The Sure Shot Show

The Sure Shot 53 ft. Special Guest Host, Zarinah

Illvibe Collective — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:52:32 GMT

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.* ---Playlist--- 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...

The Sure Shot Radio #52 - mixed by DJ lil'dave

Illvibe Collective — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:58:07 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 51 ft. DJs Jay-Ski & Tactics Pure Elementz Special

Illvibe Collective — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:21:12 GMT

***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

The Sure Shot 50 ft. Nex Millen/Retrospective

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 07:26:56 GMT

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) --- 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

The Sure Shot 49 ft. Caliph-NOW

Illvibe Collective — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:52:51 GMT

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...

The Sure Shot 48 Mixed by Mr. Sonny James aka Statik (ill!)

Illvibe Collective — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 05:28:11 GMT

*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

The Sureshot 47 mixed by Mr. Sonny James

Illvibe Collective — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:55:15 GMT

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.

The Sureshot 46 Mixed by Statik

Illvibe Collective — Thu, 08 May 2008 06:50:20 GMT

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 45 Mixed by DJ Phsh

Illvibe Collective — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:43:06 GMT

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!

The Sureshot 44 Mixed by DJ Phillee Blunt

Illvibe Collective — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:44:47 GMT

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 Sureshot 43 - Dilla's BDay '08 Mixed by Phillee Blunt

Illvibe Collective — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 09:57:51 GMT

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!

The Sure Shot 42 ft. The Record Player

Illvibe Collective — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 22:55:57 GMT

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.

The Sure Shot 41 mixed by Statik

Illvibe Collective — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:54:03 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 40 Mixed by Statik

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:08:55 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 39 Mixed by Statik

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:40:39 GMT

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!

The Sure Shot 38 ft. 9th Wonder

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:02:23 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 37 ft. Stacy Epps

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:07:53 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 36 Pt. II Mixed by Phillee Blunt

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:14:22 GMT

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!

The Sure Shot 36 Pt. I Mixed by Statik

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:38:08 GMT

The Sure Shot 35 ft. 7L & Esoteric

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:24:17 GMT

*** 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!

The Sure Shot 34 ft. Stef Tataz

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:14:09 GMT

*** 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.

The Sure Shot 33 Pt II ft. Sound In Color

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:39:41 GMT

*** 2005 ARCHIVE *** Sound In Color pays a visit to Four1Eight.

The Sure Shot 33 Pt I Mixed by Statik

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:27:27 GMT

*** 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.

The Sure Shot 30 Pt. III DILLA SPECIAL

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:32:17 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 30 Pt. II DILLA SPECIAL

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:30:01 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 30 Pt. I ft. Slum Village

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:39:24 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 28 ARCHIVE ft. Adam 12

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:16:09 GMT

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

The Sure Shot 26 ft. Sway & Chino XL

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:01:30 GMT

***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.

The Sure Shot 25 (Dusty Fingers Edition) ARCHIVE Mixed by DJ Lil' Dave

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:46:16 GMT

*** 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.

The Sure Shot 24 ARCHIVE ft. Big Pooh & DJ Ultraviolet

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:59:34 GMT

***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!

The Sure Shot 21 ARCHIVE ft. Peanut Butter Wolf

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:40:14 GMT

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!

The Sure Shot 20 ARCHIVE ft. Mr. Len & Jean Grae

Illvibe Collective — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:02:30 GMT

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.

The Sure Shot 19 ARCHIVE Ft. Mars Ill

Illvibe Collective — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:12:59 GMT

***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...

The Sure Shot 15 ARCHIVE ft. The Strange Fruit Project & Speaque-Eazie (Schoolz of Thought)

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:45:28 GMT

***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!

The Sure Shot 14 Pt. II ARCHIVE International SPECIAL

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:06:05 GMT

*** 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!

The Sure Shot 14 Pt. I ARCHIVE International SPECIAL

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:02:04 GMT

*** 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!

The Sure Shot 11 ARCHIVE Mixed by Statik & Phillee Blunt

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 02:57:33 GMT

*** 2003 ARCHIVE *** NEW TUNES THIS SHOW, TUNE IN.

The Sure Shot 10 ARCHIVE Mixed by Statik & Phillee Blunt

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:18:41 GMT

*** 2002 ARCHIVE ***

The Sure Shot 9 ARCHIVE ft. The Skratch Makaniks

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:09:14 GMT

*** 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.

The Sure Shot 8 ARCHIVE Mixed by Statik & Phillee Blunt

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:15:58 GMT

*** 2002 ARCHIVE ***

The Sure Shot 1 ARCHIVE The Spice LP Special

Illvibe Collective — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 03:33:35 GMT

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