http://www.zrohourpodcast.com copyright 2007 THE ZRO HOUR Respect The Architects EDAYE SIX ZRO Entertainment presents THE ZRO HOUR. THE ZRO HOUR began as a twice monthly, underground/pirate radio show broadcast on Galaxy Plus 90.5 FM in Brooklyn, NY. THE ZRO HOUR is hosted by EDAYE, ALEXIE F., and DJ AMBUSH-SIX ZRO EntertainmentŐs founders. THE ZRO HOURŐs format includes Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, Underground and classics. The show draws influences from New York Hip Hop radio past and present. These underground radio shows were hosted by pioneers such as Mr. Magic, the Supreme Team, Afrika Islam, Red Alert, Hank Love & DNA, P-Fine, Marley Marl, Awesome 2 and Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito. Each show has a unique format with an emphasis on the rarely appreciated influences within R&B and Hip Hop music. Featuring exclusive, new releases to album cuts and unsigned talent.***all programming for promo use only*** THE ZRO HOUR INTERNET RADIO hosted by EDAYE ALEXIE F. and DJ AMBUSH en-us Sun, 14 Oct 2007 01:36:00 EST info@thezrohour.com Sat, 09 Jun 2007 01:00:00 EST info@thezrohour.com THE ZRO HOUR returns with one of our best shows featuring two great emcees- K BANGER and GODHEAD THE GENERAL. We featured K Banger's music on THE ZRO HOUR: Indie Showcase previously and reported on his live performance at Underground EXP's Golden tribute shows. Godhead The General and I connected on MYSPACE while I was digging for new music. The interviews were great as each emcee had a chance to reveal their passionate stance within Hip Hop and spit for us live! We have some new joints from COMMON, HEZEKIAH feat. BILAL, CYMARSHALL LAW, KNOBODY, and CoMpArE. We have a couple of rare tracks from YOUNG ZEE and KOOL KEITH in the mix also. Get ya burn, drink or natural high on and enjoy the show.. 86MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/ZROHOUR092607.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and ALEXIE F.) Wed, 26 Sept 2007 15:30:00 EST THE ZRO HOUR returns with a showcase of some of the hottest, most creative and slept on talent that I have found while diggin' through myspace.com, my.rawkus.com and a few that I have seen perform live at Underground EXP's events. Exposing such talent has been one of the main goals of THE ZRO HOUR. Much of what we are exposed to on the radio focuses on repetitive concepts, cookie cutter talent and what amounts to an imbalance of what Hip Hop truly represents. To find the gems, you have to dig. To keep the culture moving forward you have to embrace originality and creativity. For this show, I am proud to present some of the best from the US, UK, & the Netherlands(!) INDIE SHOWCASE features BEKAY, DASHAH, THE SMILE RAYS, SILENT KNIGHT, K BANGER, THE WRIST, PROBLEM ADDICTS, BAM SAVAGE, 3 FACE, POISON PEN, QENETIC STORM, and SHAREEF. 79MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/ZROHOUR_IND_SHWCSE.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and ALEXIE F.) Sun, 24 Jun 2007 15:30:00 EST In honor of this year's National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York city, THE ZRO HOUR: ROOTS OF HIP HOP-BORICUA PRIDE celebrates some of the finest emcees of Puerto rican descent. Formerly known as the Puerto Rican Day Parade, the parade began in 1958 and later added "National" to its title in 1995. It is a celebration of the contributions of Puerto Ricans through the history of NYC. One things for sure, Puerto Ricans are the co-creators of Hip Hop culture. African-Americans and Puerto Ricans lived together in the same hoods. Puerto Ricans' contributions to hip hop run deep. From the Devastating Tito & OC (Fearless Four) to Kurious George ("Walk Like ADuck") to Fat Joe & Big Pun to Kid Capri, Tony Touch...too many. The b-boy, dance and graf scene? Boricuas got it locked. Big up Rock Steady Crew and New York City Breakers. The creation of Reggaeton was a natural synthesis of Hip Hop, Reggae, Bomba, and Salsa influences. Reggaeton and rap pioneer, Tego Calderon was a student of New York hip hop legends such as LL Cool J, Chuck D, EPMD and RUN DMC. Daddy Yankee and Wisin Y Yandel are killing the game. Alexie F. was feelin himself and his people! Check out the show, hot mix indeed. In the EXCLUSIVES, FLASHBACKS & EARLY HEAT section check for a rare one from PRINCE MARKIE DEE (FAT BOYS)-Trippin' Out 78MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/ZROHOUR060907.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and ALEXIE F.) Sat, 09 Jun 2007 15:30:00 EST Yes you read that right, Rock N' Roll is a part of the roots of Hip Hop music. Where do you think some of the hardest drum sounds come from? We have a new show this week focusing on some of the most influential rock songs in the history of the music who just happen to feature crazy breaks that DJs and producers have revered for decades. We also play a few that could be the future of sampling and feature rare and classic songs from Mountain, Onyx & Biohazard, Ice T's Body Count, Led Zepplin and the Geto Boys. Check out the exclusives section for new joints by THIRD KIND ft. PRODIGAL SUNN and ANKH ft.SHAREEF. Shareef brings that heat straight outta the Netherlands and to your chest. I got another hot joint from Reef but i'm gonna save it for the next show- Unsigned, Independent, Slept On talent from some of the realest hip hop found on Myspace and my.Rawkus.com. Until then, Enjoy the show.. 96MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/ZROHOUR052607.