Battlefield Funk Radio.. (11/5/09)

Here is the footage from last night show.. This week we dropped some new beats, and had a special guest in the house.. Oh yeah and this weeks Hip-Hop trivia question is still unanswered.. So check the show and if you know the answer hit us direct and we will send you your Hip-Hop package..
Happy Friday,
-P

We On Live Tonight!

You know what it is.. We going on the air tonight.. We got a good show lined up with some special guests in the house as well as some NEW Hip-Hop music.. If you watch the show then you already know how we get down.. If you don't then we suggest you check in you just might like what you are hearing /seeing
DONT SLEEP,
-P

WATCH SHOW HERE LIVE TONIGHT 9PM SHARP!.....

Skratch VS. Skratch Bastid.....

Here is some live footage of Skratch Bastid and Scratch (of The Roots) running through some concepts for their upcoming show..

Check in duke,
-P

Intresting...

Peep this clip of DJ Izoh from Japan getting it in on the turntables doing some nice doubles.. Not only does Izoh have hands, the footage has a nice concept behind it... Do yourself a favor and check in....
-P Rock

New Sh*t .... (Quick Download)

Check out this download of Afrika Bambaataa rocking his show " True Skool Radio" live last night on WHCR 90.3FM.. In this show Bambaataa goes in heavy taking the listener on a musical roller coaster of classic sounds.... Then again what can you expect from the Master Of Records.... Not only is he throwing down the classic joints he also grabs the mic, drops jewels, gears everyone up for Hip-Hop History Month, and invites everyone to attend the 36th UZN Anniversary...
-P

*Thanks Brotha Bam for the link*

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What's In The Bag.. DJ Q Bert....

Amoeba Records caught Q-bert digging in the crates and decided to hunt him down and check in on what he is holding... Check the footage and see for yourself what Qbert is checking on in terms of music and sounds...

For the Hip-Hop Collector...

Montana is doing a colab with Battle Of The Year to celebrate their 20th Anniversary.. So to help them celebrate Montana just released 500 limited edition collectors can.
Out now,
-P

B-Boy Wicket...

Check out this nice footage of B-Boy Wicket tearing it up in Japan and having some fun with the beat...

True Skool Block...

Check out this 1976 clip of the N.Y. gang Devils Rebels.. This NBC reporter went in with the night vision on the Devils Rebels, without them knowing to film the notorious gang drinking, hanging out, fighting, and even stabbing someone...

*Props 2 GG*

New Sh*t .... (Quick Download)

It's Monday morning and most likely you went in real hard for the Halloween weekend.. So to help you decompress from your weekend and get you back in the game, here is a nice real vibed out blend of beats MIXED by Phoreyez.. This is a mixtape that any mature hip-hop listener or just music fan would appreciate.. Phoreyez goes in real heavy with the selections and takes you on a musical Whoo-Ride.. Just when you think you got him figured out on the selections he goes another route.. From some vibed out remixes, to some Dilla sneak in action, all the way up to some zoned out salsa tracks..
Happy Monday,
-Peezoe Oner UZN NS GBK

*No tracklist available =( *

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"Coo Pics".....

It's about that time another edition of "Coo Pics", why??? Cause it's a "Coo Pic"... This weeks "Coo Pic" is a burner my Ahki Refa 1 from TNS/TCB is working on.. This burner is at a local school in Oakland CA. around the subject of Eating to Live... The characters represent the Ghoulish FDA and there attempts to Biologically engineer all of our food. "You are what you eat".... Now click the pic for a close up!
-P

Lee Scratch Perry "Blackboard Jungle: From Dub To Dubstep" Documentary

Looks like Dub Step is checking in with foundation, and working together to create something special.. Check the footage out and get in the know....
-P
*props to F151*

Mode 2

Check out this nice footage of legendary graffiti writer Mode 2, getting it in on the black and white tip rocking Mutate Britain... Simply amazing!

