The Sure Shot Show

We're proud to bring you the new and improved Illvibe Radio. For the past decade, we've brought you The Sure Shot & The Difference, two mix shows with different formats to showcase our different tastes in music. From our audience feedback at various events and online, what we've discovered is good music is simply good music. Therefore, we've decided to consolidate our shows into one Illvibe Radio Podcast making it easier for both us and for you, the listener. We hope you enjoy the new mix as we'll continue to bring you strictly the best in Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, House, Broken Beat, Brazilian, and more. This mix is brought to you by Illvibe Collective's own Mr. Sonny James, DJ Phsh, and Phillee Blunt.

Thanks for rocking with us for 10 years+!

The Sure Shot Archives will remain here for a limited time. Enjoy!

DJ Damage, also dubbed the Youngest Boss got his start on Temple University's Friday Knockout Show on the student run radio station, W.H.I.P. He's currently the youngest on air mixer in the United States killing live sets on Hot 107.9fm. He's been co-signed by legendary DJs Drama, Jay-Ski, Touchtone, Omega, and more.
He is building his brand online and communicating with his fan base through blogging and via a web series he calls, The Damage Report. He has toured the country alongside Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa, and Wale. Currently, he is in the process of creating a non-profit after-school program dedicated to teaching young people media technology. We are please to welcome Damage to the Sure Shot Show as we continue to help the rich DJ community in Philadelphia flourish.

Follow DJ Damage on twitter @djfndamage.

For more info, visit http://www.djdamageonline.com

On this episode of the Sure Shot, DJ Cru-Cut joins us with a special guest mix. Cru-Cut is a long time extended family member of Illvibe, rocking things all over the country on tours with OuterSpace & Jedi Mind Tricks as well as doing dope parties all over Philadelphia. We're please to have him on the show finally.

---Playlist---

Aul Purpose Interlude
Nicky Barnes (its Alright) - Camp Lo
BreakaDawn - De La Soul
The Game - Common
Living Proof - Eminem & Royce 5'9
Props Over Here rmx - The Beatnutz
Wack Mc's - Sat-One f/ Hezekiah
Uptown Shit - Kurious
Back in the Days - Dred Scott
Bumpy Knuckles Baby - Bumpy Knuckles
Slum Village Interlude
Reunion - Slum Village
Survival Test - JayLib
The Hex - Random Axe (Sean Price, Guilty Simpson, Black Milk)
Cocaine - Eminem f/ Jasmine Sullivan
Breaking Point - Emilio Rojas
It Wont Be Long - J. Cole
Rainy Dayz - Phat Kat f/ Dwele
Nic's Groove - Foreign Exchange
Phonte Interlude
Curtain Call - Little Brother
Nothin Lesser - Pete Rock f/ The U.N.
Forever & Always - M.O.P.
Main Event - Dilated Peoples
The Crack Attack - Fat Joe
Hard Hittin Hard Rhymes - Kev Turner
Keep Ya Hands High - Tracy Lee f/ Biggie

The Sure Shot returns with a mix of brand new music including 2 joints from the Illvibe Collective debut album being released on March 29th via Soulspazm/Fat Beats.

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Comin' Out Hard - Money Makin' Jam Boys
Medicine Men - Illvibe Collective ft. A.R.M.
Release Yourself - Ras Kass
Deep - Elzhi
Being Haved - Homeboy Sandman
Funky - This, That, & The 3rd
Chain Heavy - Kanye West ft. Talib Kweli & Consequence
Break Bread - Nottz & Asher Roth
Wannabees - Fortilive
Touch It - Pusha T ft. Kanye West
Seven - Tyler The Creator
Distortion - Black Milk ft. Melanie Rutherford
One Me - The Hu$ ft. Hezekiah, P.O.R.N. and Poindexter
Ridin' Slow - Illvibe Collective ft. Schoolz of Thought
Peace Love Unity II - Fatnice
Speakers on Blast - Skyzoo & Illmind

