Tuesday 30 November 2010

Legendary UK Hip-Hop Radio DJ and Host Tim Westwood Talks Pirate Radio and "The Coooool Romancer" Must see! (Video)


Living Legends Tim Westwood and LL Cool J


Legendary UK Hip-Hop Radio DJ and Host Tim Westwood discusses his past on Pirate Radio in London.


Part 2


Part 3


DJ/Producer/Rapper/Singer Clinton Parks on the Tim Westwood Radio Show.
Not really sure of the background on these guys relationship, but this is hilarious.
"Is that a Receding jacket your wearing". "You started out as a Dancer. What sort of dancing was that? Blap." "The Cool Romancer. The Cooool Romancer" Hystarical!

Clinton Sparks Plays A Prank On Eminem

Monday 29 November 2010

IRON BRAYDZ Website Launched TODAY!!!! www.ironbraydz.com (Free Album Download!!!!)


UK Hip-Hop artist IRON BRAYDZ has worked with Rza (Wu-Tang), M1 (Dead Prez), Immortal Technique, and Public Enemy. His Website is Launched TODAY!!!!

For a Free Download of his Album "The Devil May Cry" go to
http://www.ironbraydz.com


Iron Braydz - Hang
(Check the old school Legend Masika RCS new throw up)

Saturday 27 November 2010

New Album 'Galaktus: Power Cosmic by Kashmere!!!! (Video)


The Kool Skool's favourite Metaphysical MC Kashmere's long awaited and highly anticipated Galaktus album is out NOW on Boot Records on CD, MP3 and limited edition hand numbered Vinyl LP. The artwork on this is dope, courtesy of Stilts. This is the kind of collectible product you need to physically own, people! Don't sleep!

Cop it straight away at Suspect Packages, or via your usual physical outlets courtesy of Cargo distribution or online at all your favourite MP3 dealers.

You can cop Verb's new 'Serious Games' CD and MP3 courtesy of YNR records HERE.

To celebrate the release of the new Kashmere album 'Galaktus: Power Cosmic' (available at Suspect Packages and most online retailers and NOW at bootrecords.co.uk), BOOT is pleased to present the video for Bang! Splat! which was directed by Boot layout and typesetting king Ed Grace.


Kashmere (Galaktus) BANG! SPLAT! Video Boot Records 2010

Check out how he rocked the recent Universal Zulu Nation/Sensei.fm event at The Social went click here

Wednesday 24 November 2010

DJ MK & SHORTEE BLITZ - 90'S EAST COAST/ WEST COAST MIX


Shorty Blitz, Blaq Poet, DJ MK, & DJ Premier

UK Mega Blasters DJ MK & SHORTEE BLITZ - 90'S EAST COAST/ WEST COAST MIX
"So last Sunday on our radio show on KISS100 me & Blitz did a exclusive 90's Hip Hop mix. I took care of all the West coast joints, whilst Blitz took care of the East Coast. Remember you can listen to us live every Sunday from 10 pm live on KISS, or listen back to it , when ever you want HERE" - from DJ MK's excellent blog


www.mixcloud.com/djmk

Dj Mk & Shortee Blitz - 90'S East Coast/ West Coast Mix by Dj Mk on Mixcloud



AHAMAD JAMAL - DOLPHIN DANCE
COMMON - RESURRECTION
DAS EFX - REAL HIP HOP
DAS EFX - REAL HIP HOP (PETE ROCK RMX)
GROUP HOME - LIVIN PROOF
MALINA SHAW -CALIFORNIA SOUL
GANGSTARR - CHECK THE TECHNIQUE
MOS DEF - UNIVERSAL MAGNETIC
ODB - POP SHOTS
CRAIG MAC - GET DOWN (Q-TIP)
BIGGIE - MACHINE GUN FUNK
BUSTA RHYMES - RHYMES GALORE
WU TANG CLAN -SHAME ON A
ODB - SHIMMY SHIMMY YA'LL
WU TANG CLAN -12TH CHAMBER
WU TANG CLAN -PROTECT YOUR NECK
ODB - BROOKYLN ZOO

