Official "Touring The States" Thread

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 6:20 am

The T.R.O.Y. Blog would like to present you "Touring The States" post. We will sit in our Camaro and take a ride around the States in search of albums that you might never heard of. We will pick up the albums or singles, which doesn't have that so called title "classic", but for sure having great songs, vibe and it will be perfect joy for your ears. Stay tunned, we will feed you with this two times per month, maybe more.

Paw-Dukes was born in Miami Fla. and raised in Brooklyn, New York and now reside in Massachusetts. He started dipping in music at the tender age of 14. He credits lifeגs experiences as his most influential backdrop. Introduced to the art of rhyming by a family friend, Paw-Dukes formed a group with his younger brother Carolina Gus (then know as Finch) and performed at various venues and colleges.

This and a lot more on:
http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/03/ ... on-ma.html

Verge · Post by **Verge** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 3:35 pm

I always dug that "C'est La Vie" 12". Didn't realize it had a video.
Good shit, thanks.

Jaz · Post by **Jaz** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:56 pm

Dope, I have always liked Paw Dukes.

YouTube · Post by **Philaflava** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:04 pm

nice stuff. this is also a great theme for the blog.

hi-rise records had some nice 12" in the 90s.

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:11 pm

Thanks,
There is a full version of C'est la vie video, Paw have it only on the vhs.

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Sat Apr 04, 2009 8:47 am

Midwest is a region forgotten by many, but our tour drove us here, in Minnesota. The year was 1996 when Twice Mike & Koko had been released their first album "Actin' A Fool" on Get Somewhere Productions. Twice Mike has produced the whole album. I can say that this is the only info i have about them. Little bit more info you can find in the booklet which is inside of the download file. We can't say that this album can wear a title as a classic, but it is quiet enjoyable, easy edible with mostly pleasant beats for your ears but it also includes some heavy but listenable beats.

Download:
http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/04/ ... esota.html

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:26 am

Big Meech, as y'all already realized, is coming out of Riverside. This should be the one and only piece of music released by Big Meech, but don't take this info for granted. I was searching all over the internet and wasn't able to find any additional info. Discogs says that this single is Big Meech from Miami, a member of BMF, but personally I think this is mistake. So, please, feel free to correct me if you know something more about all of that. You will enjoy this short but excellent single, even if you don't like that Cali, g-funk vibe. The songs are very very smooth and relaxing. Like the title says "We're Just Cruzin'"; for sure this will make you want to burn it for the ride. Enjoy.

Download:
http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/04/ ... de-ca.html

Don't sleep, this is smooth.

chillhood · Post by **chillhood** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:53 am

cool I'll check it out

K-Funk · Post by **K-Funk** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 9:04 am

holy fucking shit. this one leeked? 7 months ago when i stopped "soulseeking" this one was top wanted. geez.

HUNT THAT LEGION OF DOOM / RAW BREED ALBUM AND LETS GET IT OUT :D

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 4:56 am

K-Funk, are you sure you didn't made a mistake about this, i think this one is out for a long long time or maybe im wrong.
Anyway, im glad you like it.

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 6:37 pm

Pretty much whole album is savory. Almost all of beats are smooth and pretty much listenable with one or two hard cuts. Obviously it would not be useful to compare the album to the styles of Common Sense, All Natural, No I.D. etc. because this is real g-shit, so you'll have to assess it in its own context on your own. So, download it, listen to it from the first to the last second, give it a rating as you see fit, but one thing is certain: this album won't sound downright wack to anyone. Let us know what you think after a solid listen.

Download:
http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/04/ ... go-il.html

thomasv · Post by **thomasv** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:12 pm

Is D.A. Smart part of the group? I can hear him on the first sample that you posted...