Gimme - Fortilive
Alphabet Boys - Consequence
Authentic Raw - Illvibe Collective ft. Supastition & Reef the Lost Cause
Ain't Bragging - M.E.D. ft. Guilty Simpson
Dark Fantasy - Kanye West
I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman - K-os ft. Saukrates
Get To The Sky - TY
Distortion - Black Milk ft. Melanie Rutherford
24 Hr Karate School - Ski ft. Mos Def
Follow Us - Big Boi ft. Vonnegutt
Home or Away - J-Live
Friends of Life - La Melodia ft. Suzi Analog
Higher Frequency - Leonard Dstroy ft. Brothers of Moses
Here We Go - DistantStarr ft. Reggie B
The One - Onra ft. T3
The Return of DST - De La Soul
Live at the Bronx River Center - Grandmaster DST & The Infinity Rappers
World Famous - Malcolm McLaren

  

Hezekiah joins us on The Sure Shot Show to discuss his history in the music business, why he hasn't left Philly, and of course to promote his brand new album, Conscious Porn. Enjoy the enhanced podcast in iTunes or Apple TV for a song by song playlist and full artwork. Peace.

  

The Sure Shot is back with Mr. Sonny James aka Statik at the steering wheel. New joints galore in this episode. Don't miss a minute.

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Movers & Shakers - Hezekiah
Score! - Ethel Cee
A Few Thoughts - Rah Digga
Candlelight - Medaphoar
Regular Guy - Skillz
Black & Brown - Black Milk ft. Danny Brown
Forever Luvlee - Black Sheep
Priority (Hezekiah RMX) - Mos Def
Sycamore - J. Dilla
Blast That - Nottz ft. Black Milk
The Way That I Rhyme - J. Live
The Bounce - Lone Catalysts ft. Daddie Rich, Loce, and DJ Kool
Hard Times - The Roots & John Legend
Best In The Show - P. Casso ft. Homeboy Sandman
Frisbees - Skyzoo & Illmind
Tigallo For Dolo - Little Brother
Dis RMX - Oh No

  

Statik brings along guest co-host Fatnice of Philadelphia's Supergroup 84. Expect to hear a bunch of new joints from Homeboy Sandman, Black Milk, Black Thought, and more. It's The Sure Shot.

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Get It Up - Buff 1 & DJ Rhettmatic
100 Remix - Dice Raw ft. Freeway, Schooly D., EST, and Bonic
What We Are - Little Brother ft. Quiana
Shine - Pharoahe Monch ft. Mela Machinko
Session One - Eminem ft. Slaughter House
Premeditated Murder - J. Cole
Here We Go Remix - Drake ft. Twista
The Day - The Roots ft. Blu, Phonte, and Patty Crash
Not Pop - Homeboy Sandman
Lock It Down - Slum Village
Fired Up! - Hezekiah ft. Talib Kweli and Bahamadia
Welcome (Gotta Go) - Black Milk
Ain't Nobody Better Than Us - Fortilive
Mona Lisa - Black Thought
Unwind - Mojo Green ft. Fatnice

Mr. Sonny James returns to host The Sure Shot Show with Special Guest, from Philly, The legendary Bahamadia. Since her debut album, Kollage in 1996, Bahamadia has been widely considered one of the top emcees on the planet. During the show, Statik plays some of her classics as well as some exclusives in addition to a one on one conversation just for The Sure Shot listeners.

---PLAYLIST---

Just Begun - Reflection Eternal ft. Jay Electronica and J. Cole
Figure Four - Sean Price
Slow Down - David Banner
Return of the Mac - E. Ness
Soldier - Royce the 5'9"
Star - Little Brother

~Bahamadia Interview Pt. 1~

Good Rap Music - Bahamadia
GRM Interlude 2 - Bahamadia & 84
Rugged Ruff - Bahamadia
Special Forces - Bahamadia ft. Cali Agents, DJ Revolution and Chops
Spontaneity - Bahamadia
Proceed III - The Roots ft. Bahamadia
Oh! - Ty ft. Bahamadia and Zion I
The Weekend - Dwele ft. Bahamadia
Following Goals RMX - Bahamadia & Mathematik
Queen Talk (Demo Vrsn) - Bahamadia
Actin' Ill (Demo Vrsn) - Bahamadia

~Bahamadia Interview Pt. 2~

Do What I Believe - Statik Selektah ft. Bahamadia
She Makes Me Feel Alright - Freeway & Jake One
Here We Go Again - Meek Mill ft. Mel Luv
Goin On - Kooley High
Closer to my Dreams - Drake

Since it's almost Valentine's Day we decided to give you a classic Sure Shot episode from back in 2004. DJ lil'dave holds it down with a dope selection of hiphop love songs. Sit back with someone you love and enjoy the sounds. Sorry there is no tracklist.

