The 305 unearthed another seven year old cut from Officer Ricky. I’ll let them tell it:
“So, I got my hands on the original intro and title track to the 2002 version of Port Of Miami album
that never came out – the same one I mentioned a couple weeks back. I
can’t confirm, but I’m 90-percent positive this was produced by Just
Blaze (I twittered Just Blaze so he could confirm or not – let’s see if
he responds). And it was recorded in 2002 as was heard in his second
verse “2002, true…I’ma let ya’ll fools now when and what I’ma do.” You
also notice that the track begins with newsclips from local WSVN
Channel 7. Those clips might sound reminicent of the intro track to the
official Port Of Miami that did came out, where K. Foxx
re-recites something similar to those WSVN audio bites.”
Ross’ flow was definitely 718 tinged back then.
{mp3}unreleased port of miami{/mp3}
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.