DJ Scratch's Top 5 DJs

Scratch comes with a Top 5 list and then a '5A' with a few names that get slept on.
Don't think I've ever seen anyone do a Top 5 DJs. It makes a change from watching another rapper sit there mumbling 'Jay..Nas...Em..Pac...Big' when they list their Top 5 MCs.

Spotted at Pipomixes

I'm having a bit of a move around due to recently copping some new equipment. Will hopefully be up and running and able to rip a few tapes later this week. Stay tuned.

Lord Finesse live in Sydney (2011)

2 hours of The Funky Man live on the 1s & 2s (and a bit on the mic aswell) in Sydney, Australia last month. I'm guessing this the same show Unkut covered recently

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Not sure where this appeared originally but I've seperated it into 2 one hour files for convenience.

"Me and my fam roll tight like The Firm..."

I've been trying to find a suitable beat for the 'Cant Knock The Hustle' acapella for a while now and following a short burst of inspiration first thing yesterday morning I think I've cracked it...

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Illustration by Mark 563, check more of his sketches out here

"I Was There" - exclusive Big Ted interview!

So I managed to get as far as a third interview! The feedback's been good so far so thanks to everyone who's enjoyed my previous efforts.
Stepping up with some Hip Hop stories and memories of his time in the game is someone who's been at the centre of the scene in London for longer than most, holding it down on Radio, TV, vinyl and live on stage...

Who You Be?

I be The Big Ted, Big Teddy Ted, Chubby Kid No 1, Jeopardy, Hip Hop personality like no other. South London representative til I die. Known for launching Friday Night Flava with DJ 279. Known for killing it on stage with Blak Twang & Ty as well as holding down one of the best hip hop radio shows for nearly 10 years on Kiss 100. Ask about me!

Stackin Cheddar Music: Camp Lo, Mobb Deep & GZA remixes

Three not-entirely-official remixes of some 90s classics on this 12". Mobb Deep and GZA get the 'jackin for beats' treatment while Camp Lo's 'Luchini' is matched up with a nice laidback piano-led instrumental.

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Rei Double R & G-Bo The Pro 'Best Of 1992'

Another 'Best Of 92' selection, this time from mixtape legends Rei Double R and G-Bo The Pro. Includes music by Slick Rick, Scarface, Black Sheep, Tim Dog, Ice Cube, Nice N Smooth and a lot more. If you enjoyed the Westwood tape I dropped at the start of the week you'll love this...



These guys aren't aswell known as Doo Wop, Ron G and Kid Capri but definitely made a name for themselves by incorporating a 4-track into the production of their tapes, which gives the mixes and blends an extra edge. That technique was later developed and became the cornerstone of some great tapes by DJs like Dirty Harry, Vlad, Green Lantern and Rectangle.

Thanks to DJ MK for the original tape.

(NB- The file is labelled 'Ray' instead of 'Rei' as thats what was written on the tape. I didnt realise what the correct spelling was til I googled them)

Tim Westwood - Best Of 1992

As promised, here's the full tape of the Capital Rap Show from Boxing Day 1992. Westwood reviews the best of the year which includes Redman, Cypress Hill, Dre & Snoop, Da Lench Mob and Naughty By Nature

Big up to Mr Lawson for the tape on this one!

UPDATE 26.01.21 - now added to Mixcloud with a better quality 320 rip courtesy of DJ Swerve

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