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Keeping the roots alive


Introduction


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  • Welcome to the official space of DJ SAPHYR. Nothing grand here — just a simple, homemade place. No hidden team, no production behind it — just HTML, a bit of code... This site exists for one reason: to leave a trace. Past projects, sounds, visuals, sometimes a few technical experiments… nothing more. No complex frameworks or pointless effects. This isn’t about trying to impress. What matters is the essence: the music, the culture, and the respect for what they stand for. Nothing else.
  • Note from the webmaster (apparently, me): Yes, this text talks about “DJ SAPHYR” as if he were someone else. It’s not megalomania — just a mix of laziness and creative procrastination. Maybe one day I’ll rewrite it in the first person. Who knows...

    DJ Saphyr is Miguel López.

DJ SAPHYR's journey

In 1996, at 16, apprentice carpenter. Money went toward gear and vinyl. First one: a Gemini XL-DD20. Then came the Korg D8, the Technics SH-DJ1200 mixer, the Technics SL-1200 MK2s, the Shure SM58, the Ortofon Concorde Nightclub E. Each piece bought over time — work, opportunities, a few DMC championships.

From a janitor's room, the first recordings: mixes, groups, rappers. With whatever was at hand.

This site gathers what's left from that time: mixtapes, recordings, some traces of groups like L'Undercover, DJs like DJ Pray' One. Family too (Reuf and daronne "French slang"). The sound carries the marks of time — worn tapes, tape that's lived. It is what it is.

There was also Génération 88.2 (Radio), DMC championships, sessions under other aliases shared among friends. A few VST plugins were developed. What can be recovered will be added. The rest will stay where it is.

DJ Saphyr – Artefact EP (C40)

DJ Saphyr – Artefact EP (C40) (March 2026)

DJ Saphyr – Artefact EP (C40) (March 2026)

Artwork by DJ Saphyr

Face A — Pièces
  • 1. Le souffle du passé — réactivation
  • 2. Chroniques — observation
  • 3. Vestiges* — préservation
  • 4. Artefact — présence
  • 5. Rémanence** — persistance
  • 6. Résidu*** — empreinte
Face B — Instrumentals

Versions instrumentales
des pièces de la face A.
Ordre et structure identiques.

prod, mix, scratchs & artwork: dj saphyr

analog chain.
pas de presets.
Chaque pièce suit son propre trajet analogique.
Des parcours différents, des matières différentes.

* remix à partir d'un freestyle extrait de la mixtape « La loi du son » (1998) — Les Spécialistes. Voix extraite du mix original. Restauration réalisée sans intention de modernisation. Les limites de la source font partie du vestige.

** voix — dj saphyr

*** analog tape transfer

Para quienes siguen ahí, incluso cuando la memoria,
el tiempo o la distancia cambian de forma.
Olivia · Reuf · Daronne

DJ Saphyr – Artefact EP (C40) (March 2026)

C40 — Type I Cassette

side A — pieces

side B — instrumentals

produced, mixed, vocals & scratches: dj saphyr

additional voice source: vestiges

analog processes.

no presets.


DJ Saphyr – Résidu

DJ Saphyr – Résidu (Feb.2026)

Artwork by DJ Saphyr

DJ Saphyr – Résidu (Feb.2026)

prod, mix & scratchs: dj saphyr — tape transfer → analog chain — no presets.


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DJ Saphyr – Rémanence

DJ Saphyr – Rémanence (Jan.2026)

Artwork by DJ Saphyr

DJ Saphyr – Rémanence (Jan.2026)

prod, mix, voice & scratchs: dj saphyr — analog chain — no presets.


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DJ Saphyr – Artefact

DJ Saphyr – Artefact (janv.2026)

Artwork by DJ Saphyr

DJ Saphyr – Artefact (janv.2026)

prod, mix & scratchs: dj saphyr — analog chain — no presets.


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Vestiges : Les Spécialistes – La loi du son

DJ Saphyr – Vestiges : Les Spécialistes – La loi du son (déc. 2025)

Artwork by DJ Saphyr

DJ Saphyr – Vestiges : Les Spécialistes – La loi du son (dec. 2025)

prod, mix & scratchs: dj saphyr — analog chain — no presets (except extracted vocals).

remix from the freestyle extracted from the mixtape "La loi du son" (1998) – Les Spécialistes.

vocals extracted from the original mix. restoration carried out with no intention of modernization. the limits of the source are part of the vestige. source : https://youtu.be/UtJDZK0YP6k


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Chroniques

Chroniques (nov.2025)

Artwork by DJ Saphyr

Chroniques (nov.2025)

prod, mix & scratchs: dj saphyr — analog chain — no presets.


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Le souffle du passé

Le souffle du passé (nov.2025)

Artwork by DJ Saphyr

Le souffle du passé (nov.2025)

prod, mix & scratchs: dj saphyr — analog chain — no presets.


