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Sunday, January 22, 2017

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 66- SKEME TMT



The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.

Created in 2010, VISUAL CAFFEINE is a monthly show focusing on bringing true Hip Hop culture to the masses.With interviews, live performances and animation we hope to entertain and educate at the same time.

This months interview is with Style War legend Skeme TMT.






Monday, August 29, 2016

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode60- Pushing Buttons Collective



The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.

This month we bring you the Pushing Buttons Collective featuring Paze Infinite and DJ I -Truth with John Robinson as they perform!

Also check out the cypher with John Robinson, Doc Strange, Split Personality O.E and Paze Infinite with DJ Chela on the 1's and 2's!

True school Hip Hop at its best!!


VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode60- Pushing Buttons Collective from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode56- AKBAR


Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.

To bring in the new year we build with AKBAR. He shares with us his story of migrating from yhe Bronx to Chicago and then back to the Bronx. He also stresses the importance of eating healthy. We also touch on the fact that he is a writer (Graffiti Artist). Sit back and enjoy yhe positive vibes!
Interview by John Robinson

 
VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode56- AKBAR from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Sunday, October 4, 2015

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 53-CYMARSHALL LAW



Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.

This month we feature CYMARSHALL LAW. This MC has evolved into a force on the mic. From the UK to NJ- CYMARSHALL LAW does this Hip Hop thing to the fullest. We get the science on how he and his brother-SKIT SLAM aka BLACK BELT POEMS- make albums from 2 different continents! New Jersey is in the house!!

Sit back and enjoy!

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 53-CYMARSHALL LAW from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Saturday, September 5, 2015

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode52- THIRSTIN HOWL the 3rd


Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.

Join us as we build with THIRSTIN HOWL the 3rd as he shares his knowledge on being an entrepreneur as well as an MC with 20+ experience in the Hip Hop music scene. 

Class is in session!


PEACE!!

  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode52- THIRSTIN HOWL the 3rd from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Visual Caffeine: Episode 51- PH Forever



Peace and bliss planet rockers!




The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.
 
This month we bring you a tribute to a legend in true school Hip Hop- our brother PH. Broadcasting from Park Slope Brooklyn, we speak to Poison Pen and GMS about PH and his contributions to their lives.
Also we have some MC's spittin in the park- BUGZ, MONEY BAGZ, ACCESS IMMORTAL, J BUDDAHS, JOHN ROBINSON and POISON PEN all rock in the MS 51 park (PH went to school there).
We thought this was the best way to tell his story- with a cypher in Park Slope!

If you want to contribute to the family of PH: bitly.com/fundforph
 
 

Monday, May 4, 2015

VISUAL CAFFEINE-Episode 48-Shabaam Sahdeeq


Peace and bliss planet rockers!



The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.
 
We were blissed to be able to build with the one, the only----SHABAAM SAHDEEQ. Make sure to catch the very informative interview of Shabaam Sahdeeq by our host John Roninson. They build on Shabaam's music as well as his artwork. After the interview, Shabaam Sahdeeq, John Robinson and Doc Strange get busy on the mic. Music mixed by DJ 2FAST.

Special shout out to: Frixan- Oustem- Slovo Magazine and Guerilla Republik
Thanks to our International support as well:
Ukraine-Bulgaria-Russia-Holland-Australia-New Zealand-Italy-Tanzania-Switzerland-France-Alaska-Colombia-Brazil-Malaysia-United Kingdom-Netherlands-Romania-Germany-Indonesia-United States and everyone else!!
 
 
 

Sunday, April 26, 2015

VISUAL CAFFEINE-Episode47-Something For The Writers


Peace and bliss planet rockers!


The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.
 
We decided this month to pay homage to the Hip Hop element of Writing (wrongly known by the name Graffiti) with some music to tear up your black books up to.
To all the scribes of Hip Hop Hieroglyphics we honor and respect you!! Dedicated to: IZ THE WIZ- KASE 2- DONDI- STAY HIGH 149 and all our fallen comrades in this movement.

