:: Randomness ::

Just uploaded a bunch of stuff for myself to transfer between different computers.. figure I'd share.

It's random new stuff.. don't remember what i zipped, but there's like 800mb of isshhh... some singles from Gotty at smokingsection.net and albums from all over... check it out if you want

No passwords

http://www.sendspace.com/file/1846gm
http://www.sendspace.com/file/r8twe7
http://www.sendspace.com/file/992q9p

:: Best Of '06 - 4th Quarter ::

While I think 2006 was a disappointing year of Hip Hop music for us all, there were a few bright spots that kept the game alive.
See my picks below for my Best of '06.

My best will be broken down into 4 posts (what quarter the album was released).
Notoriously, 4th Quarter hip hop has ALWAYS shined, and 2006 was no different:

The 4th Quarter Fav's
PW: bootisconnex

AZ - The Format - October

The Game - Doctor's Advocate - November

Snoop Dogg - Tha Blue Carpet Treatment - November

Styles P - Time Is Money - December

Nas - Hip Hop Is Dead - December


Links and Reviews are on the way...

Peace Outside!!!

:: Tell 'Em Why You Mad ::

Yea I'm pissed... let's start by saying F**K Windows Media Player.
So, part of the reason I have been a ghost for so long is cuz I was having madd issues with my PC... HDD issues, Internet issues, just an old piece of crap computer that I didn't want to deal with anymore.

Still with the same PC, I decided to wipe clean my whole drive... and I don't mean just a format and reinstall... I'm talkin a full out santize of it.

As I prepare for my comeback to the blog game, I have my library of music all ready to go, organized all nicely in a folder.. viewing the thumbnail so I can see each Album Cover, u know how it do, my ishh gotta look good and be organized.

And now for why I'm mad, esp. at WM Player.
After reinstallin all my software and what not, I finally got back on the net. Now, I forgot to uncheck that option in WM player to update info and files from the net. This stupid ass program effed up all my music folders, copied over my album covers, and EFFED up my ID3 tags... pissed I tell you... PISSED!!

Okay now I'm done venting... wait not yet... 1st Quarter Hip Hop SUCKS!!!
Done...NOW!

:: The Ghost ::

Been a ghost for too too long... gonna try to bring it back... hope ppl still come thru... check for a new post b4 weeks end

Peace
Bootis

:: The Ultimate Dead Prez Post ::

I know I am a day late, but as promised here is the next installment of Bootis' Ultimate Posts...Dead Prez!!

Known most for their politically charged lyrics, Dead Prez have been in the game for a while now trying to educate the hip hop generation. Made up of 2 members, Sticman and M-1, Dead Prez joined forces in 1990 at Florida A&M. Yes folks, these cats ain't the uneducated (street) thugs we so often read about and see all over the small screen...these in fact are some educated men. While most artists are worried about the hoes, the cars and the almighty dollar bill, Dead Prez have made it a point to exploit the exploiters in the business. Whether it be tackling topics of racism, governmental hypocrisy or perhaps their most notable "control over the media outlets that provide us" music and entertainment.

Getting their upstart on Loud Records, it was difficult for 2 fairly unknown rappers to break through and get the attention they deserved. Think about it, back in the mid-90's who were YOU more likely to listen to, Wu-Tang and Mobb Deep or some guys talkin bout politikin and ishhh??

Anyway, somewhere around '99-2G everyone who is anyone in hip hop quickly found out who these guys were and knew they meant business with the drop of "Hip Hop" Following the release of the single, their debut album, Let's Get Free, dropped. While sales weren't chart toppers, this album is known as a classic amongst true heads.

After obvious political and label drama (Loud Records fold) DP went out and dropped their 2nd piece of work...an independent mixtape called Turn Off Your Radio Vol. 1 in 2002. To this day I'm STILL bumpin the title track...ILL to say the least, you gotta check it out for yourself though....

what's on the radio, propaganda, mind control
and turnin it on is like puttin on a blindfold,
cuz when you bring the real, you don't get rotation,
unless you take over the station!!

