Neil Armstrong "Original"
I remember when I first heard this mix being played in "De Hop" some 6-7 years ago.Classic 90's Hip Hop tracks mixed with their original version.
Before listening to this tape, I had never thought about how Hip Hop was made.
The whole sampling / musical legacy was new to me.
This tape had a huge influence on me and many of the people surrounding me at that time
so I thought it was time to share it with you. Thanks Neil for giving us your approval!
The mp3 version available on this site has been recorded from the original mixtape.
If you want better sound quality, check the 5th Platoon online store for a remastered version of this classic mix.
Neil Armstrong is a dj from NYC.
He founded the 5th Platoon crew more than ten years ago together with Daddy Dog, Roli Rho, Do Boy , Vin Roc, Kuttin Kandi, I.Emerge.
Neil has also been part of "Russell Gunn and Ethnomusicology" jazz band where he explored the idea of using a turntable as an instrument.
SIDE A
If U don't know now you know - Mtume, Rappin' Duke
Crush on You - Jeff Lorber, Bahamadiav One more chance - El Debarge
Another chance - Lou Donaldson, The Roots
Call Neil Big Poppa - Isley Brothers
Warning, F-around and get hardcore - Isaac Hayes
Players Haters - The Delphonics
Zulu Nation war chant - Slick Rick, Public enemy, Busta Rhymes, Betty Wright, Mary Jane Girls
900 Number - Mark the 45 King, DJ Kool, Marva Whitney
Whose in the house - Aja
Sad and Blue - Taste of Honey
Mona Lisa says goodbye - Dionne Warwick
Release yo delf - Gloria Gaynor, Herp Alpert & the Tijuana Brass
Nuthin' to F*ck with - Underdog theme
Cherchez le [Neil] - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band
Eye Know - De La, Aja
Say No Go - De La, Hall & Oates
Zone Coasting - LONS, Boz Scaggs
W5PS, For the Bitties at Bobs lounge - Joe Sample
Breakadawn - De La, Michael Jackson, Smokey Robinson
SIDE B
Lets Stay Together - John Leguizamo, Al Green
For the player in you - Shalamar
The door is closed - Teddy Pendergrass, BUMS
Mary Jane - Rick James
She's outstanding - Gap Band
Got me curious - Eric B & Rakim, Marvin Gaye, Midnight Star
It's been a long time - Rakim, Eric B, Aaliyah, Cecil Holmes, Helix C
Happy - Surface, Kool G Rap, Nas
Life's a bitch - AZ, Nas, Gap Band
It ain't hard to tell - Nas, Michael Jackson, Biz Markie
Nobody beats the Biz - Biz Markie, Steve Miller Band
Ain't no half steppin - Big Daddy Kane, Heatwave
Slow it down - Brand Nubian, Edie Brickell
the vanilla cometh - Queen, John Leguizamo, Vanilla Ice
Slim Shady represents - Labi Siffre, Eminem
The next episode - Dr Dre, Leon Haywood
It's a good day - Isley Brothers, Ice Cube
Flavor of the month - Herb Alpert, Black Sheep
U know my steez - Gangstarr, Public Enemy, Joe Simon
Next Level - Maynard Furgeson, Showbiz and AG
Doin'it well - Grace Jones, LL Cool J
Cause I can kick it - ATCQ, Lou reed
Killing it softly - Fugees, Roberta Flack
Mindblowing flow - Heatwave, Nice & Smooth
Hip Hop junkies - ärtridge Family, Nice & Smooth
Sometimes i rhyme slow - Tracy chapman, Nice & Smooth
From now till infinity - Souls of Mischief, Bobby Cobham