The Sure Shot Show

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Back again with another edition of Illvibe Radio. This episode is hosted by Mr. Sonny James and DJ Skipmode along with DJ lil'dave working his magic on the turntables. Another great mixture of top notch music for you to rock to. Turn it up!!! Berlin - Modeselektor Luv Galactic - Hawthorne Headhunters Get You Some (CP's Boogie Remix) - Captain Planet Southern Man (Scrimshire Edit) - Merry Clayton The Revolt of the 9th Wonder (Steely Chan blend) - Digable Planets & Ocote Soul Sounds I Dream of Bahia (Dusty & Bartel remix) - Ray Lugo Chang - Jonny Kwest Made You Look (Beset's Moombahton Edit) - Nas Filthy Divinity - Falty DL Look What Your Doing To Me (Funkhaus Sessions version) - Jazzanova feat. Paul Randolph Touch Me - Jamie XX feat. Yasmin Winter Wifey - Kozee Conmigo (Remix)- Nickodemus feat. Sammy Ayala K.O.D. - Eli Escobar Langt Fra Afrika (Todd Terje Remix) - Bjørn Torske Underwater (Full Crate remix) - Anthony Valadez feat. Mar Drop It - Miles Bonny x B. Lewis

We're proud to bring you the new and improved Illvibe Radio. For the past decade, we've brought you The Sure Shot & The Difference, two mix shows with different formats to showcase our different tastes in music. From our audience feedback at various events and online, what we've discovered is good music is simply good music. Therefore, we've decided to consolidate our shows into one Illvibe Radio Podcast making it easier for both us and for you, the listener. We hope you enjoy the new mix as we'll continue to bring you strictly the best in Hip Hop, Soul, Funk, House, Broken Beat, Brazilian, and more. This mix is brought to you by Illvibe Collective's own Mr. Sonny James, DJ Phsh, and Phillee Blunt. Thanks for rocking with us for 10 years+! The Sure Shot Archives will remain here for a limited time. Enjoy!

DJ Damage, also dubbed the Youngest Boss got his start on Temple University's Friday Knockout Show on the student run radio station, W.H.I.P. He's currently the youngest on air mixer in the United States killing live sets on Hot 107.9fm. He's been co-signed by legendary DJs Drama, Jay-Ski, Touchtone, Omega, and more. He is building his brand online and communicating with his fan base through blogging and via a web series he calls, The Damage Report. He has toured the country alongside Meek Mill, Wiz Khalifa, and Wale. Currently, he is in the process of creating a non-profit after-school program dedicated to teaching young people media technology. We are please to welcome Damage to the Sure Shot Show as we continue to help the rich DJ community in Philadelphia flourish. Follow DJ Damage on twitter @djfndamage. For more info, visit http://www.djdamageonline.com

On this episode of the Sure Shot, DJ Cru-Cut joins us with a special guest mix. Cru-Cut is a long time extended family member of Illvibe, rocking things all over the country on tours with OuterSpace & Jedi Mind Tricks as well as doing dope parties all over Philadelphia. We're please to have him on the show finally. ---Playlist--- Aul Purpose Interlude Nicky Barnes (its Alright) - Camp Lo BreakaDawn - De La Soul The Game - Common Living Proof - Eminem & Royce 5'9 Props Over Here rmx - The Beatnutz Wack Mc's - Sat-One f/ Hezekiah Uptown Shit - Kurious Back in the Days - Dred Scott Bumpy Knuckles Baby - Bumpy Knuckles Slum Village Interlude Reunion - Slum Village Survival Test - JayLib The Hex - Random Axe (Sean Price, Guilty Simpson, Black Milk) Cocaine - Eminem f/ Jasmine Sullivan Breaking Point - Emilio Rojas It Wont Be Long - J. Cole Rainy Dayz - Phat Kat f/ Dwele Nic's Groove - Foreign Exchange Phonte Interlude Curtain Call - Little Brother Nothin Lesser - Pete Rock f/ The U.N. Forever & Always - M.O.P. Main Event - Dilated Peoples The Crack Attack - Fat Joe Hard Hittin Hard Rhymes - Kev Turner Keep Ya Hands High - Tracy Lee f/ Biggie

