
As every so often, I look through my files and realize there’s stuff that’s been sitting around either without ever getting posted, or music that’s somehow never got the attention it deserved. So I’ll just repost them in a list, with a one-liner to go with each. You may want to take a look.
Unknown Prophets – A Road Less Traveled (2006)
Latest album by Minneapolis-based group. Big Jess and Mad Son.
Too Strong – Dreamachine (2005)
One of the first German rap groups, from Dortmund. This is their latest album after a long hiatus.
Smokin Suckaz Wit Logic – Playin Foolz (1993)
Laid-back metal-rap crossover from early 90s. Check “Mutha Made Em” It’s a beast.
PVP – Eifach Nuet (2004)
The kings of Swiss hip-hop from Berne. Check my other post here for more info and previews.
Mission Control Presents: Prehistoric Sounds Featuring Mood (2000)
Compilation of Cincinatti heads including Mood, Main Flow, Lone Catalysts, etc.
Main Flow – Castle Diplomat (2001)
From that same city, it’s Main Flow’s 2001 solo.
Die Fantastischen Vier – 4 gewinnt (1992)
The first German rap group to crack the pop charts with “Die da”. The beats and flows are a bit corny at times, but some ish is still nice (Check: Hip Hop Musik, Individuell, Arschloch.) Whether heads liked it or not back then, it’s a milestone in German hip-hop.
Dynamic Duo – Vollkontakt Hip-Hop (1999)
Veteran MCs Shape and Spooman of AOH Family/Wrecked Mob from Lucerne, Switzerland form the Dynamic Duo. Some of the illest MCs over top-notch production. This version is out of print now.
Wordsworth – For People without Turntables Vol. 1
The man’s collection of 12″es and guest appearances, often with his partner Punchline (now back together to form EMC with Strick and Masta Ace), all rolled into a series of three compilations. A must have for all fans.
Wordsworth – For People without Turntables Vol. 2
more of the same…
Wordsworth – For People without Turntables Vol. 3
and still not enough…
That’s it for now.
Peace, 9@home
8 August 2007 at 8:31 pm
Good looks, my copy of Mission Control was snatched by this Australian graf writer 5 years ago. One.
15 August 2007 at 10:16 pm
hey
i was wonderin if you could help me again, i’m after either or both of the Katch 22 first 2 lps called “Diary Of A Blackman Living In The Land Of The Lost” and “Dark Tales From Two Cities” I’ve checked everywhere I know (albumbase, google blog search) and hoped you might be able to help.
cheers
19 August 2007 at 2:23 pm
Nice one cheers, some classics in there