Buckwild (record producer)
Buckwild | |
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Birth name | Anthony Best |
Born | The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States | March 20, 1968
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, disc jockey |
Instrument(s) | Keyboard, sampler, drum machine |
Years active | 1993–present |
Labels | No Sleep Recordings, Thrice Great Records |
Anthony Best (born March 20,[1] 1968)[2] professionally known as Buckwild, is an American hip hop record producer.[3] Hailing from The Bronx borough of New York City, he is a member of Diggin' in the Crates Crew, along with Lord Finesse, Showbiz and A.G., Diamond D, Fat Joe, Big L, and O.C.[4] He has produced a number of tracks for prominent rappers in the music industry, including The Notorious B.I.G.'s "I Got a Story to Tell" and Black Rob's "Whoa!".[5] In 2013, he was described by HipHopDX as "one of Hip Hop's most prolific and acclaimed producers".[6]
Career
In 2010, Buckwild released Nineteen Ninety Now, a collaborative album with Celph Titled.[7] In 2014, he released a collaborative album with Meyhem Lauren, titled Silk Pyramids.[8]
Discography
Studio albums
- Nineteen Ninety Now (2010) (with Celph Titled)
- Silk Pyramids (2014) (with Meyhem Lauren)
- Trafficanté (2019) (with Pounds)
- No Expiration Date (2022) (with Artifacts)
Compilation albums
- Buckwild: Diggin' in the Crates (2007)
- Nineteen Ninety More (2011) (with Celph Titled)
- Music Is My Religion (2020)
EPs
- Still Diggin' Composition EP (1998)
- Buckwild Presents... (2010)
- Silk Pyramids Extras EP (2014) (with Meyhem Lauren)
- Fully Loaded (2020)
Productions
2020
Buckwild - Fully Loaded (Buckwild album)
- 01. "Oleander (feat. Chuck Strangers)"
- 02. "Violent Man (feat. Nick Grant)"
- 03. "YFN (feat. Meyhem Lauren & Raekwon)"
- 04. "Ease Up (feat. Little Brother)"
- 05. "Fully Loaded (ft. Rome Streetz and Rim)"
- 06. "Mad Rich (feat. Madhattan)"
- 07. "Never Fold (feat. Fly Anakin) "
- 08. "Real Niggaz (feat. Rasheed Chappell)"
- 09. "Green Paper (feat. Chris & Whisper)"
- 10. "More Life (feat. Asun Eastwood)"
1994
- O.C. - "Word...Life", "O-Zone", "Born 2 Live", "Time's Up", "Point O' Viewz", "Let It Slide", "Ma Dukes" and "Outtro (Sabotage)" from Word...Life (1994)
- Artifacts - "C'mon Wit Da Git Down", "Attack of New Jeruzalum", "What Goes On" and "C'mon Wit Da Git Down (Remix)" from Between a Rock and a Hard Place (1994)
- Organized Konfusion - "Stress", "Thirteen" and "Why" from Stress: The Extinction Agenda (1994)
- Beastie Boys - "Get It Together (Buck-Wild Remix)" (1994)
- Brand Nubian - "Alladat" from Everything Is Everything (1994)
- Big L feat. Kid Capri - "Put It On" from Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous (1994)
1995
- Big L - "8 Iz Enuff", "Danger Zone" and "Da Graveyard" from Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous (1995)
- Little Indian - "One Little Indian" from "One Little Indian VLS" (1995)
- AZ - "Ho Happy Jackie" from Doe or Die (1995)
- Mic Geronimo - "Masta I.C.", "Three Stories High" and "Train of Thought" from The Natural (1995)
- Kool G Rap - "Blowin' Up in the World" and "Fast Life" from 4,5,6 (1995)
1996
- Mad Skillz - "VA in the House", "Doin' Time in the Cypha" and "Get Your Groove On" from From Where??? (1996)
- Sadat X - "The Lump Lump" and "Smoking on the Low" from Wild Cowboys (1996)
- Street Smartz - "Problemz" (1996)
1997
- Capone-N-Noreaga - "Neva Die Alone" and "Black Gangstas" from The War Report (1997)
- Organized Konfusion - "Shugah Shorty" and "Invetro" from The Equinox (1997)
- Diamond D - "On Stage" from Hatred, Passions and Infidelity (1997)
- Mic Geronimo - "How You Been?" from Vendetta (1997)
- The Notorious B.I.G. - "I Got a Story to Tell" from Life After Death (1997)
- Royal Flush - "I Been Gettin' So Much $", "Niggas Night Out" and "Makin' Moves" from Ghetto Millionaire (1997)
- O.C. - "The Chosen One", "Far from Yours" and "Hypocrite" from Jewelz (1997)
- Jay-Z - "Lucky Me" from In My Lifetime, Vol. 1 (1997)
1998
- Big Pun - "Dream Shatterer" from Still Diggin' Composition (1998)
- Brand Nubian - "Brand Nubian" and "Maybe One Day" from Foundation (1998)
- Fat Joe - "Walk on By" from Don Cartagena (1998)
1999
- Akinyele - "Sister, Sister" from Aktapuss (1999)
- A.G. - "All Eye Seeing" and "Kurupt Money" from The Dirty Version (1999)
- Mase - "Another Story to Tell" from Double Up (1999)
