I'm here for this! DITC are huge. Show & AG are my favourite group, Finesse and Big L are my favourite solos. Finesse is such a great emcee and producer
Lord Finesse was the mentor for Big L in the years prior to Big L releasing his debut album , Lord finesse had him under his wing made sure to keep L motivated hung around with him a lot . When time comes you listen to more Big L and Lord Finesse solo projects you will notice the Finesse influence on Big L style and delivery .
Thank you so much for reacting to these songs all the effort and research you do for these videos is much appreciated. One of the best lyricist of this time is Last Emperor. Please react to his songs The dozen or Black magic. I’m sure you will not be disappointed.
Rip big L. I strongly believe he would have gone mainstream and gone down as an all time great if he wasn’t murdered. His last album, the big picture, you could see he was poised to transition to more radio friendly songs while maintaining his high level of skill and charisma. His untimely death hurt so deep especially since we had already lost pac and big a few years prior. I was in high school when I heard about big L’s death. I was depressed for months from the news.
@@ABoomerReacts yea good question. So over the years I’ve heard different accounts. Sadly, and you may already know this, his murder was never solved so we never got the true explanation. From what I’ve learned, Big L and the people he surrounded himself with in his youth were not exactly law abiding citizens. Him, his brother, fellow rapper and fellow children of the corn member mcgruff (this was another group big l was affiliated with) were all rumored to be involved in drug trafficking. Apparently big l was trying to get away from that lifestyle and focus his energy on making music. But allegedly his brother never stopped. From what I remember, his brother goes to prison while big l continues on his music career. But prior to his brother going to prison, something went wrong in a drug deal between him and Dominican drug traffickers. And whatever that issue was, they were the ones who killed big l in retaliation. But then years later, another story started to make its rounds where Big L’s brother order the assassination of some dude. But that dude found out about it (not sure if he survived an attack or if he just caught word of it). He believed Big L was involved and so he murdered Big L. No clue if either story is the truth. There’s not much concrete proof one way or the other but those were the 2 stories I heard or read about over the years. And so as a very long answer to your question, yes it is my understanding his murder was related to something involving his brother who was in prison at the time. Edit: also just saw your Ebonics reaction. Great stuff!
This is classic Hip Hop music. I love how you jumped into the deep end of the pool. I can’t see that you genuinely love the music and culture. Can I please suggest … Black Sheep - “ the choice is yours “
Hi smokezilla! The Choice is Yours just won a poll and I'm going to record my reaction in the next couple of days. When I looked for a lyric video, I see that there's an album version and a "revisited" version. Which one should I do?
@@ABoomerReacts I’d say the revisited version. If I’m not mistaken, that’s the popular version and the one that most people know the other one is very similar just a couple of musical differences.
O.C, a member of d.i.t.c, does a banger called champagne thoughts, amazing beat. O.C is also responsible for my most favorite hip hop song of all time, It's my world.
Recommendation for you if you don't have it on the list: Arrested Development - 'Mr. Wendal' or 'People Everyday' I think either one of those could make it as one of your new favorite songs
First i was like wwuuaaa ditc i will bombard you with how great big L is. But no need to do so. Even a deaf person hears how great he is. Thanks for this one and please give us more.
There were a lot of album releases that were delayed in the 90's. New groups or collaborations in the 80's and 90's often had 'proof of concept' singles to sell labels on the potential success of the album. If the single does well the artists will get funding to finish recording the rest of the project. Also, with artists doing solo projects as well, it's often the separate schedules and availability that delays the completion of a project (along with separate labels, contracts and managers that can delay the business of releasing an album).
@@ABoomerReacts I know the Big L and Fat Joe albums. the rest i just know of but never listened to their albums. The members made a name for themselves outside of the crew, so yeah for me I knew of the artists before learning they were in the same crew.
Big L is definetely the stand out. A few bars he said reminded me of 98 Freestyle. You definetely need to react to it. Punchline King! All the history you told I didn’t know it. Interesting to learn it. Fat Joe isnt a great rapper. He has clout because he has a lot of street cred. He has a few hits but nothing from this time period.
I know how people get all nostalgic about Big L and rightfully so. I’m still waiting for that “Ebonics” reaction 😁. But the one forgotten member of the group is O.C. who at one time many hoped to be that next Rakim. Unfortunately the industry was pushing the total opposite. O.C. did give us that unforgettable record “Times Up” which exposed the fake studio gangsters.
Please react to apathy new england royalty ....a legend in all decades.his catalog with demigodz and jedi mind tricks is extensive .. hea up there with eminem kool g rap vinne paz, which is just as rap royalty ill bill and so many others ... new england royalty please
DITC are one of those prototypical crews that are virtually unknown by the larger public while being hugely influential in NYC hip hop. I don't think that was a promo single for the album..the way I remember it they released it as a 12'' and it just ended up on the album cause it had done well and was popular. You may have noticed that most NYC content you're reacting to features MCs from Brooklyn. DITC are mostly from the Bronx so they had a slightly different style. I actually kinda feel the same way about them as your reaction. They were always solid and very consistent but they rarely grabbed my attention the way other MCs did. There are still a couple of classic records waiting in their back catalog though if you ever choose to revisit them.
