Saukrates - Father Time LP - 1995

In 1995, the Canadian magazine Elements published an interview with legendary Toronto-based rapper Saukrates. Joined by his manager Chase Lover, he discussed the upcoming release of his debut album "Father Time", produced by Clark Kent, Buckwild and No I.D.

For reasons that remain unclear... though most likely related to label issues... the album was never released, a significant loss given the expectations surrounding it. Saukrates released his first single "Still Caught Up", in 1994 at the age of 17, followed a year later by "Hate Runs Deep", featuring his friend Marvel. Father Time LP was originally scheduled for release that same year. It's definitely something that I'd like to see coming out on vinyl nowadays. Here are a few tracks from the original Father Time demo tape... Enjoy!

Celph Titled & Buckwild - Nineteen Ninety Now - 2025

In celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the album "NINETEEN NINETY NOW", Multi-platinum producer Buckwild from the legendary Diggin' In The Crates crew (D.I.T.C.) and underground giant Celph Titled are pleased to announce the album's first ever vinyl reissue and the first ever release of "NINETEEN NINETY MORE" on vinyl and cassette... 

The album was originally released on vinyl in 2011 with the help of No Sleep Recordings and was born from the collaboration between Celph Titled and production legend Buckwild. With full access to Buckwild's original mid-90's production, Celph Titled was able to select and record to over 16 unreleased D.I.T.C. bangers, bringing his charismatic flow and lyrical prowess to each one.

 

With guest appearances from D.I.T.C. (A.G., O.C., Diamond D), Treach (of Naughty by Nature), Vinnie Paz (of Jedi Mind Tricks), Brand Nubian (Grand Puba, Sadat X), R.A. The Rugged Man, Chino XL, Demigodz (Apathy, Ryu, Esoteric), F.T. (of Street Smartz) and more...

2xLP - 2025 - Coalmine Records

"NINETEEN NINETY MORE" is an additional bonus set. It features 4 unreleased songs from the original sessions which include guest appearances from Cella Dwellas, Outerspace (AOTP), Laws (J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League), Kwest (formerly Kwest Tha Madd Lad) and Lord Digga (Bluez Brothers/Masta Ace Inc).

LP - 2025 - Coalmine Records

NINETEEN NINETY NOW:

• ’94 Source Edition: 5 Mic Splatter Variant w/ OBI - 150 Hand-Numbered Copies

• ’94 Source Edition: Editor’s Choice Variant (Disc 1: Ruby, Disc 2 Black Ice) w/ OBI - 150 Hand-Numbered Copies

• ’94 Source Edition: Classic Black Vinyl - 100 Copies 

• ’94 Source Edition Cassette w/ Smoke Tint Shells - 100 Copies 

• OG Cover: 12 Gauge Red Vinyl w/ OBI - 100 Hand-Numbered Copies 

• OG Cover: Classic Black Vinyl - 100 Copies 

• Signed Test Presses (w/ Free ’94 Source Edition Slipmat) - 20 Copies 

• OG Cover CDs & Cassettes

NINETEEN NINETY MORE:

• Picture Disc Edition w/ OBI - 100 Hand-Numbered Copies

• Classic Black Vinyl - 100 Copies

• Signed Test Presses (w/ Free ’94 Source Edition Slipmat) - 20 Copies

• CDs - Includes instros for both Ninety More & Ninety Now 

• Cassettes: Red Shells w/ Full Body Print - 100 Copies 

Order : Coalmine Records / HHV / deRapWinkel

Big L - Harlem Renaissance - Represent Magazine 1995

 

From Represent Magazine #6 - Feb / Mar 1995

Channel Live - Station Identification - 2024

2024 - 90's Tapes / HHV 

" "Station Identification" marked the 1995 debut album by Channel Live with productions mostly handled by KRS-One next to Salaam Remi and Rheji Burrell. The duo comprised of Hakim Green and Tuffy created a certain impact on the scene with tracks like "Mad Izm" or "Sex For The Sport", and also remixes by the likes of Buckwild and Easy Mo Bee made the release a fan favorite amongst Hip Hop heads worldwide. " - courtesy of 90's Tapes 

Available in a limited run on 2LP+7" in gatefold sleeve (500 copies), extra 7" of "Mad Izm b/w Reprogram (Remix)" in original sticker sleeve (300 copies), CD in jewel case (300 copies) and Cassette (100 copies).

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Jemini The Gifted One - Scars And Pain - 2023

2xLP - 2023 - 90's Tapes / HHV  

"Originally released in 1995, "Scars And Pain" marked the debut by Brooklyn-native Jemini The Gifted One. The production was handled by the likes of Organized Konfusion, Buckwild of D.I.T.C., Minnesota and Jemini himself amongst others. Next to the original seven album tracks another seven remix versions of the accompanying single releases are included here" - courtesy of 90's Tapes 

Available in a limited run on 2LP+7" (500 copies), CD in jewel case (300 copies) & Cassette (100 copies). 

