So like I wrote, earlier rips probably exist somewhere but since I couldn't find them, I ripped those with records from my own collection.
Cru Thik - Iron Kurtin Network EP (1999, Virginia)
That classic boom bap shit right here, doesn't reinvent the wheel but pretty solid effort.
A special mention for the track 'Lost Art' with it's hypnotic loop.
CSD - Hiyouwarncariat 12'' (1997, Baltimore MD)
Even though it's boom bap as well, you can always recognize a Labtek prod because of it's unique flavor, selection of sample and whatnot. And a great MC/ voice as well.
DJ Fingaz - Fundamentals Vol.1 EP (1998, San Diego CA)
CSD is his crew witch Chinchilla and Supreme and it's their one and only 12''.
Compound Elements - Solutions 12'' (2002, Oakland CA)
A lesser known westcoast group, with what it's probably their best track.
Cinematic atmosphere: check. Gang Starr sample in the chorus: check.
DJ Born - Presents... EP (2010, NYC)
The main track, 'What The World' sound so much like a Def Jux joint, I could almost hear Vast Aire's voice on it. This time we got rapper 2 Sides on it, with solid prod by DJ Born. The rest of the EP is instrumental. Too bad it wasn't released in 2001.
This one is a rather classic battle break record from a 1200 Hobos member and (I think) Certified Records' owner.
Deerflesh - Glazed Donuts 12'' (2000, Minneapolis MN)
Don't know much about this rapper other he's part of the Litterthugz crew (St Louis / Minneapolis members, Mike The 2600 King, Doug Surreal, the gifted graphic artists Burlesque people -Aaron Horkey and such...). Not the most technical rapper but I thought the beat was interesting.