DJ Phillee Blunt returns with another edition of The Sure Shot Express. Illvibe Collective continues the legacy of The Sure Shot as we embark on 2010. Happy New Year. This show is also available on www.focusonthedj.com and accessible on several wireless networks including Sprint Radio, Alltell Wireless, and AT&T.

  

Monthly, the Illvibe Collective presents The Sure Shot Express for www.focusonthedj.com which is then broadcasted on multiple cellular networks including Sprint, AT&T, Alltell Wireless and more. Visit their respective sites for complete instructions on how to listen on your mobile device.

Mr. Sonny James returns to the Sure Shot with a mix of brand new joints to get y'all ready to go back to school this Fall. Special Guest, Zarinah took a break from acting in big budget films, blogging, and hosting her own radio show in philly to co-host this episode. Expect to hear a bunch of dope mixing and blazin new music.*

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Take A Trip - Marc Mac ft. Phonte
Ballskin - MF Doom
And I Love It - Murs & 9th Wonder
My Crew - Statik Selektah ft. Saigon
Nigga Me - Raekwon ft. Busta Rhymes
Fear - Drake
Thank You - Jay-Z
Pretty Girls - Wale
Jacksonville Pt. 2 - Willie Evans Jr.
Major Heavy - Shafiq Husayn ft. Sonny Coates & Count Bass D.
Nothing Like this - J. Dilla
Hold Up - Marco Polo & Torae ft. Masta Ace and Sean Price
I Know Sumthin - Redman & Method Man
America - K'Naan ft. Mos Def & Chali 2na
Smooth Momentum - Paten Locke ft. Willie Evans Jr.
Fly Away - Grieves
Big Mouf - De La Soul

*We planned to debut a new Hezekiah record this Sure Shot but will save it for the next episode. Sorry about the mention during the show...

lil'dave is back with a mix of new joints to keep your headphones on blast.

Jneiro Jarel - Intro
DJ Spinna - Summer Madness ft. Fresh Daily
DJ MITSU THE BEATS - Tokyo Girls feat. Maspyke
Daniel Riera & Reach - Radio Love
Hezekiah - Ways to Go
Mr. Scruff - Nice Up The Function feat. Root Manuva (Remix)
Diamond District - Streets Wont Let Me Chill
Wu Tang - Loot (Cream - Jazzy Jeff remix)
Kero One - Bossa Soundcheck
Zion I ft. TY - Legacy
Q-Tip - We Fight We Love REMIX f. Kanye West & Consequence
Reflection Eternal - Internet Connection feat. Bootsy Collins
De La Soul - Good Morning
88-Keys - Close Call (Feat. Phonte)
Grooveman Spot - 2 Thing Feat John Robinson
Phat Kat - Nightmare (Suff Daddy remix)
Raekwon - Wu Ooh ft. Ghostface Killah & Method Man
Nas - It ain't hard to tell (DJ Day remix)
Sa-Ra Creative Partners - He Say She Say
Exile - Love Line

***SPECIAL EDITION***

The Sure Shot meets Pure Elementz = Sure Elementz

Illvibe Collective welcomes extended family Jay-Ski of the Skratch Mekaniks and DJ Tactics on the 51st episode of The Sure Shot. Expect to hear a ton of new hip-hop treats in this fun filled 2 hour Combo edition of the podcast in which Mr. Sonny James laces the 2nd hour with an exclusive mix for Pure Elementz. Bananas!

