Amiri - Heartbroken (Video)

Amiri's new single off This Is Part Time. You can grab the album now either via Bandcamp, iTunes or the actual physical copy from UGHH.

Slum Village - We On The Go ft. Frank Nitt & Black Milk

New Slum Village with Black Milk and Frank Nitt (Yancey Boys)!

Episode 16 Playlist - April 26, 2014

The Lox - Summer Too Hot
Freeway - Dedicated
Gang Starr - The Squeeze DJ Duke Remix
Big K.R.I.T. - If I Should Die
Ayatollah - Naturally Born with Big Noyd, Large Professor & Kool G Rap
2pac - Old School Cookin' Soul Remix
Bambu - Upset the Setup ft. Killer Mike
Astro - Stranger ft. Skyzo
Crown City Rockers - B-Boy
Amiri - Still
Lootpack - Crate Diggin'
Dem Atlas - A Happy Sad
DJ Aktual & Beleaf Melanin - Transit Music
Crown (of Grim Reaperz) - Survival Challenge ft. Reks, Kool Sphere & Krumbsnatcha
R-Swift - By Any Means
Black Rob - Whoa

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Ghostface Killah - 3 Bricks Remix ft. Notorious BIG & Raekwon
Stretch Money - Let's Get High
J. Cole - Kenny Lofton ft. Young Jeezy
Skyzoo & Torae - Blue Yankee Fitted
Masta Ace Incorporated - Sitting On Chrome
L the Headtoucha - Too Complex
Rhymefest - Dynomite (Going Postal)
Blitz the Ambassador - Dikembe
DJ Mumu Fresh - We're Already Royals
Jeru the Damaja - Me Or The Papes
Black Star - Twice Inna Lifetime ft. Punch, Words & Jane Doe
Company Flow - 8 Steps To Perfection

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Yancey Boys - Lovin' U ft. Eric Roberson
Silent Knight - Stayin' Busy
DITC - Diggin' in the Crates DJ Premier Remix
Black Star - You Already Knew
Statik Selektah - Talk to Me ft. Jon Hope, Reks & Skyzoo
Zion I - Supreme
J Dilla - The Anthem Cookin' Soul Remix ft. Frank N Dank
Elzhi - Can't Decide
L'Orange - Need You ft. Blu
Nas - It Ain't Hard To Tell (Laidback Remix)
Little Brother - Can't Stop Us ft. Chaundon
Ras Kass - Eyes Don't Lie
Littles & Cormega - Ghetto

Back on air after two weeks!

We back after the Holy Week break!

Hi-Tek Unleashes The Drum Samples From ‘Reflection Eternal’

One of my favorite producers ever gives a taste of his drum samples of his classic work in the Reflection Eternal LP (also known to others as Train of Thought).  You can purchase Hi-Tek’s pallet via The Drum Broker, but stay tuned for more from your boy as we continue to wait out the release of his follow-up to Hi-Teknology 3.

Skyzoo & Torae - Blue Yankee Fitted (prod. Illmind)

Dropping the first single off their upcoming Barrel Brothers LP, Skyzoo and Torae let the world know where they're from and what city they represent (not mention how iconic the Yankee fitted is), with a dope Illmind beat.

D.I.T.C. - Diggin' In The Crates (DJ Premier Remix)

D.I.T.C. (Lord Finesse, Diamond D, Showbiz & A.G., O.C., Buckwild, Fat Joe & the late Big L) will release The Remix Project on May 7th which features brand new remixes of Diggin' in the Crates crew's back catalogue.

J-Live - City to City ft. Sam London & Tanya Morgan

J-Live's new single off the Around the Sun LP, dropping sooner than you think.

A$AP Mob - Xscape (Video)

 
Not an A$AP Mob fan, but this track is an exception.

Pharoahe Monch - Get Down

New joint from 1/2 of Organized Konfusion. Production by M-Phazes and cuts by DJ Revolution.

Blu - Rap Dope (Haz Solo Remix)

Off Blu's Nature Sounds release Good to be Home dropping May 20th.

Consequence & De La Soul - Vocabulary Spills Remix

This track is the lead off release from De La Soul’s “Smell The D.A.I.S.Y.” Project which features De La Soul and Consequence over J Dilla production.

Bambu - Upset The Setup ft. Killer Mike (Video)

Political rap track from Soul Assassin's Bambu & Dungeon Family's Killer Mike.

Zion I - Get Urs ft. Mr. Lif, Kev Choice, Deuce Eclipse, Opio & Sadat X

Sick posse cut with killer b-boyisms written all over it.

Yancey Boys - Lovin' U ft. Eric Roberson (prod. J Dilla) (Video)

Frank Nitty and Illa J (Yancey Boys) drop a new video from their Sunset Blvd album.

Video of the Week: Anti Lilly & Phoniks - 14 Till

 

One of the best summertime tracks of recent memory with a familiar Souls of Mischief sample on the hook.

