#TBT – Future Classics by The Rub & Adidas Originals
Posted: January 5, 2017 Filed under: TBT | Tags: Adidas Originals, TBT#TBT this week is the Adidas Originals mix we got asked us to make for their Classics series back in 2013 where we picked up our crystal ball and predicted 25 Future Classics. These are some of our favorite rap records from the last year and change, with a sprinkling of rock, dancehall and trap, mixed in a relentless Rub Radio style. Lots of goodies here that have (so far) stood the test of time. Peep the mix above and the tracklist below.
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#TBT – Ayres & Titties
Posted: December 15, 2016 Filed under: DJ Ayres, TBT | Tags: DJ Ayres, TBT, TittsworthWith Dave Chappelle recently bringing his Lil Jon impression out of retirement, it’s only right we throw it back to 2006! Ayres & Titties mix for Money Studies has officially been re-upped. Baltimore Club forever.
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#TBT – DJ Ayres – Best Of Jay-Z Mixtape
Posted: December 8, 2016 Filed under: DJ Ayres, TBT | Tags: DJ Ayres, Jay-Z, TBT
One of our favorite rappers ever, Jay-Z, was born on December 4th, 1969. This now makes him now 47 years old. To honor young Hov getting ‘oh so close’ to that half century mark, we look back to a mix DJ Ayres made back in 2009 with a stack of his favorite Jay-Z tunes.
Here is what Ayres had to say back when he released this classic….
Here are a bunch of my favorite Jay-Z songs, mostly album cuts with a few freestyles and secret joints thrown in for good measure. Since Jay “retired” and came back, his music hasn’t sounded as urgent or hungry to me. He sounds like he’s coasting along, so I wanted to go back and pull out a bunch of his music that made you bob your head, marvel at his flow, puff out your chest, or even raise the little hairs on the back of your neck. The feelings you got from songs like “Where I’m From,” “D’Evils,” “1-900-Hustler” and “You Don’t Know.” Not included: #1 singles you’ve heard a million times, lazy one-take flows, lyrics about inventing the button-down shirt, songs dissing rappers who would later be signed to Jay-Z’s label, and songs produced by Eminem.
Hova Song / Intro
Where I’m From
PSA (Just Blaze Remix)
Crew Love (ft. Memphis Bleek & Beanie Sigel)
Squeeze First
Lyrical Exercise
Watch Me
Snoopy Track
Parking Lot Pimpin’ (ft. Beanie Sigel)
Threat
D’evils
It’s Like That
Coming of Age (ft. Memphis Bleek)
Coming of Age (Da Sequel ft. Memphis Bleek)
A Week Ago (ft. Too $hort)
Calling My Name
Laser in Your Ear
22 Two’s
44 Four’s (live)
Blunts and Army
Rap Game Crack Game
South Philly Niggaz
I Am Hov
Reservoir Dogs (ft. The Lox, Beanie Sigel and Sauce Money)
People’s Court
Can I Live
U Don’t Know (remix ft. M.O.P.)
Early This Morning
1-900-Hustler (ft. Beanie Sigel, Freeway & Memphis Bleek)
Young Black and Gifted
The Streets (ft. R-Kelly)
This Can’t Be Life (ft. Beanie Sigel)
Soon You’ll Understand
In My Lifetime (Big Jaz radio remix)
#TBT – DJ Eleven – Live From The Do-Over 8/11/13
Posted: November 17, 2016 Filed under: DJ Eleven, TBT | Tags: DJ Eleven, TBTTBT this week is an hour and a half of incredibly funky music from DJ Eleven Live at The Do-Over LA in August of 2013. Easily one of the most famous parties on the planet, Eleven brought it like he always does. Classics and new bangers from that Summer pepper this mix in a relenting assault. Stream in full above and let warm weather vibes give you a hug on this Thursday in November.
