RESCUE TEAM RADIO

"I don't know how many stars there are, up in the heavenly sky..." This week, we pay tribute to the King of Pop with some choice cuts from Jackson 5 - because that's the way we'd like to remember Mike. Currently, it's crazy how many people who are in the public eye keep disappearing. Without trying to sound too much like the thirsty little scenester chumps we so despise, Tony and Al try to make sense of the tragic death of New York artist Dash Snow, and what he represented to the art world in Post-911 New York. Also: A recap of this summer's events, an incredible "rare groove" throwback from prize fighter Muhammad Ali (thanks to DJ Chris Prorock for this brilliant gem) - and Al Boost explains what a "leather friend" is. (SUPER PAUSE) Tracklist: Jackson 5 - "Maybe Tomorrow" Jackson 5 - "Never Can Say Goodbye" Tom Scott - "Today" Pete Rock and CL Smooth - "TROY (They Reminisce Over You)" Pete Rock and CL Smooth - "TROY (They Reminisce Over You)" (12" remix) Black Sheep - "Have U NE Pull" (12" remix) A Tribe Called Quest - "Everything is Fair" Talib Kweli feat. Jean Grae - "Say Something" Planet Asia - "Golden Age" J Rocc - "Cold Heat Pt.2" Jackson 5 - "I Want You Back" (plw remix) Muhammad Ali - "Ali's Historical Theme Song" Chuck Brown "Family Affair" Willie Hutch "Brother's Gonna Work It Out"

Despite the fact that Al Boost ate shit on his bike last week, he will still be DJ'ing his first set ever at Europa this Saturday. He promises that he will not let the broken collarbone slow him down, which is quite commendable. Of course, it sucks when your good friend hurts himself real bad. What doesn't suck is when they start handing out painkillers like they were Skittles. This week, Tony Conquerrah takes advantage of the free meds, loosens up, and busts some freestyles with honorary co-host, Mark Spark. Disclaimer: I know my rhymes suck. That's why I DJ... - Conquerrah Tracklist: 50 Cent "I Get Money"/South Bronx instrumental (DJ Conquerrah remix) Cutty Ranks "Limb by Limb"/Takeover instrumental (DJ Conquerrah remix) Cham "Vitamin S"/Crooklyn instrumental (DJ Conquerrah remix) Beenie Man "King of the Dancehall"/The Message instrumental (DJ Conquerrah remix) Missy Elliott - "Bad Man" (Diplo Remix) A Trak - "MIARoder" Common - "Universal Mind Control" Twilight 22 - "Electric Kingdom" Raekwon/MF Doom "Yessir!" MF Doom "Ballskin" Madlib/J Dilla - "Take it Back" Jaylib "No $ No Toke" Illa J feat. Debi Nova "Sounds Like Love" Illa J feat. Debi Nova "Sounds Like Love" (Nobody's Unicorn Dub Remix) Mitsue "Insecure"

In Episode 5, The Rescue Team wax nostalgic about a time when yuppies were still scared of the Lower East Side - when punk rockers and drug abusers were the only white people you would find on Clinton Street. We also talk about our new Thursday night residence at Happy Ending, and how DJ Conquerrah unintentionally makes every celebrity who comes in there feel uncomfortable. This week's soundtrack - classic "boom bap" from the likes of EPMD and De La Soul, some drum and bass from 187, and hardcore enlightenment from the one and only Bad Brains. Tracklist: Laura Ibizor - From My Heart to Yours Zhane - Sending My Love To You EPMD - You A Customer De La Soul - Stakes is High (remix) Rascals feat. Barrington Levy - Top of the World 187 - Rock Da Party 187 feat. Lil Vicious & Doug E Fresh - Freak the Line (DJ Conquerrah Mash-up) Bad Brains - I Against I Beastie Boys - Cookie Puss Dr. Israel vs. Rancid - Coppers (Brooklyn Mix)