Gang Starr - Skillz (Video)

R.I.P. Keith Elam aka Guru (1/2 of Gang Starr)

Prince Po & Oh No - Smash ft. O.C. & Pharoahe Monch (Video)

Organized Konfusion & O.C. reunite on the latest single from Prince Po and Oh No's new album Animal Serum. Album now in stores everywhere.

KRS-One - NY NY (prod. Domingo)

 
Blastmasta KRS-One & producer Domingo recreate Ol' Blue Eyes classic Empire State of Mind track. Hova and Alicia can't do it like this.

J Dilla - Give Em What They Want

 
Dilla set out in 2002 to record an album collaborating with his favorite producers, and Supa Dave West was among them. The first two vocal tracks on this record are built around the same lyrics – “Give ‘Em What They Want” produced by Dilla and “The Doe” produced by West are typical of how he would re-record a track, changing his delivery to fit another producer’s beat.

German Rapper Liquid Pays Homage to Rap Album Covers (Video)

 
Liquid’s “La Le Lu” music video is a visual treat that references many hip-hop album covers throughout the year that most real hip-hop fans will be able to identify. Can you spot all of them?

Episode 15 Playlist - April 12, 2014

Nas - NY State Of Mind
Pharcyde - Bonita Keeps Passin Me By
Nas - It Ain't Hard To Tell
Da Grassrootz - Body Language ft. Saukrates & Choclair
Nas - Halftime
The Militia - Timeless Classic Ft. Skyzoo
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Dem Atlas - Charlie Brown
Clear Soul Forces - Gotham
14KT - Imonit! Ft. Ozay Moore
Matt Maddox - El Mariachi
Akua Naru - The Wound Ft. Blitz The Ambassador
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Alchemist - The G Code Ft. Action Bronson & Blu
Guilty Simpson - On The Run (Rasheed Hadee Remix)
Alchemist - Smile Ft. Maxwell & Twista
Mass Influence - Mass Influential
Clear Soul Forces - Solar Heat
Blu - Soul Provider Remix
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Nas - One Love (DJ Eclipse Remix)
Vince Staples - Nate
Wu-Tang Clan - Keep Watch Ft. Nathaniel
Nas - Memory Lane (Sittin' In Da Park)
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Rashan Ahmad - Happy
Surreal - Mama Don't Cry
Kyo-Itachi - One Two Ft. LMNO
The Beatnuts - Let Off A Couple Ft. Big Pun
Panacea - Blue Ice
Alkaholiks - Daaamn Buckwild Remix
Talib Kweli - Rare Portraits
Noah - Just Relax Ft. Blu
Astro - Don't Test Me
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The Lox - New York City
G.O.O.D. Music - The Morning Ft. Raekwon, Common & Cyhi The Prince
Audible Doctor - The Vibe Ft. Oddisee & Hassan Mackey
Ayatollah - The Love Ft. Inspectah Deck & Silent Knight
One on One - Phenomenon
9th Wonder - Brooklyn On My Mind ft. Mos Def, Jean Grae & Memphis Bleek
Skhool Yard - Fashion Show

Milk Treats: Mick Boogie "Greetings Earthling" Outkast Rarities & Remixes

 
Outkast, hands down, is one of my favorite groups of all time – in any genre of music. Their music set trends, defined a generation, and created a mood unlike any other. In honor of their Coachella reunion, I put together a fun mix of Big Boi and Andre 3000 rarities, demos, collaborations and remixes. If you’re a true fan and looking to dig a little bit deeper and really enter the world of the Dungeon Family – this is made for you. And it’s hella long – maybe TOO long – almost two hours! Take me to your leader… - Mick Boogie 

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Pharrell's Coachella 2014 Set (Video)

Pharrell's 1 hour performance came with help from Nelly, Diddy, Busta, Snoop Dogg & Gwen Stefani perform "Hot In Here", "Pass the Courvoisier Pt. 2", "Drop It Like It's Hot", "Beautiful", "Hollaback Girl", "Frontin'" to his current Top 40 Hits.

Nas performs Illmatic at Coachella (Video)

Nas brings out Hova as well to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Illmatic.

Outkast Reunite Onstage at Coachella (Video)

After a decade-long break, Big Boi and André 3000 perform their hit singles including, "Hey Ya!," "Ms. Jackson," "The Way You Move," "Elevators (Me & You)", "Prototype", "Roses", "Rosa Parks", "The Art of Storytelling", "Shutterbug", "B.o.B.", "So Fresh, So Clean" any more. 

The performance celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1994 debut album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik was live-streamed across the world on YouTube.  

Photo courtesy of Jeff Kravitz / Wire Image.

Nas "Time Is Illmatic" Documentary Trailer

Looking forward to this!

Nas "Illmatic" 20th Anniversary Tribute on The Milk Crate Show Today!

Nas "Illmatic" 20th Anniversary Tribute on The Milk Crate Show!