In 2k3, the year of 5-0 snitch, DP came up with the follow up mixtape, Get Free Or Die Tryin (Turn Off The Radio The Mixtape Vol 2). While not meant to be a stab at the G-Unit general, at least not known to the general public, I think DP got the point across that they weren't nethin like that bullissshh...when they say "Turn off the Radio, Turn off that bullisshh" you know what kinda hip hop they're talkin about.

Nearly 4 years since they revealed the Matrix to mainstream hip hop, DP settled their label issues and dropped, Revolutionary But Gangsta, or RBG. Some 'fans' criticized DP for becoming too 'gangsta' on RBG, leaving behind their "revolutionary" lyrics that they made a career out of. If you ask me, these 'fans' completeley missed the point of this album. While not as good as say Let's Get Free, this album was more of an extension of them as people, as rappers. I think the title is very appropriate...I may be down for the revolution, but don't fuck with me cause I can still bust your skull....I may be educated, but I still gotta do what I gotta do and if you hold me down cause of my race, I'll bust your skull!
People have to remember, M-1 and Sticman may be educated, may have deep lyrics, but they are still street....the people that listen to them are street...the people they wish to educate and speak to are street....use your head!

Now that I'm done my little rant I'll just put you on to some music. I have included M-1's solo joint for those of you who don't have it yet. I have already spoke on this back when it dropped so I ain't gonna repeat myself...its different but dope leave it at that. As well I have included the album Dead Prez collaborated with Outlawz (2pac's old crew) which dropped this summer. Check it out, gimme your thoughts, to tell you the truth I haven't played it more than once, not cause it wasn't good, because I haven't had the time.

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2000 - Let's Get Free

2002 - Turn Off The Radio Vol. 1

2003 - Get Free Or Die Tryin (Turn Off The Radio Vol. 2)

2004 - Revolutionary But Gangsta

M-1 - 2006 - Confidential

DP & Outlawz - 2006 - Can't Sell Dope Forever

Until next time peoples...Enjoy!!

:: Let's Get Rich Whaat ::

What's up people!! I hope you are still enjoyin all that Roots music I dropped on ya ;) I have decided, since I am too busy to update this thing on a daily, or even weekly for that matter, The Bootis Connection will now be EXCLUSIVELY dropping Ultimate posts; I'm hoping bi-weekly. The next one should be ready next week (Sept. 18th) so make sure to come thru to see what's next on the list.

In the meantime, I figured I'd put somethin down for the peeps who come thru here as part of their daily routine. First on the menu, well...you see the title of the post, you hear the track playin on the youtube "Let's get rich whaat..." so ya first up lets talk money. Now before I even begin, DO NOT get it twisted. I ain't trying to sell anyone on some bullisshh or be one of those annoyin a$$ bloggers tryin to spamm you.

As you may have noticed, in the last month or so I added a casino banner down the right side of my page. A buddy of mine put me on to dis online casino site in the summer and I've been playing since. Now, I figured, I'm playin on this isshh, I got my own site, why not advertise the casino and make some money out of it?? If you like gamblin and all that then you should check it out. The games are fun, its free to download or you can play on flash, its free to play (if you don't want to play for real $$) and most importantly its secure!

I won't bore you with the details, but basically I got a deal from the casino to give $5 free to ppl who come through my site, all you gotta do is sign-up (no deposit necessary). As well, for ppl who want to play for real dough, the casino will match how ever much you put up (you deposit $50 + they give you $50 free = $100 to play). If your interested check these links, if not scroll down.

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And now for all the hip hop heads, well all genres of music really, I feel as though it is my duty to put you on to this site... www.pandora.com When you first go to the site it will ask you to enter in a song or artist. Then the magic starts...the site builds a playlist that it believes you will like based on what you choose. It allows you to rate each track and add new songs/artists as to narrow down the type of tunes you want to hear. I eff'n co-sign this site...I bump it all day at work, as do my co-workers. Check it out and wonder why it took so long for something like this...perfecto!! Open Pandora's Box!

