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Update 14/11/01
Reported by Klepto

DJ Muggs has signed to 'Epitath' and releases his third solo album around feb next year. Cypress Hill's new album drops next month with guests from Everlast & Kurupt. Ugly Duckling just dropped their latest double 12 release 'A Little Samba' featuring a remix with People Under The Stairs, plus a new track 'Do Your Thing'. Lexicons 12" 'Its The L' (Spytech) is making noise, its fresh with beats from DJ Cheapshot, so pick up the LP of the same name. Because of bootlegging Ras Kass has been pushed back "Van Gogh" until the Spring of 2002. More tracks will be added, including an appearance from Havoc. After selling over 60K independently, the duo Mad Child and Prevail follow up "Balance" with "Bad Dreams" feat Evidence, DJ Revolution, Buc Fifty, DJ Babu & Moka Only. It has some heavy prod by Rob The Viking, The Alchemist, Evidence, Joey Chavez, and more.

Back with more rumors on the new Pac album
Reported by Revelation

I'm back will a few new rumors for the new Pac album. I got word that Play Your Cards Right is rumored for the new album. As with another song with a member Bone Thugs N Harmony. I'm trying to get this confirmed. Stay locked here to West Coast Aftershock for more.

Rick James: Rockpalast DVD/VHS Campaign
Reported by Nino Brown

For Those Who Love That Gangsta Sh*t:

There is a campaign underway requesting the commercial release of Rick James' 1982 Rockpalast concert on VHS and DVD. Just to refresh your memory, Rick James is a major funk artist who has had a huge impact on the music we know and love as G-Funk. Many West Coast artists continue to sample his music and he has worked with the likes of Snoop, DJ Quik and Rappin-4-Tay.

An e-mail account has been set up- therickjamesdvd@hotmail.com - where requests for this DVD can be sent. A simple message to the effect of "I am requesting the commercial distribution of the Rick James Rockpalast concert on DVD and VHS" would be tight. Feel free to make any changes that you want to. Additional information can also be found at www.geocities.com/rocket3865. As an extra bonus I've uploaded a few snippets of his most recent songs with some of West Coast's finest, which you've probably never heard before. Let's make this shit happen!

Rick James Ft. Richie Rich (Produced by DJ Quik) "Hard 2 Get"
From the How To Be A Player soundtrack

Rick James Ft. Snoop Dogg "Players Way"
From the album Rick James: Urban Rapsody

Rick James Ft. Neb Love of Da Five Footaz "It's Time"
From the album Rick James: Urban Rapsody

DJ Quik DVD
Reported by Nino Brown

DJ QUIK DVD Shooting began last week in Los Angeles and Las Vegas for the upcoming DJ QUIK dvd/vhs. As we all know DJ Quik is one of the most underrated artists/producers in the game and very little is really known about him. Look for his all access DVD/VHS to release in March 2002

Eternal Rhythm Records
Reported by Nino Brown

Finally its coming! For all the heads that have been waiting for a worthy emcee to lace you with a lil more than just bling bling & gun play, A.D. (Another Dimension) is due to release his album very soon. Here is a taster "Its All Love". His first official release through his label Eternal Rhythm Records has been in the works for sometime and now due to a large Pressing and Distribution agreement with a larger label he is about to be in all ya'ls nieghborhood real soon with his banger "Cali Rhyme Lotion". stay tuned eternalrhythmrecords.com. 

Sneed's Back!
Reported by Nino Brown

Before I go, the brand new 12" from former Death Row artist Sam Sneed "The Golden Child" (Stream) feat Tigga, from his official "Street Scholars Ent" production company. Sneed had a huge hand in creating that vintage, good Death Row sound and had a completed album, shot a video for "Hollywood Squares". That album is LOCKED in that record labels vault.

Requested Quik Shit
Reported by Nino Brown

This my last update.......According to sohh.com DJ QUIK looks set to release his next LP early next yr on Bungalo Records. In addition to being home to a hot roster of artists (Quik, Coolio, Suga Free, Hi-C and Chill (of Compton's Most Wanted)), Bungalo, who will be distributed by Universal Music Distribution will host labels like Quik's Euponic Records, Tony Lane's Lane Way Records & Organized Rhyme headed by Tony Haynes.

I know you dig Quik's shit so ive upped a few underground joints. Heres one of a few tracks produced by & featuring DJ Quik from Shello's 1994 LP The Homegirl, 'Good Thang' (Stream). This is '2 Skanless' from Hi-C's classic 1991 release Skanless, produced by Tony A & featuring Dj Quik, 2nd 2 None (KK) & AMG, I doubt you have this one 'Break Bread' (Stream) with AMG & J Flexx, then you got Dj Quiks fonky as FUCK mix of 'Freak N U Know It' (Stream) by Adina Howard. Speaking of Adina check this cool pic I took when Warren G, 5 Footaz, Twinz & Adina hit the UK in 1995 :)

2 last treats & 2 tracks that ive not upped in full due to the bootleggers. ULTRA RARE! 'Lets Git Together' (Stream) Suga Free & Dj Quik prod by Quik & prolly the best unreleased song ever 'Inside Out' (Stream) by Suga Free & Dj Quik again.

