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D.I.T.C. Show They Are Still Juggernauts On A New Compilation Album (Audio)

Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let Ambrosia For Heads fight through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive and well and, in many ways, is better than its ever been. Not only are we able to go back and listen to all of our favorites, at the click of a button, there is also a ton of great music still being made by artists, young and veteran alike…if you know where to look. To help with that task, we’ve created a playlist with recent music—songs that have been released within the last year or so. We update it regularly, so, if you like what you hear, subscribe to follow us on Spotify. The Diggin’ In The Crates crew is one of the most trusted brands in Hip-Hop. This Bronx, New York-based outfit is responsible for introducing the world to Big L and Fat Joe, as well as assembling some of the most talented producers and MCs in the genre. This collective decorated the 1990s with acclaimed albums like Diamond D’s Stunts, Blunts And Hip Hop, Showbiz & A.G.’s Runaway Slave, O.C.’s Buckwild-produced Word…Life, Lord Finesse’s The Awakening, Joe Crack’s Represent, and Big L’s Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous. However, through shifting sounds and tragedies, D.I.T.C. has stayed consistent for the next 25 years too. Xzibit & Lord Finesse Go Hard In A Fat Beats Cypher (AFH TV Video) Recently, D.I.T.C. released another compilation with Show at the helm. D.I.T.C. Studios, Vol. 2 involves some core members of the collective, as well as affiliates such as Papoose, Milano Constantine, and David Bars. M.O.P.’s Lil Fame joins O.C. on “Juggaknots,” produced by Show. Over a sinister groove, O attacks the first verse while Fizzy Womack adds those menacing Mash Out ad-libs. “The flow’s serious / From years of experience,” spits the MC. Moments later, he salutes Big L. “This here’s a warning shot in the air, like when ya first heard ‘Da Enemy’ / See, I won’t stop / ‘Til I’m in the box / The flow’s by Lamont, call him the crown prince of The Immortals / Us.” He shouts out Wu-Tang Clan, D-Block, M.O.P., and his engineer, Parks (also of The Joe Budden Podcast). Fame takes on the bridge and the chorus. This Friday (December 6), Fat Joe is releasing Family Ties. The album features Eminem. In 2019, Diamond D dropped The Diam Piece 2 while O.C. dropped a compilation of rarities. Last week, Diamond told AFH that he is producing a full LP for Talib Kweli and dropped some footage. This month (December 20), Lil Fame is producing a Sean Price album, Price Of Fame. Big L & O.C. Freestyle In Croatia In 1997 And It’s The Joint (AFH TV) In addition to new music from D.I.T.C., the official AFH playlist includes new songs from Reason, Ab-Soul, Griselda, Brother Ali, The Game, Add-2, Anderson .Paak, Smoke DZA, Benny The Butcher, and Pete Rock, Gang Starr, J. Cole, DaBaby, Nas, Little Brother, Skyzoo, Elzhi, Westside Gunn, Conway The Machine, H.E.R., YBN Cordae, Big K.R.I.T., Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, Duckwrth, Joyner Lucas, André 3000, Billy Danze, Tobe Nwigwe, Aaron May, 2 Chainz, Ghostface Killah, Casey Veggies, Boogie, Erick Sermon, Eminem, EARTHGANG, Denzel Curry, GoldLink, Lute, Atmosphere, Apollo Brown & Joell Ortiz, Drake and others. Songs from Andy’s last two solo albums are also included. Videos featuring Big L, Lord Finesse, O.C., Diamond D, and A.G. are available at AFH TV. We are currently offering free 7-day trial subscriptions. Twista & A-F-R-O Bridge 2 Generations Of Rapid Fire Flows To A Diamond D Beat (Video) #BonusBeat: D.I.T.C. recently produced a project, The Bar Code, from MC David Bars. “Next Season,” featuring Cory Gunz, is produced by Lord Finesse and The Bossmen. DJ Premier, Buckwild, Fat Joe, Showbiz, Da Beatminerz, and Breakbeat Lou also contributed to the seven-song drop:

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Talib Kweli Is Recording An Album Produced By Diamond D. Take A Look. (Video)

Earlier this year, Diamond D released his latest album, The Diam Piece 2. On that LP, “The Zone” features Talib Kweli as well as Terror Van Pooh, and Niko Is. The Bronx, New York producer, MC, and DJ and the Brooklyn, New York MC, entrepreneur, and show host have some history together, including “The Truth” on Pharoahe Monch’s Internal Affairs, which also had Common as a guest. On the first Diam Piece volume, Kweli and Skyzoo guested on “Where’s The Love.” This morning (November 25), Diamond confirmed with Ambrosia For Heads that he and Kweli are creating a collaborative project. Revealing that the two are already eight songs deep, the D.I.T.C. veteran shared a two-minute video that shows Talib listening to the playback of one of the tracks. It features Kweli using wordplay to big up Diggin’ In The Crates. Twista & A-F-R-O Bridge 2 Generations Of Rapid Fire Flows To A Diamond D Beat (Video) Previously, Diamond produced a full-length for Brand Nubian’s Sadat X, 2017’s The Sum Of A Man. For The Diam Piece 2, Diamond has released videos, including “Maintaining” featuring Lord Tariq, Peter Gunz, and a-Kash, “I Can’t Lose” with Elzhi and Blake Moses, “Watch Yo Back” alongside Buckshot, General Steele, and Rockness. More recently, Diamond gave fans visuals for “Bodied,” featuring David Banner, Big Rec, and Edson Sean as well as “Hold Up,” featuring A-F-R-O, Dillon, and Twista. Talib Kweli Says The New Black Star Album With Madlib Is Done Earlier this year, Diamond D spoke at length with AFH TV about The Diam Piece 2. He also recalled his years working with many Rawkus Records artists, including Kweli’s Black Star co-founder Mos Def. D also described early years around Madlib, who is producing Black Star’s first album in more than 20 years. We are currently offering free 7-day trial subscriptions.

