Noisey, in conjunction with Philips, brings you the first of three films as they explore the revivalist love of the cassette tape. Enjoy and be educated.

Though the advent of CD and MP3 inevitably replaced its significance, the last few years have seen the cassette tape make an unexpected comeback. In the first of three short films, ‘You Need To Hear This’ celebrate its invention by meeting up with Jen Long, founder of cassette-only record label Kissability, and Brian Shimkovitz, DJ and founder of blog Awesome Tapes From Africa, to explore what drives their enduring love for the cassette tape.

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No Idea’s Original is a weekly radio show airing every Saturday night (technically Sunday morning) on WVKR 91.3FM in Poughkeepsie, New York. Hosted by Joe Gibbs and DJ Enyoutee, No Idea’s Original plays only the best in underground hip-hop.

Grand Daddy I.U. was today’s special guest on No Idea’s Original. The Queens-born artist chops it up with Joe Gibbs about being signed to Cold Chillin’ Records through Biz Markie, working with the late Big L and connecting with producer Marco Polo, among other topics. Look for I.U.’s upcoming project, P.I.M.P. (Paper Is My Priority) later this year.

No Idea’s Original Radio Show (06/16/2013) | Download

Playlist:

01. Dilated Peoples – Confidence
02. Marco Polo & Hannibal Stax – Righteous Kill
03. Fatal Hussein – Ghetto Star (Feat. Tame One)
04. Roc Marciano – Drama
05. Grand Daddy I.U. – The Paper
06. Saukrates – Father Time
07. D.I.T.C. Inc. (Tashane, A-Bless & Magestic Gage) – Come And Get (Feat. A.G.)
08. 7 G.E.M.S. (Tragedy Khadafi & Tragic Allies) – Men Of Honor (Feat. Relentless)
09. Encore – It’s Goin Down
10. Afu-Ra – Mortal Kombat
11. Krumbsnatcha – Rich Man, Poor Man
12. Grand Daddy I.U. – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
13. Constant Deviants – Collie Gardens
14. M.O.P. – Brooklyn Jersey Get Wild (Remix) (Feat. Treach)
15. Sean Price – I’m So High (Feat. Rock Of Heltah Skeltah)
16. Prodigy & The Alchemist – Death Sentence (Feat. Roc Marciano)
17. Nutso & DJ Low Cut – Shut Em’ Down
18. Dirt Platoon & Kyo Itachi – Point Of Attack (Remix)(Feat. El Da Sensei, Lord Have Mercy, Mr. Fickle & Venomous 2000)
19. Fat Joe – Dat Gangsta Shit
20. Timeless Truth – Hypnosis (Feat. Sean Price)
21. Lloyd Banks – Lil Bit Colder
22. Grand Daddy I.U. – She Said (Feat. Sadat X)
23. Missin Linx – M.I.A.
24. Innocent? – Say Cheeze (Feat. Rock Of Heltah Skeltah)
25. Nas – Come Get Me
26. Chaotik Stylz – Poisonous (Feat. Oh No & Roc C)
27. Notorious B.I.G. – Juicy (Remix)
28. NYG’z – Ready
29. Grand Daddy I.U. – Exclusive

If you have missed previous episodes of “No Idea’s Original”, you can check them out here.

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Welcome once again to another episode of Enjoy and Be Educated on BBOX Radio. With the well-received dedication to mothers across the globe titled “Dear Mama”, we feel it’s only right to have one episode for the fathers. Titled “Father Knows Best”, here is a mix curated by our fathers showcasing the diverse tastes in music these gentlemen have. With a selection spanning over 40 years, here’s an accurate portrayal of the styles of music that have been appreciated and bequeathed to us throughout the years by our fathers. As always, enjoy and be educated.

Enjoy and Be Educated #1316: Father Knows Best (Father’s Day Mix) | Download

Playlist:

01. Barry Mann – “Who Put The Bomp”
02. Frank Sinatra – “Summer Winds”
03. Jimi Hendrix – “A Little Wing”
04. Pink Floyd – “Welcome to the Machine”
05. The Animals – “House of the Rising Sun”
06. The Grassroots – “Midnight Confessions”
07. Herbie Mann – “Todos Locos”
08. Cream – “Sunshine of Your Love”
09. Danny and The Juniors – “At The Hop”
10. The Earls – “Remember Then”
11. The Monotones – “The Book of Love”
12. Jimi Hendrix – “Foxy Lady”
13. Cozy Cole – “Topsy” (Part 1 & 2)
14. Jefferson Starship – “We Built This City on Rock & Roll”
15. Diana Ross – “Love Hangover”
16. Four Seasons – “Candy Girl”
17. Four Seasons – “Rag Doll”
18. The Ronettes – “Be My Baby”
19. Four Seasons – “Sherry”
20. The Shirelles – “Soldier Boy”
21. The Mystics – “Hushabye”
22. The Beach Boys – “Good Vibrations”
23. The Beach Boys – “Help Me Rhonda”
24. Sir Mix-A-Lot – “Baby Got Back”
25. Eddie Palmieri – “La Libertad Logico”
26. Mongo Santamaria, Ray Barretto & The Fania All Stars – “Congo Bongo”
27. Led Zeppelin – “Whole Lotta Love”
28. Mongo Santamaria – “Afro Blue”

“Enjoy and Be Educated” airs every Saturday from 1-3PM (ET) on BBOX Radio. Missed previous episodes of “Enjoy and Be Educated”? Check them out here.

