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D.I.T.C. | |
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| Origin | New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Labels | Tommy Boy |
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TheDiggin' in the Crates Crew, commonly known asD.I.T.C., is an Americanhip hop collective formed in 1992 inNew York City. The collective's name derives from the act of seeking outrecords tosample forproduction. The collective is composed ofLord Finesse,Diamond D,Big L,O.C.,Fat Joe,Buckwild,Showbiz and A.G. Its members have achieved substantial and consistent recognition in underground rap circles, having often collaborated with undiscovered talents andunderground hip hop artists alongside mainstream rappers.
On December 4, 2008, D.I.T.C. member Party Arty unexpectedly died of unspecified health complications, aged 31. In 2008,Freddie Foxxx (using his Bumpy Knuckles pseudonym) released the long-shelvedCrazy Like A Foxxx album. The second of two discs featured DITC produced demo versions of the original tracks dating to 1993.[1] DITC production contrasted with the Jailhouse version of production from 1994.
In 2011, Showbiz stated that the crew itself is now defunct and will no longer create any new albums in the future citing musical creative differences.[2] However, memberO.C. confirmed that the group would indeed record a brand new album with production so far fromDiamond D andLord Finesse, while awaitingBuckwild. He stated that their deceased memberBig L would not want them to end their legacy like this.[3] On October 28, 2016, D.I.T.C. releasedSessions, preceded by the lead single "Rock Shyt".[4][5]
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