Since day 1 our audio has been getting distributed by MP3 groups on mIRC, now If youve noticed OUR audio does NOT come from mIRC, unlike most websites. They bootleg our shit! But i'm doing my best to get MP3/mIRC trading stopped. Unfortunately, the RIAA can only act on behalf of theyre member labels and thus are not at liberty to act legally yet, tho were waiting for a few records to get ripped & mIRC will be no longer! If your copyrighted material is being infringed upon by this shit, I suggest that you seek an outside counsel.

Im from England but moving back to Spain real soon, my picture should be here. So this is my last update on WCA, one of the best westcoast pages out & always will be! Ive still got a lot of promo shit that will get premiered here through some of the new cats taking over. Our old news got slept on, peep that too here.........Thanks for taking time reading the updates, anyone ive spoken to, all my peoples hooking up links, a homie I hardly know DR2G for letting ppl know the real, we havent once reported a false piece of info & the haters who used/continue to compete like kids & throw html disses, sit down & think about what the fuck u are doing or repping (a god damn website)..........

New classic, my favorite track ever, Toni Toni Tone & Dj Quik 'Lets Get Down' (Stream)......you wanna contact me on AIM Messege: mistaninobrown or email, peace'

New Shit
Reported by Nino Brown

Comptons own Madd Nation have just released a bumpin' CD featuring Suga Free, Mausberg (RIP) & Sixx Mill titled 'Situations'. You may remember these cats from the Konnected Project (Suga Free and Mausberg LP). Here's my pick "Lord Save Me" featuring Sikina Lockett.

If yall dont know, Ruthless aka Blue ragg was released from Prison on December last year & has been hard at work re-recording his album "Tales From The Crip". The album is real rogish like. While inside hes also wrote his second album titled "Animosity". Here's "Booties 'N' Blunts" taken from Tales From The Crip. (Blue Ragg was on The Gang  CD cover @ DpgRecordz.com a little while ago with Daz & Kam).

Requests again, the brand new track from Assassin featuring Kurupt & Don Cisco titled 'Posted In The Bay'. produced by Greg G & currently being mixed by Fred Wreck. Shit is Dope!!! assassinmusic.com for more info. & Here's the underground Snoop & Heavy Hittazz track 'Pimp Game' which is actually 7 minutes long. Lastly Snoop Dogg & Kokanes 'Fa Sho' (Stream), another track I doubt will see light of day. Im not allowed to post those 2 full.

Allhiphop are reporting that RnB star Ray J has signed with Suges Death Row Records or Tha Row as its now known. If you havent picked up Ray J's This Aint A Game do so. The Southern Cali bred RnB star & younger brother of singer/actress Brandy dropped the club banging Lil Kim cameo 'Wait A Minute' single off it & its got the hot 'Out The Ghetto' a track produced by Neptunes & features Shorty Mack, his artist from Knockout Entertainment. Ive heard Devante (Jodeci) is signed also, & has been working on Crooked I's debut due out soon. Neither RnB figures have done anything with Above The Law yet. Also tharow.com is reporting 2 new faces Eastwood & Spider, I believe Spider is of Mexican origin & tight as fuck.

Our affiliates RAWMUSICTV.com have a new interview with Benzino!!!

Need a favor
Reported by Nino Brown

I'm working on a campaign to get a Rick James (the funk artist) DVD produced next year. Basically, I'm having people send an e-mail to the following address: therickjamesdvd@hotmail.com

and having them say something like "I wish to see the Rick James Rockpalast concert released commercially on DVD/VHS."  Can you send an e-mail to that address with that statement? I need as many people to participate as possible. So if you know some homies who are down with The Funk, have them send a request to that e-mail address, thanks.

Hot new single
Reported by Nino Brown

Here is a minute clip of the hot new single from Samaria & Neb Luv 'Gimi Sum' shit is fonky! Purchase it here

Mad requests to re-up this, MC Hammer's full version of "Unconditional Love" (Stream) which was originally a track from the late 2Pac, that appeared on Pac's Greatest Hits. Hammer DID record material with 2Pac, one track they did was a remake of the Ohio Players Skin Tight titled "Too Tight", it was Hammer's concept, but Pac wrote his verse & I believe brought in Ebony on background vocals. As you know Hammer was tight with Suge back in the 80's & part of the Death Row family in 96. Tho due to the problems at the label during that time & Suge not being able to market his artists as he does, he then moved on & created his indi label 'Defence'.

HIPHOP-LOWEEN is coming to Los Angeles Oct 28th & San Francisco Oct 30th. LA = Medusa, 2Mex, Busdriva & Acid Reign feat Kankick, Planet Asia, Pharoah MC & Subtitle. San Francisco = Medusa, 2Mex, Busdriva & Acid Reign feat LuckyiamPsc, Bas 1, 99th Demention, Anticon. Contact/Locations check here.

Ten years after a debut album, brand new out this week from the Project Blowed vinyl plates comes full length #4 Temptations. Mikah 9, Self Jupiter, Aceyalone, and Peace (who grew from the Los Angeles Good Life Cafe collective) got that same lyrical power which has earned the group respect for years. Get this!!

Heres the real, Dogday records screwed Illtip, theyre sueing cause they wont pay contracts & Darkroom Familia wont be doing shit with them either. Dogday distribute all Ghetto 2 Tha Bario 1-4 which didnt give the due props, all songs were recycled shit.

