Respect The Architects

Big Daddy Kane & Public Enemy LIVE 1989

2011-08-26T20:28:00.000-04:00

Big Daddy Kane & Public Enemy rockin' LIVE during the summer of 1989 at the Harlem Rally Against Racism. 22 years ago....when hip hop mattered... I love to see pieces of history like this video. If anyone out there has anything related to old school hip hop & you want to share it or trade....hit me up, I'm always down to trade for somethign I don't have. 1989, shouts to DJ Renegade, Money

The Tapemasters Crew, What's in a name?

2010-10-22T02:39:00.002-04:00

Ok, so I guess I need to take the time to explain why the contact email is the.tapemasters.crew@gmail.com , since I recieved an email asking what gives me the right to be called a Tapemaster. Well, I thought that question was kind of childish, but I will take the time to explain. What's in a name... The name, The Tapemasters Crew, was originally chosen because it has an old school hip hop/ b-boy

2010-07-02T02:53:00.001-04:00

Rammelzee - He was that ill cat on the mic while Rock Steady Crew was puttin' in work on the floor on the stage in Wild Style. He had a sawed-off shotgun in his hand while on stage too....maybe it was a play gun, not really sure. - He had that ill delivery & persona to me. Just the way he came off on the Beat Bop single. I remember having a copy of that record on Profile records. - He was a early

Biz Markie performs Bennie & The Jets by Elton John

2010-04-26T18:59:00.002-04:00

Biz is a wild dude, for sure, but this video is a statement of how fun & creative hip hop could & should be. He does his own rendition of Elton John's classic song Bennie & the Jets....with that timeless Biz flava. I got a big kick out of this video!!

GURU Keithy E, Rock, rock on!!!

2010-04-22T00:38:00.003-04:00

Man, this hits me hard. Roxbury stand up!!!!! Hip Hop stand up!!!!! A soldier has passed!!!!! Keithy E, GURU, Baldhead Slick....you will be missed in this world of musical mediocrity!!!!! I remember his 1st single called "The Lesson" & I remember when "Words I Manifest" 1st dropped & heads actually had the opportunity to check the video from coast to coast on shows like YO! MTV Raps & BET's Rap

Support Sedgwick & Cedar

2010-02-14T13:42:00.002-05:00

SEDGWICK & CEDAR Sedgwick & Cedar is the first time you saw the movie Wild Style; the first time a DJ made your body rock; the first time you witnessed a B-boy devastate a dance floor, or an MC murder a mic. Sedgwick & Cedar also represents seeing letters of the alphabet take on a whole new colorful form and driving six hours to cop dead stock kicks or rare vinyl from someone’s dusty ass stock

ALL CITY = RARE 1983 Hip Hop Documentary

2010-02-08T11:56:00.003-05:00

This was an experimental documentary about the early days of the Hip-Hop movement in the South Bronx called All City. This documentary was from Henry Chalfant and was hosted by Spank from TC5 (The Cool 5). **I saw this documentary posted at thier website & had to try to help to expose it to those that haven't seen it yet. This joint is full of B-Boys, writers & originators...so...RESPECT THE

Puma Clyde's Commercial (Suede Puma's)

2010-01-29T02:18:00.002-05:00

Ok, y'all know that we used to rock these back in the day....& some of us still do. I have a few pair & some still have the fat laces in them. LoL, my dogged out navy blue joints even have some fatties in them...even tho they will never be worn in public again cuz they are wwwwaaaaayyyyy too beat up! Anyway, here is the Puma Clyde lineup for 2010. 6 different flavs, which one is your personal

Fantastic Freaks, Busy Bee, Cly and Tell Brothers & the Super Lover Emcees in Hempstead Long Island, 1982

2009-08-14T00:12:00.008-04:00

Tape #163 - Fantastic Freaks, Busy Bee, Cly and Tell Brothers & the Super Lover Emcees in Hempstead Long Island, 1982.Herbie Luv Bug (from Salt n Pepa & Kid n Play fame), Playboy Prince Charm, Romeo the American Gigelo and DJ Quick Silver make up the Super Lovers emcee’s. They rock off of the "Dog the Donut" break. Cly and Tell Brothers do a little borrowing from J.D.L. (Cold Crush Brothers) and

A CONVERSATION WITH HIP HOP'S PIONEERS

2009-07-24T22:40:00.008-04:00

Cornell University put together an AWESOME panel of old school hip hop LEGENDS for this discussion. It's almost 2 hours long & you really get to hear some of the untold stories of things that happened back in the day. So, take some time, sit down, relax, hit play on this video &... Respect The Architects!! To my man. Eric G, from Cornell...this one's for you fam!

KRS ONE LIVE @ House of Blues New Orleans 2001

2009-07-15T01:02:00.012-04:00

Aight, we're baaaacccckkkk, blat-a-tat-a-tat-tat-tat!! Hope y'all had a good couple of weeks since the last updates. My man Tapemasta went to Jamaica, so I had to hit the Bahamas for the 4th of July. Had mad fun & saw the fireworks from the dock. Nuff respeck to Felton for taking care of us while we were in Nassau!Anyway back to the matter at hand. KRS 1 but 1st let me go off on a lil tangent

WHBI: WORLDS FAMOUS SUPREME TEAM 6/82 WITH THE FORCE MCs

2009-06-21T22:00:00.008-04:00

This is tape # 118 from my man Troy L Smith's collection. BIG, BIG respect to him for this tape.Man, so many things have helped to shape & form my love for this culture. The World's Famous Supreme Team Show on WHBI is one of those things. This is one of those radio tapes that gives you that original flav & makes you Respect The Architects.This joint starts off with Se' Divine the Mastermind &

