Exclusive CollectionMixed by DJ RhettmaticUnless you lived, traveled or have connect-gang (bing-bing-bang) out in Japan, you won't have this. The Exclusive Collection is more than merely a collection of exclusives, they're "Japan Only" exclusives that are extremely rare in the western hemisphere. Manhattan Records, arguably considered the Def Jam of Japan, is pushing $30 million in vinyl in Japan alone and with so many J-Only's to expose to the U.S. they had to push it out with a special double-disc set. DJs of The World Famous Beat Junkies have a distinct style through their combinations of beat-juggling, scratching and BJ-brand of mixing-a sound that was born through a blend of battle, radio, club, and production performance. They set the standard on how DJs should be. This is where West Coast DMC Champion and two-time ITF World Team Championship DJ Rhettmatic comes in. As a founding member of the Junkies he was enlisted to add his brand of mixing to this spotlight of cuts: Jay Dee, Geology, Talib Kweli, Sadat X, Dabo, Diamond D, Tony Touch, The Beatnuts, Kool G. Rap, Dilated Peoples, Jurassic 5, Visionaries, Beat Junkies, Dj Spinna, Noelle. Don't let this one slip out of your greasy little hands. You don't want to be flying a bazillion miles to pick up this compilation.-UpAbove.com
H.I.V. Vol 2: The CureThe DJStrongEast Coast DJs are stereotypically known for their reverbed yelling of "Funkmaster Flex!," "Clue!," "Desert Storm!" or other self-shouts. They're also known for their original combination of artists doing freestyles not found on any other album. The more juice you've got the more potential for the stuff other DJs will envy. How many bedroom DJs can get someone like Guru or Rakim to take the time out to roll over to their house for a freestyle session? The self shouts are the auditory equivalent to a b-boy grabbing his nuts on a freeze. West Coast DJs don't get the same kind of attention but TheDJStrong-one-third of the Cali Untouchable DJs where DJ Warrior and DJ Hideo complete the trio-is one of a handful that's bound to blow up the Left Coast mixtape DJ. Mind you, it's not about the artists having to hail from this side of the world, rather it's about the familiar G'd music that we grew up with-one's that rock OUR stereos, cars, and clubs. The Cure is Packed with exclusives, world premiers, and new joints. Check the roster: Sly Boogie, Bravehearts, Nas and Jully Black, E40 and Goapele, Tribe Called Quest feat. Erykah Badu, Ras Kass, Kombo/DJ Khalil, Mobb Deep/Vega One, JRo/Will Blast, Digital Underground Shock G and Money B, JRo feat. Will Blast, Planet Asia, Tash, Jzone feat. King Tee, JRo, Dilated Peoples, Rakaa of Dilated Peoples, Talib Kwali, Xzibit feat. Krondon, G Unit vs. Balance and Frontline, Self Scientific, N.O.R.E and 50 Cent, Raekwon/RZA, Mobb Deep/Alchemist, Young Zee, Bambino Brown feat. Murda Rocc, Z.I., Mad Man Smooth feat. Y Spyder, Kumasi feat. Mos Def. Welcome back to the West! Also Available is the Cali Untouchables mixtape. TheDJStrong.com