T.R.O.Y. Challenge: Instrumentals Marathon

Huldrich Bullsh!t · Post by **Huldrich Bullsh!t** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 9:13 am

Architek wrote:My submission:

01. Arsonists - Venom || (Produced By Q-Unique, 1998, Serchlite)
02. Shabaam Sahdeeq - Arabian Nights || (Produced By Nick Wiz, 1997, Rawkus)
03. The Brotherhood - One Shot || (Produced By Underdog, 1996, Bite It!)
04. DJ Krush - Only The Strong Survive (Remix) || (Produced By DJ Krush, 1996, Sony)
05. Onyx - Evil Streets Remix || (Produced by ?, 1995, Def Jam)
06. All Natural - Drug Wars || (Produced by His-Panik, 1997, Molemen) [Chicago]
07. Bahamadia - 3 The Hard Way || (Produced by DJ Premier, 1996, Chrysalis)
08. Kool G Rap - Hey Mister Mister || (Produced by T-Ray, 1996(?), Wh/L)
09. Dr. Dre - Deep Cover || (Produced by Dr. Dre, 1992, Death Row) [LA]
10. Maestro Fresh-Wes - Pray To Da East Pt.2 || (Produced by Maestro Fresh-Wes, 1994, LMR) [Canada]
11. The Prunes - Somethin' Funky || (Produced by The Prunes, 1995, New Breed) [from "Tracks From The Darkside" instrumental LP]
12. Ultra Magnetic MC's - Ego Tripping || (Produced by Ultra Magnetic MC's, 1986, Next Plateau)
13. EPMD - Strictly Business || (Produced by EPMD, 1988, Fresh)
14. Mikey Dee - Killers On Wax || (Produced by Fury, 1997, Liquid)
15. Goodie Mob - The Day After || (Produced by Organized Noize Productions, 1995, LaFace) [Atlanta]

http://www.mediafire.com/?zfa5vlqgvn7m1q0

- 224 kbps
- 50 Mb
- 31 min 41 sec

It's been a pleasure, hopefully you'll enjoy too.

*Bolds are referring to the rules
**Definition of major / independent label isn't clear enough to me, i guess Def Jam, Death Row & Sony are considered to be major ones
***No Mizell Bros sample unfortunately, had a couple in mind but couldn't fit them

downloaded and will listen today

im still working on mine.

hown many people will participate?

id love to hear some from the Mods

CrimeFamily · Post by **CrimeFamily** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 12:52 pm

My submission

1. Shabazz The Disciple - Death Be The Penalty (Produced By 4th Disciple, 1995, Penalty Recordings)
2. Bc Of Bass Inc. - Rock The Boat (Produced By Pressure & Static, 1988, Black Steel Records)
3. Endangered Species - S.M.O.K.E. (Produced By Shotgun, 1995, TX, H - Town Records)
4. Fugees - Fu Gee La (Produced By Salaam Remi, 1995 Columbia)
5. Non Phixion - No Tomorrow (Produced By Necro, 1996, Fat Beats)
6. Sandinistas - Madd Luv C-12 Remix (Produced By Carlos Bess, 1997,Cartel Imperial Recordings)
7. Supreme NTM - Ma Benz Remix (Produced By B.O.S.S., 1998, France, EPIC)
8 . Mood - Hustle On The Side 94 ver (Produced By Mood, 1994, Cincinnati, Below-Zero Records)
9. Prisoners Of War - To Become Mc's (Produced By Pete Long & jazzy, 1996, Independent Hip Hop)
10. Donald D - Hellraiser (Produced By Afrika Islam, 1989, EPIC)
11. Beat Demons - Mr. Feelgood (Produced By Beat Demons, 1995, Ghetto Jazz New Breed EP Series Instrumental Project, New Breed Records)
12. Mack Da Maniak - What Goes Up Remix (Produced By Tony T, 1996, Select Records)
13. Lost Boyz - Get Up (Produced By Clark Kent, 1996,Universal)
14. South Central Cartel - Gang Stories (Produced By Prodeje, 1994,LA, Rush Associated Labels)
15. Shadyville Allstars - Nowadays (Produced By Sha Self, 1996, Shadyville Entertainment)

Code: Select all

http://www.mediafire.com/?dct5pccyife2itt

85mb

No bonus beat..

