jeudi 28 décembre 2017

Blueprint Krew - Blueprints



I think somebody requested this tape recently. 
I must say I had never heard about it until Kaliyuga Pro kindly sent me a rip of his copy. It's dated from 1999 and apparently an alternate cover exists.
No clue of where that crew come from, there's the roster on the artwork but no familiar name as far as I'm concerned. Anyone with more info would be welcome.
As for the tape itself it's pretty decent, definitely worth a try.



A
The Beginning
Doomsday
We Stand Alone
My So-Called Life
Letters To A Skeptic

B
Untitled ('Satisfaction')
Realm Of Fear
My Darksides
This Is Half A Song
Who Was I
Untitled (Freestyles)

samedi 16 décembre 2017

UBC (Under Bomber Corporation) - Simple Logic


A pretty rare San Jose-related project (hence the Sharks logo on the left), Simple Logic is credited as UBC for Under Bomber Corporation (yes, related to the Underbombers/ Sub Contents, etc.) but it's more a Camp Crystal Lake side-project really.

I first heard about it from a SJ local who had a 4-tracks-only version (one of these tracks not being on this cassette!). He told me it was a demo, probably from '98, given away by members.

The roster was Zest The Smoker, Keno, Pablo (that's Peaceshine, him are Keno are known as the Knivin Bastards -with various spelling) and a guy named Phil (no idea who this is).
During the course of the tape I'm pretty sure I spotted a guy named Clishade who was on the Camp Crypt B-Sidez compilation. Oh, and there's Persevere on a guest joint too, by the end.

The tape is slightly less dark and menacing than the previous CCL releases musically, although the lyrics are still murderous. Beats are slow, like usual, but more in a chill-y vibe this time. It's a pretty cool tape to zone to.

I spotted this og copy from a big collector recently who bought it at show in San Jose in 1998. I first thought I bought the 4-tracks EP I already had as a second-hand dub, but, surprise!, here's 60 minutes and 18 new tracks of full CCL-related goodness.
I noticed on the B side a couple of tracks spotted on Zest's "The Smoker Filez" comp, namely a medley of "Funkcun" and "Blossom", then Triple Threat with Persevere and a full version of Bumrusch (it's separated in 2 parts on the comp).
Another fun find, the last track of the A side is Teddy Pendergrass' "Be For Real" in almost its entirety (sounds familiar?).

Here's my rip. I added the track that wasn't on the EP version at the end, you'll notice a slight sound quality change. Also, there was absolutely no info on the back cover, no tracklist either. I added some track names for reference, feel free to change it. Enjoy!


Here

18 untitled tracks + 1 bonus cut

lundi 4 décembre 2017

Persevere - Void Filler



At last! One of the oldest item on the wishlist is finally down, thanks to a friendly anonymous benefactor (eternal props to him!).
The elusive first and only Persevere album released in 2000 on Isolated Wax. Most of the material is known there, the Stones Throw 12'' joints, the 7'' track, but there's still a couple of never-heard tracks on it.
In case you didn't know Persevere released another solo joint 3 years ago called "Meet Jesse Medina" (his real name).

In another news, the Beetbak homies just released another cassette, Folk Hop Blues by DK NoDeal (formerly known as DK Toon from Beneath The Surface, etc.) and another one by EX2's Syndrome228 should be out soon.

San Diego producer Milky Wayne who released the classic Homesick compilation back in 2001 just released "Homesick 2.0, Still Ill" on cassette with another batch of dope MCs, available through RLK.

Annd.. The Third Sight 12'' & 7" we were talking about a while ago is finally out on Sanctimonious Records



My Low End Strange
Beta Boy 2G ft. Dave Dub & Zest The Smoker
The Great Escape
From A Place Called SJ ft. Dave Dub
Four Corners Of Freestyle
Thought Provoking ft. Encore
To The Beat
Ideal Paradise