And now I bid thee goodbye....only til next week when I drop the ULTIMATE INSERT NAME HERE post!

Peace!!

:: The Ultimate Roots Post ::

As you can see The Bootis Connection is STILL up and runnin and its thanks to all the love and support I have received through emails and the comment section in the last few days. I couldn't believe it...100+ comments in like 3 days?? Never knew headz were coming through my little spot here like that...its pretty dope to know that peoples fron the globe swing by my spot to see what I'm throwing up.

So anyway, I'm here to stay and lets continue on with the next Ultimate post...The Legendary Roots Crew!!

The year, 1987... The place, Philadelphia... The group, The Legendary Roots Crew. Whether you like hip hop or not, everyone who hears The Roots instantly gains a certain respect and admiration for these dudes. Known for their unique ability to combine the soul and rhythm of a jazz band with the raw lyrical artform of rap, The Roots have been moving crowds for nearly 2 decades now. With 9 LP's under the belt this group has had their far share of ups and downs, plus group drama, but to this day are one of the few hip hop groups from back in the day that still produce relevant FIRE!!

Joiming forces in 1987, The original Roots members included, Black Thought, ?uestlove, Malik B, Hubb, and Scott Storch (yeah thats right, Storch the producer got his start with The Roots!!). What many people don't know is that while The Roots are from Philly, around 1992 they upped and left to London England and began performing across Europe.

In order to get by they recorded and released the now infamous black album, Organix, which went on to sell 150,000. With an independant release like that you know it wasn't long before labels were bangin down the doors. The band signed with DGC Records, went back to the states and released Do You Want More?!!!??! in 1995. While it may have been one of the best Roots albums to date, it did't receive too much love as headz just weren't ready yet.

One year later, enter Illadelph...Oooooweeee...now this album was one for the ages. This was the joint that brought the crew to the forefront of rap, earning their first Billboard position. With tracks like Clones, Sections and What They Do, this album is a MUST have for any hip hop lover.

After a 3 year hiatus and rumours of a break up, the Roots came hard in 1999 with the release of Things Fall Apart. Many people will remember this album for the contoversial cover art, or should I say cover artS. Five front covers were released for this album, all depicting eye opening images of sadness and disaster, from a dead man's bloody hand to a crying child.

After the success of Things Fall Apart and lending their musical genius to Jay-Z for his MTV unplugged score, The Roots Crew were under pressure. They released Phrenology in '03 and to the dismay of many fans, parted away from the typical jazzy sound to a more rock/electronica feel. Not my cup of tea, but hey it was an experiment... either hate it or love it!

2004 brought The Tipping Point for The Roots. Not only the title of their album, but the name spoke words for what was going down behind the scenes. DJ Scratch left the group and Geffen, their label at the time, was giving them issues and demanding more album sales. The result was the most commercial album to date. While The Roots went back to their jazzy feel style, I can't say I wasn't a little disappointed with this record. It just didn't feel right.

Prsent day... Game Theory. This album touches straight on the political mess of the USA today. This is the first joint off Jay-z's Def Jam, and its a goodie for me, I love this album. I won't ruin it for ya'll so I'll just stop there... trust me and go buy this shit...its dope!!!

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1993 - Organix

1995 - Do You Want More?!!!??!

1996 - Illadelph Halflife

1999 - Things Fall Apart

1999 - The Roots Come Alive***Need Link***

2003 - Phrenology

2004 - Do This Well Remixes And Rarities 1994-1999 Disc 1 & Disc 2 & Disc 3

2004 - The Tipping Point

2005 - Home Grown The Beginners Guide To Understanding The Roots & Disc 2

2006 - Game Theory

Enjoy Biiiitchess~~~

:: Wondering If People Still Visit::

Sup loyal Buddah heads. I know in the last few weeks/month its been really hit and miss at the Bootis Connection and this here post is to see if people are still coming through and supporting me. Basically I want to see if its worth it to continue posting or if in my long absence the heads have found another source for good hippity hoppity.