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Celluloid Records is one of the most revered, open-minded and influential labels of the 1980s, with foundational releases spanning the genres of hip-hop, disco, post-punk, electro, world music and more. Filmed in Paris and New York City, this two part series features key players in the history of the label including producers and musicians Bill Laswell and DXT (formerly Grand Mixer DST) and founder / owner Jean Karakos. A double-disc retrospective of the label, Change The Beat: The Celluloid Records Story, is out now on Strut.

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To celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the long-playing record (June, 1948), I Love Vinyl, in conjunction with the Brooklyn Museum, will be throwing an all-vinyl dance party on Thursday, June 20th from 7-10PM in the Glass Pavilion. Sound Liberation Front will be providing their custom-built, high-fidelity “Tower of Sound” sound system for the night, and there will also be a mini record fair with vendors curated by I Love Vinyl. This event is open to all-ages.

For more information, please log onto: http://www.ilovevinyl.org/2013/06/brooklyn-museum-x-i-love-vinyl.html or http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/calendar/event/6278

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On April 18, 2000, Tony Touch released The Piece Maker on Tommy Boy Records. A personal favorite of mine, the album boasts a slew of hip-hop greats and features production from DJ Premier, DJ Muggs, DJ Scratch, the Alchemist and Psycho Les among others. It also holds one of my favorite Wu-Tang Clan joints of all time, “The Abduction.”

Now, thirteen years later, Tony Touch unearths video footage of the album making process. Watch as Toca chops it up with the Flipmode Squad (and a young Roc Marciano) during the recording of “Set It On Fire.” We also get treated to B-Real laying down rhymes for “U Know The Rules,” and the RZA formulating his verse for “The Abduction.” This is classic material right here. Enjoy and be educated.

Tony Touch’s “The Piece Maker 3: Return of the 50 MC’s” drops on July 9.

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Privilege Music is proud to present their very first music release, Dumb DJ’s Need Teaching. Mixed (yes, real DJ mixing) by Harlem’s own Boogie Blind, Dumb DJ’s takes you on a journey through hip-hop during the ’90s. This was a time when hip-hop had more of a raw sound to it, and wasn’t being watered-down by record labels and corporations.

Boogie Blind does a great job in giving you a wide range of hip-hop artists from the two major coasts, and he even throws in a couple of classic party tracks from Frankie Cutlass and Rude Boy Experiment. Other notable tracks include “Shook Ones Pt.1″ by Mobb Deep, “Holding It Down” by Big L, “Rap Game/Crack Game” by Jay-Z and “Outta Here” by KRS-One.

Salute to Teddy King.

Privilege Music Presents Dumb DJ’s Need Teaching (Mixed by Boogie Blind) | Download

Tracklist:

01. Dr. Dre – Nigga With A Gun
02. M.O.P. – Stick To Ya Gunz (feat. Kool G. Rap)
03. Mobb Deep – Shook Ones Pt.1
04. Smooth Da Hustler – Murderfest (feat. Trigger The Gambler)
05. Camp-Lo – Krystal Karrington
06. Onyx – Walk In New York
07. Heltah Skeltah – Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka
08. Big L – Holding It Down
09. Royal Flush – Iced Out Medallions (feat. Noreaga)
10. Pudgee The Phat Bastard – Think Big (feat. Notorious B.I.G. & Lord Tariq)
11. Big Pun – Beware
12. Outkast – Benz or Beamer
13. Gangstarr – The ? Remainz
14. Nas – Freestyle
15. Jay-Z – Rap Game/Crack Game
16. Raekown – Could It All Be So Simple (Remix) (feat. Ghostface Killah)
17. Cocoa Brovaz – Follow Me (feat. Buckshot & Kid Capri)
18. A Tribe Called Quest – Buggin’ Out
19. KRS-One – Outta Here
20. Redman – Pick It Up (Remix)
21. Alkaholiks – Damn
22. Frankie Cutlass – Puerto Rico
23. Rude Boy Experiment – Bounce
24. MC Breed – Ain’t No Future In Yo Frontin’
25. Black Moon – Shit Iz Real
26. Souls of Mischief – ’93 Til Infinity
27. Nine – Whatchu Want
28. Sadat X – Lump Lump (Nubian Remix)
29. King Just – Warrior’s Drum

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While shopping for records on Melrose Ave. in California, Neil Young comes across poorly recorded bootlegs of his live performances. Not happy about his findings, Neil confronts the store employee. Hilarity ensues.

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Questlove joined Chairman Mao for “An Intimate Lecture” at Red Bull Music Academy’s space in New York City. Among other topics, Questlove talks about J. Dilla’s influence on him and his musicianship, the lost vision of the Soulquarians, hip-hop’s civil war (underground versus mainstream) and why he chose to start a music class at New York University. Enjoy and be educated.

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On this episode of The Mixdown, Esteban sits down with producer Marco Polo in the studio to talk about his upcoming album, Port Authority 2: The Director’s Cut. Marco let’s Esteban hear three records from the new album – “G.U.R.U.” feat. Talib Kweli, “Astonishing” feat. Large Professor, Inspectah Deck, O.C., Tragedy Khadafi and DJ Revolution and “West Coast Love” feat. MC Eiht and King Tee – and details how each record came to fruition. Lastly, the Canadian producer gives a brief tour of his record collection, and explains why vinyl still plays an important part to his beat making process. Enjoy and be educated.

Marco Polo’s “Port Authority 2: The Director’s Cut” drops July 2nd via Soulspazm Records.

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