Breeze · Post by **Breeze** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:12 pm

Can any of the rules be combined into 1? Like can i use a unrapped on beat along with it being from the midwest?

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Thu Jan 12, 2012 11:41 pm

Props CF, gonna peep tonight.

Breeze wrote:Can any of the rules be combined into 1? Like can i use a unrapped on beat along with it being from the midwest?

No, only because that will open a floodgate. But don't let it stop ya from finishing the compilation. You can always post it like that and the voters can take into consideration how close to the rules each contender stays.

diggy64 · Post by **diggy64** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:07 am

Jaz wrote:The rules are pretty full on, I won't be entering but it would be dope to see what heads come up with.

bartender · Post by **bartender** » Fri Jan 13, 2012 6:37 pm

Grrrr.... I should have worked on my submission earlier. I see like 4 tracks that I was going to use. Darn it. Great work so far.

strategy786 · Post by **strategy786** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:39 am

CrimeFamily wrote:My submission

1. Shabazz The Disciple - Death Be The Penalty (Produced By 4th Disciple, 1995, Penalty Recordings)
2. Bc Of Bass Inc. - Rock The Boat (Produced By Pressure & Static, 1988, Black Steel Records)
3. Endangered Species - S.M.O.K.E. (Produced By Shotgun, 1995, TX, H - Town Records)
4. Fugees - Fu Gee La (Produced By Salaam Remi, 1995 Columbia)
5. Non Phixion - No Tomorrow (Produced By Necro, 1996, Fat Beats)
6. Sandinistas - Madd Luv C-12 Remix (Produced By Carlos Bess, 1997,Cartel Imperial Recordings)
7. Supreme NTM - Ma Benz Remix (Produced By B.O.S.S., 1998, France, EPIC)
8 . Mood - Hustle On The Side 94 ver (Produced By Mood, 1994, Cincinnati, Below-Zero Records)
9. Prisoners Of War - To Become Mc's (Produced By Pete Long & jazzy, 1996, Independent Hip Hop)
10. Donald D - Hellraiser (Produced By Afrika Islam, 1989, EPIC)
11. Beat Demons - Mr. Feelgood (Produced By Beat Demons, 1995, Ghetto Jazz New Breed EP Series Instrumental Project, New Breed Records)
12. Mack Da Maniak - What Goes Up Remix (Produced By Tony T, 1996, Select Records)
13. Lost Boyz - Get Up (Produced By Clark Kent, 1996,Universal)
14. South Central Cartel - Gang Stories (Produced By Prodeje, 1994,LA, Rush Associated Labels)
15. Shadyville Allstars - Nowadays (Produced By Sha Self, 1996, Shadyville Entertainment)
Code: Select all
http://www.mediafire.com/?dct5pccyife2itt
85mb

No bonus beat..

This one is really dope. Almost makes me not want to submit one. :)

strategy786 · Post by **strategy786** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:46 am

Architek wrote:My submission:

01. Arsonists - Venom || (Produced By Q-Unique, 1998, Serchlite)
02. Shabaam Sahdeeq - Arabian Nights || (Produced By Nick Wiz, 1997, Rawkus)
03. The Brotherhood - One Shot || (Produced By Underdog, 1996, Bite It!)
04. DJ Krush - Only The Strong Survive (Remix) || (Produced By DJ Krush, 1996, Sony)
05. Onyx - Evil Streets Remix || (Produced by ?, 1995, Def Jam)
06. All Natural - Drug Wars || (Produced by His-Panik, 1997, Molemen) [Chicago]
07. Bahamadia - 3 The Hard Way || (Produced by DJ Premier, 1996, Chrysalis)
08. Kool G Rap - Hey Mister Mister || (Produced by T-Ray, 1996(?), Wh/L)
09. Dr. Dre - Deep Cover || (Produced by Dr. Dre, 1992, Death Row) [LA]
10. Maestro Fresh-Wes - Pray To Da East Pt.2 || (Produced by Maestro Fresh-Wes, 1994, LMR) [Canada]
11. The Prunes - Somethin' Funky || (Produced by The Prunes, 1995, New Breed) [from "Tracks From The Darkside" instrumental LP]
12. Ultra Magnetic MC's - Ego Tripping || (Produced by Ultra Magnetic MC's, 1986, Next Plateau)
13. EPMD - Strictly Business || (Produced by EPMD, 1988, Fresh)
14. Mikey Dee - Killers On Wax || (Produced by Fury, 1997, Liquid)
15. Goodie Mob - The Day After || (Produced by Organized Noize Productions, 1995, LaFace) [Atlanta]

