Some might not be familiar with Luguz while others know exactly what dudes about. If you haven’t already, check out his Rock Premier mixtape, in which he rhymes over some classic Pete Rock & DJ Premier shit. This week I linked up with Luguz to compare blogs vs mixtapes and he gives his definition of a classic album…

1. Blogs vs Mixtapes?
Hmmm.. Ok as far as blogs are concerned I think they are the best outlets for unsigned and signed artists. Blogs are unique because the artist can reach millions across the globe in a matter of seconds… I mean lets face it… people nowadays want their information faster.. Mailboxes have been replaced with inboxes and phone calls have turned into two way message conversations… the internet and blogs have serviced hip hop with an instant click for new music and artists. Is it effective? Of course. Artists without certain outlets are getting recognized day in and day out throughout the internet. It is still a grind and hustle at the end of the day but I believe b.l.o.g.s. (Believing lyrics over gimmicks standout) that’s my own little acronym lol, are beginning to have a huge impact on the record labels. Labels are spending more time surfing the net then your local bootlegger.. So I guess you can say yea… blogs are more effective then mixtapes. Mixtapes are still the street stamp but I guarantee if your not buzzin on the internet its less then likely that you are not going to be on the biggest mixtapes out. At the end of the day, having a major buzz on either the internet or the mixtapes is effective towards your career.

2. What defines a classic album?
Well a classic album to me is generally good music. A classic album has to be an organic experience. If the artist is going in the studio everyday trying to make a certain type of record, then he or she have already lost the classic album. You do not look for a classic album… you do not force a classic album…. you do not think of a classic album… just record and everything will organically form. A lot of artists feel pressure because they want to do what the next person is doing but if you just focus on yourself and put honesty before integrity then I think you have the makings of a classic effort. Do your music and enjoy what you acheive and then sit back and watch how people admire your art. A classic album is good music. No fillers. No substitutions.

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What up ya’ll. Apologies for the slow updated weekend, Meka was on vacation and Shake was not near any strong internet connections. So today should be filled with good’ness. Starting with this… Zo! and Phonte drop another great cover for their upcoming, Zo! & Tigallo Love the 80’s! project. This time doing a rendition of the Human League joint.

DOWNLOAD: Zo! & Tigallo – Only Human f. Carlitta Durand

Wow. As I’m finishing up the final edits on the What’s in the Tapedeck Side B post I check eskay’s spot and see a pt.2 to a personal favorite of mine. N.O.R.E.’s Body in the Trunk with Nas. Unfortunately there isn’t a Nas verse on here, but N.O. definitely holds it down. Good shit.

DOWNLOAD: N.O.R.E. – Body in the Trunk pt.2

While putting up the latest Bargain Bin Classics feature over at the plantation I was hit with some crazy nostalgia. From Kurupt’s Streetz Iz a Mutha to Kardinal Offishall’s Quest for Fire: Firestarter, v1. Sticky Fingaz’ Black Trash to Cube’s Predator. Man I gotta get on my search game and find some of these albums that I’ve lost over the years. Anyways, J23 included Cool Breeze’s album. Man that was my shit! So without further adue let’s go back to ‘99 for a few. Yes!

DOWNLOAD: Cool Breeze – Watch for the Hook (Dungeon Family Mix)

To help bring back the buzz of his album, which drops September 30th, Sai is going to unleash videos of all of his old classic songs that will lead up to the new stuff. True Story my closet is two stories (not really).

I figured I would do something a little different then just posting the new new shit. Here is the collection of songs from Premo’s radio station in GTAIV. Great line up of classic material. Marley Marl and Craig G drop science, MC Lyte does the cha cha, Special Ed has it made and more!

Tracklist + Download link after the jump…

01 Group Home – Supa Star
02 Brand Nubian – All For One
03 Special Ed – I Got it Made
04 Jeru the Damaja – D. Original
05 Marley Marl – Droppin’ Science f. Craig G
06 MC Lyte – Cha Cha Cha
07 Audio 2 – Top Billin’
08 Stetsasonic – Go Stetsa
09 T. La Rock & Jazzy Jay – It’s Yours
10 Gang Starr – Who’s Gonna Take the Weight
11 Main Source – Live at the Barbeque

DOWNLOAD: DJ Premier – GTAIV (The Classics 104.1)