Clear Soul Forces - Solar Heat (Video)

Clear Soul Forces release their new single with the visuals for “Solar Heat” off their Gold PP7s LP.

DJ Premier - Serato Icon Artist Series (Video)

 
DJ Premier is the latest Serato Icon. A true cornerstone of hip-hop and a key figure in the development of the culture. An era-defining DJ and producer, his signature style was a blueprint for the underground and influenced a generation. Probably most well known as one half of Gang Starr, there's a large chunk of an entire genre that he's directly responsible for. He's a legend for die-hard hip-hop fiends but also a household name.

Pharoahe Monch x Black Thought - Rapid Eye Movement (prod. Marco Polo)

Nothing to explain about this Marco Polo produced banger but pure heat. Off the PTSD album by Pharoahe Monch.

Supastition - Nothing Like It (Video)

Another Supastition banger off the Honest Living EP.

The Roots - When The People Cheer

New track from The Legendary Roots Crew, first single off their new album And Then You Shoot Your Cousin. Great track to set the week off.

Episode 14 Playlist - April 05, 2014

Kool G Rap - My Life Remix ft. Capone-N-Noreaga 
Lauryn Hill - All My Time 
Encore - It's Time (Ode To Breaking Atoms) 
Consequence - Disperse ft. GLC & Really Doe 
Notorious BIG - Kick In The Door (DJ Jazzy Jeff Remix)
Jay-Z - Summertime In Brooklyn ft. Lil' Wayne (Quincy Jones Mix)
Trek Life - Just The Music 
Big L - Put It On (Cookin Soul Remix) 
Scoe - End Of Summer 
Black Star - Definition (Amerigo Gazaway Remix) 
Jurassic 5 - Thin Line ft. Nelly Furtado 
Mobb Deep - G.O.D. Pt. III (Cookin Soul Remix) 

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Nas - Made U Look (DJ Jazzy Jeff Remix) 
Murs & Apollo Brown - Pain Is Gone 
Legendary K.O. - Remain Cautious (Loptimist Remix) ft. V-Zilla
Jay Electronica - Better In Tune With The Infinite Remix 
Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis (Cookin Soul Remix) 
Little Brother - Whatever You Say Remix 
Kooley High - Atmosphere ft. Halo 

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Jazz Spaztiks - Move ft. Apani 
Common - I Used To Love H.E.R. (9th Wonder Remix) 
Jon Connor - What I Do 
The Roots - Act Too (Love of My Life) Remix 

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D. Rose & DJ Cozmos - Get Dat Dough 
Pharcyde - Runnin' (Bizarre Tribe Mix) 
Tef Poe - Can't Push Me ft. Royce da 5'9 
Emc - Spun A Web 
Slum Village - Can I Be Me 

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H.I.S.D. - Summer So Good ft. Legendary K.O. 
Guilty Simpson & Apollo Brown - Truth Be Told 
Souls of Mischief - '93 Still (Gummy Soul Remix) 

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DJ Rye Playlist:  
The Bar (Bambu & Prometheus Brown) - Barkada 
Wu-Tang Clan - Cream (DJ Mentos Mix) 
Joey Bada$$ - Waves (Freddie Joachim Mix) 
Lux Deville - One, Two ft. Silent Knight 
Method Man & Redman - Dangerous MC's 
Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Pt II 
Buckshot LeFonque - Music Evolution 

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Big K.R.I.T. - Wheaties ft. Smoke DZA & Curren$y 
Nas - 2nd Childhood (9th Wonder Remix)


DJ Rye (Music Colony, Sun Valley Crew, Chilitees) was our guest DJ in today's episode, he's the head of Music Colony, a studio that offers DJ classes this summer plus radio production, sound design and sound engineering.

DJ Rye on The Milk Crate Show today!

We got DJ Rye (Music Colony, Sun Valley Crew, Chilitees) as our special guest in today's show!

Add-2 & Khrysis - Death of Chicago (Video)

Hardcore reality rap about the streets of Chi-City from the album Between Heaven Or Hell.

Big K.R.I.T. - Lac Lac ft. A$ap Ferg

The "Houstonian" in me got me feeling this Bone Thugs-N-Harmony inspired song.

Milk Treats: Pete Rock - Dilla's Lightworks Mix

Pete Rock does justice for this tribute mix dedicated to J Dilla’s 40th birthday. Check out and download Pete Rock’s exclusive tribute Dilla Mix below.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth's T.R.O.Y. Reworked in 2014 (Video)

The legendary Pete Rock alongside Canadian MCs Rich Kidd and Raz Fresco to recreate the celebrated 1992 classic with the help of a live band. The reworking of “T.R.O.Y.” arrives on the 22nd anniversary of the track, which was released on April 2, 1992. Pete Rock rededicates the song – a memorial named for fallen friend “Trouble” T.Roy – to Troy Dixon and his cousin Heavy D, whose sudden passing in 2011 was another major blow to the hip-hop community.