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and ALEXIE F.) Sat, 26 May 2007 15:30:00 EST We are back with a new show full of some of the strongest music ever! We got joints from the new Bone Thugs In Harmony, "The Magnificent" Jazzy Jeff w/Jean Grae, DIVISION X( a group who had me open at their live show as one of the opening acts during the Large Professor tribute last month), and rare gems from Grand Puba, Akinyele, Organized Konfusion and the Fushinickens. I open the show with a hot breakbeat mix by SOULBROTHA, a DJ/production team from Germany. Their sound is strictly dusty grooves and classic samplers-NO synths. One emcee in particular had my ears on fire this week and that was BEKAY. Bekay is one of the Rawkus 50 for 2007. I was checking his Rawkus page and I came across his incredible flip of Xzibit's "Paparrazzi" beat. He calls it Acts Of Shame and we got it on the show. 78MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/ZROHOUR051207.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and ALEXIE F.) Sat, 12 May 2007 15:30:00 EST ..and THE ZRO HOUR is back with that "sour D". We revisit some of the best tracks in Redman's career along with a couple from his new CD, RED GONE WILD. Also on the show is a few from Prodigy of Mobb Deep, Big Pun, Wise Intellegent, Xzibit and KRS One. I reached into the vault and grabbed a live performance by Slick Rick & Doug E. Fresh from '86-87. Also listen for tracks by Smile Rays, Magnum Dollars, and IAMISEE. 77MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour042007.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE) Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:30:00 EST THE ZRO HOUR is finally back on your internet airwaves. After more than a year of being on hiatus, we are very excited to come back and present to you the best in classic Hip Hop, R&B, and underground sounds. This show is an anniversary show also as we celebrate our first broadcast on 03.21.04. The show was a bit rough around the edges in the beginning but the music has always been hot. We always strive to give you what the radio's been missing or refuse to play. We have some great programming planned so stay tuned. I am also happy to welcome back my original co-hosts, ALEXIE F. and DJ AMBUSH. Since moving to Blogger, it will be easier to post updates, news and video. 99MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour032107.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and ALEXIE F.) Wed, 21 Mar 2007 15:30:00 EST We are back in effect no doubt! Yes THE ZRO HOUR has arisen from its slumber and so much has happened in our absence. From the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina to the VH1 Hip Hop Honors and in between. This show is actually a gem. Many of you slept on DJ AMBUSHs KILLA RIDDIMZ CD so I wanted to present that as sort of a preshow. We will be back in two weeks with an official jump off like we usually do so stay tuned. 64MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour100605.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and DJ AMBUSH) Thu, 06 Oct 2005 15:30:00 EST The beginning of Summer is near and THE ZRO HOUR continues to bring that heat! R.I.P. to JUSTO FAISON, the founder of the mixtape awards. Justo was killed in an auto accident on May 14. Justo was instrumental in promoting and recognizing the achievements and hard work of the top mixtape DJs around the country. We have a tribute by the one and only DJ Kay Slay featuring the rapping skills of many legendary DJs such as KID CAPRI, DOO WOP, TONY TOUCH and LUV BUG STARSKI. We have an interview with one of Brooklyn's upcoming talents, CRAZED from 60 SECOND ENTERTAINMENT. We premiere future classics from LITTLE BROTHER ft. BIG DADDY KANE, COMMON, and M.I.A. Check the exclusives section for new joints by Q TIP, PREFUSE 73, TISH ft. M-16, TOP OF THE BUILDING, and video of a live freestyle by the RZA and ODB. 74MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour060205.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and DJ AMBUSH) Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:30:00 EST This week on THE ZRO HOUR we salute the female rappers and MCs who paved the way for the LIL KIMs and FOXY BROWNs of today. We take you through some of the most influential songs and flows. How can we forget YO YO, BOSS, SWEET TEE and JAZZY JOYCE, and ANTOINETTE to name a few? Well if you did, check the show and get familiar. THE ZRO HOUR also features an interview with co-host PROPHECY. PROPHECY has been featured on the show in the past. Check the UNSIGNED SHOWCASE for a display of her skills. She blessed us with a new freestyle on the show and check the EXCLUSIVES, EARLY HEAT and FLASHBACKS section for more heat. 88.8MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour051305.