J Dilla Boxset - Limited Edition Realistic Model of J Dilla's SP 1200 Sampler

Our human relationships with inanimate objects are surreal yet satisfying to the simplest parts of our mind.

My relationship with the eBay website has been one filled with turmoil, pure joy and loss.

Recently I was searching for records on eBay when I stumbled upon a dope remix record from De La Soul. The EP is entitled, "Mo Supa Sweet Stakes" and was essentially a combination of remixes from tracks on the De La Soul album, "Stakes is High". What is so ill about this record you might ask?

Ill cover featuring a painting of Maseo

Orange Vinyl.

I began to read the specs on the record when I realized that this record was more special than any other versions created before it. 

This record ... was from J Dilla's record collection. 

In an effort to raise money for J Dilla's "Ma Dukes" Foundation, a charity group that 

donates to local charities and causes and along with supporting J Dilla's family upon his passing,

Ma Dukes releases various records and articles from Dilla's collection. 

And this copy of "Mo Supa Sweet Stakes" was a part of the record collection of one of the 

greatest Hip Hop producers of all time. 

Take this as a lesson... Never hesitate on eBay. Never.

I hesitated for a day or so to see how the bidding would go, and someone snagged

it up for in hindsight, a very reasonable price. 

Truth is, I got schooled on the auction for this record.

But I am telling you this for a reason my friends...

Don't sleep on this one.

Just released exclusively by Stones Throw records, 

comes a J Dilla release that trumps a record from his collection in my opinion. 

Upperhands Presents :

The J Dilla Box Set

 Much like Dilla's beats The J Dilla boxset is a sign of craftsmanship and dedication. 

Made from custom wood and steel hinges, this boxset most likely has the feeling 

as if it is a real SP 1200 sampler you stole from J Dilla's studio. 

Promo Video for the J Dilla Boxset

Whether you want to put it in a box and never open for sheer fear that it will be as 

powerful as the briefcase from Pulp Fiction, or you want a piece of history to adorn 

the mantle in your living room, this box set is for you.

Chock full of Stones Throw and Ma Dukes treats, this box set

takes you back in time visually and auditory. 

Featured inside the Boxset are 4 Vinyl Records, One J Dilla Life History Booklet, One Cassette Tape and One 3 1/2 inch Floppy Disk for actual playback through a real SP 1200 sampler.

 All media included in this Boxset are previously unreleased beats!!!

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If you are as nerdy for Hip Hop as I am and also want to help a great cause,

Click Here 

To purchase the J Dilla Boxset and unleash the power of Hip Hop at it's finest. 

RIP J Dilla

Quantum Leap: Daft Punk & De La Soul Featured in Wax Poetics Summer Issue #55

Some essential reading material we just picked up comes from the summer edition of iconic music magazine, Wax Poetics. Issue #55 features really cool in-depth interviews with some of our all-time favorite groups, Daft Punk, De La Soul and Slum Village that you simply can't miss!

Pick up Wax Poetics Issue 55 on newsstands now and then soon to be going for top dollar on Ebay.

Special Thanks: Wax Poetics, Daft Punk, De La Soul, Slum Village, LTJ Bukem's instant classic comeback album, "In Session" and the Evil Dead remake being really well done.

De La Soul - Breakadawn (Video) - Upperhands Throwback Video Edition

De La Soul - Breakadawn (Video) - 1993

Ah one two, ah one two Ah one two, ah one two
Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn
I was born in the Boogie Down cat scan Where my building fell down on the rats and People sorta super wanna trip to the penile While I settle off the shores of the Long Isle
My father's clean not mean my mind is clear when I transmit I am the manner of the family 'cause the pants fit I want to let forensics prove, that I can mends Groove wit the thread from needle outta hay, wanna say
Salutations to the nation of the Nubian's We bout to place you in that '3 Feet' of stew again I got the frequency to shatter Mrs. Jones' perm I gotta 'Hey Love' all the honies 'cause they're short term
Tallyin' the score I'm for the shottie in the jacket For the brother he's a nigga when he packs it So get your butt out the sling, I stung Muhammad float a note That means I'm def, so like the autographs you sign until the
Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn
Aiyyo groove with the mayor, hazard on the sayer Wave the eighteen mill', eat a still Sack or bag of troubles, make the single double Loop the coin and join the minimum wage
I had a plan if I was the man, I'd throw the J Lay it low and late night I get stressed Unconditioned my ways, of the everyday sunset Wagin' my days, to the one bet
'Cause your breaks'll have the carrot of cakes, whether mine Out of line, I breeze into the early mornin' Freak the WIC call and get a tap on my shoulder 'Cause the days of the breaks, be just about over
The arts of the six won't play my bag of tricks I got the sevens in my pocket somewhere Reasons for the Cheer All Temperature here I keep it to the rear and then I'm exploding
I be the fab I be the fabulous but see unlike the Chi I got the flea up in the name Can't no one bend my cousin from the Peter Piper like the others Latchin' on to when I caught the fame
Pass the task to ask me bout the Native Tongue again my friend I tell you Jungle Brothers 'On the Run' I'm shakin' hands with many devils in the industry Believe the Genesis life fill with stills mean that I'm def So like the autographs you sign until the
Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn Breakadawn, breakadawn
We in the mornin' at the end, but in the end I be the is 'Cause in the mix, man, it's alright Momma got the rhythm to my day life My pops gots enough so best to leave or sail the waves
To the Long I laid the anchor in the 'Ville And how I relate, the same side of my gates Paper days, mess up my mind, ground zero degrees And the weather feels fine
You opened my eyes man, thought I had a man But how could I eye scan, I wasn't around I seen the states and played the dates in the far-far Gathered the new, from the zoas around
Grew old with Mikey Rodes and played the codes Sometimes I don't budge, without my cous' Fuzz A simple, "How ya do?", ah check it from my friends and my crew Makes it definitely special
Now there's no 'Shiny Happy People' in the crew we play the rough I got the huff, and puff, to blow the house low You know the never ending factor while I'm over, tell a squid I know an Enterprising brother, so report to the bridge
I bounce a ball with my left, a squid with my right 'Cause a squid is just a punk, yo he deserved to lose the fight I might meander 'cross your dream, travellin' up the stream Plug Wonder Wonder Why you're lonely tonight
We see the girls scream as if we're shocked by the live shell Let's round em up and get em back to the hotel Motel, holiday, inn-fact, I'm gonna let you know Once again, that De La Soul is sure to show you We will hit the charter harder than the normal rappin' fool

Special Thanks: De La Soul, Native Tongues, Zulu Nation, Emcees from Long Island, Sampling Michael Jackson's music, RGIII's knee, Ray Lewis becoming the most famous linebacker ever after murdering 2 people and getting away with it only because he is a rich and powerful athlete, Zero Baseball Hall of Famers making it this year, Rex Ryan's tattoo, Snowboarding at Mammoth Mountain 11,053 feet in the sky.