Nitty Gritty ‎- Sandz Of Time - 1997

12" - 1997 - Tru-Grain Entertainment 

"Southside" is the name of the 12" released by the emcee called Nitty Gritty from Southside Jamaica Queens. It was released in 1997 on the independent record label Tru-Grain Entertainment, and it contains 2 songs titled "Tru Grain" and "Sandz of Time", both produced by the legendary Brooklyn-based beatmaker Backspin Vibe Chemist.

The executive producers of this record were Shawn Cohen and John "Klass" Hamilton who is known for being an OG member of Wu-Tang management. No more info about the artist unfortunately. I've contacted Klass but no answer ... In March 13, 1997 Nitty Gritty was invited in the Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show for the release of his debut 12". It's his only known appearance on a radio show I believe. You can check the freestyle and the short interview here. 

The Stretch Armstrong & Bobbito Show - March 13th 1997 - WKCR

Cage - Radiohead

Krumbsnatcha - Gettin' Closer to God

Artifacts - Skwad Training

Non-Phixion - 5 Boros Remix ft. D.V. Alias Khrist

Cella Dwellas - Main Aim

Diamond D - No Wunduh

Natural Elements - Bust Mine

D.V. Alias Khrist feat Havoc - Building

Casual - Turkey & Dressing

Mobb Deep & Cormega - Crime Connection

The Alkaholiks ft. Ol' Dirty Bastard - Hip Hop Drunkies

Talk Break

Mr. Complex - ’97 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle

Problemz - Kill The Noise

Mekolicious, Pete Rock, Tragedy & N.O.R.E. - Strange Fruit

Big Pun - You Ain’t a Killer

R.A The Rugged Man feat Sadat X - 50000 Heads

Ras Kass - Soul On Ice (Remix)

Powerule - Bright Lights, Big City

PMD & Prodigy - It's the Pee

Talk Break

Nitty Gritty - '97 Stretch & Bobbito Freestyle

Notorious B.I.G. - Kick in the Door

Diamond D ft. Pete Rock & Phife Dawg - Painz & Strife

Mike Zoot - Service

Dutchmin - Surrounded

Al Tariq - God Connection

D.I.T.C. - Day One

Shabaam Sahdeeq - Arabian Nights

L The Headtoucha - Too Complex

Craig G - Welcome 2 the Game 

Company Flow - Collude / Intrude

R.A The Rugged Man - Smithhaven Mall

Rahsheed - Industrypartybumrusha

Jigmastas - Iz You Dee Instrumental

Talk Break

Krunchtime / Phone Calls

Check the Stretch&Bobbito Archives for more shows !