I Might Shoot You

Great to see the Celtics pull of the win in game 5 last night.  Talk about an edge-of-your-seat game, but it was excellent when Miller botched the first free throw at the end.

I'm using exciting NBA playoff basketball to segue into this incredible video I just peeped at The Meaning Of Dope

I got to thank them for uploading footage from Slammin' the Rap Video Magazine Volume 1, which features Ice-T and the Syndicate Posse hanging out at Ice's home.  Tecmo Bowl is in effect, as is the Posse kicking their rhymes from "What Ya Wanna Do."  However, I gotta say the highlight for me was Ice explaining how he isn't a perfect role model:

"I say don't do drugs, go to school, don't go to jail, get your education 'cause  that's the only chance you got.  BUT, I like Jason, I like Freddy Krueger, if you open up a Playboy magazine I might look at it, and if I catch you stealing one of my cars I might shoot you."

Oh yeah, I segued into this from the Cs game last night because of Ice's attire in the video.  Is this an indicator of who he's rooting for in this series? 

Check out a young Everlast kicking his "What Ya Wanna Do" verse.  What an INCREDIBLE album "The Iceberg (Freedom of Speech... Just Watch What You Say)" is.  I remember my next door neighbor, Andrew Lane, bought this when I was in 7th grade.  He wasn't even big on rap, he was more of the type to get me up on Operation Ivy than a classic hip hop album, but for some reason he picked this up, and we both were in love with it.  That was around the time he filmed me making my own home music video to PE "Night of the Living Baseheads."  Perhaps I should upload that embarrassing failure at some point.  Actually, I'm glad we were filming a lot of stupid shit during that time.  We had a lot of fun back then! Don't expect me to upload the "Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man" video, though.  

Watch this video!

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Top Billin' (Will C. "Atom Heart Mirror" Video Remix)

Here's a Top Billin' remix I put together recently for the summertime.

Wish I could have found a higher quality copy of the video, but unfortunately it's a tough one to come by.

Audio Two- Top Billin' (Will C. "Atom Heart Mirror" Video Remix)-

Check below for exclusive behind the scenes footage from inside C's Section, showcasing the creation of this remix.

Also, download the higher quality audio MP3 of the remix below fo' free.

Will is chillin'

Inside C's Section- Will C. Top Billin' Remix MPC Chop (Vimeo is Higher Quality Version)-

Audio Two- Top Billin' (Will C. "Atom Heart Mirror" Remix)- 320 MP3-

http://www.zshare.net/audio/91953496560a4bd7/

As for why it's called the "Atom Heart Mirror" Remix... well, besides the play on the Pink Floyd album title, it's a little foreshadowing regarding my upcoming project. More info to follow in the near future!

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Because... YOU'RE MINNNNNNE!

Here's some rare footage of the man himself, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, doing his classic, "I Put A Spell On You."  



I always like to do a little trivia, so who can tell me what movie this performance is from?  Let me just take this opportunity to make fun of something (damn, I thought I wasn't going to be using this blog to do that).  

"Trivia contestants are competing for what's most important... respect!"

Sounds lame, right?  No prize?  What a dick!  But holllld up, I jacked that ridiculous phrase from the new Common "Gladiator" Remix Contest.  Check the jpeg flyer (towards the bottom)

Have fun competing for respect, producers!  Am I missing something here?  I admit, I didn't study the rules, but you don't even get your remix featured on a single or project?  You don't even get a couple bucks for the cab fare home?  I mean, you HAVE to be at the event in LA to enter?  Is this the recession in full effect?

  What's gonna happen there... is Common gonna watch you "do your thing"?  That'd just be awkward, if he's going to be as lethargic as he appears below.  He's looking like Dwight Schrute with the tight long sleeves in that new "The Office" episode.




 Like Common says so enthusiastically at the end of the clip, "Let's Go"

Watch it... it had me cracking up.

Sorry Petey Wheatstraw from the South Side of Chicago, you got many classics under your belt, but this is too easy to rag on.  Hell, with the level of success he's attained, he probably isn't so excited to hear a new fresh and dope beat for a contest he probably didn't even put together. I'm an ass.  I don't wanna be on some hardcore bloggin' where I nitpick artists... I'm an artist, for Christ's sake... gotta snap out of it!

Okay, here we go-

This is the original Hawkins "I Put A Spell On You," used by a certain someone for a certain something.  I'd get more specific, but that certain someone hates shit like that... 

... and yes, I don't want to be part of the demographic of people he's pissed at and has called out on various skits throughout his career.



 I'm kind of realizing if you're not really into some of the stuff I'm talking about in this post, none of it is making sense.  I'm acting like a little bitch right now.  I'm acting real paranoid and shit. And I bolded that for no reason.