@@ABoomerReacts Hmm, I think I already posted some recommendations when you did BIG L so you should already have them on your list. O.C. is probably closer associated with Organized Konfusion than with DITC as people got to know him through his appearances on their records. I hope you have them somewhere on your polls as they're on my all time favorites short list.
I'm here for this! DITC are huge. Show & AG are my favourite group, Finesse and Big L are my favourite solos. Finesse is such a great emcee and producer
It's not the best song though, I can't argue with you on that one. Worth checking some of their solo tracks in the future
Classic NYC shit
Do Soul Clap by Showbiz and AG
when this came out I busted my cassette player rewinding to hear it again
I wish the younger generation did as much research into these hip-hop classics as you. Gotta know where it comes from to see where it's going.
I was kind of shocked. I thought hip hop fans of all ages would know these classics.
A Boomer Reacts not at all lol. There r famous rappers out now that couldn’t name one tupac or biggie song and their fans can’t either.
@@ThePursoodm I don't know how someone can claim to be a hip hop fan if they don't know that.
Big L is considered an all time lyricist in all hip hop circles gone to soon🙏
For sure. Ebonics posts in 3 days.
Big L the GOAT!!
Big L is one of my favorite emcees. He stands out.
True! Ebonics posts on Sunday.
This was just how it was back then. There were only pop and classic rock radio stations. This genre of rap was made for a specific audience.
Yup still is..
@@prof3ssor178 still is what?
Gotta love the smile when Big L ripped
Lord Finesse was the mentor for Big L in the years prior to Big L releasing his debut album , Lord finesse had him under his wing made sure to keep L motivated hung around with him a lot . When time comes you listen to more Big L and Lord Finesse solo projects you will notice the Finesse influence on Big L style and delivery .
Thank you so much for reacting to these songs all the effort and research you do for these videos is much appreciated. One of the best lyricist of this time is Last Emperor. Please react to his songs The dozen or Black magic. I’m sure you will not be disappointed.
Thanks, TJ! I'll add those to my list!
AZ- SUGAR HILL
SPICE ONE - 187 proof (one of the most creative raps ever made!)
Thanks for the suggestions! 187 Proof is already on my list; and I'll add AZ.
awesome!
Rip big L. I strongly believe he would have gone mainstream and gone down as an all time great if he wasn’t murdered. His last album, the big picture, you could see he was poised to transition to more radio friendly songs while maintaining his high level of skill and charisma. His untimely death hurt so deep especially since we had already lost pac and big a few years prior. I was in high school when I heard about big L’s death. I was depressed for months from the news.
Is it your understanding that he was shot for payback concerning something his brother had done?
@@ABoomerReacts yea good question. So over the years I’ve heard different accounts. Sadly, and you may already know this, his murder was never solved so we never got the true explanation.
From what I’ve learned, Big L and the people he surrounded himself with in his youth were not exactly law abiding citizens. Him, his brother, fellow rapper and fellow children of the corn member mcgruff (this was another group big l was affiliated with) were all rumored to be involved in drug trafficking.
Apparently big l was trying to get away from that lifestyle and focus his energy on making music. But allegedly his brother never stopped. From what I remember, his brother goes to prison while big l continues on his music career. But prior to his brother going to prison, something went wrong in a drug deal between him and Dominican drug traffickers. And whatever that issue was, they were the ones who killed big l in retaliation.
But then years later, another story started to make its rounds where Big L’s brother order the assassination of some dude. But that dude found out about it (not sure if he survived an attack or if he just caught word of it). He believed Big L was involved and so he murdered Big L.
No clue if either story is the truth. There’s not much concrete proof one way or the other but those were the 2 stories I heard or read about over the years. And so as a very long answer to your question, yes it is my understanding his murder was related to something involving his brother who was in prison at the time.
Edit: also just saw your Ebonics reaction. Great stuff!
This is classic Hip Hop music. I love how you jumped into the deep end of the pool. I can’t see that you genuinely love the music and culture. Can I please suggest … Black Sheep - “ the choice is yours “
That song is def on my request list. Maybe I'll react to it in July.
Hi smokezilla! The Choice is Yours just won a poll and I'm going to record my reaction in the next couple of days. When I looked for a lyric video, I see that there's an album version and a "revisited" version. Which one should I do?
@@ABoomerReacts I’d say the revisited version. If I’m not mistaken, that’s the popular version and the one that most people know the other one is very similar just a couple of musical differences.
Thank you!
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A.G Yeaaah
Spot on review!
PS Love the effort you put into your thumbnails Boomer 👊
Thanks for noticing! I have fun doing them.
I never learned how to make thumbnails and I have over 500 videos 🤦♂️☹️✌️😁
@@themightyfp I use Canva. But it costs $15 monthly
@@ABoomerReacts I used the free version once I wasn’t very good.