My freind is throwing a benefit concert/Party for the Red Cross in Salinas, Ca. All artists & labels are welcome to come out & set up shop & network, perform, do anything to help. Artists performing:
MR. KEE & DUTCH-( FORTUNE ENTERPRIZES), MAC & AK, SKEE 64 OZ, GANGSTA DRE, HOLLOW TIP, GREEDY, DUGOUT RECORDS, MONEY TREE ENTOURAGE, YOUNG PLAYAZ (ELEVATED ENT), LATIN BOSSES,  DUBB, MAYBE YOUNG DROOP---(WAITIN ON THIS).

ALSO DJS IVAN , ASSASSIN, AND HIMSELF WILL BE KEEPING YA ON THE DANCE FLOOR. DOORS OPEN @ 9 PM LADIES IN FREE B4 10:30. SHOW STARTS @ 10. $10 AT THE DOOR AND IT WILL NOT CHANGE! BOOTY HOP CONTEST, FREE SHIRTS, CD'S , AND CALANDERS!!!!! SPONSORED BY SEEDZ CLOTHING LINE AND ALL ARTISTS PERFORMING! COME OUT AND KICK YA FEET UP! BE THEEERE!!!!!!!!

LA MOVIDA
816 E ALISAL (BEHIND WASHINGTON MUTAL)
SALINAS CA
OCTOBER 19TH
9PM-2 AM!!!!!!!!

2 Thank Q's for link exchanges, 2Untouchable (2Untouchable.com) & DFU (downfromupstairs.com), cheers!

Little News tidbit
Reported by Revelation

Xzibit will be appearing on the new Fat Joe album titled J.O.S.E. (Jealous Ones Still Envy) on the song Wildlife. So be on the lookout for that.

More Rumors For New Pac Album
Reported by: Revelation

2 more songs have been rumored to appear on the new album. A so far untitled song with Kurupt and the song Fair Xchange.

I'm still working on confirming this rumor and the one about the other songs mentioned below. Stay with West Coast Aftershock for as more develops.

Industry News
Reported by: Nino Brown

First up, go check out the homegurl XTaci's BP website. Thank Q!

I wanna premiere Indo's 'Giddy Up', its a down south joint, from Memphis, on Tommy Boy. This is the next big artist set to blow, its about time, mark my words! Indo's from Black Haven but grew up in South Memphis. Him, Eightball and MJG were the first ones (Memphis Rap) to have a video play nationally on the Box. If any websites would like to Interview my boy contact indog@poetic.com

Here's a brand new track from Assassin featuring Kurupt & Don Cisco titled 'Posted In The Bay'. Its hot! produced by Greg G & is currently being mixed by Fred Wreck. More info on Assassins new album soon. Thnkx to the man himself for sliding me the song!

Ok players, Okayplayer.com have snippits of Jaguar Wright's forthcoming LP Denials, Delusions & Decisions. Another artist thats going to be big! Here are my 3 picks: "Love & Need & Want You" produced by Scott Scorch for Tuff Jew Productions. "Country Song" and "Lineage" produced by James Poyser & ?uestlove. Album features Bilal & Black Thought with production from ?questlove & Scott Storch (Long Island born, Keys/Songwriter/Co-Producer for Dr Dre)

Jaguar tours Cali later this month, you can catch her: October 26 Wharehouse Music Convention, LA. October 29 Knitting Factory, LA. October 30 Bimbo's, San Francisco and November 2, Steve Harvey Show, LA.

News from the Killa Valley camp, Dutch "Modis Operandi" feat. Droop, Mr Kee, Hollow Tip, Luni Coleone and more is Coming Spring 2002. Droop presentz 'LETHAL WEAPONZ' the album, 10 tracks so far layed down 8 featuring Droop.

Cypress Hill are back, check this, http://www.sohh.com/thewire/read.php?contentID=2971

HIGH & MIGHTY PRESENTS... 2 RAPSTER REC. Eastern Conference All Stars 2 is a project brought together by team leaders High & Mighty, has an all-star line-up including Pacewon, Charli 2una, J-Zone, Big Daddy Kane, Royce 5' 9', and a whole lot more. Stand out tracks have to be the posse cut, with J-Zone spiting a hot verse, 'Fake Thug Theme' which uses the break from Sons of Berserk, and the track of the album has to
be 'The Red Light' by the Smut Peddlers, with production by Alchemist.
Banger! Release date 22 Oct.

THE 41st SIDE LANDSPEED RECORDS
You may remember a shout out to Lakey Da Kid, which featured on Nas'
Illmatic album. At the time Lake was on lock. Well The 41st Side is an album put together by Lake Entertainment, and features new tracks by Mobb Deep, Nature, Noyd, Bars n Hooks, Nas, CNN, Bravehearts, Craig G, Tragedy Khadafi, and heads from the 41st. One's to listen for are 'Cardboard Box', produced by Havoc, and 'Let 'Em Hang' by Nas, Lake and V-12, but the most compelling tracks are the one's that tell the story of Lake. How he got sent down, how everyone on the 41st helped him after he got out, and the positive change he's trying to make in his life, and the life's of the kids in his neighbourhood. Wannabe fake thugs take note. Release date 8 Oct.

