Archive for December, 2006
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Army Of The Pharaohs
“The Torture Papers”
With 8 out of the 12 members originating & still living in the 215, it’s a no brainier to why it’s featured here! Executive producer, Vinnie Paz brings together a collection of original AOTP members, along with some new faces! Production held down by AOTP member 7L (2 tracks), along with some up-coming talent such as: Undefined, Loptimist, Oaks, and Shuko. Check official website for music and the video for: “Tear It Down”
“Into The Arms Of Angels”
feat: Faez One, Crypt The Warchild, & Vinnie Paz
Produced By: Rain
www.aotphiphop.com
Label: Baby Grande Records
Bahamadia
“Good Rap Music”
Bahamadia returns to the game with her 3rd album. Well it would be an injustice to say she ever left. She’s been grinding overseas for years building her global rep. The album is executive produced by the BB Queen herself, boasts a roster of various producers, giving the listener a variety of sounds and styles. It’s a good reminder that Hip Hop comes in many forms. There’s something for all and it never lacks the Bahamadia style, that got her into the game. Features production by Kev Brown, Vitamin D, and 215 producers: Hezekiah, King Britt, and Panek of Illvibe Collective.
www.bahamadia.net
Label: B Girl Records
Drac
“Interview Wit Da Vampire”
Dark, Erie, Creepy, and raw! If you enjoy these things, then you’ll probably enjoy this! Drac takes you on a dark journey of being an MC in the hell hole of the killadelphia underground! With assistance from his fellow Inner Mission 215 Crew members, that consists of DJ’s, Producers, and MC’s representing all different points of the city! North, West, & North East. These guys are coming together for one cause. To be heard!!! Check ‘em out…
“Rats and Roaches” feat. DJ Panek of Illvibe Collective
Produced By: Zeae
www.innermission215records
Label: Inner Mission 215 Records
February 2006
Thursday, December 28th, 2006
?uestlove
“Babies Makin’ Babies 2: Misery Strikes Back…No More Babies”
Ahhhh, Valentine’s Day! Hallmark & Chocolate factories favorite day of the yr. (off topic: You know over 50% of all chocolate sold in the calendar year, is sold in February!) While others are in pain from being alone or wasting money on a pointless holiday! Good ‘ol ?uest serves us a musical treat for the special occasion!
(Disclaimer: 215hiphop.com does co-sign that Valentine’s Day, is a pointless holiday!!)
www.okayplayer.com
Label: BBE Records
Aceyalone & RJD2
“Magnificent City”
Aceyalone=Cali. RJD2=PHILLY! A 215 transport from good ‘ol Ohio, RJ reps the 215 to the fullest. Since RJ’s move to Philly a few yrs. ago his career has risen to what many consider a very successful one (don’t believe us: check out how his fans react at his shows!). On this joined album, RJ holds down 100% of the production & cuts, while Aceyalone holds down 100% of the vocals.
“High Lights”
Produced By: RJD2
www.rjd2.com
Label: Decon
Interview w/R.A. The Rugged Man
Thursday, December 28th, 2006
Interview w/R.A. The Rugged Man
by: Justin Rizzio
Conducted in Spring of ‘06
From major labels to the depths of the underground, R.A. The Rugged Man has seen it all. This Long Island mc has gone from being courted by every major label to being blackballed by the entire industry. While most would call it quits, R.A. went on to release countless underground classics. He has worked with everyone from Biggie Smalls and Mobb Deep to producers like Erick Sermon and Trackmasters. Recently, I got a chance to sit down with the most famous unknown rapper to discuss Philly, boxing, and to ask, “R.A., what’s the lesson for today, Rugged Man” ?
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Exclusive Little Brother Interview by DJ Phillee Blunt (ill!)
Saturday, December 16th, 2006
*Interview was done in early ’06 *
By: DJ Phillee Blunt
“Our problem with Atlantic is not with the Indians, it’s with the chiefs. The Indians love us, all the little people that really make the company work, they like, “yo, we’ve been waiting to work a record like this” but ya know the people up top are so disconnected with the people on the bottom”
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Exclusive Reef The Lost Cauze and Adam 12 Interview
Saturday, December 16th, 2006
Interview w/Reef The Lost Cauze & Adam 12
By: Dom Pinelli
Although Adam 12 and Reef the Lost Cauze may seem like oil and water in some regards, an exclusive 215HipHop.com discussion on coming up as Philadelphia rappers shows not only their like-mindedness as underground emcees, but their mutual respect as artists…
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