http://www.mediafire.com/?zfa5vlqgvn7m1q0

- 224 kbps
- 50 Mb
- 31 min 41 sec

It's been a pleasure, hopefully you'll enjoy too.

*Bolds are referring to the rules
**Definition of major / independent label isn't clear enough to me, i guess Def Jam, Death Row & Sony are considered to be major ones
***No Mizell Bros sample unfortunately, had a couple in mind but couldn't fit them

This is dope. FYI everyone, Architek didn't mention, this is a smooth blend all the way through.

I'd love to have the full mp3s of each of these instrumentals but this is a really dope listen as a whole too.

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:01 am

Yeah, I was gonna save my comments for the voting time but yeah extra props for Architek making it a perfect mix/comp combo.

Huldrich Bullsh!t · Post by **Huldrich Bullsh!t** » Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:30 pm

i was very busy but managed to finish mine.

Gza - 4th chamber major label
hijack - style wars before 1990, UK- international
steady b - let the hustlers play before 1990
schooly d - in the jungle before 1990
showbiz & AG - soul clap independent
digable planets - nickel bags mizzel production sample - Edwin Starr easin in
INI - fakin jax
Boogiemonsters - recognised tresholds of negative stress
the roots - what they do major label
dred scott - frankie's groove original instrumental track
TLC - waterfalls Organized Noize remix south
Count Bass D - sadwiches Kenny Dope remix
No I.D. - sky's the limit mid west
B.U.M.S. - elevation west
Unspoken heard - setting sun independent

http://www.mediafire.com/file/cuanjvo5p ... Philaflava Instrumental Mix.zip[/b]

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:28 pm

Well damn, its tough to pick the tracks like this, lol. When i start going through 80s stuff i wanna do a full comp of them alone, tough picking which two since ive pretty much already gotten my vibe of what im going for set already.

A heads up to everyone:
After the challenge and voting is over, feel free to post your own comps with no rules. Just if you feel like it im sayin, if you think you can put together some nice beat comps that would flow and fit on a cd, feel free, but after the voting starts and ends.

Shit i only got 2 and a half hours and im watching this football game, hah.

Architek · Post by **Architek** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:43 am

All tracks of my mixed compilation used to be around on the net but after the dawn of a new era we're facing, who knows... I'm willing to upload an unmixed version after the voting ends (unless it's ok to do it now, Verge?), maybe a folder with all the 12''s involved.

Props to all the competitors & to Verge for struggling with himself even if he got defeated in the end!

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 3:54 am

Lol.. props. Yeah you could post an extra compilation with just the tracks unmixed, that'd be fine cause some people might want the full tracks separate even though you did pretty perfect with it.
and like you said, who knows if a lot of them are even accessible online anymore now.