RAPPER OF THE DECADE!!!!!
Despite the recent tragedy on September 11th, over 425,000 fans went out and picked up 'The Blueprint', Jay-Z's sixth album release, which put Hova at the top of the Billboard Charts. According to industry sources, this album also marks his final contractual release on Def Jam. Jay Z for me is rapper of the decade!

Art Official Intelligence 2: Bionix (Better, Faster, Stronger) is the title
of the next instalment in the De La trilogy. Six tracks have been handed in so far, with guests including B-Real, Cee-Lo, Dave West, and Slick Rick....... Thanks to TMax for that.

www.warrengonline.com is now open!

Rumors For the new Pac Album
Reported by: Revelation

Rumor has it that the new Pac album is in the works right now and 4 tracks are rumored to be on it, those tracks are: They Don't Give A Fuck About Us, Never Be Peace, Never Call U A Bitch and Commrades. Keep in mind that this is just a rumor and hasn't been confirmed yet.

I'll try to have more information soon.

Naked Music
Reported By Nino Brown

Taken from 'Nude Dimensions' Vol 3 compilation, heres Central Living's "Everyday" (Stream). Heres a clip of the Remix (Stream).

Naked Music Recordings (Bay Area) have been around for 2 years now, theyve dropped a collection of soulful house and urban beats with a steady eye aimed at perfecting that hybrid 'sexy' sound. Their first year took a hit in the 12" market with releases by in-house producers: Blue Six, Lovetronic, Petalpusher (Miguel Migs), Aquanote, Lisa Shaw and Summerland as well as contributions by DJ Rasoul / Night Source and others. Along with a trio of compilations, NUDE DIMENSIONS which is the deep-house dj mix series. MIDNIGHT SNACK, a mix of downtempo beats and check for CARTE BLANCHE when you're ready for some new frontiers in the funky/jazz/midtempo/break realm. Coming soon, we will be full-length albums from Blue Six, Petalpusher, Aquanote and Lisa Shaw

If ur around the San Francisco/Bay Area, come check out local showcase/club "SCUBA" (held the 2nd Saturday of each month). Theres one Saturday, October 13th, 2001. w/ Special Guests Osunlade (NYC) (first ever West Coast appearance) Glyne Brathwaite (London) Sven Van Hees (Belgium). Doors open at 9pm. 699 Market (@ 3rd St.), SF.

Rawkus Does DnB
Reported by: Nino Brown

In the same building that houses HipHops underground kings, Rawkus Records. Dj Seen (1/3rd of the Burner Bros) & Graham Oliver (met in an AOL Chat Room) are turning out whats known as "Rawkuts", the hypest DnB label set to make a mark. From weekly clubs such as Direct Drive (NY) & Punkatechs Eklectic (San Francisco) Drum & Bass is getting visualized. The giant step so far was the Roni Size rmx of Pharoah Monchs 'Simon Says'. In 2001 is seems RawKuts is building a strong foundation, records like 'Move Something' & 'At The Brink' selling shit loads.

New Herm
Reported by: Nino Brown

Brand new LP from the godfather of Yay compilations. Herm 'Back In Stride Again', features Too $hort, B Legit, Mac Mall, Keak Da Sneak, Rappin 4-Tay, Outlaws, Messy Marv, JT, Bart (3X Krazy). Hot shit, ya dig!

Go pick up, Jurassic 5 ft Charlie2una 'The Bread Winner', its out now on Eastern Conference & has a fresh as fuck Evidence & Mr Eon 'E-MC2' Remix BSide.

Also MCA Records have announced that the Roots brand new album, "Phrenology," will be released in June 2002.

Death Row Records Spotlight
Reported by: Nino Brown

As requested here is part 3 of our Death Row spotlights. Info/News/Music in its purest form from Snoop, Dogg Pound, J-Flexx, Above The Law & Tupac Shakur +. Death Row Records Update (Click Here).

News
Reported by: Nino Brown

Mac & A.K are dropping the highly anticipated album titled "Money Rhymes" soon. This hot album includes the likes of E-40, Mac Mall, Pamonas own Above The Law and others....It will be distributed by Main Source Distribution. The entire album is produced by Mac Pacino, CEO of E&K Music Group based out of East Palo Alto Ca. More info & audio soon...

Casual "He Think He raw" is out now on Hiero Imperium. Battle Axe release the Alchemist produced track from Buc Fifty "Locked Down", with a dope b-side feat J-Ro. Dilated Peoples drop "Worst Comes To Worst" another Alchemist prod tune a la 'The Platform' & Amad Jamal's "LA City' from ABB also, worth a listen too. 

Thoughts go out too Erick Sermon who was involved in a car accident last Tuesday, hes known to be in stable condition. If you didnt know hes found a new home for his Def Squad imprint by signing with Clive Davises J-records. Sermon is to be producing for J Recs artists & his EPMD parter Parrish will also join the roster. His 1st effort on the label is set for next month, LP titled "The Sermon" feat collabos with Keith Murray, Redman, Scarface & LL.

Other news, wait for it........ Junior Mafia are set to finally!!! follow up their 'Conspiracy' LP in 95. BIGs protégés will now record under the name 'MAFIA'. The 1st single is "Nothings Wrong" featuring Lil Kim. At last!

