Mad Tapes 6: “Time’s Up” by O.C. is one of the most undeniable atomic bombs, unleashed in Hip-Hop. This song drew a line in the sand, during a massive rift in the culture, between the real and the fake. The lyricism was brutally poignant… and the marriage of O’s voice to the sample, was perfection. Add this shit to your playlist immediately. This is a CERTIFIED classic. O is one of my closest friends, and a brother to me. I’m honored to be fam with such a legend. #oc #ditc #timesup #madtapes #tapes #cassette #cassettes #cassettetapes #hiphop #rap #1994
Mad Tapes: MY BIRTHDAY edition. Gang Starr - Hard To Earn. For the past 32 years, I’ve shared a birthday with one of my favorite albums of all time. I bought this album ON my birthday in 1994, and what a dope blessing that was. Big up my brother and OG @djpremier on crafting one of the greatest album. I shouted out @eddiesancho & @dannyhastings on here, they are GOATs in the culture of hip hop. Happy Birthday to Vic Black of the Gang Starr Foundation, who is my birthday twin. RIP GURU! #gangstarr #apathy #madtapes #tapes #cassette #cassettes #cassettecollection #cassettetapes #hiphop #djpremier
GIVEAWAY: We’ve teamed up with @rappinandsnackin to give one winner a free copy of @apathy ’s 20th Anniversary Reissue of “Eastern Philosophy” on wax. The winner will receive one unnumbered copy of Ap’s store variant featuring Amethyst Storm and Copper Nugget vinyl. Peep the rules below on how to enter.
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The only requirements are that you:
1. Like this post
2. Tag a friend in the comments
3. Follow @rappinandsnackin , @apathy and @coalminerecords
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This contest is open worldwide and closes at the end of the day on Monday, (4/13/2026) PST. Stay tuned via our IG stories to see who we randomly pick. Best of luck 💎⛏️
Confidence doesn’t come naturally for most of us.
It’s something we have to work on every day. It’s a skill we can all develop.
But like any skill, it’s perishable. And must be practiced regularly or you lose it.
Hip hop has been the soundtrack to my life since 1983 and helped me become who I am.
There are so many life lessons in hip hop that we could all apply and utilize in our personal development journey.
Thanks to my brother, @apathy for having me on to share my story.
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This breaks my heart. I’m more emotional about this than I thought I would be.
This is the Crystal Mall in Waterford CT. This is the final day it will be open to the public.
The amount of memories I have in this place, is more than I could possibly recount. I’d have to write an actual book.
Christmas time, the mall being PACKED. Community, participation, socializing.
My parents buying me toys, sneakers, clothes.
Hanging out with friends. Getting numbers. Eating in the food court. Ciphers outside
@openmicdgz working at Pretzel Time in the early 90’s when we worked on demos after work.
Nike, Z Cavarrici, Guess, Polo, Starter, Champion, Cross Colours, Hyper Color shirts.
Online shopping has taken away our community… socialization… and a part of our human experience.
I brought my daughter here, to play at the inside playscape.
Blockbuster is gone. Malls are gone.
Dawn Of The Dead.
Goodbye Crystal Mall. Thanks for all the great times. #crystalmall
📸 : @bigmayosworld
The 20th Anniversary Reissue of EASTERN PHILOSOPHY is now live ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Head over to ANCHORSUPREC.com to support.
Vinyl, cassettes and clothing merch are on-hand and ready to ship 🚀
Overseas customers can cop the “White Fire Swirl” variant from @hhvrecords (last slide)
Thank you all for your support! #CanYouDigIt💎⛏️