This is to everyone who visits, if you wish to ever see another Ultimate post by me and if you're down with the music I promote, then leave a comment. Don't just leave it as anonymous either, leave a name or a tag or whatever....somethin with personality so I know real people like real music.

If there's love, there's life. If there's not I'll be resting wit Dally

:: The Ultimate Onyx Post ::

It's been a while since the last Ultimate post so I figured I'd throw out one of my fav groups of the early 90's. Onyx is a hardcore rap group which formed in 1989 with members: Fredro Starr, Sonee Seeza, and Big DS. In 93 the group added Sticky Fingaz, perhaps the most prominent of the group as well as Fredro's cousin, and signed with the late Jam Master Jay to his JMJ records. Their first album, Bacdafucup, was definately their most commercially successful release, took only one month to go platinum (if you remember correctly back in the early 90's it wasnt that easy sell 1 million as a rapper/group). With club anthems like "Slam" and "Throw Ya Gunz," the bald headed bastards made a name for themselves both in the streets with the thugs, as well as in the clubs with all the party-goers. The follow up to their critically acclaimed debut met with some harsh criticism. In my opinion All We Got Iz Us was the best Onyx album ever, however critics werent feelin the darker, more violent and graphic nature of the lyrics. After the release of Shut Em Down, the group split, leaving their record label, Def Jam, and began persuing solo careers in music and movies (Sticky Fingaz and Fredro). Onyx came back together in '02 to drop another LP, however, in '03, they suffered the loss of founding member Big DS, and while he was only featured on a few tracks off Bacadafucup and none after, Big DS played a pivotal role in the early years.

With the last 2 releases, Bacadafucup II & Triggernometry, being poor in sales as well as quality, I'm hopin that they can bounce back in 2006 with "The Black Rock." Also look out for X-1, Sticky's brother. He was featured a little on Shut Em Down, as well as, Sticky's solo joints, but yo this kid is like the long lost 4th member of the crew.

Pass 4 All: www.bootisconnex.blogspot.com

1993 - Bacdafucup

1995 - All We Got Iz Us

1998 - Shut 'Em Down

2000 - Blacktrash: The Autobiography of Kirk Jones (Sticky Fingaz Solo Joint) & Pt. II

2001 - Firestarr (Fredro Solo Joint)

2002 - Bacdafucup Part II

2003 - Decade (Sticky Fingaz Solo Joint)

2003 - Don't Get Mad, Get Money (Fredro Solo Joint)

2003 - Triggernometry

:: Tracks Ive Been Bumpin ::

Hey all...I know Ive been kinda MIA for a lil while now, but I want to let you all know that The Bootis Connection is still up and running, Ive just been RIDICULOUSLY busy. I know this isnt my usual type of post, but seeing as tho there hasn't really been any new 3.5+ Buddah worthy albums dropped, I figured Id just hit you off with some new, old and some underground isshh that has been keepin my ears and mind stimulated for a minute.

Tracks:


1. The Coup Ft Black Thought And Talib Kweli (4:37)
Ill track with a crazy beat and some nice conscious hip hop

2. Big L - Devil's Son (3:56)
Oldie but goodie...dude must have been possessed when writing this shit

3. Boot Camp Clik - Let's Go (prod. by ILLMIND) (4:02)
BCC nuff said

4. Papoose - Menace To Society Part 2 (6:57)
Breaks down the second half of the movie...crazy idea

5. YoReL - We Fall & We Rise (feat Christina) (3:01)
Baddass underground track...bought this cats mixtape off the streets when in NYC

