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29/08/2025

Here it is, show #100!
Just like the previous 99, expect nothing but the finest underground Hip Hop, delivered with finesse by DJ Stikmand.
Tune in, turn it up, and celebrate the milestone with us!

Here it is, show #100!Just like the previous 99, expect nothing but the finest underground Hip Hop, delivered with finesse by DJ Stikmand.Tune in, turn it up, and celebrate the milestone with us! D…

28/08/2025

There’s a lot to be said about Tha Alkaholiks debut album 21 & Over. To start, West Coast veteran King Tee helped put the crew on the Hip Hop map by featuring them twice on his Tha Triflin’ Album in early 1993. He naturally appears on two tracks of 21 & Over as well, including the opener and second single, “Likwit.”

Another important point: Madlib received early production credit on this album under the Lootpack name—some of the first official beats from the now-revered producer. He also jumps on the mic with his Lootpack partner Wildchild on the track “Turn Tha Party Out.”

But perhaps most importantly, the trio—lyricists James “J-Ro” Robinson and Rico “Tash” Smith, along with emcee/producer/DJ Eric “E-Swift” Brooks—remains largely underrated. This short but tightly crafted debut from Tha Liks is as close to a perfect album as you can get. Unlike much of the gangsta rap dominating the West Coast in the early ’90s, this record focuses on partying—but that doesn’t mean the lyricism takes a back seat. All three members are top-tier verbal acrobats. Meanwhile, E-Swift shines behind the boards, delivering beats that keep the energy high and the party moving. It’s surprising he didn’t receive more recognition for his production skills after this LP.

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There’s a lot to be said about Tha Alkaholiks’ debut album 21 & Over. To start, West Coast veteran King Tee helped put the crew on the Hip Hop map by featuring them twice on his Tha Trifl…

26/08/2025

Captain Planet returns with another 60 mins of super eclectic dance sounds from all around the globe. Mixtape Riot stands in total defiance of all things algorithm, seamlessly blending selections that would rarely find themselves back-to-back in a playlist elsewhere, creating a virtual sonic journey like cassette tape mixes from yesteryear. It’s about personality, soul, and making connections where you often least expect them. From Euro balearic, to funky Brazilian soul, to Cuban deep house, West African disco & beyond… It’s all in the mix! Music by Giovanni Damico, Malachiii, Nickodemus, Al Kent, Kurd Maverick and a lot more! Grease up them hip joints and open your mind to the intercontinental boogie.

Captain Planet returns with another 60 mins of super eclectic dance sounds from all around the globe. Mixtape Riot stands in total defiance of all things algorithm, seamlessly blending selections t…

17/08/2025

Back with a monster edition of Fresh Taste, with nearly 50 tracks and over 3 hours of music!

As always, expect a rich blend of R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Jazz, Funk, Afrobeat, Boogie, House, Broken Beat and everything in between. Music courtesy of Ego Ella May, The O'My's, SOUL SUGAR, Rosie Lowe, Thee Sacred Souls, Cousin Kula, KOKOROKO, Tyler, The Creator, Cordae, Butcher Brown, Cotonete, Delasi, Yazmin Lacey, and a lot more in the mix! We hope you enjoy the ride and stick around for the full journey.

Back with a monster edition of Fresh Taste, with nearly 50 tracks and over 3 hours of music! The first hour eases you in with smooth vibrations, then things get funkier, building up to a high-energ…

15/08/2025

The trio of B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs changed the game when they dropped their self-titled debut album Cypress Hill in 1991. They pulled off a rare feat: delivering a hardcore, uncompromising sound while achieving massive commercial success (the album went double platinum).

DJ Muggs’ dusty, sample-heavy production paired perfectly with B-Real’s unmistakable nasal flow, creating a signature sound that stood out then and still hits hard today. Tracks like “How I Could Just Kill a Man” and “Hand on the Pump” have become timeless classics, sounding just as raw over three decades later.

Whether it was their unapologetic celebration of ma*****na culture or the aggressive, rebellious energy in their music, Cypress Hill broke boundaries, even crossing over into the punk and rock scenes, where they earned a whole new audience beyond hip-hop.

Revisit the brilliance of this iconic album by diving into the full experience: listen to the music, watch the classic videos, check out every remix, and dig into interviews and live performances from the era. Enjoy the trip.

The trio of B-Real, Sen Dog, and DJ Muggs changed the game when they dropped their self-titled debut album Cypress Hill in 1991. They pulled off a rare feat: delivering a hardcore, uncompromising s…

08/08/2025

Happy anniversary to Gravediggaz “6 Feet Deep”!

It was a bit unexpected when former Tommy Boy Records artists Prince Paul (producer for Stetsasonic and De La Soul), RZA (of Wu-Tang Clan), Frukwan (Stetsasonic), and Poetic came together to release an album as Gravediggaz in 1994. At the time, Paul’s career had slowed somewhat, while RZA was riding high on the success of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) with his Staten Island crew. Still, the group teamed up to record the excellent 6 Feet Deep for the UK-based Gee Street Records.

Dark loops and incredibly sinister, disturbing lyrics dominate the album, earning it recognition as one of the pioneering releases in horrorcore hip-hop—if that’s even a genre. Regardless, the result is a classic, standing alongside the first wave of legendary Wu-Tang Clan albums.