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and DJ AMBUSH) Sat, 14 May 2005 14:30:00 EST Back after a bfief hiatus and no, its still not yet the anniversary show. THE ZRO HOUR continues to evolve, bringing you through the many facets of hip hop. Spoken word artist and Nuyorican Poet's Cafe pioneer EL EXTREME is now a featured artist on THE ZRO HOUR.COM. EL EXTREME's art mixes salsa, blues, jazz, hip hop. Scroll down to his section and listen to a few snippets of his performances. Check back often for updates. Some of you may know that EDAYE and DJ Ambush got that heat when it comes to the beats. If ya don't know, now we have a little section where you can get the sneak on what we've been cookin'. The other new section, EXCLUSIVES, EARLY HEAT and FLASHBACKS keeps you up on the latest heat and respects the architects. Speaking of exclusives, peep the joint FOR MY BORO by CRAZED and TRU-GIZZY from 60 SEC'N Entertainment. Shout out to KingsBoro! N.O.R.E. is not playing! Hey and even WILL SMITH can make a nice album. KANYE's shining and METH's releasing. Much more heat on the show! New joints from CAMP LO, TONY YAYO, PLANET ASIA with GHOSTFACE and YIN YANG TWINS. I got my hands on a very early EMINEM song that will surprise you. 75MB http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/el_extreme/budviejito.mp3 http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/el_extreme/black_cadillac.mp3 http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour042505.mp3 info@thezrohour.com (hosts: EDAYE and DJ AMBUSH) Wed, 28 Apr 2005 01:00:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour031505.mp3 THE ZRO HOUR's first podcast featuring new music from LUDACRIS, THE GAME, RHYMEFEST, and CANIBUS. Classic tracks by EPMD, ARTIFACTS, DE LA SOUL, and NOTORIOUS B.I.G. 67.9MB Wed, 17 Mar 2005 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour022605.mp3 This week we premiere a couple of new joints from 50 CENTs THE MASSACRE- SKI MASK WAY, A BALTIMORE LOVE THING, and JUST A LIL BIT. We also see the return of BUSTA RHYMES and the real GOD MC-RAKIM. We are eagerly awaiting anything these MCs release from their AFTERMATH projects. DJ AMBUSH continues to bring you back to the 90's era of classic hip hop with a mix featuring WARRIOR'S DRUM by KING JUST and WHERE MT HOMIEZ? by ILL AL SKRATCH. 80.9MB Mon, 28 Feb 2005 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour020505.mp3 THE ZRO HOUR finally drops its official NEW YEAR show! Well, you know what we mean Its the first new show of the year and it is also Black History Month. Its a nice accident! Throughout the month I'll be slipping some thematic joints in the mix. R.I.P. Actor and activist, OSSIE DAVIS. Beloved husband of actress and fellow activist, RUBY DEE. OSSIE DAVIS has a huge presence in the fabric of African- American culture. His character roles in Spike Lee's films such as 'Jungle Fever' and 'Do the Right Thing', will be forever remembered. We kick of f the year with tracks by GAME, STYLES P., RAS KASS, ODB and JOE BUDDENS. Check for the BIN LADEN VS. DR. DRE exclusive on THE ZRO HOUR. 73.3MB Mon, 07 Feb 2005 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohourDougFreshtribute.mp3 We return with our first new show of the year. its actually the last show of 2004 that was never posted due to the holidays and vacation. There will be an official first show of the new year coming next week... THIS WEEK ON THE ZRO HOUR we salute hip hop's first and original human beat box DOUG E. FRESH. DOUG E. FRESH is an innovator and represents an integral component of Hip Hop culture. Born in Barbados, Doug became known in the early eighties at clubs and block parties in Harlem and the Bronx for his unique expression of Hip Hop. For many, his first appearances on record and film, "The Original Human Beat Box", 1983 Vintertainment records and the movie "Beat Street", solidified their curiosity. The success of the FAT BOYS, with Buffy on the beat box, did not distract Doug's fans. He cemented his place in history with the classics "The Show" and "LA DI DA DI" with Slick Rick, Chill Will, and Barry Bee comprising the Get Fesh Crew. Shortly after parting ways with Slick Rick, he followed with the album "OH MY GOD" in 1986. The album produced the hits "All the Way to Heaven" and "Play this Only at Night". His successive albums include "The Greatest Entertainer" 1988, "Doin What I Gotta Do" 1992, and "Play" 1995, generating the singles, "Keep Rising To The Top", "Bustin' Out", and "Freaks" 87.9MB Tue, 11 Jan 2005 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohourUnsignedShowcase.m4a This week we present our Unsigned Showcase. We have collected the best and strongest demos that we have received this year. 72.4MB Sat, 11 Dec 