- Terror Squad - "Rudeboy Salute" from The Album (1999)
- Black Rob - "Whoa!" from Life Story (1999)
2000
- Big Pun - "Nigga Shit" from Yeeeah Baby (2000)
- Beanie Sigel - "What a Thug About" from The Truth (2000)
2001
- O.C. - "Back to Cali", "Soul to Keep", "Bon Appetit", "Get It Dirty", "Utmost", "Respect da Drop", "Weed & Drinks", "Paradise", "Psalm 23" and "Bonafide"
from Bon Appetit (2001)
- Faith Evans - "I Love You" from Faithfully (2001)
- P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family - "So Complete" from The Saga Continues... (2001)
- Fat Joe - "My Lifestyle" and "Still Real" from Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) (2001)
- Kool G Rap - "The Streets" (2001)
- Big L - "How Will I Make It" from Harlem's Finest - A Freestyle History - Volume 2
2002
- AZ - " I'm Back" and "Rebirth" from Aziatic (2002)
- WC - "So Hard" from Ghetto Heisman (2002)
- Cormega - "A Thin Line" from The True Meaning (2002)
- Fat Joe - "Take a Look at My Life" from Loyalty (2002)
- Kool G Rap - "Holla Back" from The Giancana Story (2002)
2003
- Lumidee - "Only for Your Good" from Almost Famous (2003)
- 702 - "Better Day (Ghetto Girl)" from Star (2003)
2004
- Nas - "These Are Our Heroes" from Street's Disciple (2004)
- Terror Squad - "Pass Away" from True Story (2004)
2005
- 50 Cent - "I Don't Need 'Em" from The Massacre (2005)
- The Game - "Like Father, Like Son" from The Documentary (2005)
- Beanie Sigel - "Look at Me Now" from The B. Coming (2005)
- I-20 & Playaz Circle - "You Ain't Got Enough" from Disturbing tha Peace (2005)
2006
- Remy Ma - "She's Gone" from There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story (2006)
2007
- Playaz Circle - "U Can Believe It" from Supply & Demand (2007)
2008
- Termanology - "Respect My Walk" from Politics as Usual (2008)
- Immortal Technique - "Stronghold Grip" from The 3rd World (2008)
2009
- Jadakiss - "Pain & Torture" from The Last Kiss (2009)
- Method Man & Redman - "Mrs. International" from Blackout! 2 (2009)
- Cormega - "Mega Fresh X" from Born and Raised (2009)
2010
- Sadat X - "Long Years" from Wild Cowboys II (2010)
- Capone-N-Noreaga - "With Me" from The War Report 2: Report the War (2010)
2011
- Saigon - "Oh Yeah (Our Babies)" from The Greatest Story Never Told (2011)
2012
- Nas - "You Wouldn't Understand" from Life Is Good (2012)
- Maino - "Nino Brown" from The Day After Tomorrow (2012)
2013
- R.A. the Rugged Man - "Still Diggin Wit Buck (Legends Intro)" and "Media Midgets" from Legends Never Die (2013)
- Papoose - "Cure" from The Nacirema Dream (2013)
2015
- DJ EFN - "Revolutionary Ride Music" from Another Time (2015)
- Ea$y Money - "Money & Blood" from The Motive of Nearly Everybody, Yo (2015)
2016
- Reks - "Jump Shots" from The Greatest X (2016)
- Vinnie Paz - "The Void" from The Cornerstone of the Corner Store (2016)
- Termanology - "I Dream B.I.G." (featuring Sheek Louch and Styles P) from More Politics (2016)
2018
- Apathy - "A View of Hell (Hell of a View)" from The Widow's Son (2018)
References
- ^ Lord Finesse [@LordFinesseDITC] (20 March 2017). "Wishing my brother @BUCKWILD_DITC the best on his birthday 🎉🍾🍾🍾🍾🥃" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Jost, Matt (April 24, 2007). "Buckwild :: Diggin' In The Crates - Rare Studio Masters: 1993-1997 :: Ground Floor Recordings". RapReviews.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ Ryon, Sean (November 3, 2010). "Celph-Titled & Buckwild - Nineteen Ninety Now". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on November 5, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ Patrin, Nate (September 27, 2013). "Starter: D.I.T.C." Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ Cho, Jaeki (April 12, 2011). "Buckwild Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records". Complex. Archived from the original on October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ Ryon, Sean (January 19, 2013). "Buckwild Recalls Trading Samples With Lord Finesse". Complex. Archived from the original on April 22, 2015. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ Matthews, Aaron (October 23, 2010). "Celph Titled & Buckwild Ninety Ninety Now". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
- ^ Frydenlund, Zach (May 27, 2014). "Premiere: Stream Meyhem Lauren and Buckwild's "Silk Pyramids" Album". Complex. Archived from the original on October 15, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.