-P

The UZN Calls On The World To Recognize The Month Of November As Hip-Hop History Month!

The official birthday of the Universal Zulu Nation is November 12, 1973.

The official birthday of Hip Hop is November 12th, 1974.

With consideration to the above mentioned dates, nothing makes more sense than to celebrate Hip Hop culture and it's history during November, which is exactly what the Universal Zulu Nation has been doing for over 27 + years. November is also significant in the fact that it kicks off the "indoor jam season". The Hip Hop community jams, enjoyed outdoors in the parks, throughout the Summer, had to move indoors for about 7 months to community centers, gymnasiums, schools etc. for the Fall and Winter seasons. The Hip Hop World should recognize this month and pay tribute to those who laid the foundation and paved the way as well as to those who continue to preserve the rich tradition of the culture.

Of course, The Zulu Nation appreciates all efforts to preserve the whole of Hip Hop culture, including any days or weeks set aside to conscientiously appreciate Hip Hop, but would rather that all of these days and weeks combine to celebrate in unity every November as the tradition has been since the beginning of this culture. Founded by the godfather of Hip Hop himself, Afrika Bambaataa, The Universal Zulu Nation is the world's oldest, largest and most respected grass roots Hip Hop organization. It's members and supporters are Hip Hop's most famous and legendary artists. True school enthusiasts travel from all around the world to be in New York City, in November, for the annual Zulu Hip Hop Anniversary, the only true Hip Hop Anniversary since the beginning. The Anniversary hosts a positive Hip Hop community coming together from all walks of life to celebrate the true essence and excitement of what Hip Hop was meant to be. Many artists who have donated their performances to help raise funds at Zulu Hip Hop Anniversaries have gone on to become legends and many of these legends continue to return to NYC, in November, to give back to the core community who supported them since their careers began.

A Little Background Information: In the early years of the culture, the movement went untitled until Afrika Bambaataa, started calling it "Hip Hop", a term originated by Lovebug Starski. In the 70's, ten years prior to it's gaining global recognition, Hip Hop was a celebration of life gradually developing each of it's elements to form a cultural movement. Due to it's energy, dynamics, and momentum, Hip Hop culture has become, ultimately, a key to upliftment and reformation, as well as a billion-dollar industry.

From the 80's on, the Rap industry and media have helped to make the terms "Hip Hop" and "Rap" synonymous, leaving out the other elements included in the culture. In light of this enormous oversight, the Zulu Nation promotes the "5th element" of Hip Hop, which is KNOWLEDGE, and actively tries to educate the masses about the history and foundational elements of true Hip Hop culture. Bambaataa declared: "When we made Hip Hop, we made it hoping it would be about peace, love, unity and having fun so that people could get away from the negativity that was plaguing our streets (gang violence, drug abuse, self hate, violence among those of African and Latino descent). Even though this negativity still happens here and there, as the culture progresses, we play a big role in conflict resolution and enforcing positivity."

Hip Hop is the Vehicle to Deliver Innumerable Lessons! Afrika Bambaataa doesn't believe that Hip Hop heads should just have knowledge of Hip Hop. He promotes and proves that Hip Hop can be used as a vehicle for teaching awareness, knowledge, wisdom, understanding, freedom, justice, equality, peace, unity, love, respect, responsibility and recreation, overcoming challenges, economics, mathematics. science, life, truth, facts and faith.

The Elements: Hip Hop culture is defined as a movement which is expressed through various artistic mediums which we call "elements". The main elements are known as MC'ing (Rapping), DJ'ing, WRITING (Aerosol Art), SEVERAL DANCE FORMS (which include Breaking, Up-Rocking, Popping, and Locking) and the element which holds the rest together: KNOWLEDGE. There are also other elements such as Vocal Percussion/Beat Boxing, Fashion, etc. Within the past 20 years, Hip-Hop culture has greatly influenced the entertainment world with its creative contributions in music, dance, art, poetry, and fashion.