Lastly, few ppl have asked what the song is playing in the background of the 'Up In Smoke' DVD, on the bonus footage section "Just Clownin". Its "Whistle" by Suga Free, taken from the Konectid project released in 99. Ive heard this is getting a re-release too.

New Audio
Reported by: Nino Brown

Won G featuring Dj Quik & James Debarge "Nothings Wrong" (Stream). Ive only got this on white label, soon as I find out where its from I will let you know. Its fonky, I think its prod by Quik, uses the beat & hook from 'Divorce Song' on Dj Quiks Balance & Options LP.

Theres a bunch of new DVD/Videos's worth getting. 'Urban Menace' staring Snoop Dogg, Big Pun, Ice T, Fat Joe in an action/horror movie about an insane preacher seeking retribution from the local crime syndicate. 'Corrupt', Ice T & Silk Da Shocker in a tale of 2 deadly street gangs. 'The Wrecking Crew', Ice T & Snoop Dogg in a Hong Kong martial arts movie.

Ppl have been emailing me to do another Death Row Records update, so come back tomorrow for some unheard music from the likes of Snoop, J-Flexx, Above The Law, Crooked I and Tupac Shakur.

Dj Slip
Reported by: Nino Brown

DJ Slip is a pioneer of West Coast Hip-Hop. From Uncle Jams Army, Comptons Most Wanted to IV Life Records. Slip has affected the entire Westcoast movement. Here is a spotlight on the man who has given us the music, the culture and the game.

Click Here for the Spotlight on one of Hip Hop's greats.

News...
Reported by: Nino Brown

Sydeshow Worlds 1st production is available on video stream, a preview of the Sydewayz clik can be peeped here real player. The DVD is available now. Watch it here on 56k or High Speed Conection. Sydewayz.com has new site on the way with info on upcoming events, new albums, Sydeshow footage etc.

The CD cover to the right is Young Jayda's 'Nonfiktion Vol. II', released recently on Feel Good Records. Shit is dope & features Gangsta Dre, K Geeta, Melle Mel, Rup Dog, San Quinn, LeMay, Big Hollis, Kwest, LowGee & RBL Posse.

Legendary hip hop crew Freestyle Fellowship have reunited after a 7yr hiatus. Aceyalone, Mikah Nine and Self Jupiter are back once again. Their 1991 debut "To Whom it May Concern" and their 2nd "Inner City Griots" in 93 are classics. "Temptations" is the title of their soon to be 3rd LP, with production by Mad Kap's & Josef Leimert, featured guests inc original crew member PEACE, RBX, Abstract Rude and Supernatural. Due in October.

Training Day Contest
Reported by: Nino Brown

Training Day Soundtrack is out Sept 11, the movie starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. Were running a contest via Cornerstone Digital to giveaway an album and poster, so have a go Click Here.

Additional info contact Jamaal (online promotions).

Contraversy Oct 16!
Reported by: Nino Brown

Contraversy's debut CD 'Inner Conflicts' is out next month. Guests from Jacken (Psycho Realm), Kam & Phame and features the hot single "Hey Momi". From what ive heard so far this is the shit!. The album is on sale at the website right now, and will be shipped all over on Oct 16th. For more info check FlawlessMusic.com. The sites also got a game up called who wants to be flawless that is like who wants to be a millionaire, they are giving away a free pair of 'Dada' shoes for the winner, prizes change each month.

Siege 2001 Hip Hop Summit
Reported by: Nino Brown

The Siege 2001 Hip Hop Summit is this weekend, sept 22-23 @ the Long Beach Convention Centre & Arena. The summit will host multiple performances, HipHop/RnB, as well as the 1st Annual Siege 2001 HipHop Summit Olympics 'Battle Of The Elements'. You can contact the info line on 562.591.4810.

New Dr Dre!
Reported by: Nino Brown

Brand new Dr Dre 'Bad Intentions' (Stream). I will upload snippits of the full 12 track promo this week.

New Outlawz clip
Reported by: Revelation

Here is a clip of 2Pac's verse from World Wide. The clip comes from troll and fatalxthug in #2pacmp3 on EFnet. Enjoy.

Outlawz & 2Pac - World Wide

MASTA ACE Tribute, NYC Update
Reported by: Nino Brown

Kool G Rap's new LP The Giancianna Files on Rawkus has been pushed back to 2002. The album will be hot with beats by Hi-tek, Premier, Buckwild, Neptunes, Rockwilder, Goldfinghaz, DJ Scratch, Young Lord & Grease! and guests from Ghostface, Mobb Deep & Mary J Blige. Here is the brand new HOTTEST joint out right now 'My Life' (Stream) Kool G Rap ft. G Wise, The video for this has just been completed. (Sorry about the intro, had my record button pressed n didnt have time to edit it)

Two of my favorite websites just put up 2 cuts from one of my favorite MCs MASTA ACE. WCkillaz got the new cut P.T.A featuring King T & J-Ro (of Tha Liks) & Too Gangtsa 'Terror' from Sittin On Chrome. Let me enlighten you on this pure lyricist.