WEST COAST MIX - DJ MK
QUINCEY JONESSUMMER IN THE CITY
JIMI HENDRIX - ARE YOU EXPERIENCED
PHARCYDE - PASSIN ME BY
DOMINO - GETO JAM
DOMINO - SWEET POTATO PIE
SEQUENCE - FUNK YOU UP
DR DRE - KEEP THEIR HEADS RINGING
CASUAL - I DIDNT MEAN TO
LADY OF RAGE - AFRO PUFFS
DR DRE - DRE DAY
PHARCYDE - 4 BETTER OR 4 WORSE
2PAC - I GET AROUND
SNOOP - PUMP PUMP
SOULS OF MISCHIEF - THATS WHEN YA LOST
CYPRESS HILL - HAND ON THE PUMP
CYPRESS HILL - KILL A MAN
HOUSE OF PAIN - JUMP AROUND (PETE ROCK MIX)
TYRONE THOMAS - 7 MINUTES OF FUNK
ALKAHOLIKS - ONLY WHEN IM DRUNK

Tuesday 23 November 2010

ZULU CINEMA Featuring: TURN OFF CHANNEL ZERO And BEAT THIS! NOV. 27 2010 Harlem U.S.A.


The Universal Zulu Nation invites you to a night of:

ZULU CINEMA
Featuring:
TURN OFF CHANNEL ZERO
And
BEAT THIS!


NOVEMBER 27, 2010
5PM -UNTIL??

MAYSLES CINEMA
343 MALCOLM X (LENOX) AVE .
BTWN 127-128 ST.
HARLEM , NY
$10 donation at door
*this a fundraiser for the Afrika Bambaataa Multi-Cultural Community Center building fund.

5PM-Screening #1:
TURN OFF CHANNELL ZERO
Followed by panel discussion featuring:
Dr. Shaka Zulu
Universal Zulu Nation

8PM-Screening #2:
BEAT THIS!
Followed by panel discussion featuring:
QUEEN KENYA, CHOLLY ROCK ,
SEELO representing the F.O.T.B.S

Featuring the artwork of:
LAVA 1 and 2

AFTER PARTY
Immediately after final panel discussion

Universal Zulu Nation ANNIVERSARY PARTY Birmingham UK SAT. 27th NOV. 2010



THE MIGHTY AFRIKA BAMBAATA
ZULU NATION ANNIVERSARY PARTY!

SATURDAY 27th NOVEMBER, 2010
@ SUBWAY CITY CLUB, ENTRANCE WATER STREET,
SNOW HILL, BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL!

THIS MONTH WE HAVE LONDON, BIRMINGHAM & WALES IN THE HOUSE

OPEN MIKE FREESTYLE SESSION!

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE FROM JA'i Soul (As seen on X-Factor) Performing his next single

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE BY 4DEE of Undecorated VeteranZ (Dial Up Records) performing their hit single!!

SPECIAL DISPLAY FROM BBOY BREAKDANCE CREW!!

It's gonna be another night of Classic Rare Funk & Breaks & Hip Hop with live performances from R&B and Hip Hop acts..

DJ's/Hosts on the night will be FJ Ent DJ's who are, DJ Sure Shot (Blak Prophetz) courtesy of Fatt Jointz Recordings/The Digital Jukebox Records & DJ DK aka Rhythmbox Recordings, courtesy of The Digital Jukebox Records.

Slamm'in music will be played before and after performances with the first performance coming on stage throughout the night at regular intervals.

The event will be filmed and streamed, There will also be a photo shot's taken for the website where 'YOU' the clubber can be seen and added to your Facebook etc.

Full Details can be found here www.thehiphopcentral.com

And Flash Is On The Beatbox!



Grandmaster Flash scientist of the mix
"Joseph Saddler (born January 1, 1958 in Bridgetown, Barbados) better known as Grandmaster Flash, is an American hip hop musician and DJ; one of the pioneers of hip-hop DJing, cutting, and mixing." - Wiki

Leader of The Furious 5 MC's, for more info about Grand Master Flash and The Furious 5 check out "The Kool Skool Interviews" Melle Mel & The Furious 5 here


Grandmaster Flash back in the Bronx Strictly Vinyl!!!!


Grandmaster Flash vs the Late Jam Master J
Grandmaster Flash explains how he created the mixer DJ cue function.


