Vinyl of the Week

YouTube video by Beastie Boys - Topic Cooky Puss

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Kate Schellenbach was the original drummer for the Beastie Boys during their punk years (1981-1984). She helped shape their early sound before their hip-hop shift. A true pioneer in a male-dominated scene! Listen to ‘Cooky Puss,’ one of their early tracks with Kate on drums:

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Good ones

YouTube video by fritz51302 Rose Royce - Love don't live here anymore 1978

1978 #sample #original

YouTube video by CinemaTaGraffiti Music Ghostface Killah ft. Nas - Love me Anymore

Ghostface Killah & Nas deliver raw emotion on ‘Love Me Anymore’ from Supreme Clientele 2 (2025). Produced by J Black under Mass Appeal Records, the track blends sharp lyrics with soulful beats. Don’t miss this classic-in-the-making! 🎤🔥 Listen now:

YouTube video by TotoVEVO Toto - Georgy Porgy (Official Video)

1987

YouTube video by Ghostface Killah - Topic Georgy Porgy

Ghostface Killah drops ‘Georgy Porgy’ on Supreme Clientele 2 (2025), sampling the soulful 1978 Toto classic. A masterful blend of old-school R&B vibes meets raw storytelling. Produced and rapped by Ghostface himself on Mass Appeal Records. 🎤🔥 Listen here: #GFC #wutang #statenisland

The song “Lonely Moon” by Johnny Wells (released in 1959 on the Astor label, catalog A1001) is available on YouTube
“Johnny Wells - Lonely Moon (1959) HD”

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Sunshine- 0:00
The Number One- 3:35
RFTC- 7:14
Mattress- 10:30
Don't Forget- 14:06

Atmosphere’s Sad Clown Bad Summer EP (2007) dives deep into raw, introspective vibes with Slug’s sharp lyrics & Ant’s iconic beats. A timeless hip-hop gem from Minneapolis. Listen here:

Kelis dropped Caught Out There in 1999 — produced by The Neptunes, video directed by Hype Williams, released under Virgin Records.
the track’s raw “I hate you so much right now!” chant became a late-90s feminist anthem and is still sampled today. #kelis #neptunes #90s

YouTube video by N.A.S.A. N.A.S.A. - Spacious Thoughts (feat. Tom Waits & Kool Keith) [Official Music Video]

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N.A.S.A. (North America South America), a DJ duo blending global sounds, teamed up with Tom Waits & Kool Keith for “Spacious Thoughts” on their 2009 album The Spirit of Apollo (ANTI- Records). The track is a unique fusion of hip-hop and Tom Waits’ distinctive style. Listen here:

YouTube video by FLOWZ Ol' Dirty Bastard - Pop Shots [HQ]

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Don‘t forget:
Wu Tang is for the children

YouTube video by N.A.S.A. N.A.S.A. - Strange Enough (feat. Karen O, Ol' Dirty Bastard, & Fatlip) [Official Music Video]

N.A.S.A.‘s “Strange Enough” (2009) featuring Ol’ Dirty Bastard & Karen O, released on ANTI- Records. Produced by Squeak E. Clean & DJ Zegon, the track samples classic ODB - pop shots. A unique blend from the album The Spirit of Apollo. Listen:

YouTube video by Lyrics Born Lyrics Born - "Callin' Out" Official Music Video

Lyrics Born’s “Callin’ Out” (2006) blends thoughtful lyrics with funky beats on Quannum Projects. A standout track showing his skillful wordplay and distinct style. Check it out here:

YouTube video by TSQD01 RZA feat Mf DooM - Biochemical Equation

“Biochemical Equation” by RZA & MF DOOM (2005) was released on Babygrande Records. The track blends RZA’s signature Wu-Tang production with MF DOOM’s unique lyrical style. Both legends shaped underground hip-hop with many influential works beyond this collaboration. #RZA #MFDOOM #HipHop #wuTangClan

YouTube video by TheVerveVEVO The Verve - Bitter Sweet Symphony

The Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony” (1997) famously sampled an orchestral version of a Rolling Stones riff, leading to a long legal battle over rights. Despite controversy, the song remains a timeless anthem. Listen here m.youtube.com/watch?v=1lyu... #BitterSweetSymphony #TheVerve #RollingStones

YouTube video by NewVideoClips The Rolling Stones - Anybody Seen My Baby

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Biz Markie’s iconic “A One Two” track has been widely sampled by artists like The Rolling Stones (“Anybody Seen My Baby?”), Beastie Boys, Nas, The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Wu-Tang Clan. His unique vocal ad-libs and beats shaped hip-hop and R&B classics. #BizMarkie #Samples #HipHopLegacy

YouTube video by Biz Markie - Topic One Two

Biz Markie’s 1994 track “A One Two” is a classic hip-hop staple with iconic ad-libs. Produced under Cold Chillin’ Records, Biz Markie is known for his unique style and humor. Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=btxp... #BizMarkie #HipHopClassic #AOneTwo

YouTube video by Porcelain Vase Bittersweet Symphony - The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones sampled Biz Markie’s “A One Two” in their 1997 hit “Anybody Seen My Baby?” Produced by Don Was, Dust Brothers & Glimmer Twins. Don Was also worked with Bonnie Raitt & The Black Crowes. Listen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfIj... #RollingStones #BizMarkie #Sampling

Sudan Archives 🎻(#SudanArchives) blends violin, beats, & vocals into a sound both fresh & timeless.
New album “THE BPM” drops Oct 17, 2025 on Stones Throw Records.
Listen to her single “MY TYPE”