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VST | Saphyr Legacy

Legacy Description

DJ Saphyr Legacy is a focused plugin designed for users who want to work with a carefully selected set of built-in sounds and presets...

  • Main Features

    1. Effects Section

    DJ Saphyr Legacy includes a comprehensive effects section to shape and enhance your sound:

    • Distortion (Drive - Gain - Mix): Add grit and warmth with adjustable drive, gain, and mix controls.
    • Reverb (Size - Damping - Width - Mix): Create spacious environments with customizable room size, damping, stereo width, and mix levels.
    • Delay: A flexible delay with time (sync options for left and right channels), feedback, and mix controls.
    • Delay Sync Options: Choose from subdivisions including 1/1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64, and triplet timings.
    • Chorus (Freq - MD - Mix): Add depth and movement to your sound with customizable chorus settings.
    • Filter (Cutoff Low Pass & High Pass): Sweep from 0Hz to 1000Hz to sculpt the tone with precision filtering.

    2. LFO Modulation

    DJ Saphyr Legacy offers a powerful LFO modulation section:

    • LFO Mod Destinations: Control pitch, expression, and pan.
    • LFO Sources: Choose from mod wheel, aftertouch, and velocity.
    • Waveforms: Select between sine, saw, square, and exponent waveforms for modulation.
    • LFO FX: Adjust LFO rate from 0MHz to 20,000MHz, depth from 0% to 1%, and tune from -12st to +12st.
    • Pitch Bend: Control pitch bend from -100% to +100%.

    3. ADSR Envelope

    Shape the dynamics of your sounds using ADSR controls:

    • Attack: 0ms to 10,000ms.
    • Decay: 0ms to 10,000ms.
    • Sustain: -30dB to 0dB.
    • Release: 0ms to 10,000ms.

    4. Voicing and Glide

    Flexible voicing and glide controls:

    • Voicing Modes: Polyphonic, Monophonic, and Legato.
    • Glide: Adjust glide time from 0ms to 1,000ms for smooth note transitions.
    • Voicing Overlap: Includes stack, round robin, random robin, and total random.
    • Velocity Sensitivity: Choose from normal, weak, or strong velocity modes.

    5. Global Controls

    • Pan: Control the stereo field placement of your sound globally.
    • Gain: Adjust the global output level of the plugin to fit your mix.
  • Safety and Verification

    File Verification

    We recommend using this hash to confirm the file's integrity. For Windows users, run the following command in the terminal (no need to summon the gods):

    shell
    certutil -hashfile "DJ Saphyr Classynth VST.exe" sha256

    This command generates the hash of the file on your system, allowing you to compare it with the provided value. You can also use OnlineHashCrack for verification.

    VirusTotal Analysis

    An analysis of the executable was conducted on VirusTotal, available at the following link:

    It’s important to note that some antivirus programs, like NANO-Antivirus, may flag the file with the alert Virus.Win64.Virut-Gen. This is a common occurrence in the plugin world due to packaging quirks that can trigger false positives. So don’t worry, nothing suspicious lurks in this corner of the universe.

    Final Thoughts

    Enjoy exploring the plugin, and let’s hope it doesn’t throw a tantrum when you turn the first knob! My skills with VSTs are still on the amateur side, so if anything goes wrong or if you’re not thrilled with the plugin, just blame the sound muses who decided to take a break!

VST | Saphyr Legacy (Beta)
Artwork by DJ Saphyr

VST | Saphyr Classynth

Classynth Description

Introducing the DJ Saphyr Classynth, a virtual synthesizer designed to offer a flexible tool for sound design, combining classic synthesis elements with modern controls. It provides a wide range of features to help you shape your sound with precision and ease. In theory, it sounds great... let's just hope it doesn't fall apart when you tweak a fader!

  • Main Features

    1. Oscillators

    The Classynth comes with two oscillators that allow you to create a variety of sounds from different waveforms:

    • Oscillator 1 & 2:
      • Waveform choices: Sine, Saw, Ramp, Triangle, Pulse, White Noise, and Pink Noise.
      • Phase and Detune controls allow you to adjust the character and depth of your sound.
      • Oscillators can be fine-tuned and blended for richer sound design.

    2. Filters

    The plugin offers a range of filter types to sculpt your sound:

    • Filter Types:
      • Low Pass: Removes high frequencies to create a warmer sound.
      • High Pass: Cuts low frequencies, letting high frequencies pass through.
      • Band Pass: Focuses on a specific frequency range.
      • Band Reject: Also known as a notch filter, it removes a narrow frequency band.
    • Cutoff and Resonance knobs: Adjust these to manipulate the frequency range and sharpness of your filter.

