Seith Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I've been searching for this guy's mixtapes for 3 years now, and i've got quite a few of them over time, but there's still more out there that I haven't been able to secure yet. Marcus B, for anyone who doesn't know, is one of the original members of the 1200 hobos (dibbs' crew) who has been compared, at times, to DJ Shadow. Some who hear him actually place him above Shadow in terms of skill and composition. He started out in the mixtape scene in the mid-nineties with something different that set his mixtapes apart, in a league of their own - they were actual productions of his, occasionally playing a track or two of someone elses - but what made the line really blurry was that a lot of his sample sources were immediately recognizable. On his Scatterbrain mixtape, for example, he takes part of Radiohead's "Paranoid Android" and mixes it over a track he otherwise produced himself. On "Gollum's Ring", he will develop a groove by mixing 3 or 4 hip-hop tracks, then bringing several of his dark compositions into it leaving the listener wondering what to classify the mix as, but enjoying the ride nonetheless. Anyway. If anyone's interested in listening to any of his stuff, hit me up on soulseek (same name) and grab some. Most of the tapes of his that I have have been split up by me, to be more discman-friendly. My current collection of his work is: ScatterbrainSunshine AmbassadorGollum's RingCatastrophic MushIn The Hour Of Chaos (ft. DJ Fingaz)Superior CynicSquare Circle - Say Hello To Square Circle (the band Marcus B had recently joined - I believe this band is still together, if anyone can shed some light on that it would be appreciated) As of right now, I am missing the following tapes of his: Gone With The SpinMatrix MixReturn of the FettBarnstormers and rumour has it that he did a sequel to superior cynic. There are probably some others I haven't listed, too. Links that I am aware of at this time: http://www.epitonic.com/artists/marcusb.htmlhttp://www.rabbitfighter.com/ (hasn't been updated in forever)http://www.squarecirclemusic.com/http://www.revoltrecords.com/bands/square_circle/index2.htm(the whole Square Circle album can be found here: http://www.revoltrecords.com/audio/media_private/ ) I am somewhat new to these boards, but you all seem like a bunch of cool cats so I figure what the hey, might as well make my first post a good one for everyone. Hope someone sees this and can help with those missing tapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownstyle Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Great first post Seith!! I look forward to hearing some of these tracks.. Any chance i can grab a couple on soulseek then?! :bold: Oh..And welcome to the board! Nice AV u got there..That from Bill and Ted if i remember correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Deeswift Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Werd up, welcome mate. Sorry I can't help with the missing tapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I remember someone talking about Marcus B before. They were saying one of his tapes was the best mixtape ever. I've never heard any of his stuff, but I wouldn't mind grabbing some mp3s off you if you don't mind Seith. I'll keep my eye out for the ones you're missing, but they sound quite rare. Welcome to the board too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seith Posted January 2, 2005 Author Share Posted January 2, 2005 (edited) yeah, from bill and ted 2, and yeah, hit me up on soulseek, i'll send you all i got, these tapes are as good as people say they are oh, and that epitonic link i put up has some of his tracks on the site for download in good quality off of two of his mixtapes Edited January 2, 2005 by Seith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 I'll hit you up on soulseek sometime this week. nice1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banano Posted January 4, 2005 Share Posted January 4, 2005 can't say i've heard of him, sounds good though - i like signifys stuff a lot. check me on soulseek (cheesebaron) and i'll swap you for some Derek B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seith Posted January 8, 2005 Author Share Posted January 8, 2005 can't say i've heard of him, sounds good though - i like signifys stuff a lot. check me on soulseek (cheesebaron) and i'll swap you for some Derek B.<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yeah, looks like his band released a new album too - about time! Pretty much guaranteed this album won't surface on p2p apps for a good 8-9 months, it's quite surprising this guy doesn't blow up like he should anyone listen to the first square circle album i posted the link to yet? thoughts, input? and my soulseek is on pretty much 24/7, so if you're gonna grab the tapes, they're all there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Large Posted January 10, 2005 Share Posted January 10, 2005 I think it was Trick talking about Marcus B on SOS or something but i remember hims aying he was worth the search,But i never did find anything of his might have to grab some off ya Seith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trick Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Marcus is the fucking MAN. I've got all his mixes apart from Superior Cynic, and they're all fucking classics. The one that's permanently eluded me though is Neptune Walker, which was one of his "creative pieces" (as I think he termed them) in the vein of Sunshine Ambassador and Catastrophic