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Mixtape : Straight From The Crate Cave - Buckwild Edition

Donnie Propa is back with a new mixtape dedicated to Buckwild, the legendary DITC producer. Grab your copy asap !!! 

A Side :

1. Tha Alkaholiks - DAAAM! (Remix) 

2. Reservoir Doggs - The Difference 

3. Brand Nubian - The Lump Lump (Remix) 

4. Grand Puba and Sadat X - I Like It (Remix) 

5. AK Skills - One Thing Or Another 

6. Mystidious Misfitss - I Be (Remix) 

7. Lace Da Booms, Kwaze Modoe and Royal Flush - Cut That Weak Shit (Remix) 

8. Mad Skillz - VA In The House 

9. Organized Konfusion - Invetro 

10. Kool G Rap - Blowin’ Up In The World 

11. Mic Geronimo - Train Of Thought 

12. Channel Live - Mad Izm (‘95 Remix) 

13. Lord Finesse - Down For The Underground 

14. O.C. - Word…Life 

15. Chubb Rock - What A Year 

16. AZ - Ho Happy Jackie 

17. Ill Biskits - A Better Day 

B Side :

1. Rakim - Guess Who’s Back (Remix) 

2. O.C. - What I Represent 

3. Channel Live and KRS One - Mad Izm (Remix) 

4. Capone N Noreaga and Tragedy - Black Gangstas 

5. Kool Keith - Yo Black (Remix) 

6. Akinyele - Yo (Remix) 

7. Bushwackass - Caught Up In The Game 

8. Special Ed - Lyrics (Remix) 

9. Mic Geronimo - Masta I.C. 

10. Little Indian and The Foreigner - One Little Indian (Remix) 

11. Black Sheep - North South East West (Remix) 

12. Street Smartz - Problemz 

13. Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Remix) 

14. Artifacts and Busta Rhymes - C’mon Wit The Git Down (Remix) 

15. Jemini The Gifted One - Story Of My Life 

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RIM - Rimbrandt (Oil Based) Part 1 - 2023

 

CD / K7 - 2023 - BarsOverBS 

"Rimbrandt (Oil Based) Part 1" is the latest project dropped by the Brooklyn-based emcee RIM. The album is available on physical format (CD & Cassette), with productions from DJ Evil Dee, Wavy Da Ghawd, Ill Tal, Sebb Bash, Hobgoblin, Nolan The Ninja, Buckwild, DJ Skizz, and Farma G.

The Guests list includes MCs like Vic Spencer, Hus Kingpin, Sean Price (RIP), Eddie Kaine, P.U.R.E, Josiah The Gift, Generale Steele ... and more.

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Mad Skillz - From Where​?​?​? - 2023

2xLP - 2023 - 90's Tapes / HHV 

90's Tapes are back with a proper reissue of the classic album "From Where​?​?​?" originally released by the Richmond,VA-based emcee Mad Skillz on Big Beat Records in 1996. 

"VA in the house! Mad Skillz' debut "From Where???" dropped in 1996 and became an instant classic amongst heads worldwide. Beside the strong lyrical talent of Skillz as an MC, the album features a heavy cast of producers and guests like Large Professor, Q-Tip, J Dilla, Buckwild, The Beatnuts and many more." - courtesy of 90's Tapes 

Available in Limited Gatefold Double Vinyl (including Bonus 7 Inch with inlay card - 750 copies), CD (300 copies - jewel case) and cassette (100 copies).

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Buckwild - The Sound of '95 - Represent Magazine - 1995

From Represent Magazine #7 - April/ May 1995 

 

DJ Premier – So Wassup? Episode 3

  

DJ Premier presents the brand new series: 'So Wassup?' a salute to the floppy disk. Throughout this series, DJ Premier explores his most classic productions, and how the technology of the time influenced the sound. Here is the episode 3 about D.I.TC's single "The Enemy". 

McGyver - CARPE ORBEM (Madmatic: Extended Play) - 2020

 

LP - 2020  

The latest McGyver's video uploaded by OGDonNinja's youtube channel reminds me that I've totally forgotten to blog his album "CARPE ORBEM" (Madmatic: Extended Play) originally released in March 2020. The album is produced by Large Pro, Buckwild, Nottz, Propo'88 & Shroom and is available on Gold vinyl edition.

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Mic Geronimo - The Natural 1995 Electronic Press Kit (E.P.K.)

 

Andyman187 is back with the Mic Geronimo's Electronic Press Kit for his 1995 Debut Album The Natural, with interviews of Royal Flush, O.C., Beatminerz, Chyskillz, Buckwild, DJ Irv and more... 