Due to their lack of knowledge about the whole of Hip Hop culture, many of our world's youth are mistaken in thinking that activities such as: smoking blunts, drinking 40's, wearing a designer label plastered across their chest, carrying a gun, or going to strip clubs, are "Hip Hop". Hip Hop is being portrayed negatively by many artists who work in the element of Rap (emceeing), and this negativity is usually instigated and promoted by the record industry and various other corporations who exploit the culture at the expense of the youth's state of mind and morality. The Universal Zulu Nation believes there is a difference in speaking out about negativity (activism) and promoting it as a desirable lifestyle. Gangsters, pimps, playas, hustlers, niggers, spics, and many other derogatory words once used against us are now self employed in our everyday vocabulary. Our ancestors who have fought and died trying to free us from these sicknesses and slave mentality are probably turning over in their graves! Bambaataa asks you to just think about this, "How in the hell did we turn from gods to dogs?"

Afrika Bambaataa encourages you to do more research about our story, his/her-story, and what you think is your mystery is actually your history. Where are our Hip Hop thinkers, lawyers, holistic doctors, scientists, agriculturalists/herbalists, revolutionaries, politicians, judges, researchers, teachers, police, army, accountants, anthropologists, etc. Where is our own Hip Hop Museum? Many talk the talk but don't walk the walk. Many straight out sell-out to the liberation of our people as well as to all humans on the planet so called Earth! He also encourages you to do research on any Hip Hop organization that deals with consciousness and the upliftment of all people. To all those who purposely make up your own history and lie about the culture- DO YOUR RESEARCH!

You can contact the Universal Zulu Nation at their main website WWW.ZULUNATION.COM and to explore links to other Zulu chapters and websites.

Thank you in advance for forwarding this announcement to everyone you know!

Peace and Blessings Afrika Bambaataa & the entire Universal Zulu Nation.

As we say in Zulu - respect the many universes and especially mother earth - cause if you don't she will spit your asses out!

PS: If you are planning any events in honor of Hip Hop History Month in November please feel free to write to the webmaster at ZuluNation.com to keep us up-to-date!

Lego's Make The World Go Round....

Checkout this massive Super Mario Brothers Lego sculpture by Dirk VH, who is a part-time LEGO sculptor... Dirk has built the world’s biggest LEGO Mario and is auctioning it off for charity on EBAY. The 40,000 bricks that make up this model weighs a whopping 110 pounds! Damn throw that mug in your living room and see what happens... WOO!

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New Sh*...

The Zero Fighter NEW ERA 59fifty fitted baseball cap is the latest from JP STAR. The cap features JP Star zero logo embroidered in Black/Gold on the front of the Black crown. The underbrim takes inspiration from the A Tribe Called Quest’s Midnight Marauders cover. Giving you two colorways to choose from, you can head over to ONSPOTZ to score yours today...

7 Gems....

Here is some footage from some of the illest in the game breaking down their version of the Top Rock.. Check the footage get in the know...
Happy Friday,
-P

Battlefield Funk Radio.. (10/29/09)

Here is the archive video of last night's Battlefield Funk Radio Show.. Me and my mans Drasar Monumental went in with a gang of NEW Hip-Hop music and snuck a few classic torpedo's in the mix.. All live all off the top of the dome with no mistakes allowed.. Big up's to this weeks Hip-Hop Trivia winners: DJ Riff Raff Sac. CA., Big D.O., Denver, and Mando Santa Rosa, CA. Your Hip-Hop packages are in the mail fellas...
Happy Friday,
-P

We On Live Tonight!

Yes yes ya'll we going back on the air live tonight for the first time in over a month.. If you watch the show then you already know what's the haps.. For those who don't check in! We got a really good show lined up full of NEW Hip-Hop music and a gang of FREE giveaways..
DONT SLEEP,
-P

WATCH SHOW HERE LIVE TONIGHT 9PM SHARP!.....