#TBT – The Rub – History of Hip-Hop 1997
Posted: November 10, 2016 Filed under: History of Hip-Hop, TBT | Tags: History Of Hip-Hop, TBTTBT today to our History of Hip-Hop Mix from 1997. This year is easily identified as a cornerstone year of golden era hip-hop. Some of the greats laid down some bonafied classics in this 12 month period and they are clearly represented in this mix. Biggie flexed with the release of “Life After Death” right after he was lost to a senseless murder. Wu Tang returned with their second full length as fans went full blown nutso. Gang Starr dropped another classic LP. Master P solidified a full blown No Limit movement with the release of “Ghetto D”. Mase, MF Doom, The Beatnuts, Redman and more solidified their place in the scene with top shelf tunes as well. Check the mix in full below by stream or download.
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#TBT – Rub Radio – November 2014
Posted: November 3, 2016 Filed under: Rub Radio, TBT | Tags: Rub Radio, TBTTBT this week to the November 2014 edition of Rub Radio. This is a very dancey episode that showcases a very fun time period of uptempo vibes from a couple years back. There was nu nu at the time from the likes of Sammy Bananas, Gorgon City, A-Trak, Anna Lunoe, and JSTJR as well as a couple joints for The Rub as well! Revisit the whole stream above or snag that full download below. Be sure and subscribe to Rub Radio monthly as well.
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#TBT – Rub Radio – October 2012
Posted: October 13, 2016 Filed under: Rub Dates, TBT | Tags: Rub Radio, TBTTBT this week to the October 2012 edition of Rub Radio. Lot’s of cool stuff from 4 years ago here. You’ve got Disclosure’s “Latch” appearing on a mixtape 2 years before it broke through in the U.S. You’ve got TNGHT with their biggest tune that ended up getting used numerous times for licensing. You’ve got two Clyde Carson sightings (where did this dude go?) and a huge tune from Chinx Drugz (RIP). Lot’s of other heatrocks in here too. Revisit the stream in full above and download below.
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#TBT – DJ Eleven – Soul Vol. 2
Posted: October 6, 2016 Filed under: DJ Eleven, TBT | Tags: DJ Eleven, TBTTBT this week comes from DJ Eleven and the 2nd Volume of his “Soul” series. The eras and styles of soulful vibes contained within should this mix should give you a warm hug this Thursday. Everything from Aretha to Zapp to Joi to Lil Kim to Portishead show up on this stellar tracklist. Revisit this shot of sweetness from Eleven today by streaming in full below or copping that download below. Enjoy.
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#TBT – The Rub – History of Hip-Hop 2009
Posted: September 29, 2016 Filed under: History of Hip-Hop, TBT | Tags: History Of Hip-Hop, TBTTBT this week to 2009 and The Rub’s History of Hip-Hop from that wonderful year. Uptempo party rap had become very much a thing with Pitbull, LMFAO, Kid Sister and Chelley but the South’s imprint was so strong that one-hit wonders on the pop breakthrough tip had become very common place (see Hurricane Chris, GS Boyz, New Boyz, etc). Jay-Z had his first #1 hit ever with “Empire State of Mind”. Lil’ Wayne and Young Money ruled the airwaves completely. And Drake was this new star from that camp that everyone still new better as Wheelchair Jimmy. Most everyone was just surprised any rapper from Canada could matter on the charts. Revisit this mix in full above and peep the tracklist below.
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#TBT – Rub Radio – September 2013
Posted: September 15, 2016 Filed under: Rub Radio, TBT | Tags: Rub Radio, TBTTBT this week to the September edition of Rub Radio from 2013. Lots of bangers in here on the front side here from Keys N Krates, 2 Chainz, Diplo and Chooky that show how interesting rowdy tunes were 3 years ago. Back half has some more chiller sounds from Toro Y Moi, Drake, The Weeknd and K-Maxx. The whole tracklist should fire you back to Sept. 2013 with a big grin on your face. The full stream is above and download is below.
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