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In the first of our podcasts from the Zebra Traffic crew we present an exclusive download: Get Rich & Die Tryin’, hosted by Rup and Steve Clear, dropping some science and showering you with some real gems. Featuring tracks from 27 Beats, Evil Sun, Jid Sames, Naim, The Knife and of course Rup and Steve Clear + more.

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On a side note - our podcast section has been revamped. The feed link has changed to: http://feeds.feedburner.com/dlrgPodcasts It is also now iTunes compatible, so you can now download the mp3 or subscribe in your favourite RSS reader / start page (like NetVibes) or directly in iTunes.

Set up in early 2002 by Robert Luis, Paul Jonas and Tom Simpson, Brighton based Zebra Traffic records (half-sister of Tru Thoughts Records) has been steadily and effectively releasing quality hip-hop music ever since. Having originally been passed a demo album by Mark B (from 2/3rds of Phi-Life Cypher; Life & DJ Nappa) and a Diversion Tactics single ready to go - the label launched at a time when UK hip-hop was enjoying a resurgence.

Dirty Diggers

This, combined with a decent worldwide distribution network, in-house press & promotion and publishing & licensing departments, the label has been quietly getting on with it and over the last 5 years has seen the likes of Cappo, P Brothers, Phi-Life Cypher, Taskforce, Dirty Diggers, Headcase Ladz, Diversion Tactics, HUG & J-Zone, Up Hygh, Rup, Life, Digitek and more grace it’s orange sleeves.

Phi Life Cipher

Approaching it’s sixth year and about to drop its 37th release, the future looks bright for the label. With an emphasis firmly on artist albums, the label is about to drop Life’s third solo long player; ‘Outside Looking In’, alongside new albums from Rup and Dirty Diggers, plus some other interesting projects, there is plenty on the horizon.

MP3 Downloads

Rup

Help yourself to these free full length tracks courtesy of Zebra Traffic:

• Rup - Where You Are
• Dirty Diggers - U.V.
• Phi Life Cipher - Red Alert

Links:

• zebratraffic.co.uk
• myspace.com/zebratrafficrecords

We are planning to feature some upcoming podcasts with some of the Zebra Traffic crew and look for a new Dugout radio show section going live this week.

We’ve been blasting a lot of beats in the HQ over the past few weeks, and it’s only right we share where they came from. If you are after some free music that ticks all the hip hop, instrumental and scratch boxes, here’s a little guide to some of the best podcasts and free beat fests around:

• Rhythm Incursions: The Joe Beats Takeover
• Joe Beats: The Day Boom Bap Died - pure classics
• Turntable Radio: Cuts of Culture 2 - mixed by 2Tall
• Kper: Attention Deficit Disorder - over 2 hours long
• Like a Scientist: The Official WORD Blog Mix

For ongoing treats, keep an eye on Mr. Trick. All that should keep you going for a while.

Updates are a tad lacking as the delarge HQ relocates to the seaside, but in the meantime here’s some new music links to keep the vibe alive…
Download this 3-CD ‘Re-Edutainment’ hip hop mix courtesy of DJ Neoteric & Futility Records, check for the new Sixtoo album, the apparently awesome new Sole and Skyrider band album on Missing Thumbs (great mp3 blog), the new Odd Nosdam album (with mp3) and on the photo tip, take a trip to the Afflicted Yard and get Drunk in Miami.

In 1997, when delarge was just a twinkle in our eyes, a lot of time was spent at a friend’s house making hip hop mix tapes on 3 decks, delving through his immense stacks of wax (Shouts to mad money making SMD). Upon leaving, you’d always have a hot 90 minutes in your pocket. Recently, whilst sniffing around for some beats, we stumbled upon this ‘Back to 97′ mix where Ross the Boss / DJ Rook takes us back. It features some underground rap classics like AG’s Hidden Crate, Casual, Del, and Xzibit’s Orion’s Belt, some Company Flow + more. Heavily suggested listening:

» Visit Odeo to download the mp3

Photo by SupaDope

Bonus video: Watch the ‘Hidden Crate’ video