Happy Anniversary UZN Belgian...

One of the longest and most active chapters in the UK is gearing up to have their UZN Anniversary to pay homage to Hip-Hop's 1st Family.. Checkout the line up, this one looks to be a jump off no question... Now click the flyer and get in the know!

Ahki peace,
-P

*Big Up Defi J!*

Beat Junkies Paying Homage...

Peep this really nice footage of the Beat Junkies paying homage to Roc Raida at this years Tableturns Reunion in NYC..

Hip-Hop's First Family Celebrates....

It's about that time to pay homage to Hip-Hop's first family, the Universal Zulu Nation.. This years 36th Anniversary looks to be a real nice event, with some nice battles, and a really good line up.. With November being Hip-Hop History Month it's only right you make your pilgrimage to the mecca (N.Y) and pay your respects... Now check the clip and get in the know.. Happy Anniversary to all my Kings, Queens, Shaka's, and Malika's worldwide..
Ahki peace,
-P
*props To Ahki Sen*

Fat Cap Dedicates To Star Wars....

Fat Cap’s gearing up to drop their newest issue (#17) of their magazine.. This issue will feature Star Wars graffiti. Check out the a video preview of what you can expect from the new magazine, coming out in November 2009.
You betta ask somebody,
-P

My Mans And Dem...

My mans and dem DJ Riff Raff was caught on Fox 40 News tearing it up for some monthly gig he does in Sacramento.. Im glad to see my peoples is still holding it down.. Now check the footage and get in the know..
We salute you Riff,
-P

Havoc...

Here is a clip of Havoc from the Mobb Deep getting it in live in direct in front of 60 thousand people in Bogota, Columbia.. That's whats up Havoc... Free P!

Guess What's Back?!?!

I got this one in the inbox this morning and i had to post it up.. $10,000 cash prize with some ill ass judges, and coming to the west coast, you betta ask somebody!
-P

Craze...

Here is a clip of DJ Craze paying homage to Roc Raida at this years Table Turns Reunion.. Check the clip and get in the know...
Happy Monday,
-P

Seventh Letter Making Moves....

The Seventh Letter Graffiti Crew x World Tour Bag Collection is now available at Known Gallery Store now. These bags have been highly anticipated and are really nice looking and have a gang of features. Let alone just might be a nice little piece to add to the Hip-Hop collection!

Do The Knowledge...

Sacha Jenkins and David Villorente are back with Piecebook Reloaded: Rare Graffiti Drawings 1985–2005, showcasing some of the hidden works by two decades of graffiti artists. The ‘piecebook’ is a special part of the graffiti artist’s life, holding all the work they’ve done, will do, or hope to do. They’re usually only seen by other artists, so this peek into the piecebooks of some of the best graffiti artists of the last twenty years is a great opportunity for any fan of street art and culture. Piecebook Reloaded: Rare Graffiti Drawings 1985–2005 will be released by Prestel Publishing on October 29th, 2009.

Soul Power....

Checkout this trailer for a re-released classic called "Soul Power" if you aint up on it i suggest you check in and get in the know...

Bobbito aka Cucumber Slice..

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of this shoe Pro Keds and Bobbito got together to create his version of this classic. Bobbito had embossed the words “El Barrio” on these bad boys in homage to Spanish Harlem and it’s storied basketball history and culture. In addition he has embossed the words Add on and Palante on the shoes as well. The Bobbito x Pro Keds releaes on October 28th at your local shoe store...

" Quick Download "

I should have put this up sooner, but better late than never...Your boy, Oddissee continues his 2009 bumrush...

Put this in your rotation for the weekend kid...POW.

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The God Blesses S.F

Rakim Allah will be in S.F. 10/ 25 at Slims nightclub...Do the right thing and makes sure you are in attendance if you know what's best for you, money grip !!!!!!!!!!