On Xmas 1985 Ace won 1st prise in a Queens rap contest = recording time at Marley Marls studio, where he worked on his demo. Ace released his 1st single Letter To the Better in 89' (I think). In 1990 he signed wit Warner Bros to relese his 1st LP Take A Look Around on they Cold Chillin imprint. He left in 93 for Delicious Vinyl & released tha epic Slaughahouse then in 95 relesed Sittin On Chrome. Now as Sittin On Chrome is one of my fav all-time albums heres 3 cuts from it 'INC Ride' (Stream), the album introduced his new crew, "The INC" (Lord Digga, Paula Perry & Leschea) You may remember that track from Yo! MTV Raps (Back when Yo! was watchable). 'U Cant Find Me' (Stream) you'l luv that one to! and lastly 'Terror' (Stream), I used to listen to this every morning on the way too school.

In 98 my man Duval took time out from rapping & in 99 was doing shit in philly with Jazzy Jeff, last year he dropped 12"s on Duckdown & the Game Over CD. After more than five years since, Sittin On Chrome, Masta Ace is back with a new album Disposable Arts. Scheduled for Oct 30. The album features appearances from Apocalypse, Punch N Words, Tone Deff, Greg Nice, Jane Doe, Jean Grae, MC Paul Barmn, Strick, Young Z, King T, J-Ro, Leschea and Rah Digga. Production by Luis 'Sabor' Tineo, Paul Nice, Ayatollah, Xplicit, Gerrard C. Baker, Koolade, Rodney Hunter, Domingo, DJ Rob, 3D and Deacon Da Villain.

Did you think id finnished? Well I havent, because ive got some underground joints I wanna get on for Ace which i know you wont have heard.

A song that was made for his 4th album, recorded in 96/97 tho due to the stronghold Bad Boy Records had on the industry, this didnt get a chance at the time. "Most record labels & A&Rs were being Puff Daddy dick riders & demanded a sound closer to what they were doing".

"Game" (Stream)

This would have been the follow up collab of Saukrates & Ace to 'Top 10 List' in 1997. Shabaaam Shadeeeq came with the same loop after this was made!

"Dopes, Pushers, Addicts" (Stream)

A lil outlook on life, freinds & loyalty in crime infected streets. Aces high school quarterback Mike Walker makes his debut with a lil comment @ the end of the song.

This didnt make it onto the Sittin On Chrome LP. Grand Puba used the same loop on his second LP.

"So Here We Are" (Stream)

Ace went after all the NWA Wannabes & fake studio gangsters that started poppin up in 92/93. This ethic was carried over & became the back drop to the Slaughtahouse LP in 93.

"Can I Get A Dollar" (Stream)

Ace took the role of a homeless man. The title & concept went out the window when the Common Sense "Can I Get A Dollar' LP dropped a couple yrs later.

Masta Ace can be contacted at damasta4@yahoo.com

New Dilated Peoples...
Reported by: Nino Brown

You may know Rakaa (Iriscience), Evidence and Babu who make up the group Dilated Peoples, from their 2000 release The Platform. Well they return to us in autumn with their new album Expansion Team. If you didn't get to your store to pick up the last LP, you should seriously consider it. No thought process needed for their return though, with appearances by Black Thought and tracks by DJ Premier, ?uestlove (of The Roots), Da Beatminerz and Dilated family members The Alchemist and Joey Chavez.

News from NY
Reported by: Nino Brown

De La Soul are re-releasing their classic 3 Feet High and Rising album, they come with extra tracks and remixes. The LP will also be on double vinyl, or come with a bonus CD, whichever. 3 Feet will be out 17 September.
Dj Premier of Gang Starr, is still finishing up his solo album which will drop on Terror Squad/Atlantic Records. He's also readying the seventh album with his underground cohort, Guru.
Q-Tip, now known as Kamaal has completed his new album, Kamaal The Abstract. The 9 track deep LP (fusion between Hip-Hop and Jazz) is being pushed back to 2002. Apparently its due to a movie project. props T Max for the info

New Releases To Look For!!!
Reported by: Nino Brown

Binky Mack Presents 'Black Republican' is due this November. Featuring Daz Dillinger, Ice Cube, Mack10, WC, Mc Eiht, Boo Kapone, Roaddawgs & more. Binky just recently spoke to WC in the Ralphs parking lot in The San Fernando Valley and plan to get some shit crackin'. Also coming soon from the Dedal camp is the Squeek Ru solo joint, Miya Mommy solo & the Inglewood Young Gunz CD feat Cube, Mack 10, Daz Dillinger, Kurupt, & more.

Dru Downs new record Pimpin' Phernelia is out on AMC (label that had trouble with Bizzy Bones LP), you can buy it here. It features the likes of Yukmouth, Phats Bossi & Maliaki. If you have an MP3 player, here are a few 30 second snippits of my picks, Make U Wanna, I Do, Im A Pimp, Whats Wrong, Im Ready.

Naughty By Nature's forthcoming debut on TVT, is out 11/13, titled "IIcons" and includes guest appearances by Method Man, Pink, Carl Thomas and 3LW. Sign up to the mailing lists at Tvtrecords.com or peep naughtybynature.com for further info.

look for, JT The Bigga Figga/Sean T presents M.O.G (Murder One Gangstas) 'Still Exposed', produced by Sean T. Features The Gamblaz, San Quinn, Chunk & more.

Our affiliates Raw Music TV have a brand new wicked interview with Goldie Loc. Check it out.