---PURE ELEMENTZ PLAYLIST---

The Sun - Mr. Lif
One - Corey Gunz
Funky For You 2009 (Smirnof Signature Mix) - Nice & Smooth ft. Pac Div
Dangerous MCs (Astronote RMX) - Biggie Smalls ft. Guilty Simpson
We Fight We Love - Q-Tip
We Fight We Love (RMX) - Q-Tip ft. Kanye West & Consequence
The Dollar - Fortilive
The Gauntlet - Mr. Lif, Scanz, and Akrobatik
Act Like You Know (Waajeed Mix) - PPP ft. J. Dilla
Never Fall - Buff 1 ft. Black Milk
Everyday Struggle (Astronote RMX) - Biggie Smalls ft. Bahamadia
Them That's Not - J-Live
Streets - Che Grand
Cut From A Different Cloth - Busta Rhymes
All About Us - Finale ft. Neco Redd
Neon - Amanda Diva
Get At Me - 84
Criminology 2009 - Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killa
On Smash - Camp Lo ft. Styles P., and Pete Rock
More Than Corners - Keelay & Zaire ft. K. Hill
It's Coming Down - Exile

Nex Millen/Retrospective is a South West Philadelphia-born Producer, Artist and DJ. He is also the co-founder of Respect The Culture and a member of the critically acclaimed group Nuthouse. Millen has performed as a Artist and/or DJ across the United States and throughout Europe. Millen was the Co Music Supervisor for the very successful And 1 B-ball Mix Tapes Videos, plus Music Coordinator for the Digable Planets 2005 UK Reunion Tour. Formerly a in-house producer for Tommy Boy Records, an intern at Sony Studios (NYC) and a assistant engineer at the legendary Sigma Sound Studios, he has produced numerous singles, albums and mixtapes for other artist along with several recordings himself [Hard 2 Kill (2007)], Mumia Abu Jamal (2006), & Buy The Numbers (2008) available on iTunes. *You can here more mixes from Nex Millen/Retrospective on his Podcast "The Respect The Culture Sound"@ (www.respecttheculture.podomatic.com)

---Playlist---

1. Aim - Giant Panda (www.myspace.com/giantpanda)
2. Timless - Illa J (www.myspace.com/illajmusic)
3. Dilla's Still Here - The Beat Konductor (www.stonesthrow.com/madlib)
4. Best Believe - Redman (www.myspace.com/gillahouserecords)
5. WW4 - Oddisee f. Siagon + Lil Fame (www.oddiseemusic.blogspot.com)
6. Be Prepared - Akrobatik f. Little Brother (www.myspace.com/therealakrobatik)
7. At Your Own Risk "Marley Marl Remix" - King Tee (www.myspace.com/kingtila)
8. Up Above The Rock - Ray Bryant (www.three-sixty-five45s.blogspot.com)
9. On The Run "Untouchable Remix" - Kool G Rap (www.moveyourfeettothebeat.blogspot.com)
10. Proper "Street Sk8r Remix - Zilla Rocca (www.33jones.com)
11. Play It "Premo Remix" - Big Shug f. Royce 5.9, Teminology, Singapore Kane
(www.clockwork-music.com)
12. The Secret - AZ f. Raekwon (www.myspace.com/azofficialmyspace)
13. Won't Trade - Q-Tip (www.universalmotown.com/qtip)
14. Light Up A Fire - Busta Rhymes (www.illroots.com)
15. NX Funky Worm Suite - Nex Millen/Retrospective (www.respectheculture.com)
16. 9th Wonder - Digable Planets (www.myspace.com/digableplanets)

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17. Detroit Winter (Waajeed RMX) - PPP ft. Invincible
18. Fear of Mandingo - Nas
19. I'm Coming - Jake One ft. Black Milk & Nottz
20. Freestyle (You Can Do It) - 84, Mushmouf, & OSP
21. Lovely Vibeguide (Demo) - Schoolz of Thought
22. What Does Hipster Mean? - Buff 1 & DJ Graffiti
23. Dat Shit - Marsha Ambrosius ft. Busta Rhymes
24. Rappers Is Crazy - Grand Agent
25. Renaissance Rap - Q-Tip
26. Real Thang (Astronote RMX) - Erykah Badu
27. There's Nothing Left - Mickey Factz
28. In Love - Exile
29. Stay Up (Viagra) [Illmind Yo' Business RMX] - 88-Keys
30. Insane - Heltah Skeltah
31. Freestyle (This Is It) - Babs Bunny & Bahamadia
32. We Killin' Ourselves - Termanology ft. Pete Rock
33. Back At It - Reef The Lost Cauze
34. Trans-Atlantic Slave Deal - Saigon
35. Prom Queen On The Train - Wes Felton
36. Sunday - DJ Day

On this post election edition of The Sure Shot, we welcome our Special Guest DJ Caliph-NOW. Not only is he the producer behind 420 and Viro The Virus, but he's also an up-and-coming force in Philadelphia's Hip Hop scene. Mr. Sonny James laces the second half with some new joints and classics. Check it out...

