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With Summer just around the corner, fans of old-school hip hop (that's the stuff that doesn't go KERPLUNK WHIRRRR WOW WOW BOOOOOOM - no offence Fly-Lo, you're untouchable) will do well to get on Chris Read's new mixtape opus which serves as a sequel to his Diary of Rap megamix that cleverly went through a gazillion tracks in the space of an hour. Some reviews of The Diary Vol. 1.5 >

"This CD just shows how much Chris Read knows about historic Hip Hop production techniques - It's just a shame he wasn't producing this stuff during the eras that he's covering as we would probably rate the man as being up there with Paul C, Pete Rock, Premier and all! - I can't think of another Hip Hop CD I've played so much in years!" (Andy Smith - Portishead)

"Chris continues the rap anthology concept of his super-dope 'The Diary' megamix in the shape of a remix project, re-lacing acapellas from 89-2009 with historically accurate beats. 'The Diary 1.5' serves as a great platform for Chris to showcase his ample beat-making skills whilst referencing those who've inspired him."
(DJ Woody – Former World ITF Champion)

"Crazy! This is Rap History in the making. Chris proves his production skills on this one to the fullest. A wonderful and refreshing journey through all eras of hip hop. Double thumbs up!"
(Marc Hype – MPM Records / Former ITF Champion)