2022-08-09 01:27
What happens when a British acid jazz band decides to collaborate with some of the best American emcees in the game? The answer is, you get an immaculate project titled “Heavy Rhyme Ex… Read More
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2022-08-09 01:20
Leschea and Jayef discuss the recent fall out between Wiz Khalifa and DJs around the world when he decides to insult, threaten, blame and shame a local DJ and his MC in front of a room full… Read More
2022-08-03 07:55
Welcome to the new HHJ from DJ Stikmand, with music from Masta Ace, The Bad Seed, Scarface & Freddie Gibbs, Meyhem Lauren, DJ Premier & Nas, Redman, Bizarre, Guilty Simpson & Mvc… Read More
2022-08-01 16:30
After a long summer hiatus, Leschea and cohost Jayeff return to the Orange Basement to discuss Will Smith’s video recorded apology to Chris Rock six months after slapping him on Nation… Read More
2022-08-01 07:36
For the fourth round, and the last album before the first breakup, Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith might have created the best material in all of their celebrated discography. It translated i… Read More
2022-07-28 07:39
London UK based DJ, Raphael returns with a new mix on HJ7 Blends #80. The latest show features music from; DOMi & JD BECK, Robert Glasper, Denzel Curry, King Kay, Styles Davis, Moonchild… Read More
2022-07-26 06:36
With most producers, part two of a “Best of Mix” would be for the rarities, the underrated album cuts, the B-sides. But with DJ Premier, The Rub could do 10 of these and never ru… Read More
2022-07-19 03:11
Out now via 1st & 15th Too and Thirty Tigers!
Stream on Spotify and Apple Music. Visit Lupe Fiasco on his website Read More
2022-07-19 02:03
After an unsuccessful shot as a solo artist, “Everlast” linked with another Irish artist “Danny Boy” and “DJ Lethal” to form “House of Pain” i… Read More
2022-07-12 17:21
For this part 2 of the Buckwild remixes special, we cover more than 30 years of dope flips from the legendary producer. We play tracks from the 2000’s with music by Celph Titled feat… Read More
2022-07-07 02:49
DJ Rampage brings the heat once again with more Hip Hop classics in this new MSM!
DOWNLOAD Mixshow Madness – Let My Tape Pop 2 Read More
2022-07-04 00:55
Welcome to the last »Oonops Drops« episode before the summer break!
For this special show Oonops is really proud to present you one of the best and hardest working DJs in the OG… Read More
2022-07-02 03:12
When people think about Miles Davis, Hip Hop is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. However, if you know a little bit about Miles’ career, you know that he was in co… Read More
2022-07-01 14:48
Leschea and cohost Jayef analyze the recent Train Wreck of a Versuz between Mario and Omarion. Also Amber Rose’s extensive Hoe Fax gets exposed Read More
2022-06-30 21:27
You already know what it is, DJ Stikmand, Hip Hop Journal, enough said!
DOWNLOAD Hip Hop Journal Episode 62
Tracklist:
01 Metropolis w/ Method Man & Slick Rick (produced by DJ Muggs)
02… Read More
2022-06-27 03:21
We are already back with a new exclusive show for our cherished Mixcloud Select subscribers. This time, we go back to the Hip Hop side and dig into the great collection of remixes produced b… Read More
2022-06-25 02:29
Available now on Def Pressé!
Buy the vinyl and CD on Bandcamp. Stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
Via Bandcamp – EAT is the brand new album from your favourite rapper trumpeter… Read More
2022-06-24 17:09
It’s pretty hard to find a Hip Hop act with a better discography than Eric B. & Rakim, with four flawless albums released between 1987 and 1992. “Don’t Sweat The Techni… Read More
2022-06-24 00:05
Leschea welcomes guest Cohost Karen B. to discuss Father’s Day and how Nick Cannon, R. Kelly and Shaquille O’Neal spent their day of recognition. Also, Kevin Hart opens a plant b… Read More
2022-06-23 04:27
Good morning, good evening, good afternoon. My name is Mike Clay aka @alldayjam.