News, Audios, Yeah
Reported by: Nino Brown

Christopher Williams is back with a new album 'Real Men Do' this time not on a major label, but renegade records. Looks like hes to start out both stateside & abrood. The Spanish track 'Primet Amor' is getting airplay like everyday in Spain. I believe the first single over in the US is 'Dance'  (Stream) featuring Dj Quik & Hi C. Quik also had a hand in 4 of the tracks & executive produced the album.

Some more RnB, heres Maxwell's 'Get To Know Ya' (Stream) which should be released next week, its the 1st single from his 3rd album 'Now' written & produced by himself & i luv it!. Youve prolly seen the video on MTV, filmed in LA last year. If you like his stuff here's the R Kelly produced 'Fortunate' (courtesy of rnbflava.com) from one of the nicest soundtracks of 99 'Life'. Maxwell originally wanted to record the track 'Life' which ended up with Kci & JoJo but Kelly persuaded him to go with this one instead.

2 hot new releases this week, KID Commitment To Excellence Darkroom Familia. Lil Sin presents 'Sin Ways Make Pay Days'. Also remember the brand new LP 'Mighty Quinn' from the Yay's San Quinn.

Check out Madlib's 12" Yesturdays New Quintet and the new Cut Chemest vs Madlib single Bunkys Pick an 8 minute trip to funk heaven by Lucas. peep that & look out for the long awaited King Tee & Phil The Agony 'Back Up' joint

R.W.O released Book Of Game, Chapter1 last month on LA Familia. You'l like 'No Time' (stream) its crunk! and features the man himself MC Eiht.

Back in 1999 southcoast's Rally Boys put out a comp Vol 1 Rally World on Rally Ent. I missed it & im sure you did. It featured Roger Troutman, Lil Keke, Too Short, B-Legit, Young Bleed, Cash Money & 'Robbin Hood' (Stream) featuring Richie Rich & Mac Shawn

Here's 'Talkin The Talk' (Stream) from Canibus, Rass Kass, Killa Priest & Kurupt taken from their upcoming HRSMN project. The official horseman title has changed from '4 Horsemen'/'The Horsemen' to just "HRSMN".  Expected production on the album from Dr Dre, Dj Premier, Alchemist & Battlecat. Y2HipHop.com put this other joint up the titles 'Unknown'. Canibus releases his new album 'Guarantee' on October 23rd.

Wait for it, the king new jack swing Teddy Riley will release his debut album 'Black Rock'. Its been known for a while, but ive just heard its all ready. Its previewed by the single 'Party & Bullshit' with Meth which also showed up on the Rush Hr 2 OST. Rileys also worked heavily on Michael Jackson's long awaited Invincible.

Back up, Big Syke featuring E-40 & Dj Quik 'Time Iz Money' (Stream) from Syke's new LP  Big Syke Daddy. Pre-Oder here

Our hitcounters flying after about 2 weeks. The more hits/$$$ we get, the more updates, thnkx to the pages for the links etc and the kid signing me up for 69lesbiansex.com, hit me with a user & password aswel dude.....

More Sad News
Reported by: Nino Brown

Just as Bay Area folks were beginning to grapple with the Aaliyah situation, they got hit with another sudden and tragic loss. San Francisco rapper Coughnut of the pioneering group Ill Mannered Posse was killed in a car accident late Monday night. His death sent shockwaves especially among many of the homeboys. Coughnut was a long time fixture on the Bay rap scene. His trademark gruff voice and bigger then life personality touched many. He and his crew arguably had San Francisco's first underground street hit back in the late 80s called 'Scandalous'. The flipside was the more radio friendly 'I'm Rolling' which borrowed from George Clinton's 'Atomic Dog'. Other classic songs from Coughnut included 'Don't Get It Twisted', and 'Shining Star'. I had run into Coughnut about two weeks ago and he told me he was working on some new material. Many were eagerly anticipating his return to the rap scene that he helped sparked. If memory serves me correctly, he was also set to do a few shows around the Bay Area. (CUT/PASTED COURTESY DAVEYD.COM)

New Releases
Reported by: Nino Brown

Firstly I'd like to thank Stacey for allowing us to use www.dj-quik.com for the last 2 months :)

Nonce album is coming out in October it's called 'In a deep conclusion vol. I' on Underload. Its songs from 1990-1992 never released, really fresh, like an old tribe or jungle brothers record. Also make sure you pick up Click Tha Supa-Latin's 'Square Won' feat Akil, Jurassic 5, Medusa, Mr Che & more....Mad props to the guys @ Wild West Records, a label thats really making it happen!

Andre Nickatina & Nick Peace got a new album droppin on Oct 3rd, "Hells Angels". Happy Birth Day to CellSki, his new record 'Mafia Moves' is on n crackin', as a matter of fact Cellski's nephew is opening a site maybe this week. If anyone wants info or would like to help out, drop me an email.

Snoop Dogg, Ja Rule & reggae star Beenie Man, were all charged with using indecent language last Thursday during their performances at the Sumfest festival in Montego Bay, Jamaica. All three artists are set to appear in magistrate's court on Sept. 27.

