Much love to DJ Neil Armstrong, one of the kindest and most talented DJs I've had the pleasuring of meeting. Whether you know him as Jay-Z's old tour DJ or from his unique blend of mix tapes, you're in for a treat if you've never experienced his 2 Original mix tape. Quite possibly better than the Original (pun intended), which is already heralded as a classic, Neil returned in (2002) with 2 Original showcasing razor sharp attention to detail and ingenuity. Before sample mixes were overpopulated, Neil was already blending unique sounds and crossing genres with his track selection, so these mixes were a natural progression. On the hip-hop side, you'll hear tracks from Diamond D, Jay-Z, Ras Kass, Nas, Method Man, Smif-N-Wessun, Grand Puba, LL Cool J, AZ, Common, Pharoahe Monch, Fugees, Artifacts, Das EFX, Biggie, Slick Rick, Jeru The Damaja, The Pharcyde, M.O.P., De La Soul, 2Pac, Luniz, and more. I miss seeing Neil over at Fat Beats; he's definitely family. Listen below...