6. Papoose - the boyz in the hood (4:22)
More illin Pap lyrics...beat from the movie

7. Smoothe Da Hustler - Broken Language (3:52)
The originator of the scratchy voice...crazy rhymin skills

8. Boot Camp Clik - Take A Look (In The Mirror) (prod. by 9th Wonder) (4:00)
BCC & 9th wonder together??? damnnnnnnn

9. YoReL - Game World (3:48)
Another crazy concept track...man I love video games :)

10. Scarface - Hand On The Dead Body (Ft Ice Cube) (3:52)
Oldie but definate goodie

11. Royal Flush - Worldwide (3:12)
Amazing beat...old track outta Queens NY

12. Obie Trice - Obie Story (3:55)
Nice slow meaningful track from Obie...off da new joint Second
Round's..

13. Yung Joc feat. Lil' Wayne & Paul Wall - It's Goin Down (3:27)
Don't like Joc, but the beat is BANGIN, and Im definately a Weezy fan (no homo)

14. Pharoahe Monch - Agent Orange (feat. Sa-Ra) (4:08)
Old unreleased Pharoahe track, but damn this song is hard

15. Drake - City Is Mine (3:10)
Reppin my hometown of T.O. HARDDDDD!!!

16. Jae Millz - My Swag (3:37)
Nice Scott Storch beat...the new age of Dipset...him and JR need take over and let Jimmy and Cam retire LOL

17. Ludacris - War With God (3:10)
New Luda...now who do YOU think he's beefin with in this track?? TI, Flip, himself, who knows!!

18. Ludacris - Tell It Like It Is (3:59)
New Luda off Release Therapy...dope track

19. Raekwon Ft Nas - Brother's Keeper (2:32)
Rae & Nas...tell me you aint excited for Cuban Link II

20. The Game - One Blood (4:14)
Sick sample of Junior Reid, can't wait for Game to drop his new joint...really hope he doesnt bomb the sophmore...dude needs to leave that 50 beef alone and just focus on taking over the GAME

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:: X-Ecutioners Discography ::

From 11 members, to 4, and now down to 3, the X-Ecutioners are perhaps the most well known and respected DJ'ing group in the world. So for all those who don't know and for all those that do, Bootis connects you to Rob Swift, Roc Raida, Total Eclipse, and Mista Sinista

Pass 4 All: www.bootisconnex.blogspot.com

1997 - X-Pressions

2002 - Built From Scratch

2003 - Scratchology

2004 - Revolutions

2005 - General Patton Vs. The X-Ecutioners
Link wasn't working...will try to fix asap

:: Boot Camp Clik - The Last Stand (Advance) ::

OH MY GOD!!! I can't even tell you how excited I am about this album. Don't EVER say Bootis doesnt connect you with some of the best new, old and pre-released ISHH. The Boot Camp Clik is back in full effect with all the original Great 8 members (Buckshot, Tek, Steele, Louieville Sluggah, Top Dogg, Starang Wondah, Ruck, and the return of ROCK!!!). Now, before we go further I must advise you all that this is an ADVANCE copy and not the retail...the difference being, this copy has some cat saying "Duck Down Records Presents The Boot Camp Clik, The Last Stand July 18, 2006" during some of the tracks....so for all you diehards out there, this will keep you goin and wet those appetites til the official release date.

The post before this I complained about MC's half assin their albums and not droppin 'em full of hot ishh; however, Boot Camp has NEVER been such a group to do so and this album is further evidence. Stickin with what works, the BCC follows their consistent head nodding super clean NYC style production, along with crazy ass lyrics. The only thing really that seperates this BCC joint from others, is that they recruited a variety of producers rather than 'Da Beatminerz" exclusively producing. While Da Beatminerz do hold it down on a regular, I think it was a smart moveto bring in a little twist. The Last Stand boasts production from the one and only 9th Wonder, Pete Rock, Ill Mind, Large Professor, Marco Polo, of course Da Beatminerz, as well as others.