*Our enhanced Podcast will return shortly. Sorry for the inconvenience.*

Statik returns once again from South Africa to the Sure Shot with plenty of brand new music from Termanology, Elzhi, Busta Rhymes, MF Doom and more. Enjoy the joints. It's the Triple S show...

---PLAYLIST---

Trap Door - Jake One ft. MF Doom
Packin Them Things - Busta Rhymes
Dangerous - Goldiejawn & Inglish
Keep Goin' - Invincible ft. Wordsworth & Indeed
This is How We Rock - Termanology ft. Bun B.
It's Like That - The Lox
Everybody - Hustle Simmons
Motown 25 - Elzhi ft. Royce the 5'9"
Everything is Heltah Skeltah - Heltah Skeltah
Kill or Be Killed - Slo-Mo
Pennies - The Cool Kids
Slang Editorial (Madlib RMX) - Cappadonna
Stroke of Death - Ghostface ft. RZA
Rock CoKane Flow - De La Soul ft. MF Doom
Don't U Know - Old Dirty Bastard
1995 Freestyle - Big L
Speak Ya Clout Pt. 2 - Gang Starr ft. Lil' Dap
Nuttin to Do - Common
The Manifesto - Reflection Eternal

Mr. Sonny James brings the heat once again on this episode of the Sureshot. Exclusives, classics and certified hiphop bangers is what we're all about. Peep the artwork and links too, you might find out about some things you really like.

DJ Statik returns from Europe with a bag-o-goodies for all the hip hop fiends. Expect to hear some exclusives and brand new bangers.

The Sure Shot welcomes Philadelphia's own DJ Phsh. He is one of the dopest up and coming DJs in Philadelphia. He isn't afraid to cross genres, push the envelope, and do something different. Being the resident DJ for Tu Phace and Dice Raw, he's on the right track. Give a listen!

New Enhanced Podcast... DJ Phillee Blunt brings some fresh joints on this edition of the Sureshot with new tracks from 9th Wonder & Buckshot, Skillz, Rock from Heltah Skelta, Del the Funky Homosapien, EMC and more.

The love and support continues for J Dilla as we pay homage to one of the greatest hiphop artists of all time. R.I.P. to Jay Dee, aka J Dilla aka James Yancey...DJ Phillee Blunt drops some treats from various Dilla Beat Tapes and throws in some official released tracks. Happy Birthday Dilla Dawg!

PLEASE ENJOY THE NEW ENHANCED PODCAST* as Illvibe Collective welcomes The Record Player to the Sure Shot Radio Show. This guy is a serious collector, selector, and former right hand man to Rich Medina. To put it short, he knows what's up. Check him right here...

* Some of you will be not able to stream this online. If not, you can download the enhanced file in your iTunes by Subscribing. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Statik returns to The Sure Shot podcast bringing you a much needed remedy for the current state of hip-hop.

Statik returns with a full hour mix of brand new hip hop flavors. Be prepared to hear plenty of exclusives. Mmm, yummy…

Statik is back from touring and in the lab with a solid 80 minute mix of brand new hip hop flavors. Expect to hear new and exclusive tunes from Sean Price, Bahamadia, Saigon, Talib Kweli and more. If you're over the same top 40 playlist, it's got to be the Sure Shot!

Exclusive Illvibe Interview with 9th Wonder. Phillee Blunt controls the decks.

Statik hits you with the beats. Stacy Epps is our Special Guest. Worrrd up!

Its an action-packed 2-part show. Statik takes you back with some classic hip hop in part 1. You'll get hit in the head, we gaurantee, he got his fingers dusty for this one. And to bring us full circle, Phillee Blunt serves up some new hip hop in part 2. We think you'll get that ole feeling of hearing some new, fresh hip hop! And we have to say, its not that often that you get that feeling anymore!