Grandmaster Flash Explains some Hip-Hop landmarks in the South Bronx

Grandmaster Flash -Where Hip Hop is From...Where I'm From - Part 1

Grandmaster Flash -Where Hip Hop is From...Where I'm From - Part 2

Wednesday 10 November 2010

The Universal Zulu Nation UK Present A Documentary Film Screening & Live Music Event For HIP-HOP History Month Wed. 24/11/10 2010


Flyer designed by Shucks One ID/UZN

MEE & The Village Productions Intl. in association with ZULU NATION UK present for HIP HOP History Month 2010: FILM & CABARET ON THE BROADWAY



The night will showcase Exclusive Preview screenings of Films past, present and forthcoming, including some must see documentaries and shorts. The film will also feature Question & Answer sessions by the Directors of:

Beat This! "A Hip Hop History" the Legendary New-York Hip-Hop film by
Dick Fontaine

Stay Sailing - "The Future of Pirate Radio" a new Documentary discovering the world of Pirate Radio in the UK by Furious (Itch FM/
Wilderness Pictures

Out 4 Fame a new UK Graffiti Documentary by
cansproductions.com



Stay Sailing "The Future of Pirate Radio"
Trailer from never before seen film about the future of pirate radio in the UK in the digital age. The film will be screened by Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures) on the night.

Featuring live performances with:

Iron Braydz

HKB Finn (from Legendary UK Hip-Hop group Katch22)


Natural Eloquence Trailer from HKB FiNN on Vimeo.





UNIVERSAL ZULU NATION (UK Chapter)
*Peace - Love - Unity & Havin' Fun*
*Knowledge - Wisdom - Understanding*
*Freedom - Justice - Equality*

NOVEMBER IS HIP HOP HISTORY MONTH

November is Hip Hop History Month. The official birthday of Hip Hop is November 12th 1974. The official birthday of the Universal Zulu Nation is November 12th 1973 and there will be international events celebrating 36 years of Hip Hop and 37 years of the Universal Zulu Nation founded by the Godfather of Hip Hop Afrika Bambaataa.



To contribute The Universal ZULU NATION UK Chapter will be presenting courtesy of MEE & The Village Productions Intl. the monthly film showcase event: FILM & CABARET ON THE BROADWAY.


On Wednesday 24th November 2010 at The Heritage Inn, 301 Cricklewood Broadway. NW2 6PG. Map here
Doors open at 7.30pm SHARP!
Early bird tickets £7 and then £10 after 8.30pm on the night.


This event will celebrate the 5 elements of Hip Hop: DJing; MCing; B-Boying (Breakdancing); Graffiti Art; and KNOWLEDGE.
The night will be hosted by the lovely Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl) and Zulu Nation Rap Show radio DJ’s TJ Chill and Zulu King Echo



Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl)

The night will include poetry, film and music performances from Lady Paulette (MEE & The Village Prod Intl), Iron Braydz, Phrenzy, Furious (Itch FM/Wilderness Pictures), Cans Productions, HKB Finn (Katch22) and more.

There will also be special contributions from Zulu Nation member’s
Jda Kut, Shucks One The Idiot; Sifu Zhi Boa Aleem (Shaka Zulu); TJ Chill and very special guest!


Iron Braydz - Golden Legacy

For further details contact: Paulette Harris-German Mobile: +44(0)7958 288 438 Email:Mee_villageproductions@yahoo.co.uk

This is a positive Universal Zulu Nation Community building event. come and support!
www.zulunation.co.uk


Zulu Family Unity! Sensei.fm, Invincible Armour, Imperial Steps & Iron Braydz building!
Check out how the recent Universal Zulu Nation/Sensei.fm event at The Social went click here

Iron Braydz on youtube
Iron Braydz on www.reverbnation.com
HKB Finn.com
LIN-TON BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION for P.E.A.C.E.
Wilderness Pictures
cansproductions.com

Sensei.fm


This is also supported by Sensei.fm

MCM of UK Hip-Hop Legends Caveman "Back To Cause Mayhem"

Hip-Hop Legends Caveman, was a UK crew that had a UK conscious sensibilities and crisp U.S. production quality sound. The group had commercial success with real Hip-Hop music and MCM has continued to release music. MCM of is releasing a new album, and is on the net check him out!


Interview and freestyle on London Community Station Roots FM


MCM & DJ Biznizz (London Posse/En4cers) Live in Koln on German Hip-Hop show "Powermoves"

MCM Caveman on Youtube


MCM discussing Biting, Battle Rapping, Positive Lyrics and his love for the music
Whoatv interview check out more interviews with UK Legends here

"THE NEW UNRELEASED ALBUM OF MCM HAS FINALLY ARRIVED. THIS IS THE MISSING LINK BETWEEN THE GOLDEN AGE OF RAP AND NOW! FEEL THE GOLD with NEW LYRICS, NEW CONSCIOUSNESS, NEW BEATS, NEW ALBUM - The Gospel album is 20 tracks with the majority never publically released with cuts on no previous version. There are new 2010 cuts as well as unreleased joints from the MCM and Caveman era. RELEASED ON I-INNOVATE (UK)" - More info here


10 min Caveman Freestyle session on Tim Westwood Capital Rap Show 89'
Conscious, Battle and joke raps all in one dope freestyle. This got serious play back then on the infamous "Kool Skool Freestyle Tape"!