Featuring:
1. Q-Tip-"Let's Ride"
2. Black Star-"Definition"
3. Nas- "Made You Look"
4. Company Flow- "End to End BURNERS"
5. Lootpack- "Whenimondamic"
6.Shabaam Sahdeeq- "Freaky Flow"
7. Gza- "Shadowboxin"
8. Meyhem Lauren- "Got the Fever"
9. Artifacts-"C'mon Wit Da Git Down"
10. Pack FM- "Click Clack & Spray"

Special shout out to: OUSTEM ONE UZN Holland- FRIXAN UZN Ukraine and Guerrilla Republik!

  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode47-Something for the Writers from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Sunday, March 1, 2015

Visual Caffeine Episode 45:Visionaries



Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.

This show features SPIRITCHILD. He is an inspiration to us all. From mentoring youth to ripping the microphone- he is Hip Hop. Watch as he breaks down his positive activities around the world and spins for us as well. Hosted by John Robinson, this episode will have you pressing rewind!

1."Everywhere"- John Robinson and Chief
2. "It's JAY ARE"- John Robinson and J Rawls
3. "Miles and Trane"- John Robinson and PVD
4. "Thinker Girl"- John Robinson and Ray West
5. "Powers of Nine Ether"- Scienz of Life
6. "Vinyl is Forever"- John Robinson and PVD feat. Shabaam Sahdeeq and El da Sensei
7. "Circulate"-John Robinson and ID 4 WINDZ
8. "Outta Control"- John Robinson and DOOM
9. "Know You"- John Robinson and J Rawls feat. ID 4 WINDZ

  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode45-VISIONARIES from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.


Sunday, January 11, 2015

VISUAL CAFFEINE-Episode 44-Napolean Da Legend




 
Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.
 
A new year brings some changes here at VISUAL CAFFEINE.
Our new host is John Robinson! He's been dropping science on the Hip Hop scene for 20+ years. Now we are blissed to have him bring his flavor to our show.

We also have DJ 2Fast. He's representing Newark NJ and the Universal Zulu Nation/Lost Tribes Zulus.

To kick this new format off, we have Napoleon Da Legend He gives us a dope interview and then rocks the spot with DJ Crazy Bazarro.
Special shout out to Doc Strange-Sara Ripp -Dj Bazarro -ZK Rekae- Sheba- Kev- Veranda and Lady Elix.

Enjoy!!

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 44-Napolean Da Legend from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Visual Caffeine Episode 43: Hip-Hop Our-Story Month


The already well established Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of present day underground Hip-Hop.

November is Hip Hop Our-Story month. We celebrate the birth of The Universal Zulu Nation and Hip Hop Culture. This year marks 40 years of the culture and 41 years of The Universal Zulu Nation.

Celebrate with pride!

Music:
1. Fat Boys-"Stick 'em"
2. BDP- "The Bridge Is Over"
3. Jungle Brothers- "Straight Out The Jungle"
4. Biz Markie- "Goin Off"
5. KRS ONE- "Step Into A World"
6. Audio Two- "Top Billin"
7. Lords of the Underground- "Chief Rocka"
8. James Brown- "Super Bad"
9. Afrika Bambaataa- "Planet Rock"

PEACE!!

  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode43-HIP HOP OUR-STORY MONTH from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Visual Caffiene Episode 42: Listen And Learn

 
Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.
 
The leaves are falling and it's getting cooler outside-so VISUAL CAFFEINE brings the heat for you in the form of PUBLIC ENEMY!!

Here are the tracks featured in this episode:
1. "Louder Than A Bomb"
2. "Black Steel In The Hour of Chaos"
3. "Bring That Beat Back"
4. "Don't Believe The Hype"
5. "Night Of The Living Baseheads"
6. "Night Train" feat. CL SMOOTH
7. "Can't Truss It"
8. "Crayola" YEA BOYEEEEEEE!!

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode42-LISTEN and LEARN from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

 

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Visual Caffeine Episode: 41El Capitan




 
Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.
 
Captain Clutch-Mr. November-El Capitan-5 time World Series champion-14 time MLB All Star-5 time AL Gold Glove Winner-All Star Game MVP-World Series MVP-2 time Hank Aaron award winner-Roberto Clemente Award winner-Most hits in Yankee history-over 3,000 hits-Rookie of the Year-and many more.

