Raekwon’s “Criminology” is nearly 20 years old but still fresh as ever, and thanks to DJs like Mentos and Max Tannone, we’ve got some dope remixes as well (both with Free Download!).
First, from the Ghostfunk project, dig the wild talents of Max Tannone (@maxtannone):
A note from Max Tannone about Ghostfunk:
Ghostfunk is a remix project featuring Ghostface Killah and vintage African funk, high-life, and psychedelic rock music.
Major props to Max Tannone for innovating and bringing together styles from genres as diverse as the origins of Hip-Hop itself, and reflecting the culture with bold creativity.
We advise that you take some time to dig in the crates at Max Tannone’s website and find some funky gems and jewels.
And now for “New Jack Exterminator” DJ Mentos (@djmentosdotcom) Remix:
Remixing mass amounts of Jazz and Hip-Hop classics from Kool Gee Rap to the Beatnuts, DJ Mentos has a sick inventory at his Soundcloud, and we suggest you partake.
Some background on DJ Mentos from his Soundcloud:
DJ Mentos is a beatmaker, producer and dj focused on instrumental hip hop, trip hop, remixes, jazz, etc. Mentos has worked with rappers Son of Nun, The 3rd Message, The Bash Brothers, Swerve, SYG, Co$$ and more. He has opened up for and played with many of his favorite hip hop artists including the GZA, The Jazz Poets Society, Jeru the Damaja, Prince Paul and Black Thought at venues such as The Nuyorican Poet’s Café, C.B.G.B.’s, The Village Underground and The Knitting Factory. Mentos also recorded scratches at the legendary D&D Studios, NYC.
Big up to both Max Tannone and DJ Mentos for these remixes, and free DLs!
And now, the original joint from the Wu-Tang Clan’s (@wutangclan) illustrious Shallah Raekwon (@raekwon) the Chef:
And it just wouldn’t be right if we don’t include this extra funky instrumental version from the very talented El Michels Affair (@truth_and_soul):