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It was a bit unexpected when former Tommy Boy Records artists Prince Paul (producer for Stetsasonic and De La Soul), RZA (of Wu-Tang Clan), Frukwan (Stetsasonic), and Poetic came together to releas…

07/08/2025

Back again with a fresh selection of eclectic, uptempo tracks! This episode features music from Miso Extra, Arpy Brown aka Athlete Whippet, Souleance, Young Gun Silver Fox, and more. Tune in and turn it up!

Back again with a fresh selection of eclectic, uptempo tracks! This episode features music from Miso Extra, Arpy Brown, Souleance, Young Gun Silver Fox, and more. Tune in and turn it up! DOWNLOAD E…

06/08/2025

Happy anniversary to the classic album “Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1” by The Brand New Heavies!

After finding success in the U.S. with the revamped version of their self-titled debut album The Brand New Heavies on Delicious Vinyl, featuring the powerhouse vocals of N’Dea Davenport, the band returned with a strictly hip-hop affair. With appearances from some of the era’s finest, including The Pharcyde, Gang Starr, Masta Ace, Grand Puba and Main Source, layered over funky production by Simon Bartholomew and Andrew Levy, the LP quickly became an underground classic.

If you’re a fan of the organic sound of The Roots and haven’t heard this album yet, press play now!

What happens when a British acid jazz band teams up with some of the best American emcees in the game? The answer: an immaculate project titled Heavy Rhyme Experience, Vol. 1. After finding success…

04/08/2025

Welcome to the 10th episode of my »A Hip Hop Special«-series on Brooklyn Radio with the finest in Beats and Rhymes for your listening pleasure.
➔ www.mixcloud.com/brooklynradio/oonops-drops-a-hip-hop-special-10

After my little intro vinyl-mix-set inclduding tracks by DJ Shadow, Madlib, DJ Cam and many more, I've invited my first guest: hometown fellow and turntablist Frenetikk who delivers a fiery mix with dope tunes and cuts in the mix.
Pimpernel Jones (Head of Cosmic Trigger Audio / Herma Puma) from the UK is ending this episode with straight Hip Hop on heavy beats.

OONOPS MIX PART (0:00 min – 26:52 min)
01 DJ Cam - 90s
02 DJ Shadow - Dreams Of A Piece [Reconstruction Productions]
03 Krumb Snatcha aka Judah The Prince - Closer To God [90s Tapes]
04 S.W.A.T. - Poetry [Diggers With Gratitude]
05 Shin-Ski - Nova [The Find Mag / HHV Records]
06 Bounce Castle - Made You Look (Bengaluru Bounce Remix) [Heat Rock Records]
07 Jorun Bombay featuring Phill Most Chill - No Phone
08 Quasimoto - Rappcats
09 Madlib & MF DOOM - Shadows Of Tomorrow (Demo) [Stones Throw Records]

FRENETIKK MIX PART (26:52 min – 57:33 min)
10 Tru Comers - Sentimental Mood
11 Renaissance Union - Oh My... Focus With Your Eyes
12 The Black Spooks - Why
13 Tru Comers - Heavy Up
14 House Of Pain - It Ain't A Crime
15 Celph Titled & Buckwild - Tingin'
16 Blu & Nottz ft. Rashad - End Of The World
17 e26quent - Zurück (OG Instrumental)
18 Klaus Layer & Figub Brazlevič ft. Fanatic & Don-Tox - N'aie Pas La Haine
19 Clutchy Hopkins - Good Omen
20 Freeway & Jake One - Know What I Mean
21 Grav - What
22 Lost In Jazz ft. El Da Sensei - Real Recognize Real
23 Mad Skillz - Street Rules

PIMPERNEL JONES MIX PART (57:33 min – 1:21:01 min)
24 Slum Village - Fall in Love
25 Diba$e - Fly Me 2 The Moon
26 Unspoken Heard - Elevator Music
27 DRUGS - Negro Spiritual
28 Deda - Blah Uno
29 Action Bronson - Shiraz
30 Maker - Shout
31 Professor Brian Oblivion - Feel The Funk (45 Edit)
32 Mr Chop - Hung Up
33 The Roots - Dynamite!
34 Slick Rick - Children's Story (Nick Bike's Breakdown Brass Edit)

Full tracklist and download here: https://brooklynradio.com/oonops-drops-a-hip-hop-special-10

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Have a great start into a new week and much love!

Yours truly,
Oonops 💛☀️

01/08/2025

This time on EAT THIS, we’re serving up a selection steeped in the smoothest R&B vibes of 2025, with a few detours into Hip Hop. Music by Kadeem Tyrell, Oscar Jerome, Ella Mae Sueref, Silas Short and more! Kick back and enjoy this carefully curated mix of cool, laid-back tracks made for your listening pleasure.

This time on EAT THIS, we’re serving up a selection steeped in the smoothest R&B vibes of 2025, with a few detours into Hip Hop. Kick back and enjoy this carefully curated mix of cool, la…

29/07/2025

“We’re almost at show 100! DJ Stikmand is back once again, dropping the best in underground Hip Hop for the 99th time in a row! Don’t miss it, tune in and turn it up!”

“We’re almost at show 100! DJ Stikmand is back once again, dropping the best in underground Hip Hop for the 99th time in a row! Don’t miss it, tune in and turn it up!” DOWNLOAD Hi…

11/07/2025

No need to worry, DJ Stikmand is back with a brand-new, hard-hitting 60-minute mix packed with the finest underground Hip Hop!

No need to worry, DJ Stikmand is back with a brand-new, hard-hitting 60-minute mix packed with the finest underground Hip Hop! DOWNLOAD Hip Hop Journal Episode 98 Tracklist: 01 Warfare w/ Sule, Tye…