    3. LFO (Low-Frequency Oscillators)

    The Classynth includes two LFOs for modulation:

    • LFO 1 & 2:
      • Waveform options for modulation include Sine and Saw.
      • Speed Modes: Set the speed of the LFO in different subdivisions like 1/16, 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and up to 2/1. These can be synchronized to your DAW’s tempo for rhythmic modulation.
      • Modes: Includes NOTE, OFF, and T-RUN, letting you choose when the modulation is active.

    4. Modulation and ADSR Controls

    The Modulator section allows you to create unique sound textures:

    • Bit Modulator: Adds a bit-crushed, lo-fi quality to your sound. You can randomize settings or fine-tune using the graphical interface.
    • ADSR Envelope: Standard ADSR (Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release) controls allow you to shape the amplitude of your sound.

    5. 3-Band EQ

    Each oscillator has its own 3-Band Equalizer:

    • Low, Mid, and High knobs let you adjust the frequencies of your sound before adding effects or filters.

    6. Effects Section

    The Classynth includes a rich effects section to add depth and movement to your sounds:

    • Saturation: Adds warmth and drive to your sound, with controls for Gain and Mix.
    • Chorus: Widens your sound for a fuller, more immersive effect. Includes controls for speed, stereo width, and mix levels.
    • Flanger: Offers multiple curve types: Exponential, Linear, Decibel, and Decibel Old. Control the depth, feedback, and speed, which can sync to the DAW’s tempo.
    • Delay: Choose from various sync speeds (1/4, 1/2, etc.) and adjust feedback and mix levels.
    • Reverb: Three modes: Normal, Gated, and Freeze, allowing you to tailor the space your sound occupies. Control the size, damping, and width for detailed reverb adjustments.

    7. Voicing & Performance

    • Polyphony: Supports up to 128 voices, making it versatile for both monophonic basslines and polyphonic pads.
    • Portamento & Glide: Glide between notes with adjustable Retrig, Glide Set (Hard, Soft, Overlap), and glide speeds. You can also prioritize the note glide with Low, High, Last, or Off.

    8. Advanced Playback Controls

    • Legato Mode: Switch between Legato or Always mode to control how notes interact.
    • Slide: Adjustable from 0 to 10, for smooth transitions between notes.
    • Time Controls: Choose between Constant Rate and Constant Time for accurate performance timing.
    • BDR & Priority: Fine-tune the note playback with a BDR range from 0 to 12, and set note priority based on preference.

    9. Real-Time Feedback

    The Classynth provides a visual display for real-time modulation and ADSR changes, allowing you to fine-tune your settings with immediate results.

    10. Preset Management

    You can save and load your custom patches or choose from a variety of factory presets.

  • Safety and Verification

    File Verification

    We recommend using this hash to confirm the file's integrity. For Windows users, run the following command in the terminal (no need to summon the gods):

    shell
    certutil -hashfile "DJ Saphyr Classynth VST.exe" sha256

    This command generates the hash of the file on your system, allowing you to compare it with the provided value. You can also use OnlineHashCrack for verification.

    VirusTotal Analysis

    An analysis of the executable was conducted on VirusTotal, available at the following link:

    It’s important to note that some antivirus programs, like NANO-Antivirus, may flag the file with the alert Virus.Win64.Virut-Gen. This is a common occurrence in the plugin world due to packaging quirks that can trigger false positives. So don’t worry, nothing suspicious lurks in this corner of the universe.

    Final Thoughts

    Enjoy exploring the plugin, and let’s hope it doesn’t throw a tantrum when you turn the first knob! My skills with VSTs are still on the amateur side, so if anything goes wrong or if you’re not thrilled with the plugin, just blame the sound muses who decided to take a break!

VST | Saphyr Classynth (Beta)
Artwork by DJ Saphyr

Designs | Showcase

A simple collection of designs created for various artists and projects. This is just a small part of what has been done in the music world over the years.

  • Among the projects are designs for Saint Ivan The Terrible on The Inevitable: All or Nothing, where the goal was to capture the essence of his music. There’s also a collaboration with Mic Handz on Golden Era: Timeless, a project reflecting the timelessness of hip hop's golden age.

    Other works include the cover for Respect, featuring Grand Daddy IU and Craig G, and Vultures with Napoleon Da Legend, both for Mic Handz. Additionally, covers were created for Dudesovadere with Dro Pesci and for Onde 2 Choc on their project.

    Collaborations with Mic Handz also include works on Street Regulator 2 with Skyzoo and Sha Stimuli, Wha Happn with Punchline and Cayoz Da Emcee, and Keep Going.

    Other projects include visual work for Welz, such as on Tous Les Mêmes, as well as several projects with Sismographe, and additional covers for a variety of works with Bankai Fam, L'Undercover, Medieval Slang Music, Fresh Out Da Boil, and more.