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour120104.m4a This week we premiere two incredible tracks by the late ODB. We also have some new joints from Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Nas, Ludacris and MF DOOM. 67.4MB Wed, 01 Dec 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohourODBtributeA.m4a R.I.P. ODB. This week week we salute one of Wu Tang's original members and one of the most original personalities. ODB gave hip hop the drunken master technique and entertained us with his belligerence. PART A 40.3MB Sat, 20 Nov 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohourODBtributeB.m4a R.I.P. ODB. This week week we salute one of Wu Tang's original members and one of the most original personalities. ODB gave hip hop the drunken master technique and entertained us with his belligerence. PART B 43.1MB Sat, 20 Nov 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour111204.m4a This week we feature new music by DE LA SOUL, MAIN-O, MASTA ACE and JEAN GRAE. DJ AMBUSH drops some 90's era classics by CELLA DWELLAS, CROOKLYN DODGERS, and FAB 5. 72.4MB Fri, 12 Nov 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohourJazzTributeA.m4a This week we present a tribute to the influence of Jazz music on hip hop. Classic hip hop and the original tracks that were sampled from, alongside collaborations, showcase this connection. PART A 55.4MB Thu, 14 Oct 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohourJazzTributeB.m4a This week we present a tribute to the influence of Jazz music on hip hop. Classic hip hop and the original tracks that were sampled from, alongside collaborations, showcase this connection.PART B 49.6MB Thu, 14 Oct 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour082904.m4a This week we have tracks from THEODORE UNIT, 213, Devin the DUDE, PHAROAHE MONCHE, and PITCH BLACK. 58.9MB Sun, 29 Aug 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohourKRSOnetribute.m4a This week we salute THA TEACHA, THE BLASTMASTER- KRS-ONE. KRS-ONE is one of the most battle tested and educated MC's in hip hop. We bring you some of his best along with a live recorded performance from 1992. 71.9MB Sun, 22 Aug 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour080104.m4a We present a tribute to NEO-Soul and the next wave of R&B artists. From ERYKAH BADU, JILL SCOTT, VIVIAN GREENE, MUSIQ to RAPHAEL SADDIQ we showcase some of the greats. We also have a special guest artist NUCOMME that drops in for an interview and live set. 72.4MB Sun, 01 Aug 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour072504.m4a This week we have new tracks from LLOYD BANKS, JADAKISS, TERROR SQUAD, and AZ featuring CL SMOOTH. 56.6MB Mon, 25 Jul 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour071104.m4a Lean back and check out our FAT JOE TRIBUTE. The Bronx, NY MC has been in the game for years and is now a well respected hitmaker. We take you through his work with DIGGIN' IN THE CRATES to his singles with R. KELLY. 67.4MB Sun, 11 Jul 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour070404.m4a Teddy Riley is one of the most influential and creative producers to come from the hip hop generation. He was instrumental in the careers of many from KOOL MOE DEE to GUY, KEITH SWEAT and BOBBY BROWN. Teddy also was a major catalyst for the musical movement in Virginia that spawned THE NEPTUNES, TIMBALAND, and MISSY ELLIOT. 72.5MB Sun, 04 Jul 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour062004.m4a This wee we bring you some joints that bring a tear to the eye or just make you reflect on life. Hip hop is not always about being hard-thugs cry too. 73.6MB Sun, 20 Jun 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour060604.m4a DJ AMBUSH spins current and classic dancehall riddims. 61.4MB Sun, 06 Jun 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour04MemorialDay.m4a This week we present some of summer's hottest classics past and present with SLUM VILLAGE and Kanye West, MARY J. BLIGE, GHOSTFACE and A TRIBE CALLED QUEST among others. 55.7MB Sun, 30 May 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour051604.m4a This week we have an interview with IVY LEAGUE, an unsigned group from the Bronx, NY. We also play some joints from CAMP LO, BIG PUN, NAS and FLIPMODE SQUAD. 55.7MB Wed, 05 May 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour050204.m4a This week we salute the one and only SNOOP DOGG. SNOOP's music has remained a favorite with many. We have some of his classics along with some collabos with NATE DOGG, THA EASTSIDERZ, and XIBIT to name a few. CHUUCH!! 55.7MB Sun, 02 May 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour040404.m4a We got new joints from REDMAN, DANGERMOUSE, MOBB DEEP, LIL FLIP and Cormega this week. 55.7MB Sun, 04 Apr 2004 14:30:00 EST http://www.zrohourpodcast.com/audio/zrohour1stshow.m4a YOU ARE NOW LISTENING TO THE ZRO HOUR internet radio. From pirate radio to the net we bring you some of the best in HIP HOP, R&B, UNDERGROUND, and REGGAE. 55.7MB Sun, 21 Mar 2004 14:30:00 EST