DJ Rockin Rob's Birthday 1981 @ St. Joseph's with the Mean 3 & the MC Connection

2009-06-20T01:44:00.006-04:00

D.J. Rocking Rob’s Birthday and The Mean 3, as well as The M.C. Connection are at St. Joseph, 1981. (Note: D.J. Rocking Rob D.J.s for both crews and they are all under the umbrella of The Original Mean Machine. In the Mean 3 it’s Tiny Tine, Master Bee and Rocking Rob. Rob kills the piano on Square Biz by Teena Maria. Master B has a real nice flow. Before the M.C. Connection get on they first play

Rest In Peace to a KING: IZ THE WIZ

2009-06-20T01:03:00.008-04:00

On June 18th, 2009 we lost a legend. New york City's longest running "All City" KING passed away. I never had the privilege to personally meet Michael Martin aka IZ THE WIZ (TMB) but I have admired his work for many years. Respect due to one of the greatest to EVER do it!!!! IZ THE WIZ MEMORIAL SERVICE AT TUFF CITY STYLE, 650 FORDHAM ROAD, BRONX NY. THIS SUNDAY JUNE 21, 2009 1PM -

KRS 1, FAT JOE, MAD LION, GRIM REAPER & LORD FINESSE @ ROCKSTEADY ANNIVERSARY 1995

2009-06-15T23:47:00.006-04:00

KRS ONE, FAT JOE, MAD LION, GRIM REAPER & LORD FINESSE @ ROCKSTEADY ANNIVERSARY 1995We're just tryin to warm it up a lil bit for y'all right now. When we shift gears, it will be obvious, so be sure to stay tuned!!Here's a freestyle joint from the Rock Steady Crew Anniversary. I think this was 1995. It's around 12 minutes long.http://www.sendspace.com/file/jsn1ok

TROY L SMITH - LIVE OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP SHOWS LIST

2009-06-12T21:21:00.010-04:00

Troy L. Smith’s 219 Live Old school hip-hop tapes from 1977 to 1983. To get in contact with me call 212-361-9822This is a true story, and a list of some of the Freshest, Flyest, Wildest, Boldest shows from the trend setters of Hip Hop.What’s up to my brothers and sisters, who hold a common interest in old school hip hop tapes as I. In my quest on a never ending journey for these tapes I’ve found

LIVE: Biz Markie & MC Shan

2009-06-12T02:15:00.008-04:00

This is a live piece with Biz Markie & MC Shan. Biz is beatboxing for Shan. I know it's an Evil Dee joint but I can't remember if I picked it up on the net somewhere or if it's from my original collection. Either way...it's still a banger!As a side note, I do remember an old radio tape that I had back around 1986 or 87 that had Biz Markie, Shante & either LA Sunshine or Special K on it. They were

Grandmaster Caz - Scene of the Rhyme - LIVE

2009-06-11T14:25:00.005-04:00

As Dj Khalid would say "LIIISSSTTEEEENN!!!!The Grandest of them all, courtesy of Grand Good (them cats puttin in mad work!)I had to put this joint up here cuz of the things that Caz is saying.I have come across alot of obscure items, like this, that I will put up here just in case someone has missed it along the way.

LIVE Tape Release: 1982 New Music Seminar DJ Battle

2009-06-10T03:16:00.026-04:00

The 1982 New Music Seminar DJ Battle.That's right....I said 1982 & no that's not a typo. LoL. Charlie Chase, Jazzy Jay & Whiz Kid all get loose on the decks. The Cold Crush 4 (without Easy A.D.) run down a few rhymes at the end too.The battle starts with DJ Charlie Chase gettin loose on the decks. He starts his set with the rock songs "Feels Like Love" (thx to Beatmaster31 for the track ID)& "

Radio Tape Release: Red Alert's 4th Birthday Party 10-24-87

2009-06-07T02:24:00.009-04:00

OSR 2 - Red Alerts 4th Birthday Party (chop)Here is an original tape that I've had since 1987. It's has segments of 3 different radio shows on it. It was originally loabeled as "Red's 4th B-day" but the label may be wrong. This is a chop tape between Chuck Chillout, Red Alert & Marley Marl shows. It starts a little slow due to the instrumental tracks at the beginning but it really begins to heat

The Original #15: DJ Disco Wiz (FREE downloadable emag)

2009-06-06T22:50:00.014-04:00

This is a real interesting read. I just watched a documentary a few weeks back that had Grandmaster Caz & Disco Wiz speaking about a battle that they had "back in the day". I will post up that story in the future. There are some really interesting articles in this issue. I would recommend a d/l of the issue & check it out for yourself. *King APEX*The Original #15 - Download Now!Available to

True School NYC Summer Park Jam Series

2009-06-06T03:05:00.014-04:00

If anyone out there is gonna be in the NYC area during any of these events, I would HIGHLY suggest trying to attend. Also check out Tools Of War too. Christie Z Pabon from http://www.myspace.com/toolsofwar also had these comments : We had our first jam of the season last night (June 4th) @ Behagen Park. What I didn't realize is that Behagen is really the legendary 23 Park where Flash, Mean Gene,

Respect The Architects

2009-06-05T22:13:00.003-04:00

This blog is about the love of old school hip hop. We call ourselves "The Tapemasters Crew" cuz it has that old school, real b-boy feel to it. We do recognize that there are other "Tapemasters" out there & many "Tapemasters" came before us, including the one that used to record all of the Cold Crush Brothers shows. We are not here to boost ourselves up, but instead to help preserve a piece of