Architek · Post by **Architek** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:07 am

Architek wrote:My submission:

01. Arsonists - Venom || (Produced By Q-Unique, 1998, Serchlite)
02. Shabaam Sahdeeq - Arabian Nights || (Produced By Nick Wiz, 1997, Rawkus)
03. The Brotherhood - One Shot || (Produced By Underdog, 1996, Bite It!)
04. DJ Krush - Only The Strong Survive (Remix) || (Produced By DJ Krush, 1996, Sony)
05. Onyx - Evil Streets Remix || (Produced by ?, 1995, Def Jam)
06. All Natural - Drug Wars || (Produced by His-Panik, 1997, Molemen) [Chicago]
07. Bahamadia - 3 The Hard Way || (Produced by DJ Premier, 1996, Chrysalis)
08. Kool G Rap - Hey Mister Mister || (Produced by T-Ray, 1996(?), Wh/L)
09. Dr. Dre - Deep Cover || (Produced by Dr. Dre, 1992, Death Row) [LA]
10. Maestro Fresh-Wes - Pray To Da East Pt.2 || (Produced by Maestro Fresh-Wes, 1994, LMR) [Canada]
11. The Prunes - Somethin' Funky || (Produced by The Prunes, 1995, New Breed) [from "Tracks From The Darkside" instrumental LP]
12. Ultra Magnetic MC's - Ego Tripping || (Produced by Ultra Magnetic MC's, 1986, Next Plateau)
13. EPMD - Strictly Business || (Produced by EPMD, 1988, Fresh)
14. Mikey Dee - Killers On Wax || (Produced by Fury, 1997, Liquid)
15. Goodie Mob - The Day After || (Produced by Organized Noize Productions, 1995, LaFace) [Atlanta]

Unmixed:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5s2a56ybk5uzrox

sleazy_j · Post by **sleazy_j** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 5:50 am

I didn't notice this thread before last night, and I'm probably late but I still threw one together.

Gravediggaz - Unexplained (Produced by Poetic, 1997 Gee Street)
MC Eiht - Streiht Up Menace (Produced by DJ Slip and MC Eiht, 1993 Jive) west coast
Akinyele - Put It In Your Mouth (Produced by Chris Forte, 1996 Stress Entertainment) independent
Street Smartz - Don't Trust Anyone (Remix) (Produced by Domingo, 1997 Tru Criminal Records) independent
Outkast - Git Up, Git Out (Produced by Organized Noize, 1994 LaFace) south
Steady B - Take Your Radio (Produced by Marley Marl, 1986 Pop Art Records)
Company Flow - Krazy Kingz Too (Produced by El-P, 1998 Rawkus)
King Tee - Str8 Gone (Produced by Bud'da, 1997 Aftermath) major label
Redman - Rockafella Remix (Produced by Erick Sermon, 1994 Def Jam)
Master P - How Ya Do Dat (Produced by Craig B, 1997 No Limit Records)
Warren G - This DJ (Produced by Warren G, 1993 Def Jam) major label
Sir Mix-A-Lot - My Hooptie (Produced by Sir Mix-A-Lot, 1990 Nastymix)
Psycho Realm - Confessions Of A Drug Addict (Produced by B-Real and Jacken, 1997 Ruffhouse)
Camp Lo - Black Nostaljack (Kid Capri Mix Tape Remix) (Produced by Kid Capri, 1997 Profile Records)
DJ Jazzy Jeff - A Touch Of Jazz (Produced by DJ Jazzy Jeff, 1988 Jive Records) instrumental

no canucks or midwest.

http://www.mediafire.com/?y7au6etebrv76mk
62.05 MB, 224kpbs, 38:43, 1 track.

Huldrich Bullsh!t · Post by **Huldrich Bullsh!t** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:39 pm

Verge wrote:Well damn, its tough to pick the tracks like this, lol. When i start going through 80s stuff i wanna do a full comp of them alone, tough picking which two since ive pretty much already gotten my vibe of what im going for set already.

A heads up to everyone:
After the challenge and voting is over, feel free to post your own comps with no rules. Just if you feel like it im sayin, if you think you can put together some nice beat comps that would flow and fit on a cd, feel free, but after the voting starts and ends.

Shit i only got 2 and a half hours and im watching this football game, hah.

thats what happened to me aswell. but i also was reminded that alot of those only came as dubs. there was a gang of tracks i wanted to include but couldn't because there were too many vocals[/b]

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Mon Jan 23, 2012 8:40 pm

Huldrich Bullsh!t wrote:
Verge wrote:Well damn, its tough to pick the tracks like this, lol. When i start going through 80s stuff i wanna do a full comp of them alone, tough picking which two since ive pretty much already gotten my vibe of what im going for set already.