Some Soul Power.... (Quick Download)

I had a few minutes to spare this morning so i decided to do some cyber surfing and right when i was getting ready to bounce i ran across this one so i thought i share it.... Check out this nice Brazilian mix by Phat Kev.. I really aint up on Phat Kev, but after going in on his mixtape i might just google this cat.. As the mix is concerned i was digging it.. Phat Kev does some doubles here and there and sorta links it all together with some nice composition.. Its not really mixed but it does flow well and features some real nice music.. So i can appreciate that... But then again any mixtape that features Brazilian soul power I can appreciate... Anyways check this one out and and i promise when you play it not only will the sun come out, your co-worker is going to be snapping their fingers too, happy Monday....

Yes here comes my ride,

-P. Dogs

*Props To Pipo*

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Happy Monday.....

Sup cyber?!?! Well i see you came back to check on your mans and dem "P" at Funkwhatyaheard.. Over the weekend (had a few days off) i had a chance to hit the blog pretty hard with some updates to keep giving you a reason to check in with your family... As long as you believe in "P", then "P" is going to be giving you your Hip-Hop fix... As you scroll down i laced up some new music, as well as some footage to keep you in the know.. This week my mans from Battlefield is going to be throwing something up here and there so like always make sure to check back in.. I should be back by this friday for a few days (hopefully) and when i get back ill check my emails tap into some cyber sources and go back in with another massive weekend update.. Anyway, i'm out I gotta catch this bus to my next stop...
Happy Monday,
-P

*Photo of Marge Simpson Courtesy of Playboy Mag*

New Sh*t .... (Quick Download)

Here is something to kick off your Monday morning in a positive direction.. Check out this promo mixtape for this years "Smoke Free Tour" featuring Prestige and Mega Banton.. The promo mix is put together by San Francisco's mi dancehall selektah Irie Dole from Jah Warrior Shelter Hi-Fi.. The mix features all types of sounds from lovers rock to some dancehall as well as some dub plates for the sound clash champion... Irie Dole is also going to be on the tour, which is scheduled to hit some Northern California city's next month.. So be on the lookout for the tour cause they might be coming to a hood near you.. In the meantime check out the promo mix...
Happy Monday,
P-Dogs

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Rock Shocking It...

Here is alittle something to get you started off in the right direction for your sunday afternoon.. Check out this brand new Seventh Day Project video. The video features Dame MSK co rocking a burner.. Check out the RIP Baatin T-shirt, that's whats up!

New Sh*t ....

The ‘New York City Black Book Masters’ is an intimate collection of personal drawings from some of New York City’s finest old school and new school writers. The likes of, RIff 170, Noc 167, Case 2, Chain 3, Dondi, Erni, Daze, Iz the Wiz, Lady Pink, Zephyr, Ghost, Freedom, T-Kid 170, Cope 2, Nic One, Ewok, Zimad, Ket and many more. It is a great opportunity to see these writers unplugged. The release date for this jump off is October 22, 2009!!

Rest In Power.....

God bless you and your entire family....

Latino's shining.....

Here is a clip of two of the illest latino's (Mr. Cartoon and Estevan Oriel) eating real big and doing the cover for Snoop's new album.. Check out the clip and see how southern CA. gets down...
-P

Happy 20th Anniversary Tribal....

