Kool Daddy Fresh Promo Photo & Press Package

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

Kool-Daddy-Fresh-press-packageHere is an old school press package that Legend Recording Company put together to promote the Nashville legends, Kool Daddy Fresh, D.J. Lee and KNS.

It includes a black & white promotional photo, a flyer that is also a postcard and a 6 page document that includes in-depth artist profiles and information about their studio and the New Life Record Shop.

This press package is to promote the albums titled “Licensed to Chill” released in 1997 and “Plottin’” that was released in 2000. Both albums were released on under the label Legend Recording Company.

Here is a scan of the promotional photo that was included. Is that a Dodge minivan they’re posted in front of?

Kool-Daddy-Fresh-press-photo

If you would like to read the entire 6 page document from Legend Recording Company, we scanned and uploaded it as a .pdf for you. Simply click on the image on the left below, or on the following link: Kool Daddy Fresh Artist Profile

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E-40 Got Grapes! Earl Stevens Selections

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

Earl Stevens SelectionsTop of the Line Wine Carlos Rossi

E-40 aka Earl Stvens, best known for drinking that top of the line Rhine Carlo Rossi, has proved that he is Charlie Hustle once again with the release of his own line of alcohol, the Earl Stevens Selections. E-40’s new winery is now producing his own Mascato, Function Red Blend & Mangoscato wines, so you better get your order in before they run out.

Earl Stevens Selections

E-40 recently posted photos to his Instagram and tweeted the link to his new wine website Earl Stevens Selections, which offers the three types of wine mentioned above with a little breakdown about why each is essential.

Located on the website E-40 gives the reason for starting the new company. “I wanted to create my own wine because I’m a huge wine connoisseur. I love wine and I got a name for myself so I decided to make my own.”

The wine is produced in northern California from high quality ingredients. We hope that this proves successful for E-40, unlike his “40-Water” venture. If wine is not your thing, then maybe the news of his new album is. The Block Brochure: Welcome To The Soil Parts 4, 5, 6 is coming out in December with a boat load of features.

E-40 kissing wine

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Ultramagnetic MC’s Promotional Photos

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

We dug up a few old school promotional photos of the Ultramagnetic MC’s from the Bronx, New York. The group was originally founded by Kool Keith, and featured the rappers Ced Gee, TR Love and Moe Love. The beat-boxing legend Rahzel was also involved with the group for a few recordings. Then in 1989 Tim Dog became an unofficial member before he went on to release his own solo album.

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Ballers Ona Mission The Reala Ride Original vs Re-Release

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

If you’ve been collecting music for a while, then you probably remember when the Ballers Ona Mission “The Reala Ride” album would sell for $200+ on eBay. Since the re-release is very similar to the original, and the album is still popular, here are some quick tips to help you tell the difference between the two.

By looking at just the album covers it’s almost impossible to tell the difference between the two releases. When you turn them over and look at the rear traycards is when you can begin to tell the difference.

The easiest way to spot the re-release is by the darker color of red used for printing. The original release is more dull looking. Also if you look closely, the original release uses the classic Phunky Phat Graph-X font for the additional album information at the bottom, while the release has a more bolder, modern font. Below are both releases side by side so you can see the difference we pointed out. The original Ballers Ona Mission “The Reala Ride” is on the left, the Ballers Ona Mission “The Reala Ride” re-release is on the right.

B.O.M. - The Reala Ride og rearBallers Ona Mission - The Reala Ride re-release rear

If you open the jewel case and inspect the linear notes, you will notice that the re-release is printed much darker than the original. Also if you look closely the white font is not as crisp looking as the original release. Below are scans of the original release on the left, and the re-release on the right.

Ballers Ona Mission - The Reala Ride og insertBallers Ona Mission - The Realla Ride re-release insert

There are also slight differences in the way the cd art was printed. On the original release seen on the left has a different shade of green than the re-release. The most distinguishing factor is the silver ring around the middle of the original release. Below are scans of the original cd on the left, and the re-release on the right.

B.O.M. - The Reala Ride cd ogBallers Ona Mission - The Reala Ride cd re-release

If you’re still not sure which version you have take a look at the Rainbo Records ringcode on the bottom of the cd. Both are very similar, which means whoever made the re-release was definitely trying to pull a fast one.

The differences to look for are the font, the additional IFPI code that’s on the original and the numbers in brackets on the re-release. The original ringcode is on the left is: RBO3378THEBOM-2 RAINBO IFPI L151, the re-release on the right is: <37503> RB03378THEBOM-2 RAINBO

B.O.M. - The Reala Ride cd bottom ogBallers Ona Mission - The Reala Ride cd bottom re-release

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Dr. Dre’s Corvette Contest

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

This promotion was way better than Yella’s “Looking For A Wife Contest,” even though you don’t actually win a Corvette at all, just a ride in one with Dr. Dre. Don’t forget to include a recent photo with your entry because your looks do not play a factor in judging the winner of this contest at all.

Dr. Dre Corvette Contest

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Too Much Trouble aka The Baby Geto Boys

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

After the commercial success of the Geto Boys in the early 1990s, many Houston based rap groups quickly emerged from the underground scene and were signed to the Rap-A-Lot Records label by James Prince. This movement formed a small allegiance among the rap label that came to be known as the Fifth Ward Circle. Among the many groups that were signed, one was the three-piece rap group called Too Much Trouble, also known as the Baby Geto Boys.

Just as the Geto Boys, Too Much Trouble featured a midget in the posse by the name of Bar-None. Some people seen this as Rap-A-Lot Record’s answer to the Geto Boy’s Bushwick Bill, the difference being that Bar-None was white and slightly shorter than Bushwick Bill. Here is a promotional photo we dug up of Too Much Trouble. The same guns seen here can be found on the cover of their 1992 album Bringing Hell On Earth.

Too Much Trouble

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Sick Wid’ It Records Roster

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

Peep the 1995 Sick Wid’ It Records roster with the old school Phunky Phat Graph-X artwork. Gotta love the advertisements for E-40’s 1 Luv and the Levitti album that was unfortunately never released. Also don’t forget to call and request the Celly Cel track titled “Hot Sunny Day” on The Box Music Television.

Sick Wid' It Records Poster

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Tupac Shakur’s Pager Number

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

Tupac Shakur business cardFor those of you in need of 2Pac’s pager number, here it is! Check out Tupac Shakur’s very first business card when he first started working with the Bay Area rap group Digital Underground. Notice 2Pac’s prominent titles such as; The Lyrical Lunatic, National Chairman of the New African Panthers and his record label, 2Pacalypse Now.

We also dug up a video of Ray Luv showing off his very own Tupac Shakur business card. Here is Emcee T speaking with the man himself, Ray Luv.

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Master P’s Guide To The Bay Area

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

Here is Master P’s comprehensive guide to the San Francisco Bay Area. It includes insider tips on where to eat, drink and get your ice cream.

Master P's Guide To The Bay

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Spice 1 Success Story On BET Rap City

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Garrett Blanton

West coast gangsta rap veteran Spice 1 quickly established himself in the early ‘90s with hits like “187 Proof ” & “Welcome to the Ghetto.” With the help of Too Short, Spice 1 was quickly signed to Jive Records roster only two years out of high school.

Here is Jive Records CEO Barry Weiss talking about the success of Spice 1. This aired on Rap City in 1993.

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