Hey man - it happens. We all have the occasional run-in with the law. Most of the time, you get a summons - but not if you have a couple warrants. That's right - RTR's very own Al Boost got caught out there ridin' dirty. He got locked in the tombs for the weekend - and lived to tell the tale. This week, Al and Coney Island Joe trade stories about being thrown in jail for some dumb shit. Also on the show, Tony Conquerrah's exclusive interview with LA rapper Big Bennett Bionic about 911 conspiracies, his independent release The Invention Fund, and his hilarious Youtube rap vids. If you are still not familiar with the internet sensation known as Eli Porter's Iron Mic rap battle, check out the video below - then check out BBB's response. Tracklist: Big Bennett Bionic - Let the Beat Build (Freestyle) Rise and The Avid Record Collector - I Remember Al Green - Let's Stay Together 9th Wonder - Light It Up (Instrumental) James Brown - The Big Payback LL Cool J - The Boomin System Chuck Brown - Ashley's Roachclip (break) Frankie Beverly and Maze - Before I Let Go The Village Callers - Hector Big Bennett Bionic - Shine The Backyard Heavies - Expo 83 Johnny Cash - Folsom Prison Blues (Pete Rock remix) Afrika Bambatta - Zulu War Chant

Swine Flu! Pirates! WTF... is this the 17th century? This week, Rescue Team blends underground hip-hop throwbacks with some hard rock shit, plus new joints from Cam'ron and Lil Wayne. We also talk to NEM$, Coney Island's favorite guttermouth rapper, about pirate gangs in New York, and why he's not afraid to say what he says when he's battling. If you come to one realization from this week's show, it has to be the fact that murderfest season has begun. KILLA CONEY, FUCK YOUR LYFE!!! Tracklist: A Tribe Called Quest - Ham and Eggs Blah's Big Boy - Not Now Gangstarr - Skillz Beatnuts - Buying Out the Bar Diamond D - When It Pours It Rains Non Phixion - Refuse to Lose Non Phixion - I Shot Reagan Suicidal Tendencies - I Shot Reagan Nem$ - Presidential Speech Nem$ feat. Q Unique - Brooklyn South MF Doom - Mic Line Dr. Octagon - Bear Witness Deep Purple - Maybe I'm a Leo Black Sabbath - Sweet Leaf Anthrax - Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun Led Zeppelin - When the Levee Breaks TI / Led Zeppelin - What You Know (DJ Conquerrah mash-up) Lil' Wayne feat. Pharell - Yes Cam'ron - Cookies and Applejuice

Two months ago, New York Mets baseball legend Keith Hernandez was honored by the American Mustache Institute? Why am I just finding out about this now? This episode, Al Boost and I discuss great mustaches in baseball (agreeably comparable to our own mustaches) - and how much I hate the IRS. Tracklist: Roy Head "She's About a Mover" Eddie Kendricks "You Need a Change of Mind" Sound Experience "Devil With the Bus" Johnny Pate "Shaft in Africa" Skull Snaps "I'm Your Pimp" Fabolous "Holla Breaks" (DJ Conquerrah Blend) Africa Bambatta and the Soulsonic Force "Zulu Nation Throwdown" Mos Def "Quiet Dog" Mos Def "Ghetto Rock" Q-Tip feat. Busta Rhymes, Raekwon, and Lil Wayne "Rennaissance Rap" (remix)

"The Lab" is where it all happens - practicing, recording, whatever. I had to clean up the lab like crazy before I could get this show on the blog. I've been envisioning this shit for months and I finally did all the necessary work for it to jump off. New tables, new mics, new computer... Let's hope this all pays off. Check out the before and after pics right here. Notice any difference? No? Whatever. Tracklist: Grandmaster Flash - Mellie Mel's Groove The Black Flames - Are You My Woman? Public Enemy - Cop that Noize (DJ Conquerrah remix) Public Enemy feat. Spike Lee - Fight the Power (12" Re-Edit) James Brown - Funky President Souls of Mischief - 93 Til Infinity (12" Remix) E40 feat. Kanye West, Ice Cube and Game - Tell Me When to Go (re-mix) Pharrell - Number One Big Break (DJ Conquerrah remix) Rye Rye feat. MIA - Bang Tricky - Council Estate (South Rakkas Crew remix) Jadiohead - Lucifer's Jigsaw John Forte feat. Talib Kweli - Homecoming (remix)