On the track 'Let's Go' Buckshot sets it off reppin for 2Pac and lettin us know that he hasn't lost his touch and the BCC is always gonna pop off with the realness, "We stomp through, so many rap wars and rap awards, Boot Camp Clik been on your front line blastin off, and hardly got props for it, I saw it, even though we never got big we never stopped short, Pac saw it that's why he called us, to form ONE NATION on the world to see more of us."

Fortunately, this album WILL NOT go mainstream, and while these 8 great MC's won't see the financial gains like the 50 cent's and the other homo rappers out there, they will always get the props and support from the real hip hop heads who appreciate GOOD hip hop...note to all up and coming MC's...not every rhyme has to be about money, hoes and murder...you can make an ill track through metaphor, intellect, poetry and always some good old comedy/shit talkin.

Boot Camp has always repped hard for NYC and now is a better time than ever for this kinda joint to drop cuz New York MC's have to bring the art back and start doing it big the way it was in the golden years of the 90's.

Tracklist:

01) Here We Come [Produced by 9th Wonder]
02) Let's Go [Produced by Illmind]
03) Yeah [Produced by Marco Polo]
04) Hate All You Want [Produced by Marco Polo]
05) Don't You Cross The Line [Produced by SIC Beats]
06) 1-2-3 [Produced by Pete Rock]
07) Take A Look In The Mirror [Produced by 9th Wonder]
08) He Gave His Life [Produced by Marco Polo]
09) Trading Places [Produced by Ken BB]
10) But Tha Game Iz Still Tha Same [Produced by Da Beatminerz]
11) So Focused [Produced by 9th Wonder]
12) Everybody Knows Now [Produced by Coptic]
13) World Wide BCC [Produced by Large Professor]
14) Souljah [Produced by Attic]





BOOTCAMP
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:: Slowly, But Surely ::

Hey all...as promised Im back this week. For now here are some of the other QB albums that weren't posted before. I don't know wuts goin on with that post or who the EFF it is that has a problem, but some mofo has reported a whole bunch of my links so they have been removed off rapidshare...Im sorry if you don't agree with the sharing of music, but don't spoil it for the people who like to peep new or old ishh which they may not have heard of...if you dont like it then dont come here or anywhere else offering music. Im not saying that people shud come to my site, download all they want and never support artists. All Im trying to do here is share some GOOD worthy hip hop, to people that may otherwise not know of. By all means, if you like what you hear then go out and buy the album u downloaded...if not then feel free to keep it, listen to the one or two tracks that are good and be done with it...im sick of MC's puttin out B.S. albums with a few good tracks along with mostly fillers and skits, expecting fans to go out and pay $15+.

Bravehearts - Bravehearted

Bars N Hooks - The Most Notorious

Nature - For All Seasons

:: Down But Not Out ::

What Up Y'all!!

Im sorry I havent posted anything in about hmmmmm 2 weeks now LOL, but first my comp crashed, then I was out of town and also just got a lil lazy. No worries tho, I'll be back next week to finish up that QB post and to drop some new crazy shit on ur heads.
I know Im about 2 weeks late, but I just wanted to shout out Dally...ur blog was dope and will be missed bro.

Peace til next week!!!!
Bootis Out_____________________________

:: The Ultimate Queensbridge Post ::

I know I promised something straight SILLY this week, so I welcome y'all to the 4th installment of Bootis' ULTIMATE series. Right here, right now, we got the ULTIMATE Queensbridge Projects Post.

Located in Long Island City, the Queens Borough of NYC, Queensbridge housing projects was opened in 1939. With over 3,142 units, QB is still the largest PJ's in all of the United States.

In the hip hop community Queensbridge projects is known as one of the most historical; giving birth to some of the greatest talent to ever spit on a mic. From the early days of Marley Marl and MC Shan to the new age hip hop of Mobb Deep, Nas and Capone N Noreaga, QB has always been known to have a plethora of hungry MC's just waiting to tell their tales of money, drugs and murder.