New releases to go get, Brotha Lynch Hung & C-Bo's Blocc Movement. Mac Shawn's WorldWide Bosses & Playas CD. Hard To Swallow from Chunk. Brand new 12's from Absract Rude, Prevail & Moka Only Smokin In here/And That U Can Quote/Pillow Fulla Skrilla (Battle Axe). Lexicon Its The L/The Official ft Ryu Styles Of Beyond (Spytech records). Xzibit, Rass Kass & Saafir aka Golden State Bounce, Rock Golden State (priority).

Peep out our Adult (soon) & Underground sections also, one luv!

Big Syke Daddy
Reported by: Revelation

I'm back with an update. I would like to thank Nino Brown for keeping the site going while I did my thing. Thanx.

The ripping group I was formerly apart of has released Big Syke's new album Big Syke Daddy. Here are some joints from it and please go out and support Big Syke when the album is released.

Time Iz Money f/ E-40 and DJ Quik
Big Syke Daddy
My Block
Problemz
Why
On My Way Out
Good Timez
Enjoyin Life
Ride On Um

Oh yeah, please check out my new board at http://revelation.phpwebhosting.com/ thanx

Death Row Special
Reported by: Nino Brown

As requested here are 2 songs from Da Bastardz 1996 EP, released on Death Row Records. "Target Practice Niggas" (Stream) Produced by K Solo. "Em-Pha-Fucking-Red" (Stream) Produced by Dr Dre.

Da Bastardz was an East Coast project back in the day, when 'Death Row East' was set to happen. Part of the labels success was due to their artists originating from all over, former LA Posse affiliate Lady of Rage from VA, Kurupt was from Philly, Sam Sneed Pittsburgh, K Solo Brooklyn NY. Suge brought Eric B in from New York to be the president of Death Row East. RUN DMC were invited to become a part of Death Row, the night Tupac was shot, they were at club 662 in Las Vegas with the purpose of joining.

Heres MC Hammer's single from last year "Pop Your Collar" (Stream). As you know Hammer was tight with Suge back in the 80's & part of the Death Row family in 96. Tho due to the problems at the label during that time & Suge not being able to market his artists as he does, he then moved on & created his indi label 'Defence'. Heres Hammer's version of "Unconditional Love" (Stream) which was originally a track from the late 2Pac, that appeared on Pac's Greatest Hits. Hammer DID record material with 2Pac, one track they did was a remake of the Ohio Players Skin Tight titled "Too Tight", it was Hammer's concept, but Pac wrote his verse & I believe brought in Ebony on background vocals.......

Our classic this week is non other than Souls Of Mischief's "93 Till Infinity" (Stream). These 4 Oakland MC's, A-Plus, Tajai, Opio, and Phesto Dee changed the face of the Westcoast underground scene.

Update
Reported by: Nino Brown

Bay Area songstess, emcee, poet & Digital Underground affiliate, Mystic, has dropped her debut album "Cuts For Luck & Scars For Freedom". This is on some ill, lyrical, mellow tip, which is something ive not heard in a while. Production from Shock G, The Angel, A-Plus, Spontaneous, Chops, Amp Live, and others. Here is my first pick 'Neptunes Jewels' (Stream) prob by Sample 208. Next up, the future west coast anthem "W" (Stream) featuring Planet Asia, produced by Spontanious & Relative, this one makes our song of the week. Mystics father passed of a heroin overdose 2 yrs ago, which is the concept of the emotional "Fatherless Child" (Stream). "It's about how we go through pain, struggle, heartache and loss and how we question who we are and what this world is about. But there's always some kind of brighter day, but not in the sense that it will be alright because for some people, it's never alright. But I hope with my album that people can cool out and get some peace. That would make me happy." Shes spot on! (Buy Here)

You Death Row Records fans will be pleased to know that there is life at the label. The latest addition to the roster is to be none other than the greatest MC/Producer/Songwriter of all time! Its not for me to say who, be looking for the new video from that likwit affiliate (whos been working with dude a lot recently), to see WHO !! !!!!. Suge isnt finished even if the artists in development are.

Neb Luv & Samaria release a hot new single 'Gimme Sum' real soon, it'l feature a bonus video for the PC. Join up the mailing list @  NebLuvOnline.com to grab your copies as soon as there available.

Here is Phats Bossi's 'Through The Rain' (Stream) from the new Uninvited Guest OST, written & produced by Warren G & Dr Dre. Thank you to axle.

This Tuesday, Aug 21st is the 'Aceyalone & The A-List' featuring Anticon, Awol-One, Acid Reign, Abstract Rude all performing @ the El Ray Theater, 5515 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 936-4790 or (323) 242-3299 (Click link for directions) DJs: Mark-Luv, Drez & C-Los. Heres the 24hr RequestLine for more info (323) 242-3299.

& remember Saturday, AUGUST 25TH. The POWER 106 & SKECHERS PRESENT BACK 2 SCHOOL POWERHOUSE 2001 at The Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, CA. One of the hottest concerts ever with Dj Quik, Ludacris, Jurasic 5, Afroman, Fabolous, Nelly, Xzibit, Lil Mo +. Tickets are onsale now @ all TicketMaster Locations (Click here) & at the Pond Box Office.

J Smoov & the boys have a hot new layout over @ B-Boykingdom, check that out. The Rap Industry just interviewed MC Eiht, they also have our old audio still up, check it here. We will be moving to a new server soon & check for Revelations Hip Hop Forum. peace'

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