The Sure Shot returns with a mix of brand new music including 2 joints from the Illvibe Collective debut album being released on March 29th via Soulspazm/Fat Beats. ---PLAYLIST--- Comin' Out Hard - Money Makin' Jam Boys Medicine Men - Illvibe Collective ft. A.R.M. Release Yourself - Ras Kass Deep - Elzhi Being Haved - Homeboy Sandman Funky - This, That, & The 3rd Chain Heavy - Kanye West ft. Talib Kweli & Consequence Break Bread - Nottz & Asher Roth Wannabees - Fortilive Touch It - Pusha T ft. Kanye West Seven - Tyler The Creator Distortion - Black Milk ft. Melanie Rutherford One Me - The Hu$ ft. Hezekiah, P.O.R.N. and Poindexter Ridin' Slow - Illvibe Collective ft. Schoolz of Thought Peace Love Unity II - Fatnice Speakers on Blast - Skyzoo & Illmind

Gimme - Fortilive Alphabet Boys - Consequence Authentic Raw - Illvibe Collective ft. Supastition & Reef the Lost Cause Ain't Bragging - M.E.D. ft. Guilty Simpson Dark Fantasy - Kanye West I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman - K-os ft. Saukrates Get To The Sky - TY Distortion - Black Milk ft. Melanie Rutherford 24 Hr Karate School - Ski ft. Mos Def Follow Us - Big Boi ft. Vonnegutt Home or Away - J-Live Friends of Life - La Melodia ft. Suzi Analog Higher Frequency - Leonard Dstroy ft. Brothers of Moses Here We Go - DistantStarr ft. Reggie B The One - Onra ft. T3 The Return of DST - De La Soul Live at the Bronx River Center - Grandmaster DST & The Infinity Rappers World Famous - Malcolm McLaren

Hezekiah joins us on The Sure Shot Show to discuss his history in the music business, why he hasn't left Philly, and of course to promote his brand new album, Conscious Porn. Enjoy the enhanced podcast in iTunes or Apple TV for a song by song playlist and full artwork. Peace.

The Sure Shot is back with Mr. Sonny James aka Statik at the steering wheel. New joints galore in this episode. Don't miss a minute. ---Playlist--- Movers & Shakers - Hezekiah Score! - Ethel Cee A Few Thoughts - Rah Digga Candlelight - Medaphoar Regular Guy - Skillz Black & Brown - Black Milk ft. Danny Brown Forever Luvlee - Black Sheep Priority (Hezekiah RMX) - Mos Def Sycamore - J. Dilla Blast That - Nottz ft. Black Milk The Way That I Rhyme - J. Live The Bounce - Lone Catalysts ft. Daddie Rich, Loce, and DJ Kool Hard Times - The Roots & John Legend Best In The Show - P. Casso ft. Homeboy Sandman Frisbees - Skyzoo & Illmind Tigallo For Dolo - Little Brother Dis RMX - Oh No

Statik brings along guest co-host Fatnice of Philadelphia's Supergroup 84. Expect to hear a bunch of new joints from Homeboy Sandman, Black Milk, Black Thought, and more. It's The Sure Shot. ---PLAYLIST--- Get It Up - Buff 1 & DJ Rhettmatic 100 Remix - Dice Raw ft. Freeway, Schooly D., EST, and Bonic What We Are - Little Brother ft. Quiana Shine - Pharoahe Monch ft. Mela Machinko Session One - Eminem ft. Slaughter House Premeditated Murder - J. Cole Here We Go Remix - Drake ft. Twista The Day - The Roots ft. Blu, Phonte, and Patty Crash Not Pop - Homeboy Sandman Lock It Down - Slum Village Fired Up! - Hezekiah ft. Talib Kweli and Bahamadia Welcome (Gotta Go) - Black Milk Ain't Nobody Better Than Us - Fortilive Mona Lisa - Black Thought Unwind - Mojo Green ft. Fatnice

