R.I.P. Camu Tao. The super emcee and beat maker passed away recently after battling cancer. Camu Tao was one of the producers behind some of the hardest underground sounds in Hip-Hop. His work with Weatherman, Cage in Nighthawks, El-P and his upcoming solo album is some of the most chilling rap songs ever. If you slept on this man’s music, take a listen to some of his work below.

Take a listen to this archived episode of The Cyber Mix Tape Show for some real deal global Hip-Hop! Special guest for this live remote show is DJ 3rdi, director of “Diamonds In The Rough”. We took the show to his lab at The Subterranean Network, talked about his amazing documentary, and promoted the International Hip-Hop night at On The Rox. The show was co-hosted by JhaVoice, and aired on 2/6/2008. Tune into to listen to the interview and call ins from Joel from De Negus and Saba Saba! It’s live internet radio, in all its glory and tech difficulties! Peace to 3rdi and everybody who joined us!

Since the link to the “Theme From The Black Hole” mp3 didn’t work, I thought I’d throw this one up for ya!

Bottom’s up!

Name That Sample…this one is way easy. While many people hit this one up, one crew took it to the number one charts and made rap history, ontop of this funk track. Who sampled this song?

“Theme From The Black Hole” -Funkadelic

This next one might be a bit tougher…stil in the funk mob mode. A couple of cats jacked this beat, if you caught the hint and know your beats, your good!

Parliment Funkadelic- The Motor Booty Affair

This one is too hot for words. The beginning is instantly recognizable to real DJs and Hip-Hop heads.

Funkadelic-”Get Off Your Ass And Jam”

Leave your answers in the comments.

Hip-Hop iconic beat-maker Pete Rock is back with a new album, filled with his trademark soulful sounds and top notch emcees. His latest album, “NY Finest” on Nature Sounds, features guest vocals from The L.O.X, Jim Jones, Little Brother, Slum Village, Redman, and several members of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Pete Rock & Nature Sounds are showing love to the fans by giving up free instrumental versions of 4 songs from the album. Click the link here to download the mp3s for “We Roll”, “Til I Retire” and more from Pete Rock, or listen to the beats below!

914 feat. D-Block

We Roll-Feat. Jim Jones

‘Til I Retire

Daptones has a new online only release, that features all of the songs they released as 7 inch singles. The impressive label has some of the coolest sounds out, and the new album is filled with exclusives and never before heard treats.

Daptone7 Inch Singles Collection, Vol. 2 will be released in June and features thirteen tracks. Check below for the full album listing and mp3!

Charles Bradley “Now That I’m Gone” from Daptone 7 inch Singles Collection, Vol. 2

Daptone 7 inch Singles Collection, Vol. 2 Track List:
1. The Matador - The Mighty Imperials
2. Now That I’m Gone - Charles Bradley & The Bullets
3. Can’t Stop Thinking About You - Charles Bradley
4. Could Have Been - Lee Fields
5. You Don’t Know What You Mean (To a Lover Like Me)
- Lee Fields and The Sugarman 3
6. How Long Do I Have To Wait For You (Instr.)
- Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
7. This Love Ain’t Big Enough for the Two of Us
- Charles Bradley & The Bullets
8. (She’s Got) Twilight Eyes - Charles Bradley & The Bullets
9. I Just Dropped In to See What Condition My Condition Is In
- Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings
10. Stand Up - Lee Fields and The Sugarman 3
11. Stand Up Pt. II - Lee Fields and The Sugarman 3
12. Nervous Like Me - The Dap-Kings
13. Che Che Cole - Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra