DJ Livewire – Volume #5 (1994)

DJ Livewire – Volume #5 The Butcher Shop Mix (1994)

One of at least seven potential volumes from DJ Livewire, this legendary tape showcases the gritty Memphis underground with heavy involvement from the Butcher Squad, featuring key members like Hardcore Montana and Underground Sam. The mix delivers a raw, authentic sound that captures the early ‘90s Memphis rap vibe, blending hard-hitting beats with streetwise lyricism. The tape also highlights DJ Livewire’s skillful mixing with smooth transitions and classic samples, including a notable Isley Brothers “Between The Sheets” mix. As well as an Ice Cube mix.

*Missing the full version of “Straight Out The Butcher Squad*

Tracklist

1. Underground Sam – Intro

2. Laylow, Lil Lo, Underground Sam – Don’t Fuck With A True Playa

3. Fuck A Cop

4. Hardcore Montana – Hard To The Core

5. Ricochet Scene

6. Underground Sam – Chaz Diss

7. Lil Lo – Down For My Shit

8. Lil Lo, Underground Sam, Laylow – Freestyle Shoutouts

9. Underground Sam, Laylow, Lil Lo – Ridin’ To The Lake

10. Side A Outro

11. Underground Sam, Lil Lo, Laylow, Khaos, Hardcore Montana – Straight Out The Butcher Squad

12. Silent Night

13. Lil Lo, Laylow, Underground Sam – Catch A Cap Bitch

14. Lil Lo – Slangin’ Shoutouts

15. Lil Lo, Underground Sam – Monkey Nuts

16. Bass Mix

17. The Isley Brothers – Between The Sheets Mix

18. Rizzod Rod – Outro

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