Listen: Danny Brown – “Side A (Old)"

Danny Brown’s  OLD is out soon via Fools Gold, and today we get yet another taste of the album in the form of “Side A (Old).” PaulWhite handles production duties while Danny raps about his past as he heads into the future.

Video: Danny Brown – “ODB”

Still playing catch-up here after being out of town for a week.  

One of my favorite rappers these last several years has been Danny Brown, if that’s a surprise to you it really shouldn't be because we post a lot of his stuff here at Onomatopoeia. Brown’s Old is set to drop on September 30^th via Fools Gold but tracks have been steadily dropping over the passing weeks and months to keep fans interested. “ODB” is the first official single and video and is produced by Paul White who keep things super trippy and off the beaten path, a perfect match for Danny’s flow.  The equally trippy video comes curtsy of Ruffmercy which makes this one a perfect hat trick! 

Read Ol' Dirty Bastard's FBI File

As a big fan of Ol’ Dirty Bastard it was interesting to take a gander at his FBI file. The documents were recently released after Gun.IO made the request (The FBI's FOIA policy allows you to get the file of anybody who is deceased) and Russell passed in 2004. While it was known Dirt McGirt was usually up to no good his laundry list is quite extensive with links to homicides and drug crimes, as well as other mentions of the Wu-Tang Clan and their dealings–both legitimate and illegitimate.

Some highlights include….

• "The WTC is heavily involved in the sale of drugs, illegal guns, weapons possession, murder, carjacking and other types of violent crime." [p5]
• Connections to the murder of Robert "Pooh" Johnson and Jerome "Boo Boo" Estrella. [p6]
• Connection to murder of Ishamael "Hoody" Kourma. [p13]
• A shoot-out with the NYPD. [p15]
• Arrest for felony possession of body armour. [p16]
• Connections to the Bloods Gang. [p17]
• Found in possession of large bags full of paper currency. [p40]
• Details of his being robbed and shot while staying in the Kingston projects. [p45]

check the full 94 page document below....

FBI File of Russell "Old Dirty Bastard" Jones

Video: Ol’ Dirty Bastard – Dirty Thoughts (Documentary)

When I was in University I worked for the school paper reviewing albums, one issue I reviewed both Dr. Dre’s 2001 Chronic and Ol’ Dirty Bastard Nigga Please. Even though it’s been ten years I still vividly recall a debate I had with several of my classmates over giving ODB’s LP an “A” vs. the “B” I gave Dr. Dre’s LP. I’m glad I defended my position because in hindsight it’s clear to see that Ol’ Dirty Bastard was one of the most charismatic, unique rappers ever, his flow was one of a kind and I still regularly give his records a spin. As for the good Dr.? I still dig Dre but I haven’t thought or cared about 2001 Chronic since 2001.   Enjoy the documentary below that takes a look behind Ol’ Dirt and his music.

R.I.P. ODB

Listen: Wugazi - "'Forensic Shimmy'"

The latest track from the upcoming Wu Tang x Fugazi mash up album, 13 Chambers by Wugazi  is here. Check out "Forensic Shimmy" which combines ODB's fabulous flow on "Shimmy Shimy Ya" with "Forensic Scene" by Fugazi. While you are at it check out the previous Wugazi track, "Sweet Release" that we posted last week.

13 Chambers is set to drop this week on Wednesday as a free download at Wugazi.com.

Forensic Shimmy by WUGAZI