THE REP GROWS BIG GER

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I was never a BIG fan of Biggie. I liked him just about as much as I like everyone else in hip hop. 2Pac also had a ton of fans and I can't hate on that, and I viewed him the same way. I just didn't see why everyone claimed that he was the GOAT or the best to ever do it. He was wonderful at bridging the gap between underground and commercial, but remember all that jiggy shit ruined some of the culture of hip hop. Yes, other artists did it back in the day but only after they struggled. BIG was lucky to have great believers around him. It wasn't just BIG's lyrics that made him famous, a large part of it was his producers like Primo, Easy Mo Bee, and The Hitmen. On BIG's birthday I didn't load up a playlist of all Biggie, or post old pix of him, or tweet his lines like a true fan would. I acknowledged it, and moved on as I do every year. I really don't view him any higher on the totem pole than anyone else. To be honest his 'Ready to Die' album was great from end 2 end, but I can't tell you the last time I played it. Probably 5 years ago. It's unfortunate what happened to him in his prime, and we will never get to see the true potential and influence he would've had working with the artists of today. I figured I'd post this mix because Mister Cee was the guy who found BIG, and gave him his shot. Not Ditty. Puff just had the money to back him and push his product putting the moves into motion. If BIG was still underground I'm convinced he would still be around today ripping up kids on street corners. Everyone and their mothers had a BIG post on the anniversary of his death and that is exactly why I didn't do one. I backdated this post to March 9th just so that it would be relevant to the anniversary. I couldn't not put something up and have people claiming that I didn't care or that I wasn't a "true fan of hip hop" because I didn't show love. This is the 3 hour tribute mix from Hot97 for all of you to enjoy. They say "Spread love is the Brooklyn way", but wait, I'm not from Brooklyn now am I. Maybe that's what it is.

Download "The BIG Tribute"

CHECK THE TECHNIQUES

Here's and old pic of Guru and myself. (circa 2002) He was just getting ready to release the Baldhead Slick album. We linked up for a lunch and chatted while I smoked a dutch after an invite only Tommy Boy party and panel at CMJ. I made sure to tell him how much his music influenced me over the years, and how grateful I was that he gave me some time to kick it with him. Truly a humble individual. It's hard to believe that a year has passed since his death. It just shows you all that time is precious. So the next time you are hesitant to bask in the glow of the now, take a look at how fast a minute on a clock really is. This seems like just yesterday to me, and it was almost 10 years ago. Damn.


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Here's a nice tribute to play or download while checkin' the rest of the blog.


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...one of my favorite Gang Starr tracks.

FO TWENTY

Here's another tribute that will take place tomorrow. Tune in and check it out.
As long as they play anything that has Guru on it, they can't fuck this up.

THE HISTORY

Narrated by Guru's nephew Justin Elam.


PART 2



Guru Gallery


Guru, Lil Dap, Melachi (circa late 80's)



K. Elam


The Foundation


Just to get a Rep.


NYC


Guru and Preme


Gurizzy


Gifted


Unlimited


Gang Starr


RARE PRESS


Best record to cut doubles of.


Jazzmatazz


Moment of Truth Sampler


On tour.



"...A never ending saga, when I rap to these beats."



Cop the tee HERE.

ROC ON ( May 17, 1972 - Sept 19, 2009 )

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Grandmaster Status

Roc Raida passed 1 year ago today. One of the biggest shockers to hit the hip-hop world since the death of JMJ. Raida was participating in rigorous training under Krav Maga, a self-defense martial arts system that originated in Israel and is utilized by both military and civilians. The focus of the system is on using combat in “real-life” situations such as clubs and street corners, and emphasizes quick, vicious attacks to specific body parts. Raida had been studying this unique style for the past two years, and his 15 year old daughter had recently begun participating.A freak training injury occurred, causing Raida to go into cardiac arrest and pass away tragically at the age of 37.
Here's a little Dusty but Digi tribute I put together to honor one of the greatest DJ's of all time.
Grab what you want and respect the technics.

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Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

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The man killed it. Who can fuck with that?

I hope you enjoyed viewing this post as much as I enjoyed mixing it together.
R.I.P. Grandmaster Roc Raida. You will always be missed.