A night to remember, I didn't attend this particular event but I did attend the event in London at the O2 in Kentish Town. What an incredible event.
So lend me your ears, guys. We're about to embark on an odyssey, a chronicle of two disc jockeys, an illustrious anthology of records, and the genesis of Hip-Hop. This isn't a mere anecdote, it's a voyage through epochs and melodies, a nostalgic saunter down the lane of rhythms that sculpted a generation. So recline, unwind, and let's delve into this narrative.
DJ Shadow and Cut Chemist, virtuosos of the vinyl, ascended the platform in Oakland, California, equipped with an assortment of records that were far from ordinary. These were not just any phonograph discs. These were the cherished possessions of the unparalleled Afrika Bambaataa, the "MASTER OF RECORDS" himself. This anthology isn't merely historic, it's the bedrock of Hip-Hop, the rhythms and breaks that mothered an entirely novel music genre.
The repertoire they orchestrated that evening? It was christened the Renegades Of Rhythm, an homage to the trailblazers of Hip-Hop, the mavericks who dared to shatter conventions and concoct something avant-garde. And let me assure you, it was a spectacle to witness. The turntables were ablaze as Shadow and Chemist manipulated those records, each beat, each scratch, a testament to the potency of Hip-Hop.
However, this isn't solely about the music, it's about the ethos, the movement, the metamorphosis of Hip-Hop. As the records revolved, the saga of Hip-Hop unfurled. From its genesis in the alleyways of New York to its global resonance today, each track played was a chapter in the annals of Hip-Hop. And you, the spectators, you were right there, amidst the action, witnessing the unfolding of this grand narrative.
This was more than a DJ set, it was a meticulously documented cinematic experience. Every beat, every scratch, every moment immortalized on film for the world to witness. It was akin to stepping into a chronomachine, journeying back to the era when Hip-Hop was an emerging genre, finding its voice amidst the pandemonium of the music sphere.
And the records, oh the records. They weren't just any vinyl - they were the "MASTER OF RECORDS' records." The identical records that Afrika Bambaataa manipulated in the block parties of the Bronx, the same records that galvanized a generation of DJs and MCs, the same records that breathed life into Hip-Hop.
So, there you have it, the chronicle of the Renegades Of Rhythm, a night where two DJs paid tribute to the roots of Hip-Hop, employing the very artefacts that aided its creation. It was a night of music, history, and culture, a night where the past intersected with the present, and the future of Hip-Hop appeared more luminous than ever.
In the spirit of authenticity, folks. This is the power of Hip-Hop, the power of music, the power of vinyl. And as long as there are DJs like Shadow and Chemist, the spirit of the Renegades Of Rhythm will endure, keeping the torch of Hip-Hop aflame. Peace.
Playlist
Here's a tracklist with marks I've made. It's not complete, but almost. Enjoy!
Part one - The First years.
Funkadelic - What Is Soul
The Tempations - message from a black man
Mickey & The Soul Generation - Message From A Blackman
Jim Ingram - drumbeat
Mustapha Tettey Addy - Ashanti Ntumpani
Addis - Shaft in Africa
James Brown - Papa don't take nomess (part 1)
Please - Sing a simple song
Isaac Hayes – Break Through
Mountain - Long red
Chicago Gangsters - Gangster boogie
Bad Bascomb - I Feel Like Dancing
Esther Williams - Last night changed it all(LP version)