 
1 - Sismographe Intro 

Scratchs | Sismographe Kiddam Mixtape (2017)

Scratchs | Sismographe Kiddam Mixtape (2017)

Artwork by DJ Saphyr


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Scratchs | Sismogram (2015)

This project showcases a rich variety of sounds and collaborations within the hip hop scene, highlighting the work of both emerging and established artists. It opens with "Bulletin d'Alerte" by L'Undercover, a track that sets the tone with its immediate energy.

  • L'Undercover plays a crucial role in this project, bringing his talent as a producer and artist to multiple tracks, including "Oiseaux De Feu," "Luke Cage," "Épicentre," and "Rétrospective." His ability to blend and create impactful instrumentals is evident in the quality of the productions. He is also recognized in the cuts of Artmaker (DJ Saphyr) on songs like "Bulletin D'Alerte," "Oiseaux De Feu," "Fantôme," "East Side Remix," and "Rétrospective," adding an extra dimension to the listening experience.

    In addition to L'Undercover, several artists contribute their voices and creativity to the project. Ockney and Dr Kimble stand out on "Double Ruger," merging their styles to create a powerful track. Bonkar brings his energy on "Luke Cage," while Fizzi Pizzi leaves his mark on "Fantôme," a track that highlights Strato's production.

    The collaboration between L'Undercover, Kuscra, Konspi, and Toner on "Essaim Sismique" is also worth mentioning, as it showcases a collective effort that combines different influences and impactful lyrics. Other artists like Manny, Skelta, and Oner on "Savoir Vivre," and Dirty Zoo on "Haterz," contribute to the variety of styles that characterize this project, keeping the listener engaged.

    Recorded at Sismolab and mastered at AK Studios, Sismographe presents Sismogram, released in a stylish digipak. The production and recording have been handled by L'Undercover across several tracks, ensuring quality and attention to detail that is reflected in every piece. With artwork by Slob Design, this project is a testament to the collective effort and passion for hip hop music.


Tracklist

1-1  - L'Undercover – Bulletin D'alerte *
1-2  - L'Undercover / Kuscra / Konspi / Toner – Essaim Sismique | Producer Strato
1-3  - Ockney / Dr Kimble – Double Ruger
1-4  - Ron Brice – Où Est Ron?
1-5  - Bonkar – Luke Cage *
1-6  - L'Undercover / Kuscra / Konspi / Toner – Trompe L'oeil
1-7  - Shin Zen Clik – Peplum
1-8  - Aki La Machine – Rescapé
1-9  - Première Ligne – Champ De Bataille | Recorded by them | Scratches Akye
1-10 - Kos One – Icare Producer – Strato
1-11 - ODT / L'Undercover – Oiseaux De Feu *
1-12 - Stamina – Double Dragon
1-13 - Fizzi Pizzi – Fantôme | Producer – Strato *
1-14 - Manny / Skelta / Oner – Savoir Vivre | Recorded by them
1-15 - Dirty Zoo – Haterz | Producer Strato
1-16 - Cozo – Comme D'habitude
1-17 - Y.E – Casse-toi Boloss
1-18 - L'Undercover – Épicentre
1-19 - Lesram – East Side Remix *
1-20 - Kuscra / L'Undercover / Konspi / Toner – Rétrospective * | Producer Strato 
2-1  - L'Undercover – Bulletin D'alerte
2-2  - Strato – Essaim Sismique (Instrumental) Producer Strato
2-3  - L'Undercover – Double Ruger (Instrumental)
2-4  - L'Undercover – Où Est Ron? (Instrumental)
2-5  - L'Undercover – Luke Cage (Instrumental)
2-6  - L'Undercover – Trompe L'oeil (Instrumental)
2-7  - L'Undercover – Peplum (Instrumental)
2-8  - L'Undercover – Rescapé (Instrumental)
2-9  - L'Undercover – Champ De Bataille (Instrumental) Recorded by them | Scratches – Akye
2-10 - Strato – Icare (Instrumental) Producer Strato
2-11 - L'Undercover – Oiseaux De Feu (Instrumental)
2-12 - L'Undercover – Double Dragon (Instrumental)
2-13 - Strato – Fantôme (Instrumental) Producer Strato
2-14 - L'Undercover – Savoir Vivre (Instrumental) Recorded by them
2-15 - Strato – Haterz (Instrumental) Producer Strato
2-16 - L'Undercover – Comme D'habitude (Instrumental)
2-17 - L'Undercover – Casse-toi Boloss (Instrumental)
2-18 - L'Undercover – Épicentre
2-19 - L'Undercover – East Side Remix (Instrumental)
2-20 - Strato – Rétrospective (Instrumental) Producer Strato 

Recorded at: Sismolab
Mastered at: AK Studios
Copyright ℗: Sismographe
Copyright ©: Sismographe
Artwork: Slob Design
Mixed By: L'Undercover
Producer: L'Undercover (tracks: 1-1, 1-3 to 1-9, 1-11, 1-12, 1-14, 1-16 to 1-19, 2-1, 2-3 to 2-9, 2-11, 2-12, 2-14, 2-16 to 2-19)
*Scratches: Artmaker (DJ Saphyr)

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Scratchs | Intro SCS (2015)

Sismographe Cypher Series — a cypher series every two weeks in partnership with Echos Du Hip Hop. I lay down the intro scratches.