For 20 years-half my life-Derek Jeter has been an anchor at shortstop for the greatest baseball team in history. It's going to be weird going to the Temple(Yankee stadium) and not seeing #2 on the field.

This episode of VISUAL CAFFEINE is to thank Derek Jeter for being a class act-a true NY Yankee.
 El Capitan tracklist:
1. BUGNANAS-"Crystal Ax"
2. SILENT SOMEONE feat. JOHN ROBINSON-"Grey Skies"
3. NAPOLEAN DA LEGEND feat. LA FEMME NIKITA-"Can't Help Myself"
4. STATIC SELEKTAH feat JOEY BADA$$ and FREDDIE GIBBS-"Carry On"
5. A TRIBE CALLED QUEST-"Award Tour"
6. BUCKSHOT feat. P MONEY-"Just Begun"
7. ED OG-"2 Turntables and a MIC"
8. LIL DAP-"Code of Silence"
9. RAKIM-"When I B on the MIC"
PEACE!!

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 41-EL CAPITAN from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

 
 

Monday, July 7, 2014

Visual Caffeine Episode 39: D.I.T.C.

 
Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.
 
This month we pay respects to one of the most talented groups in Hip Hop. When you get something from the members of D.I.T.C-you get nothing but quality.
Sit back and enjoy the sounds! 1.FAT JOE-"Flow Joe"
2.LORD FINESSE-"Return of the Funky Man"
3.DIAMOND D and the PSYCHOTIC NEUROTICS-"Sally Got a One Track Mind"
4.SHOWBIZ and A.G.-"Fat Pockets"
5.BIG L-"Put it On"
6.O.C.-"Times Up"
7.DIAMOND D and the PSYCHOTIC NEUROTICS-"Best Kept Secret"
8.SHOWBIZ and A.G.-"Soul Clap"

VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode39-D.I.T.C from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.
 

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

Visual Caffeinne Episode 38: Visual Mixtape #13


Peace and bliss planet rockers!

The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop. 
 
This month we share some fresh grooves to start your summer-ENJOY!!

1. Supaman-"Prayer Loop Song"
2. DJ Kay Slay ft. Termanology, Chris Rivers, William Young and Papoose-"Enter the Cipher"
3. Koss and AG-"Where It All Began"
4. Rapsody-"Betty Shabazz"
5. KRS ONE-"True School"
6. Babylon Warchild ft. Solomon Childs and Starang Wondah-"Blind Swordsman"
7. Redman-"Dunfiato"
8. Stahhr-"Get Right"
9. Phife-"Dear Dilla"

  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode38-VISUAL MIXTAPE #13 from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Visual Caffeine Episode 37: Respect To The Queens Part 2


Peace planet rockers!

March 30, 2014 we focused on the Queenz. Hip Hop has become a male dominated art form-we want to show that the Queenz rock the spot just as well. Thanks to Zulu King REKAE and Urban Art Beat. We also want to thank Camp Friendship here on Planet Brooklyn for hosting. Peace to our host K Banger and his family. It was definitely a family affair.

To all my Zulu family take heed this is what we have to do more of-read your lessons!
So enjoy Hip Hop Culture the right way!

Peace Queenz!

  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 37-Respect to the Queenz part 2 from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Friday, May 2, 2014

DJ EZ Rock Makes His Transition At 46


Hip-Hop pioneer, DJ and producer DJ EZ Rock died on Saturday due to complications caused by Type 2 diabetes. He was diagnosed with diabetes in 1994 and took a hiatus from music as a result.

EZ Rock who's, government name is Rodney Bryce reached his height as a DJ when he paired with rapper Rob Base on  the 1988 mega hit "It Takes Two". The record sampled Lyn Collins' 1972 hit "Think About It". The spoken word intro used a sample from "Space Dust" by The  Galactic Force band which was released in 1978. It Takes Two is one of the most popular classics in the  history of recorded rap music.

Harlem native EZ Rock grew up with his long time partner Rob Base whom he met in the fourth grade. "I had moved from the Bronx at the time and I didn't really have any friends in the area. We sat next to each other and just started talking and went on from there. We played baseball together and became close friends very quickly. We were the comedians in the class; the class clowns that were loud and always joked around" said Rob Base of his late friend. Rob Base went on to say "With "It Takes Two," we were at a friend's house and we were just going through a bunch of records. We had to go to the studio that night and we didn't have anything prepared, but we found and liked the Lyn Collins sample that night and went to the studio. We didn't think that it would cross over and be as big as it became. We thought it would be what was called back then a "Tri-state area" song.

