The Main Source w/Sir Scratch - 11.21.11

Ill Stret Grooves had the honor of having Sir Scratch, founding member of the highly acclaimed '90s Hip-Hop group Main Source, come on the show.  Not only did he talk about his Canadian roots and shed light on many of his production credits over the years with artists like Madonna, Micheal Jackson, Seal and more; but he also set the record straight about Main Source and everyone's role in the group.  On the 1's and 2's DJ 2-Tone Jones served up a set dedicated to Toronto Hip-Hop and the many artists who've represented from that area over the years.  F#ck what you think!....check it out right here!

A Nightmare on Ill Street | 10.31.11

On Halloween night the crew from Ill Street whipped up a basket full of horror-filled Hip-Hop to help set the mood.  DJ's RBI & 2-Tone Jones traded off on the 1's and 2's to set things off just right!  Check it out here.

Mobb Deep & Pro'Verb | 10.17.11

The infamous duo from Queensbridge, Mobb Deep, came to DC to perform during Howard University Homecoming weekend.  But before they did the crew from Ill Street got a chance to rap with Prodigy on air about what they've been working on, their influences and they're take on the current state of Hip-Hop.  Plus, DMV's finest MC, Pro'Verb, joined us to talk about the release of his debut project entitled While You're Waiting.  And on the 1's and 2's was DJ 2-Tone Jones providing a mix of classic joints featuring the infamous Mobb Deep, Pro'Verb, Lyriciss and Ra the MC.  Check it out here!

The Latest Greatest | 10.10.11

Alot of interesting things are brewing in the DC area, and as always the crew from Ill Street is there first to let the people know. Helping us kick the night off were comedians Eddie Bryant and Lamont King who are gearing up for their event on Oct. 26th at the Riot Act Comedy Theater in DC called Trippin' on E. Local promoter and MC, Von (a.k.a. Vendetta), stopped by to give away a free pair of tickets to the upcoming Mobb Deep show on Oct. 22nd (Howard Homecoming Weekend). Also, Ill Street's own, DJ 2-Tone Jones, along with his creative partner, Gerald Watson, talked about the release of their new EP entitled The Gil Scott Suite: a SHAOLIN JAZZ tribute to the late Gil Scott-Heron. Last but not least, the whole team took a moment of silence on honor of Sylvia Robinson (founder of Sugarhill Records) who recently passed away. Check it out right here!

The Low End Theory turned 20 | 9.26.11

20 years ago A Tribe Called Quest released one of the most heralded hip-hop albums of all time; The Low End Theory. On this episode of Ill Street we paid tribute in our own way to a Hip-Hop classic that influenced us all. DJ RBI & 2-Tone Jones traded off on the 1's and 2's rockin' original samples, unreleased tracks, remixes and classic bangers from the album. Check the rhyme!

Black Indian & Judah Tried to Tell Y'all | 9.19.11

HE'S BACK!!! DC Hip-Hop vet and still one of the nicest off the top of the dome, Black Indian, come thru Ill Street along with Judah on the Beats to pledge their support to WPFW, give their take on the legacy of DC Hip-Hop (past to present) and talk about Black Indian's new project entitled, I Tried to Tell Y'all. We also had one of the best up-and-coming duo's from the Hip-Hop scene, DTMD, call in briefly to plug their debut album on the Mello Music Group label. And as always, DJ's RBI and 2-Tone Jones held it down on the 1's and 2's. Get a taste right here!

Celebration of the King | 8.29.11

On the 53rd bday of the King of Pop, Michael Joseph Jackson, the crew from Ill Street paid tribute yet again to his musical legacy. DJ RBI put together an incredible set that highlighted many of MJ's collaborations with Hip-Hop artists. Plus, we were paid a special visit by "The Mayor" Chris Thomas (former host of Rap City), Tony Woods and Alison Carney who all joined in on the conversation about the impact MJ made in music. Enjoy it right here!