Mr. Sonny James returns to host The Sure Shot Show with Special Guest, from Philly, The legendary Bahamadia. Since her debut album, Kollage in 1996, Bahamadia has been widely considered one of the top emcees on the planet. During the show, Statik plays some of her classics as well as some exclusives in addition to a one on one conversation just for The Sure Shot listeners. ---PLAYLIST--- Just Begun - Reflection Eternal ft. Jay Electronica and J. Cole Figure Four - Sean Price Slow Down - David Banner Return of the Mac - E. Ness Soldier - Royce the 5'9" Star - Little Brother ~Bahamadia Interview Pt. 1~ Good Rap Music - Bahamadia GRM Interlude 2 - Bahamadia & 84 Rugged Ruff - Bahamadia Special Forces - Bahamadia ft. Cali Agents, DJ Revolution and Chops Spontaneity - Bahamadia Proceed III - The Roots ft. Bahamadia Oh! - Ty ft. Bahamadia and Zion I The Weekend - Dwele ft. Bahamadia Following Goals RMX - Bahamadia & Mathematik Queen Talk (Demo Vrsn) - Bahamadia Actin' Ill (Demo Vrsn) - Bahamadia ~Bahamadia Interview Pt. 2~ Do What I Believe - Statik Selektah ft. Bahamadia She Makes Me Feel Alright - Freeway & Jake One Here We Go Again - Meek Mill ft. Mel Luv Goin On - Kooley High Closer to my Dreams - Drake

Since it's almost Valentine's Day we decided to give you a classic Sure Shot episode from back in 2004. DJ lil'dave holds it down with a dope selection of hiphop love songs. Sit back with someone you love and enjoy the sounds. Sorry there is no tracklist.

DJ Phillee Blunt returns with another edition of The Sure Shot Express. Illvibe Collective continues the legacy of The Sure Shot as we embark on 2010. Happy New Year. This show is also available on www.focusonthedj.com and accessible on several wireless networks including Sprint Radio, Alltell Wireless, and AT&T.

Monthly, the Illvibe Collective presents The Sure Shot Express for www.focusonthedj.com which is then broadcasted on multiple cellular networks including Sprint, AT&T, Alltell Wireless and more. Visit their respective sites for complete instructions on how to listen on your mobile device.

Mr. Sonny James returns to the Sure Shot with a mix of brand new joints to get y'all ready to go back to school this Fall. Special Guest, Zarinah took a break from acting in big budget films, blogging, and hosting her own radio show in philly to co-host this episode. Expect to hear a bunch of dope mixing and blazin new music.* ---Playlist--- Take A Trip - Marc Mac ft. Phonte Ballskin - MF Doom And I Love It - Murs & 9th Wonder My Crew - Statik Selektah ft. Saigon Nigga Me - Raekwon ft. Busta Rhymes Fear - Drake Thank You - Jay-Z Pretty Girls - Wale Jacksonville Pt. 2 - Willie Evans Jr. Major Heavy - Shafiq Husayn ft. Sonny Coates & Count Bass D. Nothing Like this - J. Dilla Hold Up - Marco Polo & Torae ft. Masta Ace and Sean Price I Know Sumthin - Redman & Method Man America - K'Naan ft. Mos Def & Chali 2na Smooth Momentum - Paten Locke ft. Willie Evans Jr. Fly Away - Grieves Big Mouf - De La Soul *We planned to debut a new Hezekiah record this Sure Shot but will save it for the next episode. Sorry about the mention during the show...

lil'dave is back with a mix of new joints to keep your headphones on blast. Jneiro Jarel - Intro DJ Spinna - Summer Madness ft. Fresh Daily DJ MITSU THE BEATS - Tokyo Girls feat. Maspyke Daniel Riera & Reach - Radio Love Hezekiah - Ways to Go Mr. Scruff - Nice Up The Function feat. Root Manuva (Remix) Diamond District - Streets Wont Let Me Chill Wu Tang - Loot (Cream - Jazzy Jeff remix) Kero One - Bossa Soundcheck Zion I ft. TY - Legacy Q-Tip - We Fight We Love REMIX f. Kanye West & Consequence Reflection Eternal - Internet Connection feat. Bootsy Collins De La Soul - Good Morning 88-Keys - Close Call (Feat. Phonte) Grooveman Spot - 2 Thing Feat John Robinson Phat Kat - Nightmare (Suff Daddy remix) Raekwon - Wu Ooh ft. Ghostface Killah & Method Man Nas - It ain't hard to tell (DJ Day remix) Sa-Ra Creative Partners - He Say She Say Exile - Love Line