Bonzai ID Exhibit & London Black Book Launch 11/10/10 -bonzaione.com


http://bonzaione.com


London Black Book Launch full details here

Monday 8 November 2010

King Tut - Swizz Beatz & Rakim!!!! (Track Download)


We at The Kool Skool are huge fans of Swizzy, but him with Rakim?!!!! Heaven Yes!
Found and Download/Listen link on the excellent http://bmsubcrew.blogspot.com

Each One Teach KRS ONE & Grand Puba Maxwell!!!!


Help manifest the change you wish to see


Original Gods outside Mecca school Harlem USA

KRS-One & DJ Premier ft. Grand Puba - 5%
Found on the excellent
Pure Hip-Hop Blog


Doug E. Fresh and his sons, passing the torch in a real Cypher


Kurious Jorge - "Wake Up"


"Hip-Hop was created by the youth for the youth." - Although we are not a fans of S.B., Nelly is kicking some knowledge here. (Who'd have thought it?)

Saturday 6 November 2010

Cazal Couture Part 2!


Rodney O & Joe Cooley rockin' 955's

Cazal Couture Part 2

By an inter Planetary fluke we were working on an article on Cazal glasses when our brother Dynomite of BREAKS FOR DAYS BEATS FOR WEEKS beat us to it! So after letting him know (as biting is illegal, against the law), and in a show of B-Boy solidarity we decided to link the two! Here is part 2! Fooor you!


BREAKS FOR DAYS BEATS FOR WEEKS Cazal Couture Part 1

As many people are aware, Cazal were standard wear for true B-Boys & B-Girls, but since artists like Rick Ross, Mos-Def, Jay-Z, Kanye West have been sporting them of late, the prices are going through the roof on e-bay . The Kool Skool thought we would have a brief look at the hottest shades in Hip-Hop!


Kanye and the film Rocknrolla bumped the price up on these 858's!


Jamal Shabazz Brooknam representer Author and early Hip-Hop/Streetsyle documentor sportin' Cazzies
http://www.jamelshabazz.com
(The Kool Skool has interviewed the man himself and will be putting it up soon!)


Slick from Dissizit in Cazal Targas, and friend in classics in the legendary Stockwell Graffiti Hall Of Fame
Slick L.A. Interview Adidas Shoe & Video Kool Skool Exclusive



MC Duke "I'm Riffin'!" in classic clear DMC style. For a great interview with MC Duke check the DISCO SCRATCH here


Even Minister Louis Farrahan is known for his slick eyewear!


Carl Zalloni and the fan behind the Dopest Cazal site www.dopecazals.com

Some from The Kool Skool Vaults!


Kool Skool Vision


Arm


Arm


1980'stylin'


1980'stylin' side


Dangerously Timmy Mallet like


2005 era


Arm 3


2005 era well worn!


Even rock cheap replicas


Oreo Yo! ID Braps characters- Rodney O & Tim Dog
by Shucks One ID/UZN 2009


Rodney O by Shucks One ID/UZN 2009 Detail
More examples of Cazal in Shucks Graffiti here and here

Rare Cazal Catalogue


$3,4900 for a just a catalogue!!!

E-bay is crazy for Cazies, here is a 80's era opticians catalogue


904


Inner book


623


859

163


857


633

951 Has A Posse


B.V.S.M.P. and 951's
Buying records for the MC's eyewear is as disappointing as buying albums for the Graffiti covers....


951 has a Posse!

Wisely Cazal has decided to reissue some of their classics, and even created a 951 website


9014


6001 Original Stylin'


THE NEW DANCE SHOW - DETROIT
Check the shades & moves


You want to get the sick new Cazzies in London? Check out the great people at Clear Vision, they have the widest collection of Cazals ever!

CLEAR VISION
428/430 COLDHARBOUR LANE
BRIXTON,
LONDON
SW9 8LF
UNITED KINGDOM
PHONE +44 20 773 736 60

or check here