by Kingsley MarshallHip-hop compilations come and go, but Mark Rae's selection from his superb Grand Central imprint serves up the goods as only the owner of the label could, putting together a 70-minute mix of 18 personal favorites from the label's six years of back catalog. Completely live and free of what Rae describes as computer twonkery, the journey begins with Only Child's When 6 Loves 9, busting cuts from Tony D, Fingathing, and J Walk. An abundance of Technics dexterity will please both hard-noised b-boys and newcomers to the label, with a distinct shift of gear mid-mix perfect for those hard-to-start house parties.