Southern California clothing company Tribal out of San Diego CA. is celebrating their 20th year in the game.. To celebrate the anniversary they decided to drop a video to pay some homage to their team.. (Mr Cartoon, Jose Lopez, Franco, OG Abel, Fieldy, Lisa Boyle, Steve Soto, Risk, Latisha Wood, Spider, Trevelen, Big Gus, Killafornia, Maxx242, Tattoo Tony, Noah, POD, Korn, Shepard Fairey, Justin Bua, Mike Giant and Retna.) Check the trailer out and get in the know...
-P

New Sh*t .... (Quick Download)

I ran across this one and after checking out the tracklist i decided to check in on it.. I'm glad i did it got some beats on it no question.. I noticed after i played the mix the rain stopped, so i decided to post it up and hopefully it will bring some sunshine to your hood as well.. It's a 30 minute mix by Nilez and Mr. P (if you aint up on them i suggest you goggle em).. They made the mix as a promo for a disco that went down in Rotterdam... Now check in on it yourself, and check the tracklist while you are at it.. You just might like what you are hearing...
-P



+ Shock – Let’s Get Crackin’
+ Howard Johnson – So Fine
+ Yvonne Gage – Lover of My Dreams
+ The S.O.S. Band – High Hopes
+ B. Bravo – Cascades
+ Dam-Funk – Brookside Park
+ Shafiq Husayn – Dust & Kisses (Feat. Noni Limar)
+ Gee Gee & Gym Band – Majic Kaboola
+ Linkwood – Fudge Boogie
+ High Fashion – You Satisfy My Needs
+ Prince – Soft and Wet
+ Midas Hutch – Don’t Wanna Be Rude
+ Firecracker Recordings – Who La La (Linkwood Edit)
+ Surface – When Your Ex Wants You Back

Doom back on the set....

Here is a clip for all you Doom fans.. Check out your mans Doom getting it in live with Dr. Who Dat aka Jniero Jarel at this years Monolith in Montreal Canada.. Do yourself a favor and peep it out...
-P

For The Beat Nerds... (quick download)

I haven't had a chance to check my inbox in about a week (still out of town) after checking in i recieved this new beat tape from Alex B.. I first heard of this dood from another beat tape he released called Alex B Beat Tape Vol 1. which actually caught my attention.. So when i seen this one in the inbox i had to go in on it and give it a listen.. I liked what i heard and what makes this beat tape a little different he included some other producers on the come up as well.. So i figure i do the right thing and pass it on to all my party people in cyberspace... So check in and if you are feeling it then you already know what you need to do.....
Now check the tracklist,
-P



1. 0:00 Introducing
2. 1:25 Alex B- At Channel One (Unreleased)
3. 4:25 Ziploc- Sushi Caps (Unreleased)
4. 5:40 Knxwledge- Petaluma (Unreleased)
5. 6:45 Count Bass D- Aurul S(ECT)s (Dwight Spitz)
6. 8:04 Devonwho- Zelda (Unreleased)
7. 9:00 Alex B- Wallin (Unreleased)
8. 12:40 Alex B- Metameme STS9 REMIX (Make it Right)
9. 15:21 AFTA 1- Believe (Aftathoughts)
10. 16:16 Alex B- Show Me (Unreleased)
11. 18:10 Get Nice Interlude
12. 18:40 Viktor Vaughn- GMC W/ Eucalyptus (Super Villian)
13. 21:25 Devonwho- Shut it down Remix (WAVES)
14. 24:30 Alex B- You and I Both Know (Unreleased)
15. 27:00 Alex B- Players J Dilla REMAKE (alexbeats.com)
16. 29:35 Alex B- Frankenstein (Unreleased)
17. 32:40 Alex B- Nothing is Always something (Unreleased)
18. 35:10 Heralds Of Change- Asswank (Puzzles EP)
19. 36:15 Alex B- SB (Unreleased)
20. 38:20 Alex B- Hide Extension (Unreleased)
21. 41:35 Alex B- Spain (Unreleased)
22. 44:45 Dibia$e- Be fly (Unreleased)
23. 46:10 OUTRO

New Sh*t ....

Bay Area graff mag CLOUT did a colab with ELM COMPANY to drop a nice fitted for your dome.. The cap features the classic Clout logo on a black cap or a grey cap with tonal embroidery or white embrodiery.. If you are looking to score the hat and support a nice northern Cali graff mag checkout cloutonline.com release date is October 30th..
-P