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They're Notorious - R.S.O. Crew Relics

One of the great things about living in Boston is there are some great records shops.  A lot of times, you can come across some pretty cool stuff.  Of course, you have a better chance here more than anywhere else at finding some Boston classics.  Talk about an obvious statement there.  Still, all the good hip hop stuff is scarce.  Prices usually suck... going to a record store in '09 to "collect" can pretty much suck.  I've been steering clear of it for awhile now, strictly adhering to grabbing stuff at Good Wills for a buck to hopefully find good material to sample.  

Every once in awhile though, it's a fun time to go see what's lurking out in those shops in the hip hop section.  Looney Tunes on Boylston and Mass Ave knows what's up.  They've let me squeeze myself into some crevices I'm not sure how I got into, and I've unearthed some good stuff when doing so.  Plus, if you catch the right dude to price them, you don't get taken for a ride.  Here's a little something that was around one of those twists and turns.

  The Almighty R.S.O. Crew-  legendary and feared.  I won't go on about their history, because chances are you probably know it, and I'm also not the guy to be telling it... I missed that era in Boston.  Above is an acetate pressing of their single from 1988, "We're Notorious / Time to Relax / Def Jeff."  The actual picture cover is incredible... the crew standing in Cambridge near MIT campus, with Boston in the background.  

Anyways, I'll fill out this rant with some audio.  Here's a pretty clean copy of their "The Greatest Show On Earth" 12" from 1986 on Boot Records.  Actually, the record was sealed and only opened for this post... is that a waste? GulLlllllllLLl

The Greatest Show On Earth (Vocal)

The Greatest Show On Earth (Remix Instrumental)

Here's a ridiculously great track from their 1987 Boot Records "We'll Remember You" 12"...

Call Us The All-

The "Call Us The All" audio came from Esoteric's "The Seamus Test" compilation, not straight from the 12".  Let's trace it back... I'm SURE it came from the straight vinyl from either Eso or 7L's collection, so the only difference here is the "A Bronx Tale" dialogue piece at the beginning... can't knock that movie though!  

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Wrestlelectro... Key-Matic... Two Fake Words - (Free Download)

Last year, record companies were chumpin' me I was featured on Esoteric's "Esoteric Vs. Japan- Pterodactyl Takes Tokyo" album, on the tracks "Wrestlelectro" and "Heroic Trio," the latter also featuring KARMA (God Complex in e-f-f-e-c-t!).  

It was and always is an honor to work with Eso, one of the most hard working and innovative artists I've ever known.  No seriously, it's actually difficult to fathom how he's managed to pump out so much fresh material over the past couple of years, all while starting a family.  If you haven't heard "Wrestlelectro," check it out on my myspace.

Also, just do yourself a favor if you haven't already and snag "Esoteric Vs. Japan."  "Armed only with the sounds of 70s and 80s Japanese classics," the homie ES manipulates a slew of material into one superb listening experience.  

Exhibit A:

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And yeah, that first one is some sort of odd Japanese karaoke cover record.

I took my part of "Wrestlelectro" and reworked it over pieces of Key-Matic's electro classic "Breakin' In Space."  I love me some "Breakin' In Space."  There might be some... how you say... dated (?) parts in the original Key-Matic audio, but hopefully the random inclusion of Andre the Giant saying "Gene, you see me now..." from Wrestlemania III will make it all okay.  Like that logic?  Mix is a little raw but just having fun.  Here it is!

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And here's the lyrics :

I’m breakin in space / I’m taking the taste out your mouth when I smack ya faster / I’m taking the bass out your voice, ya’ll cats is actors / I snap on like bad bra strap unfasteners / combat with masterdon raps will splash your palms fast- ya death / make ya breathin’ / breath and stop like Tip after quest / my click track finesse will riff raff correct and bitch slap the rest / my wits pass the test- I complete the mission / I leave without a scratch like Plug 3 was missing / I’ve seen the other cats, they’re drug fiends and / infinite umpteens and quicker than Chun Li was kickin, they’re slippin’ / Like the Deep Purple sample was working / you’re Steve Urkel with women and girls twitch when you’re flirtin’ / like Lisa Turtle allergic to Screech, C’ll be working with speech / ‘cause on the scratch never made it past chirpin’ a beep

I’m breakin – ya’ll hang with Jane in the basement / sayin’ “ya’ll take a look at this rock” / your legacy on wax is the crack ya bought / Shan- smashed the flask ya’ll act distraught / when I – cook up a set you’re shook, onlookers will scope / a solo rookie like Ford pre-Wookie booked  "A New Hope” / I’ll put a hook at your throat – cut ya – sucker sucker / I rhyme like I’m Chuck-A-Luck a 

Like I said, Eso moves fast.  Don't sleep on his new instrumental offering, "Serve Or Suffer."  Urb, which reviewed it with 4.5 Stars, had this to say:  

"Esoteric is able to make a convincing statement about the activities we are passionate about (whether that is hip-hop, comic books, videogames, or anything else)and stress the importance of never losing sight of these passions."

Peep the technique...

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