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LIVE @ THE GOOD LIFE CAFE

Yup. All Cali heads already know. Whether The Bay or L.A. respecognition has been given to the O.G.’s from L.A.’s underground who birthed many styles worldwide. This is a collection of tapes… yes… tapes. Tapes that have been digitally transfered for our listening pleasures. All live sessions from the health cafe called “The Good Life” where MC’s gathered together on Thursday nights to flex their skills in front of their peers & current torch holders of style. There is actually a very dope documentary that was made on The Good Life that you should peep as well to get a lil more insight.I mean everyone from Freestyle Fellowship, Abstract Rude, Volume 10, Ganjah K, Chali 2NA, Born Allah, Funky Trend, Big Al, Medusa, NgaFshMedusa, Riddlore, & so many more. Peep…

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TL & DL after the jump…

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Tags: 2MEX, A-TEAM, Abstract Rude, ACEYALONE, ALL CULTURE, Big Al, BIZ MARKIE, Born Allah, CHALI 2NA, CHU CHU, ELLAY KHULE, FREESTYLE FELLOWSHIP, Funky Trend, Ganjah K, HIP HOP KCLAN, MC SERCH, Medusa, MIKAH 9, MISAI, NgaFshMedusa, O.G. L.A. SCHITT, P.E.A.C.E., PROJECT BLOWED, Riddlore, RIFLEMAN, SELF JUPITER, SESQUAPADILLION, SOULS OF MISCHIEF, the good life, TRAY LOC, Volume 10

SMIRNOFF PRESENTS SUBSESSIONS: A JOURNEY THROUGH 30 YEARS OF HIP HOP

Fresh kids, what it do? It has indeed been a long time and I am truly sorry that I left you! For those who don’t know, I’m Sister Toldja and I’m oh so proud to be back in the Blind-I building! Reporting live from Planet Brooklyn, I have returned with my special blend of smart mouth social commentary, occasional recklessness and a peek at what’s poppin’ in the Big Apple. Shout out to No, Suli and everyone else for leaving the door open for a sister to return!

Last week, I was fortunate enough to “Be There” for  Subsessions: A Journey Through 30 Years Of Hip Hop at the NY Transit Museum, which was sponsored by the good folks at Smirnoff, the world’s #1 vodka.  The exclusive crowed boogied to the sounds of guest DJs Jermaine Dupri & Stones Throw’s Peanut Butter Wolf and emcee duties were performed by none other than Biz Markie.  Greg Nice of Nice and Smooth, Sadat X, Prince Paul and other heads were all on the scene. It was a unique journey back to the essence and looking towards the future, made doper by the fact that the NY Transit Museum is actually an old subway station. Bucket drummer Jared Crawford warmed up the crowd. Biz kicked a few freestyles and Hip-Hop string quartet Nuttin But Stringz made beautiful music. Smirnoff cocktails were flowing, Facebook pictures were taken and memories were created as we celebrated the past 30 years of the art of Hip-Hop and it’s NYC roots.

I had the opportunity to chat briefly with the Biz about his time in the game and his hopes for Hip-Hop’s future.

Pix & Interview after the jump…

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Tags: BIZ MARKIE, DON'T CALL IT A COMEBACK, RETURN OF THE TOLDJA, SMIRNOFF, SUBSESSIONS