Tracklist

1 - Sismographe Intro 

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Scratchs | YSER Puncher's Chance EP (2015)

2015. Three scratches for YSER on the Puncher's Chance EP. "Do Me A Favor" made it onto L'Undercover's The Breach. The other two, no idea — and it doesn't matter. A scratch? Always a vibe.

Artwork by DJ Saphyr


Tracklist

1 - YSER The wrong head
2 - YSER Do me a favor
3 - YSER Timbaland up 

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Scratchs | Konspi - Mieux vaut tard... (2014)

2014. Konspi's Archives — a collection of unreleased tracks. I appear under the name Artmaker for the scratches on "Mieux Vaut Tard...". Same period, same low profile.


Tracklist

1  - Mieux vaut tard... (Prod: Dj Keor & Cuts: Artmaker*)
2  - A vive allure Feat Skelta de XLR/NCA Crew (Prod: Rue Du Bon Son)
3  - Là où l'on vit Feat L'undercover (Prod: L'undercover/Sismographe)
4  - J'relativise (Prod: Rue Du Bon Son)
5  - Décrocher la lune Feat Crako & Naskos (Prod: Dj Keor)
6  - La bonne formule Feat Oner de XLR/NCA Crew (Prod: Rue Du Bon Son)
7  - Vivement qu'on s'tire Feat Papifredo (Prod: Rue Du Bon Son)
8  - Laisse moi tranquille (Prod: Rue Du Bon Son)
9  - Tous d'accord Feat Kuscra & Toner (Prod: Strato/Sismographe)
10 - Parlons passion (Prod: L'undercover/Sismographe)
11 - L'horreur est humaine Feat R.E.D (Prod: Ekzeko Beat)
12 - Pas de compte a rendre Feat Keskler (Prod: Ekzeko Beat)
13 - J'défie la routine (Prod: Rue Du Bon Son)

*Scratchs: Artmaker (DJ Saphyr)

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Scratchs | Album L'Undercover (2010)

2010. L'Undercover's album — Jamais Mieux Servi Que Par Soi-Même. The intro scratches are credited to P.I.N. — that's me, under another name. At that point I wasn't active in the scene anymore, just lending a hand between friends.


Tracklist

1 - L'Undercover – Intro | Scratches by P.I.N.*
2 - L'Undercover – Un Groupe À Moi Tout Seul
3 - L'Undercover – Sortir Du Lot
4 - L'Undercover – Tu Parles
5 - L'Undercover / Bamaks / Syko – Rap Jacking
6 - L'Undercover / Gordito – Instoppables
7 - L'Undercover / Gordito – Indépendant
8 - L'Undercover – Règlement De Compte
9 - L'Undercover / Doap Nixon – French Connection
10 - L'Undercover / Swift Guad – Sors Les Outils
11 - L'Undercover – Le Mal Par Le Mal
12 - L'Undercover / Kuscra – Matrices
13 - L'Undercover – Un Loup Pour L'homme
14 - L'Undercover / Nill Ness – Malgré Tout
15 - L'Undercover / Gordito – Mark2fabrik 

Bonus Tracks:
16 - L'Undercover / Life / Unité 2 Feu – Dark Dog / Chien Sombre
17 - L'Undercover / Gordito – Medley De 2005 À 2009 Part.1 | Producer Steve M 
18 - L'Undercover / Gordito – Medley De 2005 À 2009 Part.2 | Producer Steve M / Swift Guad 
19 - L'Undercover / Kuscra – Medley De 2005 À 2009 Part.3 | Producer Feno / Steve M

*Scratchs: P.I.N. (DJ Saphyr)

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Mixtape | DJ Pray' One & DJ Saphyr - Mc's En Faktion (1999)

Before social media, things came together differently. A meeting at Châtelet-Les Halles, a slot on Génération 88.2, a session at the loge, at Pray'One's, Boulogne, Saint-Denis, Sarcelles... That's what made this possible.

  • 1999. Two tapes, four sides, nearly a hundred artists. A project that grew naturally — at Urban Music in Châtelet-Les Halles, on the airwaves of Génération 88.2, word of mouth between those who moved around the scene. Rob Swift of the X-Men was a guest on 88.2 with Yasmina. The evening ended at Pray'One's place, recording a session for the tape. Rockin' Squat, Sniper, Les Spécialistes, Agression Verbale, Mo'Vez Lang... some came through, others sent their sessions in. A network, a moment in time. "Pas d'wack sur cette tape."