Back in the day when Marley Marl and the Juice Crew did battle with KRS One and Boogie Down Productions, Queensbridge MC's stuck together as one, to murk any competitors. However, the new breed of MC's to come out of this legendary projects have been back stabbing and goin to war amonst themselves. Whether it be Tragedy vs. Noreaga, Nas vs. Cormega vs. Mobb Deep, Cormega vs. Nature, it seems that this generation of MC doesn't know how put differences aside and rep they own hood. Either way, over here at the Bootis Connection, we put those differences aside to bring all these QB MC's together for one ULTIMATE collection. ENJOY!!!!!

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PW 2: http://thephoenixsspot.blogspot.com/
PW 3: thephoenixsspot.blogspot.com

If it's not stated, then there is no PW

Marley Marl
1988 - In Control Vol. 1
1991 - In Control Vol. 2: For Your Steering Pleasure



MC Shan
1987 - Down By Law
1988 - Born to be Wild (Missing--if you have it UPP it)
1990 - Play It Again Shan (Missing--if you have it UPP it)
2000 - Best Of Cold Chillin'



Nas
1993 - Pre-Illmatic
1994 - Illmatic
1996 - It Was Written
1999 - I Am...
1999 - Nastradamus
2000 - QB's Finest--PW 1
2001 - Stillmatic Pt. 1&Pt. 2
2002 - The Lost Tapes
2002 - God's Son--PW 2
2004 - Street's Disciple Pt. 1&Pt. 2



Mobb Deep
1993 - Juvenile Hell--PW 1
1995 - The Infamous--PW 2
1996 - Hell On Earth--PW 3
1999 - Murda Muzik--PW 2
2000 - Prodigy: H.N.I.C.--PW 1
2001 - Infamy--PW 2
2003 - Free Agents: The Murda Mixtape--PW 1
2004 - Amerikaz Nightmare--PW 1
2006 - Blood Money--PW 1



Cormega
1996 - The Testament--PW 1
2001 - The Realness--PW 1
2002 - Hustler/Rapper
2002 - The True Meaning--PW 1
2004 - Legal Hustle--PW 1



Tragedy Khadafi
1990 - Intelligent Hoodlum
1993 - Saga Of A Hoodlum
2001 - Thug Matrix (Bootleg)
2001 - Against All Odds
2003 - Still Reportin
2005 - Thug Matrix (Retail)
2005 - Q.U. Soldier
2006 - Thug Matrix 2
2006 - Blood Ballads



Capone N Noreaga
1997 - The War Report--PW 1
1998 - N.O.R.E.--PW 1
1999 - Melvin Flynt Da Hustler--PW 1
2000 - The Reunion--PW 1
2002 - God's Favorite--PW 1
2005 - Pain, Time and Glory--PW 1
2006 - Menace 2 Society (Advance)--PW 1
2006 - Menace 2 Society--PW 1
2006 - 1 Fan Day (Advance)--PW 1



Big Noyd
1996 - Episodes Of A Hustla--PW 1
2003 - Only The Strong--PW 1
2005 - On The Grind--PW 1



Infamous Mobb
2002 - Special Edition
2004 - Blood Thicker Than Water



And Others...
Bars & Hooks - 2006 - The Most Notorious
Bravehearts - 2003 - Bravehearted
Crhyme Fam - 2005 - The EP XL
Lake Entertainment - 2001 - The 41st Side
Littles - 2003 - The Feeding
Nature - 2000 - For All Seasons

Some Albums Are Still Being Uploaded, Be Patient :)

I'd just like to send a shout out to Black Pharoahs, Music Thingz & The Phoenix's Spot for their contributions!!!

And for the rest of you...click on some ads or contribute to the site...if u got links then send it along so we can all benefit.

:: Gangstarr - The Rarities Collection ::

Okay, so while you all wait patiently for my next ULTIMATE post, I'd hate to leave u with nothing for the weekend. So, courtesy of my man Imre, a regular contributor, here are the Gangstarr Rarities Vol. A - W.

