Years ago, Ohno mentioned to me he was doing an album with Alchemist. I thought it was a interesting combination, but didn't hear anything come of it for what seemed like another two years. But when they finally released Gutter Water we all finally saw how awesome they could work together. Now their really on a roll. They've consistently put out dope product since the first release. Now they're gearing up to release Vodka & Ayanuaska on Jan 24th, and with that they've decided to put out the first single; Dump Truck which features Prodigy.
Blackstar is back. Not sure if that statement holds as much weight as it once would have. But it's good to know that at least it is in the works. I'm probably more geeked to know both these single are coming with production to a couple Ox reps that I grew up around.....You Already Knew is produced by Ohno and is said to be apart of an upcoming Aretha Franklin tribute tape the duo is planning on releasing. Fix Up (produced by Madlib) is to be on the actual album.
I was fortunate enough to be raised in the 805. 99.73% of you probably have no clue what the fuck that means. But what if I mention Lootpack, Madlib, Wildchild, Kankick, MED, and Declaime? I would hope the heads reading this would know a few, if not all of these cats. The 805, and more specifically THE OX (Oxnard) is a small coastal city and hour South of LA, that in the mid 90's started carving a niche for themselves. This selection isn't an OX City piece....That'll come later....But this selection is an album that came out later on after Madlib had already laid the foundation for the stonesthrow sound. Which to me is a testament in itself, because most Stones Throw heads and Madlib enthusiast would praise 20 other albums before even mentioning this album. I feel it's an incredibly overlooked and under appreciated album, that never got it's chance to shine. With that said, I bring you my #9 Favorite Album of All Time...
#9 OHNO - The Disrupt
Yes, Madlibs little brother....Lets get that out the fucking way. Oh No never wowed anyone with the pen, But his ability to control the beat and craft and enjoyable song on his Debut were something lacking in the underground at the time of it's release. This came out in 2004, a time that was saturated with; 'lyrical miracle' emcees. This release brought everything back to the basics. A charismatic emcee to compliment Captivating, chop heavy, beats that knock. What else can you ask for? Oh yea, besides production from OhNo, Madlib, Kankick, & Dilla also blessed it. I can remember driving around with this CD on for damn near close to 5 months without taking it out. Every time I had a favorite, go to song, by the next time the album spun around I'd have a new track to vibe out to.
