BIAS B - AEROSOL ERA

Throughout the 80s and 90’s Melbourne experienced a graffiti explosion which quickly cemented the city in the history books for it’s influence on style and development of the graffiti art culture. Bias takes us on a journey back to his days growing up on the train lines with the infamous Wild Child Art crew, to the days he calls the Aerosol Era. Tracks that describe the often tumultuous life of a writer, like “Militant Mindstate,” “Another Day,” and “Racked That,” showcase the very personal and introspective nature of Aerosol Era through the eyes of one of Australian hip hop’s most influential poets. Featuring production by Jase, Bigfoot, Peril, Ransom, Ciecmate and Brothers Stoney and representing Melbourne’s most prolific graffiti crews DMA, WCA, USA, CTF, RDC, F1C, TSF, Hursty Boys and Brisbane’s DIE TBK and 750, Aerosol Era is an audio journal of the graffiti life as penned by Bias himself.

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KINGS WAY - instock now

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R.I.P. Michael Joseph Jackson

:( Wow, this really is the end of an era isn't it?, I know why thousands and thousands (actually it's probably millions) all over the World shed tears and celebrate the strange but incredible career of Michael Joseph Jackson, Michael was an amazing singer/vocalist, dancer and all round talent, I don't know many people that don't know who Michael was and how he influenced so many, but on the real, I am really glad he has now found everlasting peace, Michael didn't have a happy life and behind the smile was years of sadness, but he kept on and was about to embark on a MASSIVE tour, 50 shows, there has been dumb speculation that maybe MJ faked his death, but as a longtime fan, I just don't see it, these concerts he was about to embark on, were to pay off debts and the story goes that he was excited and rehearsing a lot, if the rumours about his painkiller addiction are true, then it's easy to see why Michael burned out.

I don't even know where to start about MJ, I do remember hearing early Jackson 5 material on the radio and pulling out my Dad's Off The Wall album and absolutely loving it when I was a boy and then when Thriller came out I bought the vinyl (still have it) and I was a huge fan, I loved every single track off that album, but "Human Nature" will always play a special part, due to the fact that I had the biggest crush on this girl and that song always made me think of her, she had a boyfriend at the time and I wasn't even acknowledged really, but I always think of her when I listen to "Human Nature" and I remember the year, 1982 when I first heard that song (in fact I was listening to it while typing) and getting a flood of great memories, I also remember the time my step brother came home smiling and he had bought me the Bad tape along with a big poster of the album cover for my birthday, man I wish I still had that and I wish I still had the stickers and cards I used to buy from the dairy (with the sugar filled pink bubble gum), I also regret not ever seeing him live, I have seen (almost) all of my rap heroes, but never Michael.

The thing with Michael's music, it created memories and he had a voice and style that was unique and beautiful, I understand why people have been gathering to his star on the Hollywood walk of fame, I understand why music video channels have been playing Michael Jackson videos over and over, I understand why DJ's and blogs have been putting together special mixes and tributes, I understand why Michael was the voice of many decades and meant so much to so many people, whether it was "Ben" or Michael's efforts with the Jackson 5.

Michael's voice and presence was inescapable and as a long time and saddened fan, I don't believe he was a child molester and I am not willing to go any further with that statement.

I do believe that he was very unhappy for most of his life and that he never had a real childhood, because he was thrust into the spotlight at such an early age and I do believe that Joe Jackson's hard nose parenting, had a lot to do with Michael's unhappiness in later life, but when you hear Michael's music, all that just vanishes and I believe that's when he was at his peak, singing and performing, making music that spread across the globe and spans generation to generation, just like the great, late Bob Marley and rock icon Jimi Hendrix.

R.I.P. Michael, thanks for the great, timeless music and memories, there won't ever be another like you, at least , not in my lifetime.

Here is a compilation of Michael Jackson sampled Hip Hop tracks

I know I am not the first to do this, check the T.R.O.Y.'s blog excellent compilation

http://philaflava.blogspot.com/2009/06/smooth-criminal-on-beat-breaks.html

Also a dope tribute at Fat Lace

http://fatlacemagazine.uproxx.com/2009/06/jackson-jacker-a-history-of-hip-hop-sampling-michael-jackson-part-1

Also check out these dope articles and photo displays

http://kevinmarshall.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/off-the-wall-and-beyond-comprehension-remebering-michael-jackson

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/31552029/ns/entertainment-music

http://www.mtv.com/photos/michael-jackson-a-life-in-photos/1614745/4003795/photo.jhtml


But this is the Cold Rock Da Spot one, so enjoy yourself ;) this post is deciated to Apsara and MJ fans all around the world

CRDS Presents: RIP M.J.

