Classic Material: Elektra Records Showcase (1990)

This is why I love the interweb. 

What we have here is footage of the Elektra Records "Hard To The Left" party that took place Dec 10th, 1990! The party features performance from the labels Hip-Hop roster including KMD, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Leaders of the New School, and Brand Nubian. This is an industry party by the looks of it because the audience seems too cool to let loose, plus ATCQ, De La Soul, Funk Flex, Nice & Smooth, Run DMC, and a bunch of other rappers are all in the building. Basically a NYC record label party from the golden era of Hip-Hop! Big up DJ Iran for bringing this to the surface.

Brand Nubian's set above, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Leaders Of The New School, and KMD's sets below.

Rap Treats #75: Brand Nubian - The Now Rule Files EP

This record was limited to only 200 copies and features original, alternate and demo tracks. All songs were recorded between 1989 and 1997 and were produced by Brand Nubian except for "How Ya Livin" and "Love vs. Hate". I love hearing the original Brand Nubian line up together. They've always been dope, but not quite the same after Grand Puba left.

Brand Nubian

The Now Rule EP

(One Leg Up Records)

A1 "How Ya Livin" *Produced by Pete Rock

A2 "I Ain’t Goin’ Out Like That"

A3 "The Devil"

B1 "Mind Your Business" (Original Mix)

B2 "Where Is Puba?"

B3 "Probable Cause" (Original Mix)

B4 "Love Vs. Hate" (Alternate Version) *Producer by Lord Finesse

D-Nice's True Hip-Hop Stories - Sadat X

D-Nice puts together another dope segment that needs to be seen and heard. Sadat X talks about the making of "Punks Jump Up", respecting the new school and incarceration.