Since I’ve left the coast of El Salvador, I’ve been in search of balance like Reginald Omas Mamod… Read More
2022-06-21 00:42
HJ7 Blends #79 features Orion’s latest favourite Neo-Soul, R&B singles, and Hip Hop Beats. Artist’s featured on the latest show include: India Shawn, Malik Moses, Lola Vialet… Read More
2022-06-20 00:50
One episode before the »Oonops Drops« summer break and it’s time for more good music from your host Oonops and his guest, producer and hip-hop DJ Seith from Canada.
As usua… Read More
2022-06-17 17:46
As an original member of EPMD’s Hit Squad, K-Solo dropped his sophomore album “Times Up” in June of 1992 on Atlantic Records. With an all-star cast of beatmakers consisting… Read More
2022-06-16 01:36
This summer The Rub is celebrating 20 years, so for Rub Radio we’re keeping it extremely Brooklyn with the best of DJ Premier! This is just part 1, with stone cold classics from Gang S… Read More
2022-06-15 03:40
Jazz is the word for this new edition of Selective Hearing, but we explore different directions this genre went on in the last year. Music from some of our favorite artists at the moment in… Read More
2022-06-14 03:29
Classic after classic in this episode of MSM by DJ Rampage!
DOWNLOAD Mixshow Madness – ‘Till My Tape Pop Read More
2022-06-12 22:18
Leschea welcomes cohost Jayef back to discuss the ongoing feud between Monique and D.L. Hugley. Lil Nas X cries foul on the BET Awards and T.I.’s son doesn’t live up to his name… Read More
2022-06-10 01:44
It was really impressive to release an EP as great as “All Souled Out” for a first project, but to reproduce that type of energy and level of Hip Hop mastery on a full length alb… Read More
2022-06-07 03:27
Another show, another adventure into the musical discoveries of the last couple months by Mr Dan. As usual, no boundaries of style or tempo, but only soulful music, mostly released or reissu… Read More
2022-05-31 03:24
For the follow up of his successful first album “Father’s Day” on Uptown Records, Father MC was back with a similar formula on “Close To You”, basically creatin… Read More
2022-05-31 02:13
Leschea sits down with under appreciated Juice Crew luminary Grand Daddy IU for an in depth conversation about his journey from being a young hip hop fan with a dream to becoming one of the… Read More
2022-05-30 01:46
Welcome to another episode of »Oonops Drops« and its wonderland of beautiful music!
This time Oonops invited vinyl digger and DJ Constance K from the UK who did a super cool sele… Read More
2022-05-26 00:51
A selection of new gritty Hip Hop by DJ Stikmand. Music from Method Man, Flee Lord & Cormega, Ruste Juxx, Rasco, M.O.P. & Teflon, Blaq Poet and a lot more!
DOWNLOAD Hip Hop Journal… Read More
2022-05-25 02:47
Available now on Melting Pot Music!
Stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
Via Bandcamp – New album by pioneering German beatmaker FloFilz. On ‘Close Distance’, the LoFi-turne… Read More
2022-05-25 02:14
An hour of smooth and soulful D&B from Mr. Vanucci!
DOWNLOAD Aldo Vanucci – Liquid Drum & Bass
Tracklist:
I will Wave To You – Etherwood
Changes Ft Joe Killington &ndash&hell…Read More
2022-05-20 02:51
Even though this is a Dancehall album, its impact on the Hip Hop world was so major that we had to cover it. In fact, Super Cat and Shabba Ranks were the first from the Jamaican toasting / d… Read More
2022-05-19 01:06
Stream on Spotify & Apple Music.
Via Bandcamp – The song titles on Soul Supreme’s new 45 not only consist of the A Tribe Called Quest originals he reinterprets, but also the… Read More
2022-05-17 02:02
Leschea sits down with Former Hot 97 Morning Radio Show Host and 90s R&B Diva Miss Jones to discuss her journey through the music industry, her past loves and family life, her complicate… Read More
2022-05-16 14:55
Oonops invites you on a musical journey around the world: be that Afro-Soul by Jembaa Groove, Tropical Bongo Flutes from France, classic Lebanese Groove by Ziad Rhabani, Traditional Japanese… Read More
2022-05-16 09:50
Something fresh and funky from our boy Oonops:
Everyone knows the iconic Hip Hop anthem »Jump Around«. What about giving it the ultimate cover version twist by Japanese Jazz Trio… Read More
2022-05-11 03:22
Have you heard about the west coast duo of Tweed Cadillac and Playa Hamm aka Penthouse Players Clique? Only one album, released in 1992 on Ruthless and Priority Records, executive produced b… Read More
2022-05-10 23:35
Available now on Wichita Recordings!
Stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
Via Wichita – A year and a half after releasing his self-produced, independent full-length LP SATURDAY MORNING… Read More
2022-05-09 19:56
HJ7 Blends #78 features Orion’s latest favourite Neo-Soul, R&B singles, and Hip Hop Beats. Artist’s featured on the latest show include: Gwen Bunn, Eric Roberson, Alex Isley… Read More
2022-05-06 01:41
GURU & DJ Premier picked up where they left off on “Step In The Arena” with this third full-length album titled “Daily Operation”. With cutting edge beats, often… Read More
2022-05-04 23:49
HHJ#60
Only the best underground Hip Hop!
DOWNLOAD Hip Hop Journal Episode 60
Tracklist:
01 Bing Bong (remix) w/ Nems, Fat Joe, Busta Rhymes & Styles P (prod. by Vinny Idol)
02 Coach K… Read More
2022-05-03 16:33
For this first recap mix of 2022, we cover the releases from the first quarter of 1992, a time where Hip Hop was exploding around the United States (and the world), on the way to become a cu… Read More
2022-05-03 00:46
Available now on Nature Sounds!
Stream on Spotify and Apple Music. Buy the vinyl on the website.
Via Nature Sounds – With vivid flows radiating effortless complexity, Detroit rapper E… Read More
2022-05-02 03:45
It’s time for the seventh episode of »A Hip Hop Special« by »Oonops Drops« with over 100 tracks and nearly three hours of pure music! After your host Oonops ope… Read More
2022-04-29 02:10
Available now on Inner Tribe Records!
Stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
Via Bandcamp – ‘Inner Tribe Records Remixed’ delivers 12 brand new remixes of notable cuts from th… Read More
2022-04-27 02:17
There were so many great artists, bands and albums released in the Hip Hop world in the early 90’s, some projects got lost in the mix and simply didn’t have the recognition they… Read More
2022-04-27 02:07
Hip Hop mourns the untimely death of New York DJ and graffiti legend Kay Slay, ASAP Rocky faces gun charges and Dwayne Wade’s transgender son shares a controversial kiss with a compani… Read More
2022-04-25 01:03
Lots of new rap music this month with some throwbacks / samples sprinkled in. This is Rub Radio!
DOWNLOAD Rub Radio (April 2022)
Tracklist:
DJ Shadow – 6 Days
Pusha T – Just So… Read More
2022-04-22 01:08
Flawless beat tape from California’s DJ Day!
Stream on Spotify & Apple Music Read More
2022-04-21 23:34
For the follow up to the commercial flop of “Paul’s Boutique” (this project became a cult classic over the years), the Beastie Boys kind of came back to their Punk Rock roo… Read More
2022-04-20 20:00
In preparation for a major European DJ tour, Captain Planet dug deep in the crates for these 60 minutes of top tier musical medicine from around the world. As per usual, expect to take a pro… Read More
2022-04-18 13:42
Available now on Vinyl Digital!
Stream on Spotify and Apple Music. Exclusive purple/green splattered 400 copies limited edition available on the website.
Via Vinyl Digital – A renowne… Read More
2022-04-17 20:00
Only new Hip Hop in this edition of Selective Hearing. Legendary artists like Nas, Snoop Dogg and Kid Capri collides with the best of the most recent wave, Benny The Butcher, Conway the Mach… Read More
2022-04-13 01:06
Available now on Stones Throw Records!
Stream on Spotify & Apple Music. Vinyl TBA.
Via Stones Throw – For his new LP, John Carroll Kirby “wanted to do something more electro… Read More
2022-04-12 01:04
Leschea and cohost Jayef react to the news the Chris Rock consulted with one of the top law firms in New York after being assaulted at the Oscars by Will Smith. Also, August Alsina drops a n… Read More
2022-04-11 03:20
Das EFX stormed the Hip Hop world hard when they appeared on the scene with their first single “They Want EFX” and the album release of Dead Serious. At that time, their fast rhy… Read More
2022-04-08 23:35
30 years ago, spring time was booming under a new craze… Kris Kross just released their first album and the single “Jump” exploded and peaked at the Billboard Hot 100 for… Read More
2022-04-07 02:05
Available on Jakarta Records.
Stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
Via Bandcamp – Big Daddy Suff .. back at it again!
Berlin-based producer, beatmaker, and all-around big papa Suff Dadd… Read More
2022-04-04 23:18
Leschea and Jayef are back after a two month hiatus to breakdown the slap heard ‘round the world. The 2022 Academy Awards was marred by actor Will Smith physically assaulting comedian… Read More
2022-04-04 01:03
After the big jubilee show with his 150th episode, Oonops is powering down for some days to recharge batteries. As a result, he starts this show with a chilled and headnodded beginning of ne… Read More
2022-04-02 13:29
This debut album for Chi-Ali is arguably the best LP ever from a teenage emcee. The record is almost entirely produced by the celebrated duo “The Beatnuts”, with the exception of… Read More
2022-03-31 01:44
Show #85 is finally here! Another amalgam of genre compiled by Mr Dan into a ride of more than 110 minutes. Music from Thundercat, DJ Harrison, Kokoroko, Tiombe Lockhart, Fatima & Joe Ar… Read More
2022-03-28 16:56
HJ7 Blends #77 features Orion’s latest favourite Neo-Soul, R&B singles, and Hip Hop Beats. Artist’s featured on the latest show include: Tweet, Joe Armon-Jones, Daichi Yamamo… Read More
2022-03-26 01:05
This crew from Atlanta was an absolute breath of fresh air when they exploded on the scene with “Tennessee” and this album release. Their somehow rural vibe, their sound and thei… Read More
2022-03-21 02:27
After more than seven years Oonops is celebrating his 150th jubilee episode of »Oonops Drops« on Brooklyn Radio!
As well as in his 100th show you know the deal: more guests than… Read More
2022-03-18 01:39
The saga continues, new HHJ by DJ Stikmand, only the best hardcore Hip Hop!
DOWNLOAD Hip Hop Journal Episode 59
Tracklist:
01 Back 2x w/ Benny The Butcher & Stove God Cooks (prod. by Da… Read More
2022-03-18 01:01
Fans waited a damn long time to put their hands on Ultramagnetic MC’s follow up to the masterpiece “Critical Beatdown“, released in 1988. So when “Funk Your Head Up&r&hell…Read More
2022-03-15 19:41
Dub-Stuy welcomes Texas bred & Brooklyn based selectress EDICA+ to their DJ roster. Ahead of her Echo Chamber debut opening for the legendary Roni Size, EDICA+ brings a heavy mix of dub… Read More
2022-03-13 05:17
Despite the 2020s coming off to a rocky start, the music industry has only grown since 2020, reaching a market size of $7.1 billion in the USA alone, according to the Recording Industry… Read More
2022-03-12 02:26
Da Youngsta’s is a real family affair since the trio from Philadelphia is composed of brothers oTaji “Taj Mahal” Goodman and Qu’ran “Q-Ball” Goodman and t… Read More
2022-03-10 21:30
Released on Wild Pitch Records, “School of Hard Knocks” is the only project MC Hardhead and DJ Stoneface released together. This one definitely fell into the “lost gem&rdqu&hell…Read More
2022-03-07 13:31
One show before Oonops’ next big jubilee special: episode 150 is coming closer! But before he’s keepin’ the quality high and invited two top-notch selectors for this one: a… Read More
2022-03-02 13:35
DJ Rampage & DJ Playright join forces and play classic after classic on this new edition of MSM. Tune in now!
DOWNLOAD Mixshow Madness – Big Business 1 Read More
2022-02-26 02:00
For the 5th and last album under the “Boogie Down productions” name, it felt like KRS-One was refocusing on the art of MCing. You’ll find a great dose of punchlines and jab… Read More
2022-02-25 02:03
This debut album by Original Flavor is the only one released with the initial lineup since Suave Lover was replaced by T-Strong on the follow-up “Beyond Flavor”. Released on Atla… Read More
2022-02-24 21:10
You know what it is, a brand new HHJ by DJ Stikmand, only the best new hardcore Hip Hop music. Tune in!
DOWNLOAD Hip Hop Journal Episode 58
Tracklist:
01 Still Smokin w/ Snoop Dogg (prod. b… Read More
2022-02-23 03:59
Available now on Légère Recordings!