unknown - unknown
James Brown - Funky president
Dexter Wansel - Theme from the planets (drums)
Brentford All-Stars- Greedy G
unknown salsa song
Ray Barretto - Arreppientete
Ray Barretto - Abidjan
Candido - Soulwango
Ingredible Bongo Band - Bongo rock
Herman Kelly & Life - Dance to the drummers beat
unknown drum break
C. K. Mann & His Carousel 7 - Asafo Beesuon MEDLEY
Unknown afrobeat
iko iko
Cymande - Bra
Chove Chuva - Mas Que Nada
Gaz Gaz - Sing Sing Sing
The New York Community Choir - Express Yourself
Revolution Francaise - Translocomotion
La Pregunta - Shangri la
John Davis & the Monster Orchestra - I can't stop
Vernon Burke - Get up
Chic - Dance dance dance
West Street Mob - Ooh Baby
Chic - Good times
The Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's delight
Sweet lady, Xanadu - Rapper's delight
Vaughan Mason- Bounce, rock, skate, roll
Trickeration - Rap, Bounce, rockskate
Freedom - Get up and dance
007 - James Brown & Afrika Bambaataa - Unity Part 1 (6:23)
008 - The Whatnauts - "Message from a Black Man"(6:37)
009 - James Brown & Afrika Bambaataa - Unity Part 5 (6:45)
010 - James Brown & Afrika Bambaataa - Unity Part 4 (6:57)
011 - Jim Ingram - Drumbeat (7:07)
012 - Mustapha Tettey Addy - Kpanlogo Drums And Song (7:48)
013 - Mustapha Tettey Addy - Ashanti Ntumpani (8:06) (8:23)
014 - Johnny Pate - Shaft In Africa Addis (8:35)
015 - Jim Ingram - Jim Ingram Live (8:45)
016 - Buchanan and Goodman - The Flying Saucer Part 1 (9:18)
017 - Kool Moe Dee and Busy Bee - At the Harlem World, Manhattan, NY 1981 (9:28)
018 - The Lafayette Afro Rock Band - Darkest Light (9:43) Thanks to MrJordinair
019 - Time Zone - Zulu War Chant (The Funky Remix) (10:14)
020 - James Brown - Papa Don't Take No Mess (10:21)
021 - Fred Wesley & The JB's - Damn Right I'm Somebody (Love and Happiness) (10:41)
022 - Please - Sing a Simple Song (11:06)
023 - Isaac Hayes - Breakthrough (13:10) (14:18)
024 - Mountain - Long Red (14:16)
025 - Chicago Gansters - Gangster Boogie (14:57)
026 - Bad Bascomb - I Feel Like Dancing (15:17)
027 - Esther Williams - Last Night Changed it all (16:41 phone ringing) (17:07)
028 - "It's that you Bobby?" (17:35)
029 - James Brown - Funky President (People It's Bad) (18:19)
030 - Dexter Wansel - Theme From The Planets (19:34)
031 - Boogie Down Productions (?) (19:51)
032 - Brentford All Star - Greedy G (20:00)
033 - Frankie Dante - Que Cosas Tendran Las Mujeres (21:15)
034 - Ray Barretto - Arrepientete (21:51)
035 - Ray Barretto - Abidjan (22:33)
036 - Candido - Soulwango (23:41)
037 - Herman Kelly - Dance to The Drummers Beat (25:48)
038 - C. K. Mann & His Carousel 7 - Asafo Beesuon (26:45)
039 - ? (27:42)
041 - ? (28:11)
042 - "I know my roots are in Africa" (28:29)
043 - Exuma - Iko Iko (28:51)
044 - Cymande - Bra (30:47)
045 - "Hey, hey, hey what's happening" (32:00)
046 - Samba Soul - Chove Chuva / Mas Que nada (32:49)
047 - "The Disco Phenomenon" from The Greedy in-store disco pack (skit) (33:04)
048 - Gaz - Sing Sing (37:47)
049 - The New York Community Choir - Express Yourself (35:38)
050 - Dogs of War - Le Stress (35:53)
051 - La Pregunta - Shangri La (36:44)
052 - John Davis & The Monster Orchestra - I Can't Stop (39:23)
053 - Vernon Burch - Get Up (39:47)
054 - Chic - Dance, Dance, Dance (40:28)
055 - West Street Mob - Rock The Party (41:04)
056 - Chic- Good Times (41:13)
057 - Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five - The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel (41:47)
058 - Sugarhill Gang - Rapper's Delight (42:04)
059 - Xanudu & Sweet Lady - Rapper's Delight (42:25)