***SPECIAL EDITION*** The Sure Shot meets Pure Elementz = Sure Elementz Illvibe Collective welcomes extended family Jay-Ski of the Skratch Mekaniks and DJ Tactics on the 51st episode of The Sure Shot. Expect to hear a ton of new hip-hop treats in this fun filled 2 hour Combo edition of the podcast in which Mr. Sonny James laces the 2nd hour with an exclusive mix for Pure Elementz. Bananas! ---PURE ELEMENTZ PLAYLIST--- The Sun - Mr. Lif One - Corey Gunz Funky For You 2009 (Smirnof Signature Mix) - Nice & Smooth ft. Pac Div Dangerous MCs (Astronote RMX) - Biggie Smalls ft. Guilty Simpson We Fight We Love - Q-Tip We Fight We Love (RMX) - Q-Tip ft. Kanye West & Consequence The Dollar - Fortilive The Gauntlet - Mr. Lif, Scanz, and Akrobatik Act Like You Know (Waajeed Mix) - PPP ft. J. Dilla Never Fall - Buff 1 ft. Black Milk Everyday Struggle (Astronote RMX) - Biggie Smalls ft. Bahamadia Them That's Not - J-Live Streets - Che Grand Cut From A Different Cloth - Busta Rhymes All About Us - Finale ft. Neco Redd Neon - Amanda Diva Get At Me - 84 Criminology 2009 - Raekwon ft. Ghostface Killa On Smash - Camp Lo ft. Styles P., and Pete Rock More Than Corners - Keelay & Zaire ft. K. Hill It's Coming Down - Exile

On this post election edition of The Sure Shot, we welcome our Special Guest DJ Caliph-NOW. Not only is he the producer behind 420 and Viro The Virus, but he's also an up-and-coming force in Philadelphia's Hip Hop scene. Mr. Sonny James laces the second half with some new joints and classics. Check it out...

***2005 ARCHIVE *** Sway from the World Famous Wake-Up Show stops by with Chino XL to speak with Phillee Blunt and to promote their latest project: Back 2 Basics. Truely an honor to have these cats on the show! Enjoy.

Statik hits you with the beats. Stacy Epps is our Special Guest. Worrrd up!

*** 2005 ARCHIVE *** Underground hip hop veterans 7L and Esoteric pay a visit to Four1Eight and discuss their new album which, they claim, is their most proud work to date for its diversity. Statik conducts the words and the beats!

*** 2005 ARCHIVE *** Statik supplies a fresh mix of new and exclusive music plus some classics. Special Guest Host, Stef Tataz stops by for a visit.

*** 2004 ARCHIVE *** This is the Dusty Fingers edition of the Sure Shot. DJ lil'dave is on the wheels playing classic hip-hop, rarities, and b-sides. Rolling drums, horn stabs, funky basslines, and lots of static. Ahhh... the good ole days.

*** 2005 ARCHIVE *** Sound In Color pays a visit to Four1Eight.

*** 2005 ARCHIVE *** 2 Parts: Statik beats the turntables like they stole something in the first part. Sound In Color pays a visit to Four1Eight in the second part.

The Sure Shot was available online as a Real Media Webstream for about a year before this show was recorded. We decided to number each show following this Arrakis Records Special Edition episode to keep better track of what we were doing. We are attempting to recover episodes that pre-date this episode. If you have your hands on any, please feel free to contact us! Thanks

Its an action-packed 2-part show. Statik takes you back with some classic hip hop in part 1. You'll get hit in the head, we gaurantee, he got his fingers dusty for this one. And to bring us full circle, Phillee Blunt serves up some new hip hop in part 2. We think you'll get that ole feeling of hearing some new, fresh hip hop! And we have to say, its not that often that you get that feeling anymore!