Tracklist

A1  - Saphyr – Operation Scratchin'
A2  - Pyroman – Freestyle #
A3  - Les Spécialistes Feat' Da System (Melkah/Princess Anies - ATIS/TEPA - Nottakyl/Francesco)
A4  - AK 47 – La Fureur
A5  - Neggs Maudits / Freko – Kamikaze
A6  - Mino / L'Aymendy (ANPE) – Freestyle #
A7  - Ralph (Turntable Dragunz) – One Shot
A8  - Miker (ANPE) – J'enchaine Les Themes
A9  - Dramaa / Kyllaa – Assos' 2 Locos
A10 - 2 K Bateau D'Pirates – Freestyle
A11 - Sté – Freestyle #
A12 - Loudness feat' R.Dhe – La Haine Dans Les Esprits
A13 - Ku 2 H – Surveille Tes Arrières
A14 - Nysay / Diomay & Granit – Denzel' Zoo
A15 - Pie Bost – Freestyle  

# Recorded and mixed: by them

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B1  - Pose – Introlude
B2  - Melopheelo (Sages Po') – Freestyle #
B3  - Agression Verbale – Freestyle
B4  - La Conspiration – Freestyle
B5  - Rockin' Squat (Assassin) – Freestyle #
B6  - S.Kiv / Alibi – Freestyle
B7  - Naturel – Amendement
B8  - Rob Swift (X.Men N.Y.) – Da Ablist Interlude
B9  - 93ème Pleyade – Freestyle #
B10 - UL'Team'Atom Soces – Ma Vie Pour Eux
B11 - Rocco / Faki – Freestyle
B12 - Kalash / Nex – L'émeute
B13 - Mess Bass feat' Lex Lomu – Cauchemar Prémonitoire (Kezzy Ann - 8ème Art Prod.) #
B14 - Adil Elkabir (Les Disciples) – Freestyle
B15 - Octobre Rouge feat'Don Kishot – Salsasalace 

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C1  - Pray' One – Pousse Ca A Fond !
C2  - Mesh – Freestyle
C3  - Sadik Asken (La Creche - ANPE) – Ask' Is Like
C4  - Cid Youssef (Redemption) – Cid' Youssef
C5  - Da Mayor – Ego (Instru JackoJack - DMI Prod.) #
C6  - Face Nord – Vit'Aif
C7  - Les Fauves – Dernières Prières
C8  - L'Arma 2 – Freestyle
C9  - Sya Styles (Turntable Dragunz) – Da Lil' Dragon #
C10 - Diam's – 1 Efftraktion (Instru Black MO) #
C11 - 6ème AKS – Freestyle
C12 - Papi Fredo – Re-Présente (Instru PEP'S) #
C13 - IPM – Freestyle
C14 - Phonkneg'Z – Ceux Qui Vivront Verront (Instru JackoJack - DMI Prod.) #
C15 - Mic Xeno – Freestyle De L'an 2000
C16 - Sniper – Freestyle
C17 - Positive Youth – Pas De Roro ! 

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D1  - Wiz' Back – Introlude #
D2  - Narcisse Aka Scor 16 / La Légende – Suit Ca
D3  - La Umma – En Connection
D4  - Kroniker – Freestyle
D5  - 808 Mob (Le Vulcain) – Freestyle Papi'
D6  - Stor.K – Freestyle
D7  - Rimeshot – L'art Se Crée
D8  - Prodige Namor – Freestyle
D9  - Hexo 7 – Cocktail Molotov
D10 - Gud Tyme – N.Y Freestyle
D11 - Mo'Vez Lang feat' Pass Partoo – Freestyle Dolce Gabanna
D12 - Mic Xeno / Kamasootra – Freestyle
D13 - Baltruander / Tony Grenaille / Omax / Tito – Gez' Ou Quoi
D14 - Noxious – Freestyle #
D15 - Mehdi – Rime Subtil
D16 - M'Group – Panique A Bord  

