Hip Hop Connection #7 (August 1989)

Just over six months since I last posted up any HHC scans so I think it's about that time again.

Issue seven of the self proclaimed 'Bible of Hip-Hop' is pretty solid throughout, including interviews with Silver Bullet, The Beastie Boys, Ice Cube, MC Duke and a nice track-by-track breakdown of 'Ghetto Music: The Blueprint Of Hip-Hop' by the Blastmaster himself. I've included Normski's snaps again as there's a few good'uns in there, the Big Daddy Kane shot in particular made me laugh! 'Strictly Business' gives news of Demon Boyz parting ways with Music Of Life as well as a Roland R5 Drum Machine up for grabs in the competition. Page 5 features the lyrics from the LL Cool J Flexidic which came free with this issue but unfortunately I no longer own this and have absolutely no idea what happened to it. If anybody reading this does have a copy and could send over a scan it would be much appreciated.

A few decent adverts appear throughout the pages, my favourite being for Gang Starr's debut LP 'No More Mr Nice Guy' which came (in The UK) with a free 'Movin On' 12" and was priced at an amazing £3.99!!!

As always, you can click the thumbnails for super-size, readable scans...






'Normski'


'Strictly Business' / LL Cool J


Breaks list


Silver Bullet


Boogie Down Productions




Ice Cube


B.R.O.T.H.E.R.


MC Duke


Beastie Boys

Hip Hop Connection #6 (July 1989)

Still haven't managed to track down a copy of issue 5, although I've gotta be honest, I haven't really been trying all that hard. For now I'm skipping straight to issue 6 from July '89, which sadly isn't as good as the last edition I posted. There's an in depth interview with Russell Simmons which is quite an interesting read (for some reason I cut out the 'MC's' type from the Ultras poster so a small section of the article is missing), a good eight page coverage of the infamous Bridlington Graf Jam (some top photos here - haircuts and tracksuits to go!), and the first appearance of the 'Demo Blaster' section. 'Strictly Business' gives news of a forthcoming, exclusive LL Cool J flexidisc and 'On The Tip' sees Wendy K taking a pop at The 45 King for keeping the breaks he uses close to his chest (oh dear). Short but sweet interviews with Prince Lover Dalu and T La Rock are worth a read as is Malu Halasa's 'Science' article and the 'Gangsta Limpin' section (some cool photos included). I've also posted this shot from Normski's photo page - a scene of total chaos at the Ultramagnetic's Dingwalls show - any one reading in attendance on the night? Love to hear some stories!



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Strictly Business / On The Tip


T La Rock


Science


Prince Lover Dalu


Demo Blaster


Gangsta Limpin






Russell Simmons








Bridlington