Classic Material: Elektra Records Showcase (1990)

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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.

Leaders Of The New School Reunite @ BK Hip-Hop Fest!

This is the greatest thing ever - a Leaders Of The New School reunion! I actually never thought I'd see the day, but it def brought a smile to my face (and a tear to Flipout's eye) to see Dinco D, Charlie Brown, and Busta Rhymes performing "Case Of The P.T.A." complete with the East Coast Stomp! On top of the L.O.N.S. reunion, Busta also brought out Phife & Q-Tip and for a "Scenario" performance with all 5 MC's. When was the last time that happened - the Arsenio Hall show back in '92?! (see video below)

Busta doesn't stop there as he also brings out M.O.P, Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun, and Slick Rick!

Records: Leaders Of The New School - A Future Without A Past 12"s

Leaders Of The New School lived up to their name in '91 with their energetic raps and live show. Their shit was just fun (when was the last time you could say that about a Hip-Hop artist?). A Future Without A Past is one of those albums that everybody had at the time and every 12" off the album is straight classic. If your not up on Leaders Of The New School then grab the 12"s, turn the volume to 10, and get to east coast stompin!

Leaders Of The New School

"Case Of The PTA" 12" (1991)

(Elektra Records)

A1 "Case Of The P.T.A." (LP Version)

A2 "Case Of The P.T.A." (Instrumental)

B1 "Teachers Don't Teach Us Nonsense" (LP Version)

B2 "Teachers Don't Teach Us Nonsense" (Instrumental)

Produced by L.O.N.S.

Leaders Of The New School

"Sobb Story" 12" (1991)

(Elektra Records)

A1 "Sobb Story" (LP Version)

A2 "Sobb Story" (Remix)

A3 "Sobb Story" (Instrumental)

B1 "Sound Of The Zeekers @#^**?!" (LP Version)

B2 "Sound Of The Zeekers @#^**?!" (Instrumental)

B3 "Case Of The P.T.A." (Remix)

Produced By L.O.N.S.

Leaders Of The New School

"The International Zone Coaster" 12" (1991)

(Elektra Records)

A1 "The International Zone Coaster" (Re-Remix Edit)

A2 "The International Zone Coaster" (Remix)

A3 "The International Zone Coaster"

(Ultra Shandilere Tango-Trixx Mix)

B1 "Too Much On My Mind"

B2 "The International Zone Coaster" (Zone Flight Z9ZU Mix)

B3 "The International Zone Coaster" (Radio Edit)

Produced By L.O.N.S.

Remixed By Stimulated Dummies

B1 Produced By The Vibe Chemist Backspin