Rob Base continued, "The last time I spoke to him was right before he went into the hospital for the last time. He was telling me a lot of the things he was going through and I was telling him, "I want you to come back out on the road." I was going through a situation myself where my wife had just passed away, so me and him were talking a lot and he was helping me get through my problems. He was coming out to the shows again, but he was really sick. He was talking about getting himself together so he could come back out and DJ again. That was last month. He was in the hospital for nearly two months before he passed. He went in and that was that."

The Visual Caffeine staff was fortunate to have spent time with DJ EZ Rock. The footage in this short is from VISUAL CAFFEINE episode 5. In this episode EZ Rock and Lord Yoda X drop science on their trip to Iraq-where they rocked it for the troops.
We miss you my friend!

Rest in Power!!




Sunday, April 13, 2014

VISUAL CAFFEINE-Episode 36-Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Washington DC


The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.


The VISUAL CAFFEINE team was in Washington DC, home of GO-GO, bad government and gentrification. While there we visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. A place of reflection and strength, everyone needs to pay respect to this incredible prophet.

So sit back and get ready to learn and listen to some fresh music.

Here's the soundtrack:
1. Digable Planets-"9th Wonder"
2. Clear Sole Forces-"Beats Rhymes and Life"
3. Mos Def and Talib Kweli-"History"
4. Souls of Mischief-"Never No More"
5. Stahhr, John Robinson, Ekundayo-"On My Gonzalez"
6. De La Soul-"The Spirit of Wu-Tang"
7. Common-"The People"
8. Public Enemy-"I Shall Not Be Moved"
Enjoy planet rockers!

  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 36-Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Washington DC from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

VISUAL CAFFEINE-Episode 36-Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Washington DC


The award winning Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of  present day underground Hip-Hop.


The VISUAL CAFFEINE team was in Washington DC, home of GO-GO, bad government and gentrification. While there we visited the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. A place of reflection and strength, everyone needs to pay respect to this incredible prophet.

So sit back and get ready to learn and listen to some fresh music.

Here's the soundtrack:
1. Digable Planets-"9th Wonder"
2. Clear Sole Forces-"Beats Rhymes and Life"
3. Mos Def and Talib Kweli-"History"
4. Souls of Mischief-"Never No More"
5. Stahhr, John Robinson, Ekundayo-"On My Gonzalez"
6. De La Soul-"The Spirit of Wu-Tang"
7. Common-"The People"
8. Public Enemy-"I Shall Not Be Moved"
Enjoy planet rockers!

  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 36-Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Washington DC from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

VISUAL CAFFEINE Episode 35-Floor Royalty Crew



The already well established Visual Caffeine is back! Off The Corner is proud present this monthly program that has become something of an instant classic. It presents the fascinating history of Hip-Hop culture, as well a peek inside the world of the present day underground Hip-Hop circuit.


This month we continue our travel through the culture of Hip Hop with the FLOOR ROYALTY CREW. They are a group of b-boys from NYC. Not only are they dope dancers-they are active in their community. 
For those of you who are worried that the culture of Hip Hop is being forgotten and replaced by corporate rap-crap-these young men aren't gonna let that happen.
Thank you to the Atlantic Terminal Community Center in Brooklyn for hosting us!
Soundtrack:
1. Black Grass Music-"Black Bascomb"
2. Dynamic Corvettes-"Funky Music is the Thing pt.2"
3. Yellow Sunshine-"Yellow Sunshine"
4 Samba Soul-"Mambo #5"
5. Incredible Bongo Band-"Bongo Rock"
6. Average White Band-"Pick Up the Pieces"
7. Dennis Coffey-"Ride Sally Ride"
8. Jimmy Castor Bunch-"It's Just Begun"
9. Babe Ruth-"The Mexican"
10. Booker T & The MG's-"Melting Pot"


  VISUAL CAFFEINE-episode 35-FLOOR ROYALTY CREW from SEN ONE6 UZN on Vimeo.

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