Its an action-packed 2-part show. Statik takes you back with some classic hip hop in part 1. You'll get hit in the head, we gaurantee, he got his fingers dusty for this one. And to bring us full circle, Phillee Blunt serves up some new hip hop in part 2. We think you'll get that ole feeling of hearing some new, fresh hip hop! And we have to say, its not that often that you get that feeling anymore!

*** 2005 ARCHIVE ***

Underground hip hop veterans 7L and Esoteric pay a visit to Four1Eight and discuss their new album which, they claim, is their most proud work to date for its diversity. Statik conducts the words and the beats!

*** 2005 ARCHIVE ***

Statik supplies a fresh mix of new and exclusive music plus some classics. Special Guest Host, Stef Tataz stops by for a visit.

*** 2005 ARCHIVE ***

Sound In Color pays a visit to Four1Eight.

*** 2005 ARCHIVE ***

2 Parts: Statik beats the turntables like they stole something in the first part. Sound In Color pays a visit to Four1Eight in the second part.

***ARCHIVE***

Experience a tribute to a true hip-hop legend, J. Dilla.

***ARCHIVE***

S. Villa visits The Sure Shot on this 3 part Dilla Special.

***ARCHIVE***

S. Villa visits The Sure Shot on this 3 part Dilla Special.

Statik laces your ears with some new ish and Adam 12 sits down with Phillee Blunt for an interview!

***2005 ARCHIVE ***

Sway from the World Famous Wake-Up Show stops by with Chino XL to speak with Phillee Blunt and to promote their latest project: Back 2 Basics. Truely an honor to have these cats on the show! Enjoy.

*** 2004 ARCHIVE ***

This is the Dusty Fingers edition of the Sure Shot. DJ lil'dave is on the wheels playing classic hip-hop, rarities, and b-sides. Rolling drums, horn stabs, funky basslines, and lots of static. Ahhh... the good ole days.

***ARCHIVE***

Statik brings the beats and DJ Ultraviolet makes a special guest DJ appearance to play some hip hop favorites. Oh Yeah!... and we got Big Pooh of Little Brother on the show for an interview! What?! Listen up, this dude is coming strong with his first solo Album!

Peanut Butter Wolf drops by for a interview. He gives us the 4-uno-uno on what's going on in the world of Stones Throw Records and what he has planned for the not so far future. You can always visit stonesthrow.com for more info!

Mr. Len, Jean Grae, Kice and Bullymouth pay a visit to Four1Eight! Phil Blunts drops the Bangin new ish!!!
Visit dummysmacks.com for more info on Mr.Len and his latest projects.

***Archive from 2005***

The Sure Shot welcomes Atlanta's Mars Ill to the show. The duo sat down with Illvibe Collective to discuss their belief system, their projects, and their introduction into hip hop itself. DJ Phillee Blunt in the mix...

***ARCHIVE***

Statik & Phillee Blunt bang the beats! Speaqueazie from Schoolz of Thought drops by for an interview with el Statiko and The Strange Fruit Project drops Phil Blunts a phone interview straight from Texas!

*** 2003 ARCHIVE ***

This show is dedicated to hip hop from all parts of the globe! The Illvibe crew takes you on a journey around the world with music!

*** 2003 ARCHIVE ***

This show is dedicated to hip hop from all parts of the globe! The Illvibe crew takes you on a journey around the world with music!

*** 2003 ARCHIVE ***

NEW TUNES THIS SHOW, TUNE IN.

*** 2002 ARCHIVE ***

*** 2002 ARCHIVE ***

DJs Excel, Kwestion, and Sat One stop by Four1Eight and display some true turntable thrashing with the Illvibe Collective on this special edition of the Sure Shot.

*** 2002 ARCHIVE ***

The Sure Shot was available online as a Real Media Webstream for about a year before this show was recorded. We decided to number each show following this Arrakis Records Special Edition episode to keep better track of what we were doing. We are attempting to recover episodes that pre-date this episode. If you have your hands on any, please feel free to contact us! Thanks