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D.I.T.C. Studios

D.I.T.C. · 2016

101 min · 32 tracks · hip-hop

A gritty homage to classic hip-hop, blending sharp lyrics with soulful samples and hard-hitting beats.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Not 4 Nothing — This track opens the album with a powerful declaration of the group's legacy, featuring intricate wordplay and a compelling beat that sets the tone for the project.
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    Gotta Be Classic — As an anthem for hip-hop purists, this track elevates the traditional sound while celebrating the genre's history, embodying the group's ethos and musical philosophy.
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    We Started Everything — This track serves as a reflective piece on the group's influence in hip-hop, combining nostalgic lyrics with smooth instrumentation that highlights their storytelling prowess.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Gotta Be Classic

    The verse shifts from braggadocio to introspective reflections about the group's impact on hip-hop, revealing layers of authenticity.

    This transition underscores a deeper narrative about heritage and responsibility within the genre, contrasting typical boastful themes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Not 4 Nothing 3:10
  • 2 Rock Shyt 3:54
  • 3 Night Rider 3:34
  • 4 New Wave 3:33
  • 5 Make ’em So Proud 3:02
  • 6 Diggin’ Numbers 2:26
  • 7 Connect 3 3:08
  • 8 It’s Cold Outside 3:02
  • 9 Brolic 2:21
  • 10 We Started Everything 3:29
  • 11 Gotta Be Classic 4:31
  • 12 Caviar Dreams 3:34
  • 13 Worldwide 3:31
  • 14 Read The Book 2:41
  • 15 Wake Up 2:27
  • 16 Diggin’ Numbers (bonus version) 2:32

Disc 2

  • 1 Not 4 Nothing 3:05
  • 2 Rock Shyt 3:55
  • 3 Night Rider 3:31
  • 4 New Wave 3:33
  • 5 Make ’em So Proud 2:46
  • 6 Diggin’ Numbers 2:21
  • 7 Connect 3 3:08
  • 8 It’s Cold Outside 2:53
  • 9 Brolic 2:23
  • 10 We Started Everything 3:29
  • 11 Gotta Be Classic 4:32
  • 12 Caviar Dreams 3:34
  • 13 Worldwide 3:31
  • 14 Read the Book 2:41
  • 15 Wake Up 2:24
  • 16 Diggin’ Numbers (bonus version) 2:33

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