Month: September 2016
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Public Enemy #1 – 1984 demo
Today is all about the original demo of Public Enemy #1 by Public Enemy from 1984 (!). Chuck D talks about in on BREAL.tv, it’s genesis from a JB’s track, the intro, getting big on WBAU radio, Rick Rubin and how PE were different. Here’s the WBAU radio demo in full, with a Stetsasonic shout…
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Digging for windows and battle sirens
Didn’t know El-P was working with Rage Against The Machine’s Zack De La Rocha, not surprising after the excellent Run The Jewels guest appearance. Really like ‘Digging for Windows’, compared to other solo efforts, this really fits Zack’s flow. And of course El-P can do no wrong. And even better, it’s a free download. Free.…
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Up Against The Wall – Psych Mix Part 2
“You cannot count on anyone except yourself. It’s sad, but true, and the sooner you learn it, the better.” As I prepare to move from Radio Clash Towers, the second half of this mix is about several things – the current political climate, a zeitgeist via 1968-1974, but also a cri de coeur about a…