Album Review : Jemini The Gifted One - Scars & Pain - 1995

EP - 1995 - Mercury  

Sources : 

- Hip-Hop Connection Magazine - April 1995

- The Source - March 1995

- Rap Pages - June 1995

- Elements - Issue #1 May 1995

- Promo Photo courtesy of Amoeba 

X-Files - Sadat X in HHC - 1996

From Hip-Hop Connection - October 1996 

Page The Hand Grenade....Mind Blowing Scriptures on Pages

Each time we talk about the Diggin' In The Crates crew, we always refer to the main DITC frontmen like Lord Finesse, Show & AG, Diamond D or Buckwild, just to name a few... but to me some affiliated artists like Stanley Grimes aka Page the Hand Grenade also need to be highlighted... 

If you're not familiar with this Bronx-based emcee originally known under the name of Rampage, who has been rhyming since the late 80s, you need to know that in the early 90s he featured on a few tracks produced by Lord Finesse or Buckwild and he also worked with O.C, Freestyle Professors and DJ Homicide.





I had the chance to ask him some questions...and he explained to me how everything started for him and told me more about his musical background ... here is a slice of the Bronx's Hip-Hop History ! 

Page :"I was born and raised on 180th Street and Boston Road which is right across the street from the famous Bronx Zoo.  So I literally grew up around a bunch of animals.  Hip Hop culture and music was all around me.  In my household with my mom's long stereo with 8-track tapes, and my older brother Ronald, who I shared a room with, attended all the park jams as he used to tell me about them when he came home late nights.  The first hip hop record that I liked was called "Fresh is the Word" by Mantronix.  The second record that caught my ear was called "Ego Trippin'" by the Ultamagnetic Emcees.  In 1987, I started high school on Boston Road and 166th Street.  Morris High School was the name of the Bronx Landmark where my mom attended there along with former Secretary of Defense, General Colin Powell.  Lord Finesse was in the 11th grade as he was the best emcee in the school at that time.  He lived in the nearby Forest Houses.  In the lunchroom, he would bang a beat on the lunch table and rhyme at the same time.  The only class we shared together was gymnastics where we would play basketball.  After I was expelled from Morris High School, I attended Theodore Roosevelt High School and used the same bang on the table and rhyme format and developed my own following.  I met DJ Doo Wop and we started making mixtapes and eventually changed the way other dee jays made mixtapes.  After Lord Finesse's second album release, he came to one of the Doo Wop parties at the Parkside Plaza and we exchanged numbers.  Shortly after, he invited Doo Wop and I to his apartment to listen to beats on his new SP 1200 and Akai 900 as he started producing tracks.  Lord Finesse was always a DJ and an emcee.  Buckwild who was also a mixtape DJ, was hanging out with Lord Finesse one day and he asked me to rhyme on his mixtape called "Back To School."  Me, Lord Finesse, Lord Tariq and a few others went crazy on Buckwild's mixtape."

Page : "Afterwards, I started working with Buckwild as we ended up recording our first song called "Masshysteria" for the D.I.T.C. compilation album in 1994. Buckwild was already working with O.C. on his "Word Life" debut album.  Buckwild introduced me to O.C. as we went on to record "Weak Ideas" in 1995."  

Page : "DJ Homicide was introduced to me by my friend Monte from Lambert Houses. We would travel down to his house on the Lower East Side of Manhattan and record songs and mixtapes. He produced the song "Flip Da Script" in 1994 for his mixtape.  We also did promos for the Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show. "

Photo courtesy of Stanley Grimes

Page : "There was no album released by me in the 90's because of me not knowing how to handle myself diplomatically.  In 2004, I joined the United States Air Force and began travelling the world and meeting new people.  In 2005, I bought a Tascam 8 track recorder and microphone and started learning how to record my own vocals.  I met the Freestyle Professors through a friend and producer named Amed who is also a D.I.T.C. affilliate.  He was featured on the 1994 D.I.T.C. compilation as well.  In 2006, I made a mixtape and had my friend Peter Gunz and his son Cory Gunz rhyming on it as Amed introduced me to the Freestyle Professors and we started recording together.  In 2009, I deployed to Kuwait and I recorded verses from over there and emailed the WAV tracks back for them to mix.  That's how "Devastating" with Sadat X was recorded." 

Page : "Last but not least, I am the original "Rampage" from the Bronx.  I am an Aries so the Ram is my zodiac and the Page is what I write on.  My name was established in 1989 but was never officially trademarked.  Rampage the last boyscout which is Busta Rhymes cousin, came out under the name in 1993.  When D.I.T.C. members were negotiating the deal with Sony for the compilation in 1994, I changed my name to Page The Hand Grenade....Mind blowing scriptures on pages."

Mad Props to Stanley Grimes a.k.a Page The Hand Grenade, thanks  for your time. 

OC - A Matter Of Respect

Invisible King / Album Review : O.C - Jewelz - 1997

From The Source - September 1997