Jim Rocktheknobs

Roy Ayers - Tarzan - BBE @royayerssunshine @realroyayers @bbemusic @bbeafrica @rocktheknobs @shawn_optimum @optimummastering Written By - Roy Ayers, William Allen Vibraphone, Lead Vocals, Electric Piano [Rhodes], Cowbell - Roy Ayers Bass - William Allen Congas - Chano O'Ferral Drums - Bernard Purdy Guitar - Jerry Friedman Overdubbed By [Overdubs Engineered By] - John Hopkins Mixed By - James Staub Mastered By - Shawn Joseph Illustration, Design - Thomas McCallion Executive-Producer - Eddie Bezalel, Peter Adarkwah

PeteStrumentals by Pete Rock is a refined instrumental hip-hop album that highlights his signature blend of soulful sampling, warm basslines, and crisp boom-bap drums, offering a cohesive listening experience rooted in classic East Coast aesthetics. Built entirely around his production, the album allows Pete Rock’s craftsmanship to take center stage, weaving jazz, funk, and soul influences into smooth, groove-driven compositions like “A Little Soul” and “Pete’s Jazz.” With its laid-back yet richly textured sound, the project stands as both a showcase of his production legacy and a timeless instrumental journey that resonates beyond traditional rap frameworks. (Source: Internet) Click (or copy and paste) the links below to listen to the full album and many more! VAULT 44 /playlist/2UOiTx8rxjCgNTcuVgfetX?si=8eac4062cf3f402c&pt=d062c664485f73763a97c39656fa36b0 RAP: 2001 /playlist/0ke7TZpyJYfBi6uifhVhvQ?si=4320369073d04470&pt=e9be7130352ad97f0c741ead60e5d009 . . . #HipHop #InstrumentalHipHop #BoomBap #ProducerLife #ClassicHipHop

Blood, Sweat & No Tears is a spirited and diverse hip-hop journey from Brooklyn’s Stetsasonic, showcasing the group’s pioneering blend of live band musicianship and classic rap lyricism. Released in early 1991 on Tommy Boy Records, the album brings together dynamic rhymes from Daddy-O, MC Delite, Wise, and more over production contributions from Prince Paul, Bobby Simmons, and the crew itself. With standout tracks like “No B.S. Allowed,” “Uda Man,” “Go Brooklyn 3,” “Walkin’ in the Rain,” and “Ghetto Is the World,” the record highlights lyrical personality, rhythmic variety, and thematic breadth — from celebration and party vibes to confident Brooklyn pride. The group’s rich ensemble sound, live instrumentation, and collaborative spirit reflect both their hip-hop tradition and innovative “hip-hop band” identity that made Stetsasonic a respected presence in alternative and East Coast hip-hop. (Source: Internet) Click (or copy and paste) the links below to listen to the full album and many more! RAP: 1991 /playlist/1Cpo0hm7xxFFjrCh1Bnser?si=573f854bd6124283&pt=2de7edab4cc48998f87a907a2aa71204 VAULT 44 /playlist/2UOiTx8rxjCgNTcuVgfetX?si=61927e6f0e4740c1&pt=c895b7de6754d19d03a423faa4017598 . . . #BloodSweatNoTears #Stetsasonic #tommyboy #hiphophistory #classichiphop

Das EFX’s Hold It Down (1995) is a confident, full-bodied third LP that re-centers the duo’s rapid-fire chemistry over top-tier East Coast production. Krazy Drayz and Skoob deliver dense, vivid bars and hooks while a stacked roster of producers — including DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Easy Mo Bee, DJ Clark Kent, and Solid Scheme — supplies hard, sample-cut boom-bap and inventive remixes that add breadth and texture. Guest appearances and executive guidance from Hit Squad figures amplify the record’s streetwise gravitas; standout moments showcase the duo’s playful wordplay, punchy punchlines and undeniable groove, making the album a robust entry in their catalog and a pleasure for heads who dig layered, classic ’90s hip-hop. (Source: Internet) Find the album in these playlists and enjoy the rest of the selection! RAP: 1995 /playlist/2t7XPu017dP25EEy0Yq3Oa?si=4ea1721051334043&pt=32d360aaa0aa907bb24f7a9478992ea3 RAP: BOOM BAP /playlist/6NR1xZGyAunUjYidnnt5KA?si=6f2c9852a8f747ab FPS: Easy Mo Bee /playlist/3FoMnuI8W5qbRYehG7MTCG?si=e14d3ecd575141d1 FPS: DJ Premier /playlist/4COa1f1c5LyDm2lhIaJiFq?si=b4fd05a139d740f7 FPS: Pete Rock /playlist/2qeZYyuza25RryXCnigZ4T?si=270bd2c14f0e431e DA WORKOUT 🏋🏻 /playlist/3kNmJ8Q62XKRfQ8xpTn2ia?si=7ae34552e1cb44d6 RAP: FAVORITES /playlist/3KilAGoy6yBZSl3xHzKBMf?si=e2d3149bb0e04cf3&pt=2491895e004c73bfefe68595368e946b VAULT 44 /playlist/2UOiTx8rxjCgNTcuVgfetX?si=2e5e0afa97594660&pt=e57491c7b46b7a18722304b65ffadcec . . . #DasEFX #HoldItDown #90sHipHop #EastCoastHipHop #BoomBap #RealHipHop #ClassicHipHop #HipHopHeads #VinylCommunity #NowSpinning #ProducerSpotlight #SampleBased #Lyricists #MicCheck #GoldenEra #UndergroundHipHop #HitSquad #PMD #DJPremier #PeteRock #EasyMoBee #KRSOne #HipHopHistory #OldSchoolHipHop #MusicDiscovery #RecordCollector #musicsupervisor #tastemaker #playlistcurator #musiccurator

