This ain’t The DaVinci Code and it ain’t Rich Dad, Poor Dad. Root for the Villain takes a humorous and candid look at the ups and downs of a young hip-hop fiend who decides to make his passion a career instead of getting a “real” job. (That means he actually tries to make a living at…gasp…hip-hop.) Yeah, it’s the official J-Zone memoir, which has become the bible for all hip-hop nerds, as well as struggling, aspiring, delusional, and already washed-up rap artists out there. But you also get a healthy dose of belly laugh-inducing commentary on the subjects of gentrification, NYC nightlife, gadgetry, dating, McJobs, social media, record and cassette collecting, living with your Grandmother as an adult, and the plight of a beleaguered Generation X. Root for the Villain has received stellar reviews in media outlets like The Onion AV Club, The L.A. Times, and HipHopDX.com, as well as making SPIN Magazine’s Top 10 Books of 2011 list. The book has also received nods of approval from respected music biz veterans Prince Paul, ?uestlove, Chuck D, The Lonely Island, RJD2, Slug from Atmosphere, and Danger Mouse. Paperback only. AUTOGRAPHED.
The Du-Rites: "Jheri Curl" b/w "Du-Vibrations" Single – Cuttin' Doubles
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The Zone Identity: "Knight Rider" b/w "9 Breaks" – 7" Single (with picture jacket)
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Break Bonanza – Snack Pack
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Fish-n-Grits – Clear Blue Shell Cassette
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Fish-n-Grits – Black Shell Cassette
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Peter Pan Syndrome – Solid Black Shell Cassette
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"I Smell Smoke" b/w "Time For A Crime Wave" – Test Pressing (Not the Unreleased B-Side version)
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Fish-n-Grits – Clear Orange Shell
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Peter Pan Syndrome – Clear Yellow Shell Cassette
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Peter Pan Syndrome – Solid White Shell Cassette
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The Du-Rites: A Funky Bad Time – Badd Combo
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The Du-Rites: "Jheri Curl" b/w "Du-Vibrations" Single – Mixed Bag: "Mad Dog" + "Jheri Curl"
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The Du-Rites: "Mad Dog" b/w "Cheap Cologne" Single – 7"
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The Du-Rites: "Mad Dog" b/w "Cheap Cologne" Single – Mad Dog - Zodiac Mixed Bag
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The Du-Rites: "Mad Dog" b/w "Cheap Cologne" Single – Cuttin' Doubles
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The Du-Rites: "The Mean Machine" b/w "Corinthian Leather" – 7"
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The Du-Rites: "Zodiac" b/w "Monster" Single – 7"
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The Zone Identity: "Soul Food" b/w "Melting Pot" (2nd Pressing) – 7" Single (2nd Pressing)
$9 USD
The Du-Rites: A Funky Bad Time – Vinyl LP
$22 USD
Break Bonanza – Double Up!
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The Du-Rites: "Jheri Curl" b/w "Du-Vibrations" Single – 7"
$8 USD
Fish-n-Grits – Vinyl LP (Limited Run)
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Music For Tu Madre – Redhook 2LP Pressing
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The Du-Rites: "Gamma Ray Funk" b/w "Fish Sammich" – 7"
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THE ZONE IDENTITY: "Funk-I-Tus" b/w "Let The Music Take Your Mind" – 7"
$9 USD
MANZEL: "High And Tight" b/w "Standing On Mars" – 7" Single
$10 USD
Guerrilla Drums – Double 7" Vinyl
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Guerrilla Drums – Test Pressing
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Break Bonanza – The Almighty Test Pressing
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45 Grab Bag! – Wax!
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THE ZONE IDENTITY: "Soul Food" b/w "Melting Pot" – 7" Vinyl
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"Funky" b/w "Go Back To Sellin' Weed" Single – Test Pressing
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J-Zone Queens, New York
My childhood dream of playing bass in a funk band died when Jheri curls went out of style. I had an on again-off again rap career. I wrote and self-published a book in 2011, learned to play drums shortly after and returned to my funk roots, where I feel most at home. My bands The Du-Rites and The Zone Identity reflect that. The music to the left is my story through it all. Dig. ... more