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FREESTYLES FEATURING

DIAMS IPM LES DISCIPLES MOVEZ LANG PASS.PARTOO SAGES POSTES DE LA RUE DA MAYOR LA UMMA M.GROUP MESS BASS LES FAUVES AGRESSION VERBALE P'YOUTH IPM DRAMAA KYLLAA SNIPER MESH ROCKINSQUAT PYROMAN KAMI/ NEX NEGGS MAUDITS FREKO STÉ STORM KU2.H AK 47 RIMESHOT MIC XENO KAMASOOTRA LOUDNESS R.DHE S.KIV ALIBI NATUREL PHONKNEGZ PIE BOST 808 MOB NYSAY DIOMAY GRANIT LA CONSPIRATION SADIK ASKEN MIKER ULTEAM ATOM 6E AKS HEXO 7 PAPI FREDO 2K BATEAU D'PIRATES MINO LAYMENDY FACE NORD ROCCO FAKI MEHDI KRONIKER TONY GRENAILLE TITO BALTRUANDER OCTOBRE ROUGE DON KISHOT CID YOUSSEF NARCISSE AKA SCOR.16 LA LEGENDE L'ARMA.2 93E PLEYADE NOXIOUS DA SYSTEM ABUZ LES SPECIALISTES GUD' TYME (NY) DJ ROB SWIFT (NY) DJ SYA STYLES DJ RALPH DJ POSE DJ WIZ'BACK " PAS D' WACK SUR CETTE TAPE "

Mixtape | DJ Pray' One & DJ Saphyr - B'Boy Training Vol 1 (1999)

1999. Before platforms, before playlists — a tape for b-boys.

  • One tape, two sides, two DJs — each one holds their half. The A opens with a Cypha' intro, then straight into breakbeats built for b-boys: Crooklyn Clan, Roc Raida, Rectangle, Raw Beats... But also Janet Jackson, Redman, DJ Kool — because a good break doesn't fit in one box. The B is Pray'One. Same mindset, different selection — Cutmaster Swift, The High & The Mighty, Main Source, Run-DMC to close. Two views of the same ground. The tracklist says the rest.


Tracklist

A1  - Saphyr – Cypha' Intro
A2  - Wicked Profayt – Break'A'Beat
A3  - Janet Jackson – Got' Til It's Gone
A4  - Crooklyn Clan – The Doin' It EP
A5  - Buddha Baboons – The Buddha Baboons
A6  - Buddha Baboons – Hot Butter Pass Deh Punany Mix
A7  - Buddha Baboons – Hot Butter Dub
A8  - Crooklin Clan – Club Headz
A9  - Redman – I'll Be That
A10 - DJ Kool / Davey Dex – Here We Go Now
A11 - DJ Committee – Uptown Flavor
A12 - Raw Beats – Rappers Delight Beat
A13 - Phat Uptown Breaks – Black Gold
A14 - Crooklyn Klan – Chooze One
A15 - Raw Beats – Got 2 B Real Beats
A16 - Crooklyn Clan – Deez Are The Breaks
A17 - Crooklyn Clan – Ride Emz
A18 - Rectangle – Battle Wax 1
A19 - Roc Raida – Adiar Cor
A20 - Crooklyn Klan – Dancefloor Delightz
A21 - DJ Excel – Off The Hook
A22 - Unknown Artist – Beavies Say... 

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B1  - Pray' One – Prayer' Intro
B2  - Roc Raida – Adiar Cor
B3  - DJ Excel – Where's Da Party?
B4  - Raw Beats – Dangerous
B5  - Rectangle – Turntable Fiend
B6  - Raw Beats – Sunshine Beat
B7  - Wicked Profayt – Dancefloor Can't Stop
B8  - Raw Beats – Dazz-Disco Jazz Beat
B9  - Roc Raida – Fractured Breakz
B10 - The High & The Mighty – B.Boy Document
B11 - Rectangle – Jazzy's Beat
B12 - Rectangle – Still Pay'n Dues
B13 - Raw Beats – Genius Of Love Beat
B14 - 40 Thevz – Tennis Shoe Pimpin'
B15 - J. Brown – Give It Up Or Turnit A Loose
B16 - Raw Beats – Papi Chulo Beat
B17 - Cutmaster Swift – Roc Ya
B18 - DJ Excel – We Love It!
B19 - Rectangle – Gett'n Dissed
B20 - Raw Beats – Flashlight Beat
B21 - Raw Beats – Top Dawg Beat
B22 - Main Source – Fakin' The Funk
B23 - Run-DMC – Peter Piper
B24 - DJ Krooger – Black Swing Outro 

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Mixtape | DJ Pray'One – Trop De Vibz Quand Les Phazs Phuzz' (1999)

