Hip Hop Docs

It's time for a history lesson.
Look around on the internet and you'll find a treasure chest full of classic hip hop material for your peepers.

Lesson 1.

Big Fun In The Big Town

This is a Dutch documentary from 1986 featuring a bit of a fashion victim who has somehow managed to snag the best acts in New York to interview Schoolly D, LL Cool J, Russell Simmons and then the last 20 minutes moves up to 1993 and meets Ice T in his L.A. mansion.


http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6180649181264600371#


Lesson 2.

80 Blocks From Tiffany

Remember how you always hear about Bam originating from the tough New York gangs to create the the Zulu Nation? Well this hour-long doc features The Savage Skulls and The Savage Nomads, two prominent gangs at the time (this was made in 1979). This is interesting especially if you are a fan of Walter Hill's The Warriors.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6331096992189304175&ei=fctkS4SBOIye-AaM8Jm-CA&q=80+Blocks+From+Tiffanys#



Lesson 3.

Rapping - Lowdown.

Shown during kids tv in 1988, this UK documentary featured a variety of different hip hop fans from around Britain; some inner city, some not.
If you've already seen this you know how classic it is (although not always intentionally). If you haven't then you're in for a treat.
Sample line, "One day in Maths I was about to sneeze and what came out was this snare drum sound!"

Part 1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2mEYGLm7l8
Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIpUTPnJDrU&feature=related
Part 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKFMH8qlqzU&feature=related
Part 4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XmBffoq43Y&feature=related
Part 5 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFKWoByEaX4&feature=related

Big shout to Alex for starting the ball rolling on this one.

All Files Gone!

Due to an oversight on my part most of the files on the blog are now redundant. Gone. Disappeared. Wiped. Deleted.
I could blame Brown for this. Yeah, it's his fault. It would never have happened with Tony.

My Rapidshare account ran out so the files were taken down. So to that end if you need anything re-upped let me know.
But lets be civil about this, okay? No 'anonymous' requests and BE NICE about it. Didn't your parents teach you manners?!

BTW if anyone knows if there is a way of retrieving my files let me know. Although there's probably more chance of this happening than of me going to see Avatar.

I'm funny how? I mean funny like I'm a clown? I amuse you?

Ikey Cee thinks I'm funny.
Official.

COPE2 Graffiti Subway Train

You've got to admit that this does look a bit tasty.

It's a scaled-down, fully operational, model subway car which has been completely bombed by legendary NYC writer COPE2.
As you can see this looks just gorgeous with the detail on the side, especially the 'CAP ONE' throw-up!

For a short while you have the chance to own this model courtesy of eBay here.

 

 

The B-Boys - "Girls - part 2" Repo's Remix

Here a little version of the classic Donald D track from 1985 that I've mooched around with. As usual a nice pair of speakers will bring out all the goodness or failing that a sturdy pair of headphones. Laptop speakers just won't do it!

The Perils Of Baggy Keks

You're an ageing b-boy and like other ageing b-boys you like to keep it real by rocking those jeans low. Yeah, we're maybe in our 40's but we still represent. This is how we roll, yo.
But beware the dangers of doing so especially if you are one Hector Quinones, career criminal, as he found to his cost.
Check out this story here. And the last sentence is just priceless.

Mike Allen-sampled track

 DJ Jazz T

I've had this great Mike Allen-inspired mp3 for a little while now and thought I'd share it.

"Where I'm From" is by Guildford's Diversion Tactics crew and is produced by The Last Skeptik and the UK ITF Champ, DJ Jazz T.
As you'll see, it's a great tale of yesteryear with a chorus from The Great Man himself.

Podcast Update

Due to weather conditions here in the UK, the Podcast has had to be put on hold for a short time.
There are various ways in which both Waxer and myself can make this happen but have no fear this is not over. Not at all. This is on like Donkey Kong and will definitely be worth the wait.

I know there are a lot of people holding tight for this and I speak for us both when I say we appreciate your patience.

Disco Scratch V. Ageing B-Boys - The Xmas Podcast

" I reminisce for a spell, or shall I say think back...."

Yes, yes, y'all, in one week's time the mighty Waxer from Disco Scratch shall be meeting the equally stupendous yours truly, Mr Repo from Ageing B-Boys Unite! to collaborate together on the first of hopefully many Disco Scratch Podcasts.
Being the holiday season and all expect the jingle jangle of sleigh bells, the chomping of many mince pies and possibly a special guest appearence from Santa himself* as we delve deep into the crates and bring you a selection of hip-hop classics from yesteryear and chat about the history of hip-hop from a UK perspective. Expect some nerd-like trainspotting as we dribble excitedly over codes and cryptic messages etched on run-out grooves and the redeeming points of The Phantom Menace.
Imagine the trailer to Rocky IV if you will. The bit where the two gloves come smashing together - one East, one West. POW POW! Who's who? That's not for me to say, but I'm already dashing about in the snow, doing pushups on  a wooden floor and sawing wood in freezing temperatures to bring you, the audience, tunes in their peak performance.

This will be recommended to all fans of the blog young and old. Well, not too young as some of the lyrical content may need parental advisory action. And not too old either as NO, WILL NOT TURN IT DOWN. Ageing B-Boys rock things at the drop of a dime, baby.

We need some interactivity from you heads on this in the form of feedback afterwards, too so get involved. And no moaning about the lack of freebies and competitions, either. Ageing B-Boys are thrifty mofo's, too.

If you have any requests feel free to let me know. Of course we will pay no attention to them and playwhatwelike cos Ageing B-Boys got it like dat, ya get me.

*will not actually happen.

Xmas News

Just a brief note to say there is something very exciting on the way between Ageing B-Boys Unite! and Disco Scratch.
More news soon but keep checking back as we've got a nice Christmas present coming for you.

But in the meantime here's the Audio 2 with A Christmas Rhyme from '85.