THE FLU

Pete Rock ft Kurupt and Inspectah Deck- Tru Master

A classic from the hip hop vaults. One of our all time favorite 90´s producers is the one and only Pete Rock. This was the first single from his impressive debut solo album, Soul Survivor, from 1998. 

This was the first single and one of the true highlights of the album. A head nodding track with Kurupt and Inspektah Deck as well as the man himself on vocals. 

A documentary was also released around the time of the album which features footage from the recording sessions of som of the the songs. Check it out here. Fascinating stuff. 

DJ Jazzy Jeff - Rock Wit U (feat. Erro)

We have huge amounts of respect for the magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff. Not only for his role as producer for his and Will Smiths musical output (we’re primarily talking pre-getting jiggy with it-era here), but also as a producer in his own right, which the track above is a great example of. 

Adding to his oeuvre is also his formidable skills as a DJ (we had the pleasure of experiencing him live a couple of times in CPH as part of the famed Respect Is Burning crew in the early 00’ies, where he always delivered) and general Philadelphia music powerhouse mentoring acts like the Roots and Jill Scott 

This particular track comes from his first solo effort, The Magnificent, where a slew of different rappers and singers get to shine over his productions.This is a slow jam, a slow burner perfect for long dark night chilling with your missus. Enjoy! 

Theophilus London - Rio

Great new track from American rapper Theophilus London. Inspired by a trip to Brazil, he mostly sings on this one with backing by the wicked Brooklyn-funk band, the Menahan Street Band. 

Cocaine 80s - Congratulations

Smooth new track from the hip hop/R n B collective, Cocaine 80s, which is masterminded by the legendary Chicago producer No I.D. and features a bunch of different a rappers and singers. “Congratulations” is a jazzy, and very soulful track and features Common and R n B singer James Fauntleroy. Perfect for the arrival of spring time. Enjoy.

Sexual Harassment - I Need a Freak

Sexual harassment’s thumbing electrofunk track from 1982 is a real floor stomper that has brought much joy to our sets over the years.

The story behind track is also mad interesting (think multiple labels screwing over poor frontman Lynn Tolliver, before coming into prominence after working the industry angels). Head over here to get the full lowdown from man himself, a very good read) Enjoy!

Mayer Hawthorne - Designer Drug

Michigan soul crooner, Mayer Hawthorne, is back with a funky new track called “Designer Drug”. Its been a while since he’s released any new music, his last album was “How Do You Do” from 2011. It appears something new is on the way, however, and judging by this new track were in for a treat.

Gil Scott-Heron - Washington D.C

Smooth, soulful and laid back track from the late, great Gil Scott-Heron who died almost two years ago. Accompanied by a simple, yet cool video of Gil walking the streets of Washington D.C. with a boom box singing along to his own song!  From the album “Moving Target” from 1982, his last before disappearing for the rest of the 80´s and making a comeback in the mid 90´s.

Plush - Free and Easy

Nice cover of a track from one of our all time favorite duos, Rene & Angela, responsible for great tracks like “I’ll be good” and “I love you more”. The Plush version is a tad bit more to the funky side compared to the original, which suits the track really well. We do like our fair bit of dirty funk. Enjoy!

Proudly presenting our very own - PARTY & BULLSHIT HIP HOP MIX

We love Hip Hop in all its shapes and sizes, but there is no denying that we have a particular penchant for some of the older pre-internet-takeover stuff. This mix consist of a bunch of old favorites thrown together for good measure, our humble vision of a what a good Hip Hop vibe is all about. Enjoy!

Tracklist:
01 - Foxy Brown: Hot Spot
02 - De La Soul: I C Ya’ll
03 - Ice Cube: You Can Do It
04 - Tash: Tash Rules05 - Nas & Damien: As We Enter
06 - Wu Tang: Gravel Pit
07 - Das EFX: Real Hip Hop
08 - Lil Wayne: Go Dj
09 - Busta Rhymes: Break Ya Neck
11 - Camron: Oh Boy
10 - Camp Lo: This Is It
12 - Kanye West: Breathe in Breathe out
13 - Mos Def: Ms. Fat Booty
14 - Jaylib: The Red
15 - Prodigy: Keep It Thoro
16 - Pharoahe Monch: The Ass

The Hieroglyphics - You Never Know

Classic material from the mighty Hieroglyphics, the perfect friday (almost done at work) tune