The Troubleneck Brothers - Back To The Hip-Hop

The Troubleneck Brothers - Back To The Hip-Hop - StepSun Records - 1994 

Dopeness right here taking us back to the early days, Word!

Lords Of The Underground - Psycho

Lords Of The Underground - Psycho - Pendulum Records - 1992 

Not sure what date this dropped, all I know is I heard it on a Friday and on Saturday morning I hit London's west end and the only shop that had copies was Catch A Groove.

Ultramagnetic MC's ‎– Make It Happen - Chorus Line Part 2

Ultramagnetic MC's ‎– Make It Happen - Chorus Line Part 2 -Specialty Records Corporation - 1991

With TIM DOG bulldozing it! on the B Side at around 3:30 mins. Test press with soon to follow dope picture sleeve.

Big L - Devil's Son

Big L - Devil's Son - Columbia Records - 1993 

Another one of those A list Promo Only Joints that you had no chance of finding in Tower Records.

Gangstarr - Jazz Thing

Gangstarr - Jazz Thing - Columbia Records - 1990

Cats were going crazy to track this down in 1990 and to be honest it was very hard to find when it came out.

Showbiz & A.G. - Party Groove / Soul Clap

Showbiz & A.G. - Party Groove - Soul Clap - London Records - 1992 

Real Hip Hop alive and kicking in 1992, Mind blowing, Check out Giant In The Mental, way to many slept on this track!

BIG - Party And Bullshit

BIG - Party And Bullshit - Uptown Records - 1993 

This record was so in demand when it aired on the radio in 1993 it was impossible to get and at that point it was still commercially unreleased however, I was lucky enough to trade a copy with my good friend and Legendary Digger Mark B.

Diamond And The Psychotic Neurotics - Best Kept Secret

Diamond And The Psychotic Neurotics - Best Kept Secret - PWL America Records - 1992 

Banging from the second it dropped, both sides on point and so much more was about to follow!

Cypress Hill - The Phuncky Feel One

Cypress Hill - The Phuncky Feel One - Ruffhouse Records - 1991

Cypress Hill firing both barrels on this first release both sides hitting the spot and on major rotation in 1991.

 

Ed O.G & Da Bulldogs - I Got To Have It

Ed O.G & Da Bulldogs - I Got To Have It - PWL America Records - 1991 

Classic slow Jam from these Boston boys, dope lyrics, dope production. You Got to have it!

3'Da Hard Way - A Dirty Cop Named Harry

3'Da Hard Way - A Dirty Cop Named Harry - Noontime Records - 1990 (AKA Hard Knocks)

Up to now my blog has been mainly posting up records from the 1980's but its about time I showed some records from beyond the golden era. I am kicking it off with a 1990 Classic, 3'Da Hard Way - A Dirty Cop Named Harry.

I have both the official press photos, press sheets, official letter headed company paper and official company envelope from the now defunct offices of Noontime Records.

According to J Miller they were offered a deal with Wild Pitch after releasing these versions. The vocals on this pressing are the original versions from the original recording sessions and not the later re-recorded Wild Pitch versions. for this reason and the fact it contains "Ladies" and "Strictly from the Bronx" this record is highly prized.

Levi 167 - Something Fresh To Swing To

Levi 167 - Something Fresh To Swing To - B Boy Records - 1987

One of many crazy dope records that dropped in 1987.

Black Rock & Ron - Black Rock & Ron

Black Rock & Ron - Black Rock & Ron - Popular Records - 1988

J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. - Strong Island

J.V.C. F.O.R.C.E. - Strong Island - B Boy Records - 1987 

Cant forget when this dropped, crazy horn riffs, stabs and scratching. it was off the chart.

Gang Starr - Bust A Move Boy

Gang Starr - Bust A Move Boy - Wild Pitch Records - 1987 

This is one of the early Gang Starr singles before DJ Premier joined. At this stage the DJ was Mike Dee aka (DJ 1 2 B Down) The MC's are Guru (Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal) and Damo Dee Ski 

Antoinette & Hurby's Machine - Hit 'Em With This

Antoinette & Hurby's Machine - Hit 'Em With This - Sound Check Records - 1988

Which was the planned the A side? 

The runouts have A&B crossed out and switched around. Did they get it wrong or change their mind?

Chill Rob G - The Court Is Now In Session

Chill Rob G - The Court Is Now In Session - Wild Pitch Records - 1989

Boogie Down Productions - Poetry

Boogie Down Productions - Poetry - B Boy Records - 1987 

This dropped real hard back in the day.

Ultra Magnetic M.C.'s - Funky

Ultra Magnetic M.C.'s - Funky - Next Plateau Records - 1987 

When Hip Hop was breaking new ground. 

Ultra Magnetic MC'S

MC Peaches - Treat Her Like A Lady

MC Peaches - Treat Her Like A Lady - Bumrush Records - 1988 

An unusual press as it has an A side as well as Side 1 

According to the runout groove "Treat Her Like A Lady" is actually the correct A side

Spoonie Gee - The Godfather

Spoonie Gee - The Godfather - Tuff City Records - 1987

Latee - This Cut's Got Flavor

Latee - This Cut's Got Flavor - Wild Pitch Reords - 1987 

Nice 45 King Production.

C$ Money & D.J. Chase - Ladies Can I Have Your Attention

C$ Money & D.J. Chase - Ladies Can I Have Your Attention - Trumpet Records - 1989 

Another independent record I picked up on my travels. I have since seen this change hands for around $100.

EPEE MD - It's My Thing

EPEE MD - It's My Thing - Fresh Records - 1987 

Ground Breaking 12"