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soul Brotha numero uno here with a late 80's radio mix. The show "In control; Rap Show" on 107. 5 WBLS hosted by Marley Marl. 10-11-1988 to be exact. This 43 minute mix is full of now classic hip hop tracks as well as some classic breaks- K-Solo, Epmd, Special Ed, Cheryl Lynn, BPD, etc full of doubles, scratching and clean mixing. Gives you sad comparison with what's going on with current mainstream radio.

PETE ROCK 10-11-1988

Pr Pr Premier, DJ Premier

Aside from Clue's name drop, the studdering "Premier" is the most recognizable drop in the mixtape game. No, this isn't one of his famed crooklyn cuts mixtapes, this is a recording from Marley Marl's Future Flava show that aired on NY's Power 105. Premier throws down the latest grimey street joints from the time (late 2003) with his distinctive trick-mixing and scratching. All complete with radio drops, a short interview at the end of the mix, and the classic phone drops.

enjoy

DJ Premier on Future Flavas September 2003

In Control Posse

This mix will never get old. Now, I wasn't living in NY during the time, but I think the gist of the story goes something like this. ..

Marley Marl started out as the on-air DJ for Mr. Magic's Rap Attack in the mid-80's on 107.5 WBLS, every Friday and Saturday from 9pm-midnight. This show rivaled Red Alert's KISS fm show which help fuel the classic Juice Crew vs. BDP beef.

Soon after (1987), Marley Marl took over hosting duties, changed the name to In Control With Marley Marl, and hired a 17 year old Pete Rock to resume dj duties.

I have dozens of WBLS and KISS recordings from the 80's and early 90's and will post soon.

You have to love the 2+ minute intro followed by the Chubb Rock cassette/poster give away.

Pete Rock on WBLS June 12, 1989