Peanut Butter Wolf drops by for a interview. He gives us the 4-uno-uno on what's going on in the world of Stones Throw Records and what he has planned for the not so far future. You can always visit stonesthrow.com for more info!

Its an action-packed 2-part show. Statik takes you back with some classic hip hop in part 1. You'll get hit in the head, we gaurantee, he got his fingers dusty for this one. And to bring us full circle, Phillee Blunt serves up some new hip hop in part 2. We think you'll get that ole feeling of hearing some new, fresh hip hop! And we have to say, its not that often that you get that feeling anymore!

***ARCHIVE*** Experience a tribute to a true hip-hop legend, J. Dilla.

***ARCHIVE*** S. Villa visits The Sure Shot on this 3 part Dilla Special.

***ARCHIVE*** S. Villa visits The Sure Shot on this 3 part Dilla Special.

Exclusive Illvibe Interview with 9th Wonder. Phillee Blunt controls the decks.

***ARCHIVE*** Statik brings the beats and DJ Ultraviolet makes a special guest DJ appearance to play some hip hop favorites. Oh Yeah!... and we got Big Pooh of Little Brother on the show for an interview! What?! Listen up, this dude is coming strong with his first solo Album!

*Our enhanced Podcast will return shortly. Sorry for the inconvenience.* Statik returns once again from South Africa to the Sure Shot with plenty of brand new music from Termanology, Elzhi, Busta Rhymes, MF Doom and more. Enjoy the joints. It's the Triple S show... ---PLAYLIST--- Trap Door - Jake One ft. MF Doom Packin Them Things - Busta Rhymes Dangerous - Goldiejawn & Inglish Keep Goin' - Invincible ft. Wordsworth & Indeed This is How We Rock - Termanology ft. Bun B. It's Like That - The Lox Everybody - Hustle Simmons Motown 25 - Elzhi ft. Royce the 5'9" Everything is Heltah Skeltah - Heltah Skeltah Kill or Be Killed - Slo-Mo Pennies - The Cool Kids Slang Editorial (Madlib RMX) - Cappadonna Stroke of Death - Ghostface ft. RZA Rock CoKane Flow - De La Soul ft. MF Doom Don't U Know - Old Dirty Bastard 1995 Freestyle - Big L Speak Ya Clout Pt. 2 - Gang Starr ft. Lil' Dap Nuttin to Do - Common The Manifesto - Reflection Eternal

Mr. Sonny James brings the heat once again on this episode of the Sureshot. Exclusives, classics and certified hiphop bangers is what we're all about. Peep the artwork and links too, you might find out about some things you really like.

Mr. Len, Jean Grae, Kice and Bullymouth pay a visit to Four1Eight! Phil Blunts drops the Bangin new ish!!! Visit dummysmacks.com for more info on Mr.Len and his latest projects.

The Sure Shot welcomes Philadelphia's own DJ Phsh. He is one of the dopest up and coming DJs in Philadelphia. He isn't afraid to cross genres, push the envelope, and do something different. Being the resident DJ for Tu Phace and Dice Raw, he's on the right track. Give a listen!

DJ Statik returns from Europe with a bag-o-goodies for all the hip hop fiends. Expect to hear some exclusives and brand new bangers.

New Enhanced Podcast... DJ Phillee Blunt brings some fresh joints on this edition of the Sureshot with new tracks from 9th Wonder & Buckshot, Skillz, Rock from Heltah Skelta, Del the Funky Homosapien, EMC and more.

The love and support continues for J Dilla as we pay homage to one of the greatest hiphop artists of all time. R.I.P. to Jay Dee, aka J Dilla aka James Yancey...DJ Phillee Blunt drops some treats from various Dilla Beat Tapes and throws in some official released tracks. Happy Birthday Dilla Dawg!

PLEASE ENJOY THE NEW ENHANCED PODCAST* as Illvibe Collective welcomes The Record Player to the Sure Shot Radio Show. This guy is a serious collector, selector, and former right hand man to Rich Medina. To put it short, he knows what's up. Check him right here... * Some of you will be not able to stream this online. If not, you can download the enhanced file in your iTunes by Subscribing. We apologize for the inconvenience.