A heads up to everyone:
After the challenge and voting is over, feel free to post your own comps with no rules. Just if you feel like it im sayin, if you think you can put together some nice beat comps that would flow and fit on a cd, feel free, but after the voting starts and ends.

Shit i only got 2 and a half hours and im watching this football game, hah.
thats what happened to me aswell. but i also was reminded that alot of those only came as dubs. there was a gang of tracks i wanted to include but couldn't because there were too many vocals[/b]

Ha, exactly the same thing man, mad dubs! Couldn't find a real instrumental for quite a few joints from then. Then when i thought i was finishing the comp up last night i realized my "south" joint had a full annoying hook and mad ad libs, lol.

Hey, since we got only 3 submissions and sleazy j just put one up, wanna push this another few days or til next sunday night?
Or you guys wanna close it down now and start voting?
It's on you guys, I'm cool either way. It's just i don't want any of you 3 guys who submitted comps on time to feel slighted in any way if we keep it going.

Let me know asap and I'll either lock this and open voting or extend.

Architek · Post by **Architek** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:42 am

A time extension is fine by me. We're not going for any prize after all. I just hope for more submissions to come, it's all about heads gathering.

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:44 am

ok cool, yeah we usually would get between at least 5 to 10/12 submissions for past challenges. CF and Huldrich cool with that too?
Let me know if not by tomoorow afternoon and I'll either lock this and open voting thread or I'll extend this until Sunday night midnight.

CrimeFamily · Post by **CrimeFamily** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:12 am

word verge, more submissions are welcome, otherwise there is no point in the challenge, let's hope more people submit..

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:24 pm

Ok cool, thats 3 out of 4 votes for yes, we'll keep it open.

Huldrich Bullsh!t · Post by **Huldrich Bullsh!t** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:26 pm

couldnt respond earlier. but yes its cool for me. i hope some more people will enter

strategy786 · Post by **strategy786** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:23 pm

Architek wrote:
Architek wrote:My submission:

01. Arsonists - Venom || (Produced By Q-Unique, 1998, Serchlite)
02. Shabaam Sahdeeq - Arabian Nights || (Produced By Nick Wiz, 1997, Rawkus)
03. The Brotherhood - One Shot || (Produced By Underdog, 1996, Bite It!)
04. DJ Krush - Only The Strong Survive (Remix) || (Produced By DJ Krush, 1996, Sony)
05. Onyx - Evil Streets Remix || (Produced by ?, 1995, Def Jam)
06. All Natural - Drug Wars || (Produced by His-Panik, 1997, Molemen) [Chicago]
07. Bahamadia - 3 The Hard Way || (Produced by DJ Premier, 1996, Chrysalis)
08. Kool G Rap - Hey Mister Mister || (Produced by T-Ray, 1996(?), Wh/L)
09. Dr. Dre - Deep Cover || (Produced by Dr. Dre, 1992, Death Row) [LA]
10. Maestro Fresh-Wes - Pray To Da East Pt.2 || (Produced by Maestro Fresh-Wes, 1994, LMR) [Canada]
11. The Prunes - Somethin' Funky || (Produced by The Prunes, 1995, New Breed) [from "Tracks From The Darkside" instrumental LP]
12. Ultra Magnetic MC's - Ego Tripping || (Produced by Ultra Magnetic MC's, 1986, Next Plateau)
13. EPMD - Strictly Business || (Produced by EPMD, 1988, Fresh)
14. Mikey Dee - Killers On Wax || (Produced by Fury, 1997, Liquid)
15. Goodie Mob - The Day After || (Produced by Organized Noize Productions, 1995, LaFace) [Atlanta]
Unmixed:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5s2a56ybk5uzrox

Thanks for this! Been rocking the nice mix but wanting to have both.

I'll submit too sometime this week.

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Sat Jan 28, 2012 12:39 am

^Yeah me too hopefully.

