‘The Diary Volume 1.5’ (Twenty Years of the Remix)
One iconic hip hop track from each of the last 20 years, remixed paying tribute to the production style and sampling trends popular at the time of the original release. From the James Brown influenced style of the late 80s to the iconic and distinct sounds of DJ Premier, Jay Dee and beyond.
“Up there with Paul C, Pete Rock, Premier and all! – I can’t think of another Hip Hop CD I’ve played so much in years!” (Andy Smith – Portishead)
“Chris continues the rap anthology concept of his super-dope ‘The Diary’ megamix in the shape of a remix project – a great platform for Chris to showcase his ample beat-making skills.” (DJ Woody – Former World ITF Champion)
“Crazy! This is Rap History in the making. Chris proves his production skills on this one to the fullest. A wonderful and refreshing journey through all eras of hip hop. Double thumbs up!” (Marc Hype – MPM Records / Former ITF Champion)
Tracklist:
1. Chris Read – Theme #3 (Intro)
2. Heavy D & The Boyz – We Got Our Own Thang (Chris Read Remix)
3. Eric B & Rakim – Let the Rhythm Hit Em (Chris Read Remix)
4. Nice & Smooth – Hip Hop Junkies (Chris Read Remix)
5. Ultramagnetic MCs – Poppa Large (Daily Diggers Remix)
6. The Whooliganz – Put Your Hands Up (Chris Read Remix)
7. The Beatnuts – Props Over Here (Chris Read Remix)
8. Mobb Deep – Survival 0f the Fittest (Chris Read Remix)
9. Erick Sermon – Bomdigi (Chris Read Remix)
10. MOP – World Famous (Chris Read Remix)
11. Busta Rhymes – Woo Hah Got You All In Check (Chris Read Remix)
12.The Beatnuts – Off The Books (Chris Read Remix)
13. Unspoken Heard – Better (Chris Read Remix)
14. Common – Car Horn (Chris Read Remix)
15. Jurassic 5 – Quality Control (Chris Read Remix)
16. Jaz O & Immobilaire – Love is Gone (Chris Read Remix)
17. Jay Dee feat Frank & Dank – Pause (Chris Read Remix)
18. Kev Brown – Always (Chris Read Remix)
19. Lupe Fiasco – Kick Push (Chris Read Remix)
20. Little Brother feat Carlitta Durand – Life of the Party (Chris Read Remix)
21. Black Grass feat J Live – Set It Straight (Chris Read Remix)
22. Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me (Outro)