060 - Vaughan Mason & Crew - Bounce, Rock, Skate, Roll (42:50)
061 - Trickeration - Rap Bounce Rockskate (43:12)
062 - Freedom - Get Up and Dance (44:08)
063 - Soul Sonic Force - Zulu Nation Throwdown (44:45)
064 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - Flash It To The Beat (45:31)
PART 2:
065 - Unknown dub track (50:21)
066 - The Clash - One More Dub (50:49)
067 - Public Image Ltd. - Four Enclosed Walls (52:03)
068 - The Jonzun Crew - Space Is The Place (52:56)
069 - Kraftwerk - Trans-Europe Express (53:23)
070 - Heavy bass track, plays along TEE (53:36)
071 - (55:18)
071 - Trouble Funk - Let's Get Small (56:01)
072 - Trouble Funk - Drop The Bomb (56:40)
073 - Experience Unlimited - Knock Him Out Sugar Ray (56:58)
074 - Fab Five Freddy - Change The Beat (58:02)
075 - Keith LeBlanc - Malcolm X / No Sell Out (59:19)
076 - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five - The Message (59:46)
077 - "What y'all gonna do?" (1:00:12) (1:00:20)
078 - Jazzy Jay - Def Jam (1:00:34)
079 - The B Boys - Two, Three Break (1:00:58)
080 - Ronnie Gee - Raptivity (1:01:02)
081 - The B Boys - Rock The House (1:01:21)
082 - G.L.O.B.E. & Whiz Kid -- Play That Beat Mr. D.J. (1:01:41)
083 - Dolby's Cube - Get Out Of My Mix (1:02:00)
084 - Man Parrish - Hip Hop Be Bop (Don't Stop) (1:03:08)
085 - Visage - Pleasure Boys (Dance Mix)(1:03:58)
086 - Yes - Owner Of A Lonely Heart (1:04:45)
087 - Kraftwerk - Tour de France (1:05:44)
088 - D.J. Magic Mike And The Royal Posse - Breathing Bass (1:06:45)
089 - 2 Live Crew - Throw The D (1:07:08)
090 - Original Concept - Can You Feel It (1:07:50)
091 - The Jackson 5 - It's Great to Be Here (1:08:44)
092 - Mantronix - Fresh Is The Word (1:09:33)
093 - Word Of Mouth ft. DJ Cheese - King Tut (1:09:57)
094 - Run DMC - King Of Rock (1:10:39)
095 - Boogie Down Productions - Poetry (1:10:58)
096 - Time Zone - Zulu War Chant (1:11:43)
097 - Just Ice - Going Way Back (1:12:34)
098 - (1:12:47)
099 - "Dig this... listen... listen"(1:12:53)
100 - (1:13:08)
101 - (1:13:44)
102 - Time Zone - Wildstyle (1:14:18)
103 - Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force - Renegades Of Funk (1:15:19) (1:17:15)
104 - "What's the name of this nation? Zulu! Zulu!" Zulu Nation Throwdown live maybe... (1:15:58)
105 - Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force - Looking For The Perfect Beat (1:17:48)
106 - Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force - Looking For The Perfect Beat (Demo Acetate) (1:19:36)
107 - Stone - Time (Vocal 12'' Disco Mix) (1:20:45)
108 - "Have you ever thought about time?" (1:22:04)
109 - "Time is running out" (1:22:08)
110 - Royal Flush, J-Mel, 151-Ron Bacardi & Rah Bump - Creep (1:22:27)
111 - The Jimmy Castor Bunch - Troglodyte (Cave Man) (1:22:36)
112 - The Jimmy Castor Bunch - It's Just Begun (1:22:42)
113 - "What time is it!!" (1:22:52)
114 - Fred Wesley & The J.B.'s - Blow Your Head (1:23:10)
115 - Pleasure - Let's Dance (1:23:51)
116 - Babe Ruth - The Mexican (1:24:24)
117 - Liquid Liquid - Cavern (1:24:59)
118 - Wild Sugar - Bring It Here (1:25:56)
119 - James Brown - Get Up, Get Into It, Get Involved (1:26:12)
120 - Incredible Bongo Band - Apache (1:27:50)
121 - Apache (synthesizer version) (1:29:10)
122 - James Brown - Give It Up Or Turn It Loose (1:30:15)
123 - James Brown - Get Up Offa That Thing (1:30:54)
124 - Boogie Down Productions - South Bronx (1:31:50)
125 - Grand Wizard Theodore - Turn It Up (1:32:41)
126 - Afrika Bambaataa & Soul Sonic Force - Planet Rock (1:33:17)
127 - Planet Patrol - Play At Your Own Risk (1:35:39)
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