@@themightyfp Yes, there is some learning involved.
O.C, a member of d.i.t.c, does a banger called champagne thoughts, amazing beat. O.C is also responsible for my most favorite hip hop song of all time, It's my world.
Thanks! I'll add those to my list. I have Born 2 Live and Time's Up already there. How are they?
This was a great track to react to
Your channel deserves an award! I love it man..
Thanks! I wish you were in charge of awards! 😁
Recommendation for you if you don't have it on the list: Arrested Development - 'Mr. Wendal' or 'People Everyday'
I think either one of those could make it as one of your new favorite songs
Thanks, Craig! I don't have any Arrested Development on my list. Until now.
O mais legal do vídeo e o sinhor fazendo a dancinha com a cabeça bacana de mais valeu mega rap 💯🏺
Eu sou legal?
@@ABoomerReacts legal é apelido me irmão , chega a ser até engraçado mas não debochado . Valeu ótimo dias para o sinhor,mega rap.🎺🎹
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for some reason I find it so funny that L says peace to himself :D
First i was like wwuuaaa ditc i will bombard you with how great big L is. But no need to do so. Even a deaf person hears how great he is. Thanks for this one and please give us more.
Thanks, Rodrigo! Ebonics posts on Sunday!
How good was Big L? RIP
So good. Ebonics posting in 3 days!
There were a lot of album releases that were delayed in the 90's. New groups or collaborations in the 80's and 90's often had 'proof of concept' singles to sell labels on the potential success of the album. If the single does well the artists will get funding to finish recording the rest of the project.
Also, with artists doing solo projects as well, it's often the separate schedules and availability that delays the completion of a project (along with separate labels, contracts and managers that can delay the business of releasing an album).
Thanks, Mintal! That makes perfect sense.
never listened to them despite knowing a good bit of the members. I'll have to check them out further.
So you've listened to solo albums by the members of the crew but not together as DITC?
@@ABoomerReacts I know the Big L and Fat Joe albums. the rest i just know of but never listened to their albums. The members made a name for themselves outside of the crew, so yeah for me I knew of the artists before learning they were in the same crew.
Check out Lord Finesse VS Percee P not the original battle that ones very grainy but they met up again to recreate it and was pretty dope.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Big L is definetely the stand out. A few bars he said reminded me of 98 Freestyle. You definetely need to react to it. Punchline King!
All the history you told I didn’t know it. Interesting to learn it.
Fat Joe isnt a great rapper. He has clout because he has a lot of street cred. He has a few hits but nothing from this time period.
Ebonics posts on Sunday!
@@ABoomerReacts
Cool cool!
I know how people get all nostalgic about Big L and rightfully so. I’m still waiting for that “Ebonics” reaction 😁. But the one forgotten member of the group is O.C. who at one time many hoped to be that next Rakim. Unfortunately the industry was pushing the total opposite. O.C. did give us that unforgettable record “Times Up” which exposed the fake studio gangsters.
And he's still releasing fire. The album he did with Apathy was insane.
@@danmontgomery5218 Perestroika
Ebonics on Sunday, my friend! Time's Up is def on my list!
Is it possible we can get a Big reaction for his birthday on the 21st.
1. Everyday Struggle
2. Kick in the door
3. HYPNOTIZE
Thanks for the head-up! I've been meaning to do Kick in the Door. So probably that one. (I reacted to Hypnotize already)
Please react to apathy new england royalty ....a legend in all decades.his catalog with demigodz and jedi mind tricks is extensive .. hea up there with eminem kool g rap vinne paz, which is just as rap royalty ill bill and so many others ... new england royalty please
Thanks for the suggestion, David! I'll add it to my list.
DITC are one of those prototypical crews that are virtually unknown by the larger public while being hugely influential in NYC hip hop.
I don't think that was a promo single for the album..the way I remember it they released it as a 12'' and it just ended up on the album cause it had done well and was popular.
You may have noticed that most NYC content you're reacting to features MCs from Brooklyn. DITC are mostly from the Bronx so they had a slightly different style.
I actually kinda feel the same way about them as your reaction. They were always solid and very consistent but they rarely grabbed my attention the way other MCs did. There are still a couple of classic records waiting in their back catalog though if you ever choose to revisit them.
Thanks, Fabian! Can you share a title with me?
@@ABoomerReacts Hmm, I think I already posted some recommendations when you did BIG L so you should already have them on your list.
O.C. is probably closer associated with Organized Konfusion than with DITC as people got to know him through his appearances on their records. I hope you have them somewhere on your polls as they're on my all time favorites short list.
@@uamini Yes, I have all those songs on my list. I had to check your comment to see which ones they were because I don't attach a name to requests.
Big L songs to check out: Casualties of a Dice Game, Ebonics, Deadly Combination ft Tupac
Those are all on my list and my reaction to Ebonics posts on Sunday.
@@ABoomerReacts 😁 can't wait!