Public Enemy’s Fear Of A Black Planet (1990) is a landmark hip-hop album, hailed for its dense, chaotic production and unflinching political commentary. Critics and fans alike praise the Bomb Squad’s revolutionary use of hundreds of samples, creating a feverish, collage-like soundscape that underpins Chuck D’s powerful lyrics and Flavor Flav’s surreal interjections. The album tackles themes of race, media, institutional power, and black empowerment, with tracks like “Fight the Power,” “Welcome to the Terrordome,” and “911 Is a Joke” becoming anthems of resistance and social critique. While some found the sound overwhelming and the message confrontational, most reviewers called it a masterpiece of innovation and urgency, cementing Public Enemy’s status as one of hip-hop’s most important and influential acts. Its commercial success and critical acclaim broke new ground for rap, bringing political hip-hop to a global audience and earning a place in the National Recording Registry as a culturally significant work. (Source: Internet) Find the album in these playlists and enjoy the rest of the selection! VAULT 43 /playlist/2UOiTx8rxjCgNTcuVgfetX?si=59d2807a313b4a0b&pt=e243d5001f1fd85824e755774108188b RAP: BOOM BAP /album/0QNPblZ1LIHTKja8pvHauW?si=LqPOx6y9QwOmF5f7toPgpQ BAR: MIDTEMPO /playlist/5IhEYCr406V7ccFhD068hZ?si=96ce952faecc43a8 RAP: PUBLIC ENEMY /playlist/2PTqpAsePeg6ALgQQ7PDP8?si=69cdadd8c1cc4d8c . . . . . . #PublicEnemy #FearOfABlackPlanet #ChuckD #FlavorFlav #TerminatorX #TheBombSquad #DefJam #ColumbiaRecords #FightThePower #911IsAJoke #WelcomeToTheTerrordome #HipHopHistory #PoliticalRap #ClassicAlbum #SampleBased #GreeneStRecording #ChungKingStudios #AlbumArt #CeyAdams #BlackEmpowerment #MusicInnovation #1990sMusic #NationalRecordingRegistry #RapAnthem #SocialJustice #IconicAlbum #BoomBap #Turntablism #DJCulture #CulturalImpact

Was waiting on a delayed flight to #Raleigh for the @GeneBrownNC event and I saw a familiar face. Could it be ?? Of course it was, audio engineer Jamey Staub @RockTheKnobs getting on the same flight !! I remember breaking night many times in Greene Street Studios working on music wit JS. Then I had to check @Discogs to see if he mixed any of the records I produced and there it was, the #BeastieBoys #SureShot remix which I happened to have in my bag to play tomorrow night @GeneBrownBeatdown . One of the latest projects he mixed is that #PeteRock #Common #Auditorium so he's still on #ActiveDuty. We spoke about us working on more music. #StayTuned 💯✈️🌐

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Congrats to @realpeterock @common on these nominations. The amazing work and commitment these two brothers put into this album and campaign is a testament to longevity in music and dedication to hip hop‼️ Salute to the entire CPR team 🫡 See you at the Grammys 🙏🏾

If You Know You Know, and if you don't, then go back and do your research! My guy #JamieStaub @rocktheknobs is the man behind every Pete Rock joint you probably ever heard! Amongst a ton of other of your favorite joints from the 90's era... #RespectTheEngineer #RespectTheProducer #ThisIsHipHop #HipHop #Music #RealWreckonizeReal #PeteRock #CLSmooth #PiblicEnemy #RunDMC #GreenStreetStudios #DLP #MyFriendsAreCoolerThanYours

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