so sometimes it's impossible to decipher. This clip begins with Magic and Marley shifting out of Grandmaster Flash's Larry's Dance Theme and into the Shan demo. Immediately afterward, Roxanne Shante stops by the studio and lets the world know where she's been, where she's headed, and shares her thoughts on the up-and-coming rappers out there.
I hope they're good.
Magic and Roxanne rap about her newfound fame, her upcoming Soul Train appearance, and more, as the clock ticks toward four in the morning. Below is the full segment together, as well as the Roxanne segment by itself. Enjoy it...
Marley Marl Scratch - Early Demo Expanded - Roxanne Shante Rap Attack Interview - Jan or Feb '85 -
Roxanne Shante Rap Attack Interview - Jan or Feb '85 -