Mush. I've been trying for ages to track the guy down too - hell if I could I'd sign his ass to Needlework in a shot. Shame he's always eluded me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 bump. anyone got any of his releases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELGEE Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 5 year gap in posts,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDee Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 hi man welcomei have a few of his tapes butnot the ones you are after sorryhe does some good shit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdiggla Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I would love to get some of these too... I heard of him but never copped any of his mixes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 hi man welcomei have a few of his tapes butnot the ones you are after sorryhe does some good shit Easy Dee, is it possible we could do a trade for files? I've got a load of 'Buddy Peace and Zilla' and Mr Dibbs mixes in a similar style if you want them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Burglar Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 In case people are interested, here's some snippets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLniGYhy1No https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IThLII958V4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenshun Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 marcus b! That guy is from where is live San Diego California. He was really active for awhile. I have not heard of any recent material from him. He had a few 12" records out. He had this one record with Dj Fingers and another one that was a compilation. Both really sick with the beats to scratch from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 marcus b! That guy is from where is live San Diego California. He was really active for awhile. I have not heard of any recent material from him. He had a few 12" records out. He had this one record with Dj Fingers and another one that was a compilation. Both really sick with the beats to scratch from. Salute dude, used to buy loads of your releases back in the controller 7 forum days, hope you're good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenshun Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 marcus b! That guy is from where is live San Diego California. He was really active for awhile. I have not heard of any recent material from him.He had a few 12" records out. He had this one record with Dj Fingers and another one that was a compilation. Both really sick with the beats to scratch from. Salute dude, used to buy loads of your releases back in the controller 7 forum days, hope you're goodYo! Everythings cool down here. Im still making beats and making home made records. Sorry for thread derail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jam Burglar Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 marcus b! That guy is from where is live San Diego California. He was really active for awhile. I have not heard of any recent material from him. He had a few 12" records out. He had this one record with Dj Fingers and another one that was a compilation. Both really sick with the beats to scratch from. He's had some stuff up on youtube in the last few years. He had a Psych Rock band called Sir Splendid that used to post. I was messaging with him a few years ago about how to identify his real tapes vs bootlegs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest petesasqwax Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Yo! Everythings cool down here. Im still making beats and making home made records. Sorry for thread derail!Big shout, Jon - glad to hear all's good. Looking forward to the latest Tenshun/Bonzo brutality that you and Andrey have been cooking up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenshun Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Yo! Everythings cool down here. Im still making beats and making home made records.Sorry for thread derail! Big shout, Jon - glad to hear all's good. Looking forward to the latest Tenshun/Bonzo brutality that you and Andrey have been cooking up!Thanks Pete! I heard that you have a split with Madslo in the works as well!Looking forward to hearing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest petesasqwax Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks man, it shouldn't be too long now. Damien is putting it out on IHAA. I remember talking about doing a tape for IHAA years ago when Justin was running it - it's nice for it to be happening now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadAbbott Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 don't know if you're still looking for those mixes, someone just posted Gone with the Spin on my blog, I'll ask him tomorrow if he has the others you're after... http://choicestcuts.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/marcus-b-gone-with-spin.htmlI see you have it already Seith but for anyone else Superior Cynic is posted on TMU blog - http://themixtapeunites.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/marcus-b-superior-cynic.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest petesasqwax Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 DOPE! Thanks for those, man - I can't remember what I have and what I'm missing, but I'll dig through the archives and see what I have to share Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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