Part 01 Part 02
Part 03 Part 04
Part 05 Part 06
Part 07 Part 08
Part 09 Part 10
Part 11 Part 12
Part 13 Part 14
Part 15 Part 16
Part 17 Part 18
Part 19 Part 20
Part 21 Part 22
Part 23 Part 24

Password: www.bootisconnex.blogspot.com

If you need Rarities Vol. Y, it can be found in the archives under the Requests Weekend Post. Im missing Vol. X & Z so if you got em, UP em!!!

See u next week!!

:: It's A Celebration ::

What up y'all. Since it was my bday this past week Im feelin extra generous. Now, I will be takin a bit of a break for the next few days to celebrate, but check back next week cuz its gonna be crazy. If you thought the Boot Camp & DITC posts were crazy, you ain't seen shit yet. Trust me this will be the craziest post you seen ANYWHERE...so come Monday, holla at ya boy!!!

:: ATTN ALL MAC USERS ::

I have received NUMEROUS emails and comments regarding problems with my passwords. For the record, every password I put up is checked to make sure it works and trust me if the other 100 odd ppl who download don't have issues then it's YOU.

Now with that said, I am aware that many ppl who use MAC computers are having issues with my files as well as others from other blogsites. I don't know why I didn't post this sooner, but a regular visitor of this blog, DC Condo, found the glich for all you MAC pc'ers.

Apparently, Stuffit Expander, the default .rar archiver has a problem with PW's that are too long. Bomarchivehelper, the other MAC archiver doesn't support password protected files.

THE SOLUTION:

Big Ups to DC Condo for finding a MAC archiver that works. So if you are having problems with the passwords and you are using a MAC computer, before you start snappin at me saying my PW's are wrong, try using Rar Expander, and remember, me and the other bloggers out there are bringing you this service free of charge, we don't expect anything back except for maybe a few click through's on our ads and your support. We're just trying to spread the word of GOOD hip hop music to the masses, so you better appreciate it.

The site for Rar expander again:
http://rarexpander.sourceforge.net/Downloads.html

**Just for those who don't know how to use a hyperlink**

:: Tragedy Khadafi Discography ::

From the Queensbridge O.G. who kick started careers of Capone N Noreaga, I bring to you the discography of Tragedy Khadafi a.k.a The Intelligent Hoodlum. Back in the 1980's, a young cat by the name of Percy Chapman began rhymin on the block and straight killin n*ggas. Before long, this kid was catchin the attention of legendary producer and Juice Crew member, Marley Marl. Once hooked up with Marley, Percy Chapman began rhyming under the moniker, The Intelligent Hoodlum, and released 2 albums in the early 90's; Intelligent Hoodlum & Saga Of A Hoodlum. Although it took an 8 year hiatus between Saga of a Hoodlum and the original Thug Matrix album, Trag was busy developing the talents of many QB artists. Many of times Trag worked with Mobb Deep, but he's most known for basically giving birth to the careers of Capone N Noreaga. If you got the War Report, then you know how that album is flooded with Trag, both rhymin and on the production side. However, just before the release of the War Report, Capone was sent to prison and the relationship between Trag and Nore took a turn for the worst. Im not gonna get into that whole hoopla, but all Ill say is this, Trag would murder Nore anyday of the week, both lyrically and physically.

I gotta send out a huge propz to Speakeasy Sounds for droppin most of these...Thx for coming thru AGAIN...and to the rest of you I hope you enjoy this drop...Tragedy Khadafi is one of the best to come out of QB!!

1990 - Intelligent Hoodlum



1993 - Saga Of A Hoodlum



2001 - Thug Matrix



2001 - Against All Odds



2003 - Still Reportin



2005 - Thug Matrix-Retail



2005 - Q.U. Soldier



2006 - Thug Matrix 2



2006 - Blood Ballads