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Diamond D’s New Album Features Erick Sermon, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli & More

It has been nearly five years since D.I.T.C. co-founder Diamond D released a solo album. The self-proclaimed “best producer on the mic” dropped one of his most exciting albums in the form of 2014’s The Diam Piece. Producing all but one of the tracks (which was by DJ Scratch), the affair involved a who’s who of Hip-Hop, and many of the MCs closely tied to the Bronx, New York native’s 30-year career.

On May 10, Diamond will release The Diam Piece 2. Like the first volume, this LP involves a cross-section of Rap artists as well as singers. Features include Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Styles P, Xzibit, Elzhi, Boot Camp Clik, Erick Sermon, Havoc, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, O.C., Termanology, Raekwon, Fred The Godson, Twista, A-F-R-O, and David Banner. The project comes from D’s Dymond Mine Records, LLC.

Diamond D’s Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop Is A Hip-Hop Classic That Still Burns Strong

The Diam Piece 2 artwork and tracklist are as follows:

1. “Intro” featuring Verse and Sooze
2. “Watch Yo Back” featuring Buckshot, General Steele, and Rockness Monsta
3. “O.M.G.” featuring Pharoahe Monch
4. “Turn It Up” featuring Snoop Dogg and Case
5. “The 3 Kings” featuring Erick Sermon and Havoc, with scratches by Kid Capri
6. “I Can’t Lose” featuring Elzhi and Blake Moses
7. “I Got It Covered” featuring O.C. and Adela
8. “Fly” featuring Raekwon, Fat Joe, and Fred The Godson
9. “Bodied” featuring David Banner, Big Rec, and Edson Sean
10. “Maintaining” featuring Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
11. “Children Of The Ghetto” featuring Styles P, Xzibit, and Ashton Martin
12. “Chivas Blanc”
13. “Next To You” featuring The Crossrhodes (Raheem DeVaughn & Wes Felton)
14. “The Hit” featuring Termanology and The Diaz Brothers
15. “The Zone Out” featuring Talib Kweli, Niko Is, and Terror Van Poo
16. “Hold Up” featuring Twista, A-F-R-O, and Dillon

Diamond tells Ambrosia For Heads, “I’d like to thank all of the MCs and artists featured on the album who came aboard to make it something special. To all my fans and supporters and The Dymond Mine Records staff, much love.” The Diggin’ In The Crates O.G. adds that a third volume will release before year’s end.

20 Years After Big L’s Passing, This Rarity Showcases The Man Behind The Punchlines

In 2017, Diamond produced Sadat X’s The Sum Of A Man album. Since his latest LP, he has produced joints for The eMC and Diggin’ band-mates Showbiz & A.G.

It has been nearly five years since D.I.T.C. co-founder Diamond D released a solo album. The self-proclaimed “best producer on the mic” dropped one of his most exciting albums in the form of 2014’s The Diam Piece. Producing all but one of the tracks (which was by DJ Scratch), the affair involved a who’s who of Hip-Hop, and many of the MCs closely tied to the Bronx, New York native’s 30-year career.

On May 10, Diamond will release The Diam Piece 2. Like the first volume, this LP involves a cross-section of Rap artists as well as singers. Features include Snoop Dogg, Fat Joe, Styles P, Xzibit, Elzhi, Boot Camp Clik, Erick Sermon, Havoc, Pharoahe Monch, Talib Kweli, O.C., Termanology, Raekwon, Fred The Godson, Twista, A-F-R-O, and David Banner. The project comes from D’s Dymond Mine Records, LLC.

Diamond D’s Stunts, Blunts & Hip Hop Is A Hip-Hop Classic That Still Burns Strong

The Diam Piece 2 artwork and tracklist are as follows:

1. “Intro” featuring Verse and Sooze
2. “Watch Yo Back” featuring Buckshot, General Steele, and Rockness Monsta
3. “O.M.G.” featuring Pharoahe Monch
4. “Turn It Up” featuring Snoop Dogg and Case
5. “The 3 Kings” featuring Erick Sermon and Havoc, with scratches by Kid Capri
6. “I Can’t Lose” featuring Elzhi and Blake Moses
7. “I Got It Covered” featuring O.C. and Adela
8. “Fly” featuring Raekwon, Fat Joe, and Fred The Godson
9. “Bodied” featuring David Banner, Big Rec, and Edson Sean
10. “Maintaining” featuring Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
11. “Children Of The Ghetto” featuring Styles P, Xzibit, and Ashton Martin
12. “Chivas Blanc”
13. “Next To You” featuring The Crossrhodes (Raheem DeVaughn & Wes Felton)
14. “The Hit” featuring Termanology and The Diaz Brothers
15. “The Zone Out” featuring Talib Kweli, Niko Is, and Terror Van Poo
16. “Hold Up” featuring Twista, A-F-R-O, and Dillon

Diamond tells Ambrosia For Heads, “I’d like to thank all of the MCs and artists featured on the album who came aboard to make it something special. To all my fans and supporters and The Dymond Mine Records staff, much love.” The Diggin’ In The Crates O.G. adds that a third volume will release before year’s end.

20 Years After Big L’s Passing, This Rarity Showcases The Man Behind The Punchlines

In 2017, Diamond produced Sadat X’s The Sum Of A Man album. Since his latest LP, he has produced joints for The eMC and Diggin’ band-mates Showbiz & A.G.

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