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Backroad Radio – August 20th, 2012
The Read 2 Rap program is doing some great things in the local community and school board system to connect the youth to literacy and more via music. We were joined by the founders of the program as well as a few of the students on this week’s show to break down exactly what Read 2 Rap is all about. Peep our interview and read more about them HERE
Nas was the centre of attention once again as we discussed the controversy of ghost writers in hip hop. Are you for it or against it? Let us know.
New music courtesy of Bozack and Royale including heat from Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, Domo Genesis, Spaceghost Purrp, Killer Mike, Ace Hood, Curren$y, Crooklin of Smash Brovaz, and tons of other bangers.
Random east coast rugged shit from the mid 90s was the base of this week’s throwback as Big Jacks dropped gems from Cella Dwellas, Masta Ace, Showbiz & AG, Fat Joe, Ground Floor, Ill Biskits, Tha East Click feat. Madman Shawn, and more heaters!
and if you missed Pete Rock & CL Smooth in Toronto you’ll want to hear our Backroad review courtesy of Mel.
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Backroad Radio – August 13th, 2012
Toronto rap veteran Solitair was our special guest on this week’s show. We sat down and spoke to the seasoned MC about his history and contributions as a memeber of The Circle as well as the new projects he’s working on. He dropped a lot of jewels that anyone in the game should take a note of…and best believe he spit some live bars too.
With Pete Rock & CL Smooth coming to Toronto this week we brought a throwback of classics from the duo via Bozack. A lot of classic joints Pete Rock produced outside of just his work with CL Smooth. Joints from Ini, The Lost Boyz, Public Enemy, Slum Village and Da Youngstas to name a few.
New music courtesy of Royale & Big Jacks including tunes from Kendrick Lamar, Domo Genesis, Dom Kennedy, Big KRIT & Devin The Dude, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled feat. Scarface & Nas, Troy Ave and lots more.
Lastly, we discussed the never ending of debate of the roles of a promoter vs DJs. People in Toronto need to remember that if you’re not conducting your business right YOU WILL BE AIRED OUT. Names were named.
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Backroad Radio – August 6th, 2012
One of Toronto’s best kept secrets on the mic joined us on the show this week. His name is KJ and you might know him from his verse on the smash “lovespeak” by Shi Wisdom. Regardless if you know him or not this is your time to learn more about the man and his music as he blessed us with some unreleased tunes and live bars. Keep an ear out for KJ.
With the latest release in DJ Royale and Mensa’s Steppin’ Out 90′s R&B mix series causing lots of buzz on the web we decided to take you on a throwback trip of R&B bangers courtesy of Roy himself. The set has a bunch of dopeness (ie. Monifah, Xscape, Mona Lisa, Redbone, MJB, Shai, etc) including joints that didn’t make it to the final mix but also remember to grab Steppin’ Out Vol 3 as well
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New music courtesy of Big Jacks and Bozack including heat from Domo Genesis (Odd Future), Alchemist, Rick Ross, Nas, Lil Ugly Mane, Kardinal Offishall, Pusha T, Meyhem Lauren, Joey Badass and much more. Also peep our discussions on Drake executive producing this new Aaliyah album, the real Freeway Ricky Ross vs the rapper, plus our reviews of OVO fest and Frank Ocean in Toronto.
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Backroad Radio – July 30th, 2012
We had Skratch Bastid on deck as this month’s guest DJ for our Get Busy spotlight but due to certain circumstances the homie Bastid wasn’t able to actually throw down. However, we were still able to chop it up with him about his amazing new mixtape with The Gaff. It’s called Soul Sisters stand up and you need it in your life. Peep the interview and grab the mix HERE
Lots of great new music on deck this week courtesy of Bozack and Big Jacks. Peep the heat from: Nas, Rick Ross, ASAP Rocky & Flatbush Zombies, Lil Ugly Mane, Amber London, KJ, Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T and much more.
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OL DIRTY BASTARD FEAT. KELIS – GOT YOUR MONEY (BIG JACKS REMIX)
And another one…ODB x Kelis x Patrice Rushen. Some more from the vaults for ya’ll, that DJ Big Jacks remix, NUH! “so we hit ya in the head with a joint you’re familiar with…”
Jadakiss – Reach Ya Hands Up (Big Jacks' Disco Rap Remix)
I’ve had this one sittin’ around for awhile, figured I should actually give it to ya’ll. Here you go. Toney Lee “reach up” x Jadakiss “put ya hands up”. 2 classics meet for the first time on the dancefloor. *insert Jadakiss cackle*
Backroad Radio – July 23rd, 2012
Peter Jackson and DJ Dames Nellas came through to kick it with us this week and discuss Jackson’s upcoming album and everything they’ve been working on as of late. Jackson also dropped some live bars for us to show you how he does.
Boogie Down Productions was the focus of this week’s throwback as we wanted to pay our respects to former BDP member Ms. Meldoie who passed away recently. Self Destruction ended the set off as we moved on to talk about the recent string of gun violence that has hit Toronto and other parts of North America. We want you to add your two cents, so peep the convo and hit us up with your thoughts.
Tons of new music courtesy of Big Jacks and Bozack with heat from Nas, Kardinal Offishall, Roc Marciano, Amber London, Lil
Ugly Mane, Troy Ave, Freddie Gibbs, Blake Carrington, Meyhem Lauren, 50 Cent plus lots more. And yes, we dropped the brand new banger from Rick Ross featuring Dr. Dre and Jay-Z which we had to play twice during the show!
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OHJAYYOU (Big Jacks' Discotechnology Edit)
We have more for ya’ll boogie lovers. Here’s another DJ Big Jacks edit of an obscure gem from our crates to yours. One dude told Bozack and I that this was a reggae, he was very wrong…don’t sleep.
Backroad Radio – July 16th, 2012
Backroad Radio had that extra phonk this week as we were joined by Miami’s own SpaceGhost Purrp on the show. SGP chopped it up with us about his new album Mysterious Phonk, his crew the Raider Klan and more including the fued between himself and ASAP Rocky as well as issuing a musical challenge for the ASAP Mob to bring it if they want it. Suck a nigga dick for 2012.
What’s up with Lord Finesse suing Mac Miller for a cool 10 milli? We broke that whole situation down and let you know who’s side we’re on here. What are your thoughts?
Vancouver’s own Checkmate joined us too to speak on his new mixtape project with Concise and their forthcoming album.
and as usual, lots of new music courtesy of Bozack and Royale with tunes from Nas, Mayhem Lauren, Kendrick Lamar, Dom Kennedy, Freddie Gibbs, Meek Mill, King T and more.
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Backroad Radio – July 9th, 2012
After a hectic episode last week we played it cool this week but still came with tons of new hot shit courtesy of Royale and Big Jacks. Peep the joints from Rick Ross & French Montana, Troy Ave, Harvey Stripes feat. Juicy J, Wiz Khalifa feat. 50 Cent, JD Era, Schoolboy Q, Via Linez and more including Kanye’s “new god flow” to start the show!
With the passing of KMG from the legendary westcoast group Above The Law only a few days ago, we paid our respects to the group with a throwback of early 90′s wescoast classics. Bozack dropped the gems including ATL flavor as well as joints from Low Profile, DJ Quik, NWA, The DOC and more!
Lastly, Frank Ocean made waves (no pun intended) last week all over the internet with the release of a letter implying his bi-sexuality. We discussed the web’s reaction to the letter and brought our own thoughts on the entire situation around it. Make sure to listen up for Bozack’s input, he kicked some real shit.
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