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1-Nas-It Aint Hard To Tell (samples "Human Nature")
2-Chubb Rock-Enjoy Yourself (samples "Off The Wall")
3-Derek B-Get Down (samples "I Want You Back")
4-DJ Ace and Daquan-Hard To The Core (cuts up "I'll Be There")
5-Ice Cube-You Know How We Do It (samples "Billy Jean")
6-Tony D-Adam's Nightmare (samples "I Want You Back", before "OPP", truth)
7-Pete Rock & CL Smooth-Appreciate (samples "2-4-6-8")
8-De La Soul-Stakes Is High Intro (samples "Sing A Simple Song")
9-Masta Ace Inc-The B-Side (samples "Aint No Sunshine"
10-MC Lyte-Poor Georgie (samples "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin")
11-Aceyalone-B-Boy Kingdom (samples "I Can't Help It")
12-Michael Jackson-Aint No Sunshine
13-Raekwon-Rainy Dayz (samples "Aint No Sunshine")
14-Heavy D & The Boyz-Peaceful Journey (samples "Heartbreak Hotel")
15-Large Professor-Mad Scientist (samples "Thriller")

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GZA - Melbourne Fri Sept 11

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SALE SALE SALE

Here we go. 4 days only. Save big on vinyl, CDs, mags, DVDs and clothing.

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LAZY GREY - THE SOUNDTRACK

We have a limited amount of signed CD copies now instock. Lazy Grey needs no introduction here, he is one of Brisbanes finest MCs with a catalog of releases under the Karsniogenics lable.

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DJ Matt Nyce-Mid School Heat Volume 1/R.I.P. Iz The Wiz

My Man, DJ Matt Nyce (a true connoisseur of that real Hip Hop) did up a dope mix of some, obscure, rare and ultimately ill joints on this Mid-School Heat mix, the tracklisting comes with the download, I know you are going to dig this.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VYA6K2CJ




R.I.P. to the legendary aerosol King, Iz The Wiz

Iz was from the New York borough of Queens. Beginning in 1972, he became a long reigning All-City king of New York known primarily for his quick, simple two letter tag, Iz represented a new breed of fame-obsessed writers concerned with finding the perfect balance between quantity and quality. He was also featured in the 1983 documentary Style Wars.

From years of using toxic aerosol products without any type of protective mask, Iz was diagnosed with kidney failure in 1996. In early 2000, in an interview for Style Wars revisited, he commented that he would give up all his past fame for full health. In August of 2003 he held a gallery showcasing his legal artwork in New York.

IZ also had his art cameoed in the game: Marc Ecko's Getting Up.

After struggling with kidney failure for many years, Iz The Wiz passed away on the 17th of June, 2009

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IZ_(graffiti_artist)

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/culture-obituaries/art-obituaries/5614060/Iz-the-Wiz.html

www.izthewiz.com

http://www.ohword.com/r-i-p-to-nyc-graf-writer-iz-the-wiz

http://www.unkut.com/2009/06/rip-iz-the-wiz



R.I.P. Iz and many thanks for your contributions to Hip Hop and Graffiti Art

The next CRDS Fat Tape will be up soon

Oh and could Notes From The Underground please contact me at coldrockdaspot@hotmail.com

Also, sorry but I got rid of the C-Box, some loser was using it to abuse others.

Peace

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GRAND SCHEME - cut & sew

Grand Scheme deliver two fresh jackets in time for winter.

Leather bomber jacket
Hand crafted, super limited release.
Soft perforated sheep leather
Removable hood, fully lined

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Reversible spray jacket
Side1 Black with silver woven dots
Side2 Purple satin

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IRONLAK - limited edition can AUGOR

Complete your set of the IRONLAK new gen collector cans.

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Crooks & Castles - launch party - flix

Thanks to all that came down the other night, got their drink on and then some.

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CROOKS & CASTLES - new season stock

Heres a section of the new Crooks and Castles range. More stock instore.

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KINGS WAY

The definative publication representing Melbourne graffiti culture 1983 - 1993

We will have the general pressing of this on JULY 1st

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Crooks & Castles - launch party

We are hosting a small get together to celebrate the arrival of Crooks & Castles for winter 09. Our friends at Slate are supplying the drinks and DJ Doc Felix (RRR - Top Billin') will be spinning beats throughout the night. Come down, get your drink on with the crew and check out the latest from Crooks & Castles. I'll post some flix of our new stock over the coming week.

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THE SEVENTH LETTER - NEW SEASON TEES

New range of tees from LA's hardest working crew MSK, AWR. If you ain't familiar with this crew by now you been living under a rock for real!
Check the flickr group http://www.flickr.com/groups/awr_msk/pool/

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