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

Wugazi - 13 Chambers LP

 Cecil Otter and Swiss Andy Present Wugazi - 13 Chambers LP available in it's entirety  here.

Listen: Wugazi - "Slow Like That"

This is the final preview I’ll be throwing up  before tomorrow’s official release of the Wu Tang x Fugazi mash up album, 13 Chambers by Wugazi who consist of Andy Lund and Cecil Otter. Check out "Slow Like That" courtesy of Rolling Stone in the player below. This mash up blends Ghostface Killah and Ne-Yo's 2006 single "Back Like That" with Fugazi's  "Slow Crostic" cut from the soundtrack to the band's documentary Instrument.

If you haven’t already make sure to give a listen to  “Forensic Shimmy,” "Sweet Release" and  "Sleep Rules Everything Around Me" from the album.

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

Listen: Wugazi - "Sweet Release"

Next track has arrived from the upcoming Wu Tang x Fugazi mash up album, 13 Chambers by Wugazi who consist of Andy Lund & Doomtree's Cecil Otter. Check out the newest track "Sweet Release" which combines Fugazi's "Sweet and Low" with Method Man's "Release Your Delf." While you are at it check out the previous Wugazi track, "Sleep Rules Everything Around Me" that we posted last week.

13 Chambers drops next week on the 13th as a free download at Wugazi.com.

Sweet Release by WUGAZI

Listen to this!: Wugazi (that’s Wu-Tang Clan and Fugazi). - "Sleep Rules Everything Around Me"

Check out WUGAZI (that’s Wu-Tang Clan and Fugazi). “Sleep Rules Everything Around Me", the excellent blend of WuTang's "C.R.E.A.M." and Fugazi's "I'm So Tired" the first leak off of 13 Chambers. Many more details will be trickling out over the next two weeks, but for now click on the player below to enjoy...

Sleep Rules Everything Around Me by WUGAZI