Props on Sleazy J's mix too, that shit's tight. If possible, a split track compilation would be a plus but we never mentioned in the rules whether it had to be mixed or split so no worries either way. But yeah, compilations are usually the norm for these challenges but mixes are great, imo.

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 1:18 am

01. MC Lyte - Cha Cha Cha(Inst)[1989]
02. Onyx - Purse Snatchers Pt2 (Inst)[Major]
03. Citizen Kane - Blackrain (Inst)[Canada]
04. 45 King - Meganizm [Instr LP]
05. Paul Ray & Dj 33 and a Third - More Emotion (Instr)[Midwest]
06. Das Efx - Alright (Inst)[Major]
07. Droopy Eye Crew - Strictly For Live Men (Instr)[Indie]
08. Vooodu - One Life to Live (Inst)[West]
09. Self Scientific - Degrees (Inst)[West]
10. K-otix - Fallin Behind II (Inst)[South]
11. Nick Wiz - Slate [Inst LP]
12. Rubbandz - Purple Rain (Inst)[Indie]
13. Dr. Octagon - Girl Let Me Touch You (Inst)[Indie]
14. Outkast - SpottieOttieDopaliscious (Inst)[South]
15. Whodini - Five Minutes Of Funk (Inst)[1984]

BONUS TRACK: (Mizell Brother sample)
16. KMD - Plumskinnz(Inst)

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http://www.mediafire.com/?beei7yfmjl4vy83

Well, I gave it a shot, hope at the very least that someone enjoys it and finds at least one track they like that they never heard before.

Props to the other contestants. This shit was no joke.

FTR, I did put most of the tracks through audacity to amplify them and try to have them all be at a similar sound level so most of them say 320 when they might not actually be that. My lame encoder outputs at 320 so yeah, thats why. For those with dj wicked type standards, yes some tracks here came ripped straight from my own vinyl, not a lot though.

Huldrich Bullsh!t · Post by **Huldrich Bullsh!t** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 6:53 pm

thats a cool compilation Verge.

its funny that the rules were hard to follow through even for yourself. but i think it made it really a challenge and interesting to compile and also to listen to.

technically the whodini joint is too old (you said 86-96) but it doesnt matter imo

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Sun Jan 29, 2012 8:38 pm

Huldrich Bullsh!t wrote: technically the whodini joint is too old (you said 86-96) but it doesnt matter imo

thanks, I had it in my brain that it was pre 1990, completely forgot i said 86-96. :failface:
Its all good though, I really love that beat from hearing it over and over on Ralph McDaniels Video Music Box. I think it was the outro music so i thought it was fitting.

I'm thinking we do one more week from tonight and i think we'll get a couple more entries and even if not we'll call it a wrap and start the voting thread.

Architek · Post by **Architek** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 7:35 pm

Nice selections Verge, never realized how dope "One Life To Live" is. It's probably been too outshined by "2 Deadly Sins" in my mind.

Actually it's '86-'98. 86->(180 degrees)->98

We should call it a marathon instead of a challenge from now on. This thing is getting so old that even the man who set the rules forgot em, ha ha... You know who's to blame for the lack of entries right?

strategy786 wrote: This one is really dope. Almost makes me not want to submit one. :)

Banworth!

Huldrich Bullsh!t · Post by **Huldrich Bullsh!t** » Mon Jan 30, 2012 8:44 pm

Verge wrote:
Huldrich Bullsh!t wrote: technically the whodini joint is too old (you said 86-96) but it doesnt matter imo
thanks, I had it in my brain that it was pre 1990, completely forgot i said 86-96. :failface:
Its all good though, I really love that beat from hearing it over and over on Ralph McDaniels Video Music Box. I think it was the outro music so i thought it was fitting.

I'm thinking we do one more week from tonight and i think we'll get a couple more entries and even if not we'll call it a wrap and start the voting thread.

its all good. would have escaped me if i myself hadn't planned to include a track from 84 and then changed it uon realizing.

and the marathon is a good idea. because imo the focus ain't on the voting a winner part

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Thu Feb 02, 2012 11:47 pm

bump.