Doo Wop "95 Live II" (Mixtape, 1995)

"95 Live II" is the follow-up to the classic "95 Live;" released in the winter of 1995. Doo Wop came back strong with another classic tape - representin' the 5 boroughs, it has exclusive freestyles from KRS-One, Treach, Keith Murray, Redman, Mobb Deep, AZ, Lost Boyz, Smif-N-Wessun, Mad Lion, Channel Live, King Just, as well as tracks that were hot at the time from GZA, Smoothe Da Hustler, Notorious B.I.G., Group Home, Raekwon, Blahzay Blahzay, Nine, Fat Joe, Foxy Brown and lots more. As always, hit the tags below to follow the breadcrumbs, and enjoy this classic Golden Era mix tape...

Peace Of Mind "Drum Addict" (Instrumental Album)

Peace Of Mind's “Drum Addict" is his long awaited return to form and his re-dedication to his art and his first love of making music. Over 22 tracks, he crafts yet another monstrous opus full of tracks you'll put on repeat that will have heads nodding and faces scrunched up worldwide. Listen...

The Pharcyde "LabcabinCalifornia" (20th Ann Mix by DJ Spinna)

The Pharcyde is celebrating the 20th Anniversary of their iconic album Labcabincalifornia by releasing a commemorative mixtape. In a collaborative effort, the #BeamMeUpSpinna mixtape is mixed by NYC’s DJ Spinna and features “Nasty Habits”, an unreleased joint from the vault that features Ralph Tresvant & Bobby Brown. They also asked a group of producers to remix and add their own personal spin on a few of the Labcabincalifornia songs that you all know and love. The Pharcyde’s sophomore album “LabcabinCalifornia” was originally released on November 14th, 1995. The group enlisted a young and then unknown James Yancey aka J DILLA to produce beats, like the cult classic “Runnin.” They also collaborated with director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich” and “Adaptation”) on the video for “Drop.” Labcabincalifornia was a solid LP that reinforced their steadfast refusal to tread familiar artistic grounds. Listen & enjoy the 20th anniversary mix below...

Grown Man Rap Show "Buckwild Mix"

DJ Toast & Paul Nice broadcast live every Sunday Night (10-12am, EST) at WRPI in Albany, NY. This is Episode 50 - quite the milestone - a dope tribute to D.I.T.C.'s super producer, Buckwild. Paul Nice's set kicks off with tracks by O.C., Lord Finesse, Mic Geronimo, Akinyele, Special Ed, Mad Skills, Royal Flush, Celph Titled, FatJoe, Alkaholiks, Brand Nubian and more. Then DJ Toast steps up & adds cuts from Organized Konfusion, WC, Kool G Rap, Show & AG, Big L, Street Smartz, Black Rob, Kool Keith, a few samples thrown to round out their outstanding tribute mix. Listen to the tribute mix below!

DJ Rei Double R & G-Bo The Pro "Tape #10" (Mixtape, 1991)

DJ Rei Double R & G-Bo The Pro released Tape #10 in 1991. Unlike many of their later tapes in the mid-90s, this tape doesn't mix in R&B and Dancehall, it's focused on the best hip-hop that was out at the time. You'll hear cuts from Naughty By Nature, Nice & Smooth, Geto Boys, Ultramagnetic MCs, Tim Dog, Ice Cube, Leaders of the New School, Black Sheep, Jungle Brothers, Fu-Schnickens, Positive K, Heavy D, A Tribe Called Quest, Slick Rick, Rakim, Grand Puba, Scarface, Showbiz & AG, Cypress Hill, Big Daddy Kane and more! They were locked in, check out another dope mix below... (Updated: Props to J.Nickelz for the fresh audio link!). In 2008, G-Bo The Pro was making custom USB drives with all their mixtapes... maybe you can still get a copy if you reach out!? Listen below...

The Notorious B.I.G. "Live Footage In London" (Video, 1995)

Last year, UK's pioneering DJ and radio personality, Tim Westwood, unearthed some rare footage of The Notorious B.I.G., Puff Daddy and Lil' Cease out in London, performing at the Hamersmith Palais on March 19, 1995. With exceptional audio quality, you can watch and hear a rare set from Biggie, which sadly there isn't much of on the internet due to his untimely demise in 1997. They run through many of his classics, like "Who Shot Ya," "Warning," "Gimme The Loot," "Juice" and a couple hype tracks. Biggie was taken from us far too soon. Rest In Peace, The Notorious B.I.G. Watch it below...

Ice Cube "Kill At Will" EP (The Source, 2/91)

"Let's get this straight from the giddy up - Ice Cube fans will not be disappointed by this EP. Cube's rhymes are in there as usual and the production by Sir Jinx and the rest of Da Lench Mob may not be on the same classic level of Amerikkka's Most Wanted but don't sleep. There are three remixes plus brand new cuts. "Jackin' For Beats," "The Product" (Ice Cube's hype recital of his past and present), the somber "Dead Homiez," (a dedication to deceased friends) and even the quick shout jam "I Gotta Thank" will keep the hardcore masses satisfied till the vinyl becomes warped. Of the remixed jams, "Endangered Species" stands out the most, as new breakbeats and basslines solidify Cube and Chuck's powerful lyrics. The cut that mostly likely will have people saying "Oh Shit!" is "Jackin' For Beats." On this track, Cube holds true to the song's title as he rhymes over beats from "Call Me D-Nice," "So Wat Ya Sayin," "The Humpty Dance," "Big Ole Butt" and others. No Sa-Prizes here. If Ice Cube is only out for one thang, it's coming out with dope records." - The Source, 2/91.

You can save a copy of Ice Cube's Kill At Will in The Source below...

Skyzoo "Best Of Skyzoo" (Mixtape, 2012)

Ahead of the release of Skyzoo's A Dream Deferred album, Skyzoo and DJ Prince dropped this mixtape in 2012. With some audio from Skyzoo talking on various topics spliced throughout, it takes you on a nice trip through some of Skyzoo's best tracks, which also include snippets, freestyles and underground gems. DJ Prince has held it down for Skyzoo for several years and was also a key factor in the Film Skool Rejekt's mixtape back in '08. Check out the Best of Skyzoo mixtape below...