Buy the vinyl on Bandcamp. Stream on Spotify & Apple Music.
Via Bandcamp – Australian ‘down-under’ dusty jazzfunk and… Read More
2022-02-23 03:44
The story of the Brooklyn Hip Hop trio “Fu-Shnickens” was really brief, just the time to drop two albums in three years, including the short but sweet debut “F.U. Don&rsquo&hell…Read More
2022-02-22 18:16
HJ7 Blends #76 features the latest Neo-Soul, R&B, and Hip Hop Beats selected by Orion. Artist’s featured on the latest show include: NDO, Fly Anakin, ScienZe, Lady Wray, Moonchild… Read More
2022-02-21 04:17
Oonops is back on the station with a brand new episode of his »Oonops Drops« show.
This time he invited DJ D and Spindyrella. DJ D is recognised worldwide as Australia’s pr… Read More
2022-02-15 18:00
When it was time for Lord Finesse to drop “Return of the Funky Man”, the follow up to the well received “Funky Technician” with DJ Mike Smooth, he was already well kn… Read More
2022-02-15 17:21
Available now on Stones Throw Records!
Stream on Spotify and Apple Music.
Via Stones Throw – Tales from the Old Dominion is the second album from DJ Harrison, Richmond VA producer, an… Read More
2022-02-10 02:53
This third album from Kwamé was a complete departure from his previous releases. His trademark polka-dot clothing was kinda disappearing in favor of a more street flavored vibe. This… Read More
2022-02-09 00:39
Good morning, good evening, good afternoon,
My name is mike clay aka @alldayjam.
I’m recording this blend in a small shack on the coast of El Salvador so don’t you get too harsh… Read More
2022-02-08 02:00
Hit-Boy is an impossible name to live up to unless you’re responsible for Jay-Z & Kanye West’s biggest hit of the last 15 years. And that’s to say nothing of his hand i… Read More
2022-02-07 02:11
Oonops is back with an early summery episode of his California Soul-series. It’s number eight by now and again he invited really interesting guests at his side such as Tobias Kirmayer… Read More
2022-02-05 03:09
A classic soundtrack for a classic movie! It was released on Hank Shocklee “Soul” imprint and it became quite easily a huge success featuring an all star line-up of the biggest u… Read More
2022-02-03 22:30
For this first Selective Hearing of 2022, we have a little batch of new beats and Hip Hop tunes, with music from Tall Black Guy, Iman Omari, Ivan Ave, Grooveman Spot and more in the mix!
Se… Read More
2022-02-03 03:09
Available now on Jamla Records!
Stream on Spotify & Apple Music Read More
2022-01-29 02:39
Zhigge (pronounced Shiggy) were an NYC crew consisting of Kazo, Prancer, Sound, Face and Tonga. Their debut and only album was produced by Salaam Remi who was pretty much a newcomer at that… Read More
2022-01-28 00:17
We close the first year of the 30th Anniversary project with another recap, this one covering the Hip Hop releases from the last quarter of 1991. Another ride of more than 50 tracks and 3 ho… Read More
2022-01-25 02:30
In the wake of the tragic fire in the Bronx, Cardi B foots the bill for the 17 funerals of the victims. Also T.I. tries stand-up comedy, Venus Williams admits to being a virgin and Young Jee… Read More
2022-01-20 01:57
Are you still listening?
Handpicked and sequenced by Mr. Dan
DOWNLOAD Fresh Taste #84
#soul #beats #jazz #reggae #funk #house #rnb #hiphop
Tracklist:
Bremer & McCoy – Aurora
Wayne… Read More
2022-01-19 00:23
After a loooooooooong hiatus of more than one year, Aldo Vanucci is back! The title says it all, this is a set he did to warm up for Fatboy Slim recently, re-recorded for your listening plea… Read More
2022-01-17 22:11
Leschea and co-host Jayef discuss the recent lawsuit filed by Pete Rock for back royalties he says he is due, Kanye is upset about a birthday party and Drake fools a would be gold digger w… Read More
2022-01-17 12:28
The long overdue sequel of the »Smoky Jazz Session« is out now by longtime dj-duo Karbunck Lottinger & Oonops who met over distance to bring you the freshest of the four lett… Read More
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