Sick Of It All ‘Step Down’

Words by A. Starr | Smutlife

Today’s Throwback jammy comes via one of the greatest New York hardcore outfits to ever bring the rawest, most relentless, most potent form of musical mayhem to your listening ears.  Sick Of It All has remained in the cut of the underground hardcore scene for 25yrs and they continue to get better and better each waking day. As the rest of the world continues to spiral out of control S.O.I.A. trudges on through the mine-fields of misery and carnage that plagues our society all the while offering an outlet for youthful rage to a loyal fan base of epic proportions.  The fuel that has feed the fire for all these years undoubtedly stems from the ongoing social, racial and economic issues that  hang over our society along with the surmounting political inadequacies of a failing governments infrastructure. They have been able to reach the masses around the world by strictly staying true to their roots, speaking the truth and earning respect through integrity and the unwillingness to conform to useless influences and the bullshit that’s force feed to us on the daily.

Coming out the gutteresque chamber of CBGB’s (via Queens, NY) of the late 80′s to annihilating festivals around the globe to this very day, Sick Of It All brings nothing less then the honest truth. This Saturday night, March 26th, Sick Of It All will be playing Webster Hall in their hometown of NYC along with Snapcase, Merauder and Razorblade Handgrenade (Brick City Hardcore.)

Throwback Thursday: N.W.A. “Appetite for Destruction”

Right here was the theme song back in 1991 for straight jackin’ car systems and droppin’ headz at the local malls and movie theater parking lots all across the nation.  Black hoodies, 40′s, Timbo’s and Starter jackets lumped in with the second release of N.W.A.’s ‘Niggaz4life’ was the cause of social mayhem amongst the youth of a generation that hasn’t progressed all that much since.  Influence was a hell of a drug.  And if you disagree then go argue with yourself. Enjoy it.

Throwback Thursday: Crooklyn Dodgers 95′

The Crooklyn Dodgers are a hip-hop supergroup based in Brooklyn, New York City, consisting of rotating members.

They appeared in three separate incarnations since 1994. The first two incarnations recorded for the soundtracks for Spike Lee films, Crooklyn and Clockers, respectively. The theme connecting The Crooklyn Dodgers songs, aside from the Spike Lee films which they were made for, is the topic matter, which tends to comment on the state of affairs in and around urban New York.

The first group was composed of Buckshot, Masta Ace, and Special Ed. Their one and only record was “Crooklyn,” produced by A Tribe Called Quest, and featured in the 1994 film Crooklyn. This song is a good example of mid-1990s hip hop.

The second group was composed of Chubb Rock, Jeru the Damaja, and O.C. Their one and only record was “Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers,” produced by DJ Premier, and featured in the 1995 film Clockers. This incarnation was credited as Crooklyn Dodgers ’95.

Marco Polo feat. Masta Ace “Nostalgia” from the upcoming album ‘Port Authority’

Throw Back Thursday

Group Home – “Supa Star” (1995) off ‘Livin’ Proof’

Group Home is a hip hop duo, composed of members Lil’ Dap and Melachi the Nutcracker.^[1] They came to prominence as members of the Gang Starr Foundation. Lil’ Dap made his rhyming debut on Gang Starr’s 1992 classic Daily Operation on the song “I’m the Man”.^[1] Both members appeared on Gang Starr’s critically acclaimed 1994 effort Hard to Earn, on the tracks “Speak Ya Clout” and “Words from the Nutcracker”.^[1] In 1995, the group released its debut album, Livin’ Proof.^[1] The album was very well received, mainly due to DJ Premier’s advanced production work, described by Allmusic as “rhythmic masterpieces”.

Throw Back Thurday

Ed O.G. and Da Bulldogs – “I Gotta Have It” (1991) off ‘Life Of A Kid In The Ghetto’

In 1991, Edo G put out a highly-esteemed album with his then-group Da Bulldogs, entitled “Life of a Kid in the Ghetto.” It featured a Boston-local hit, “Be a Father to Your Child,” as well as, “I Got To Have It,” which was sampled later by Mary J. Blige on the track “Ooh”. The group was dropped from Mercury Records in 1993.

‘Throw Back’ Thursday

Fat Joe ‘Shit Iz Real’ off the ‘Jealous One’s Envy’ album…

In 1995, Fat Joe released his second studio album, Jealous One’s Envy, which peaked at #71 on The Billboard 200 and at #7 on Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums. The album featured a guest appearance from KRS-One and production from Diamond D. The lead single was Success, which did not chart, but his second single, “Envy” peaked at #8 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The success of this album led Fat Joe to be featured on the remix of LL Cool J’s single I Shot Ya along with Foxy Brown, Keith Murray and Prodigy of Mobb Deep.

Throw Back Thursday: Gang Starr ‘Just to get a Rep’

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Throwback Thursday ol’ School vid of the day: DJ Quik “Born and Raised in Compton” – 1991

DJ Quik spelled his name without the “C” because, being a former member of the Piru Bloods he did not use the C because CK means Crip Killer and he has friends who belong to Crip gangs.

Throw Back Thursday

Throw Back Thursday is the newest inception on the site.  On a weekly basis we will be bringing the essence of ol’ school hip hop back with a video for you to enjoy.

Poor Righteous Teachers – Holy Intellect
“Rock Dis Funky Joint”