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:09 am

Really don't know nothing about this group, even this is my first time i heard about D.A. Smart :(

hope you like this album

thomasv · Post by **thomasv** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:12 pm

Markshot wrote:Really don't know nothing about this group, even this is my first time i heard about D.A. Smart :(

hope you like this album

I didn't take a full listen but I will later :(

D.A. Smart was featured in this classic posse cut "Where Ya At" from the One Million Strong COMP(1995). The cut features Ice Cube, Ice-T, Kam, Mobb Deep, Da Smart, Insane, Shorty, Smooth B, Chuck D, Rza, Killah Priest. They also have a video of it which you can here find on youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FW5kapB0 ... annel_page

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 2:24 pm

Thanks thomas, i will check that link as soon as finish uploading something.
Check this when you have time, its good good album.

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 4:42 am

Short but very listenable, check it.

kimani · Post by **kimani** » Sat Apr 25, 2009 1:34 pm

This touring the states thing is great, enjoyed the Big Meech quite a bit, looking forward to listening to this installment.

STAM · Post by **STAM** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:54 am

yeah yeah yeah!! thanks for this joints Markshot!!

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Sun Apr 26, 2009 3:41 pm

Thank fellaz, stay tunned, more of it is coming soon.

Dat_Triflin_Ass_Dude · Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:45 pm

U sure this shit's from Maryland? I enjoyed the tunes, but I'll be damned if this shit doesn't sound like something outta the Rap-A-Lot catalog from Houston

Dat_Triflin_Ass_Dude · Sun Apr 26, 2009 4:48 pm

btw, diggin the piano keys on "recognize"

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:41 am

Yes, it is from Maryland, everywhere i found at least minimum info, had been said it is from MD, and also at the tape cover is written Forestville, MD.

K-Funk · Post by **K-Funk** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:20 am

"Anotha day" is the shit! when i found this a long time ago i used to bump it for weeks!

multsanta · Post by **multsanta** » Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:51 pm

Dat_Triflin_Ass_Dude wrote:U sure this shit's from Maryland? I enjoyed the tunes, but I'll be damned if this shit doesn't sound like something outta the Rap-A-Lot catalog from Houston

Forestville is the DC burbs and all that RAL shit is pretty revered out here.

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Wed May 06, 2009 6:26 am

This 18 minute long EP might look short but will surely give you a picture of the scene that was in Kansas at that time. Even "Outro" is interesting, cause they were giving shotouts to some big names such as Ice-T, Krs-One, Schooly D etc.

Download:
http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/05/ ... ty-mo.html

hellriser · Post by **hellriser** » Wed May 06, 2009 12:47 pm

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Fri May 08, 2009 12:35 pm

Jako aka Jako James aka The Notorious Outlaw Jako James was raised by his grandmother in Shreveport. He was later moved to Houston. Jako James credits his Uncle Les Brown, president and owner of Ponomo Records, with helping him in launch his career in the music industry.

Download:
http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/05/ ... rt-la.html

Hope you will like it.

Markshot · Post by **Markshot** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:01 pm

Great Scott - San Francisco Giant (1997)

I've noticed there are a numerous downloads of the previous "Tours" but also i don't know how much of you from here actually following this. It looks like very modest number of you actually checking this. Only thing i would like to know, when/if you download this, to see your comment, is it good, bad, great, shit etc.
Thanks.

Anyway, song Make Moves on this album is my shit.

Download:
http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/05/ ... co-ca.html

Eyedea · Post by **Eyedea** » Sat May 09, 2009 1:19 pm

nah, I love this touring the states topics... such obscure stuff they bring...one of my favs on troy....

gotta download this one first to comment though...

Da Publisher · Post by **Da Publisher** » Sat May 09, 2009 2:30 pm

I'll check this out along with Jako "Creepshow" later on in the evening.

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Official "Touring The States" Thread

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Touring The States: Minnesota

Touring The States: Riverside, CA

Touring The States: Chicago, IL

Touring The States: Forestville, MD

Touring The States: Kansas City, MO

Touring The States: Shreveport, LA

Touring The States: San Francisco, CA