1999. A DJ Pray'One mixtape. One interlude — "Maestro". No more, no less.


Tracklist

A1  - DJ Pray'One – Les Vibz Rentrent En Jeu (Intro)
A2  - Raskass – H²O Proof
A3  - Pete Rock – Trumaster
A4  - Feross & Dasso – Les Fauves
A5  - Naturel / Shabazz / Wicked Will / Mr. Eon & L Fudge – Da Big Daddy Anthem
A6  - M.S.P. – Faya Bunn
A7  - Spanner Banner – Murder Tunes
A8  - All City – Da Hotjoint
A9  - Robo – (Give It To U) Raw Like That
A10 - Da Mayor / Carré Rouge – Freestyle
A11 - Mobb Deep – Perfect Plot
A12 - Neggs Maudits / Faxdoxelo / Freko – Assoss De Dingo 
B1  - DJ Pray'One – Les Phazs Fuzzilles (Intro)
B2  - Sadik Asken – Freestyle
B3  - D'Auguste – Nowhere To Run
B4  - Rockolla – N.Y. Freestyle
B5  - Flipmode Squad – Cha Cha Cha
B6  - La Umma – Freestyle
B7  - 2K Bateau D'Pirates – MC Froid
B8  - DJ Pray'One – How Many Mc's? On Da Pray One Remix
B9  - DJ Saphyr – Maestro (Interlude)
B10 - Logan – Freestyle
B11 - Mike Zoot / Mos Def & El.P – Mind, Soul & Body
B12 - Mic Xeno – Freestyle
B13 - Jay Z & Kid Capri – It's Like That
B14 - L.I.M / Abuz / Tepa / Princess Anies / Samy & P'Youth – Freestyle 

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Mixtape #2 - La Loi Du Son (1998)

1998. Second volume. Two sides, two moods — one rawer, one more technical. Cypress Hill on remix, Missin' Linx, AK 47, Mos Def & Talib Kweli, a homemade Shabazz The Disciple remix. French side: Le Péril Noir, Drama, Mic Xeno, Bigfoot, Al'Kesta & Natural Ryddim. The B shifts — Rasco, Fat Joe, Big L's "Ebonics", a ragga session with some AV8 cuts, freestyles from Un Instant and ATK & Le Barillet. DJ Pray'One to close. The Les Spécialistes freestyle on this tape is the same one that, almost thirty years later, became Vestiges. The rest is in the tracklist.


Tracklist

A1  - DJ Saphyr – Intro Session Musicale
A2  - Cypress Hill – Tequila Sunrise (Remix)
A3  - Missin' Linx – M.I.A.
A4  - AK 47 – 1, 2, 3, 4... J'Appuie Sur La Gachette
A5  - The Lords – Take That
A6  - Shabazz The Disciple – Ghetto Apostles (The Saphyremix)
A7  - Le Péril Noir – Freestyle C.Franc
A8  - Mos Def & Talib Kweli – Twice Inna Lifetime
A9  - Drama – 1 Pour Cent
A10 - Bigfoot – Heavy Metal Artist
A11 - Mic Xeno – Generation Ras Lecul 

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B1  - DJ Saphyr – Intro Session Technik
B2  - Les Spécialistes – Freestyle C.Franc
B3  - Rasco – What It's All About
B4  - Al'Kesta & Natural Ryddim – Fort Comme Un Lion
B5  - Fat Joe Feat. Armageddon – My Prerogative
B6  - Fat Joe – Da Gangsta Shit
B7  - DJ Saphyr – Session Ragga El Maestro
B8  - Un Instant – Freestyle De Luxe
B9  - Big L – Ebonics
B10 - ATK & Le Barillet – Freestyle Néochrome
B11 - All City – The Hot Joint
B12 - DJ Pray'One – Outro 

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Mixtape #1 - On a Turntable (1998)

1998. A tribute to the roots. Two sides, tracks that defined everything — Rakim, Gang Starr, LL Cool J's "4,3,2,1" right when everyone was beefing, DMX, Busta Rhymes, MOP, Big Punisher, Noreaga... A "All City" under DJ Premier's name, which was rare. And an unreleased freestyle from 9 Mercenaires and Al'Kesta.


Tracklist

A1  - DJ Saphyr – Intro Old School Style
A2  - Rakim – New York
A3  - Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz – Uptown Baby (Rmx Dj Saphyr)
A4  - DJ Saphyr – Interlude DJ Saphyr
A5  - Gang Starr Feat. Hannibal Stax – Itz A Set Up
A6  - Al' Kesta – Freestyle Rap (Feat. Ban II)
A7  - Heather B – Do You
A8  - LL COOL J Feat. Canibus, DMX, Method Man & Redman – 4, 3, 2, 1
A9  - DJ Saphyr – Interlude El Maestro
A10 - DMX – Get At Me Dog
A11 - All City & DJ Premier – Priceless 

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B1  - El Gordito & AK47 – Intro
B2  - Talib Kweli – Manifesto
B3  - Gang Starr – Next Time
B4  - M.O.P. – Shady Grady's Bar And Grill
B5  - Cam'ron – 357
B6  - Busta Rhymes – Interlude
B7  - Busta Rhymes – Turn It Up (Remix)
B8  - 9 Mercenaires – Freestyle 1er Asso !!
B9  - Big Punisher – Still Not A Player
B10 - Noreaga – N.O.R.E
B11 - The Lox – Money, Power & Respect - Outro 

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