Omar Gerryl Credle (born May 13, 1971), better known by his stage name, O.C., is an American rapper and member of the group D.I.T.C. He has been involved with several underground hip hop groups, namely Crooklyn Dodgers '95, Luv NY, and Perestroika.
O.C. | |
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| Birth name | Omar Gerryl Credle[1] |
| Born | May 13, 1971 Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | |
History
editRecording career
editCredle was born in Brooklyn, May 13, 1971,[2] and raised in the Bushwick section. O.C. cites legends like Kool G. Rap, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and Slick Rick as his main influences.[3] In 1991, he made his recording debut on Organized Konfusion's "Fudge Pudge".[2] One year later, he made an appearance on the remix of MC Serch's "Back to the Grill" (which features a young Nas) after meeting Serch on the inaugural Source tour. Following the tour, O.C. signed with Wild Pitch Records in 1994 where Serch was vice president.[3] O.C. also met Lord Finesse and Buckwild on the first Source tour, marking his introduction to the D.I.T.C crew. After the tour he connected with Buckwild and started recording a demo that would become his debut album Word...Life.[3]
By 1994, he had finished the album Word...Life, which included everything from his demo, along with "Time's Up," the song that would go on to be his most notable single. "Time's up" was initially a record for Pharoahe Monch from Organized Konfusion.[3] Beyond a quick outro from Prince Po, Word...Life does not have any guest appearances; Nas was supposed to be on the album but never showed up to the studio for the recording session.[3]
In 1997, O.C. signed to Pay Day Records,[2] where he released his second album Jewelz, featuring collaborations with DJ Premier, Da Beatminerz and Freddie Foxxx. The single "Far From Yours" peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his highest-charting single to date. O.C. is also known for his feature on the Clockers soundtrack as part of the Crooklyn Dodgers, which also featured rappers Chubb Rock and Jeru the Damaja on the now classic DJ Premier produced "Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers". This is the only time the group has ever collaborated.
Ray's Cafe was released on Red Apples 45, a small label co-founded by A.G. and West. O.C. joined D.I.T.C. for their 2016 release Sessions which was preceded by the lead single "Rock Shyt".[4][5]
Discography
editAlbums
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Word...Life
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Jewelz
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Bon Appetit
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Star Child
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Smoke and Mirrors
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Oasis w/ A.G.
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Trophies w/ Apollo Brown
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Ray’s Café w/ Ray West
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Ray’s Café: The After Hours EP w/ Ray West
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Dive In w/ Debonair P
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Same Moon Same Sun
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Perestroika w/ Apathy
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A New Dawn
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Opium w/ PF CUTTIN
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Compilations
edit- Released: 2006
- Label: Next Mill Entertainment/Re-Up Recordings
- Singles: –
- Released: April 3, 2007
- Certification: None
- Label: Next Mill Entertainment
- Singles: –
In Guud Taste
- Released: 2008
- Certification: None
- Label: Next Mill Entertainment
- Singles: –
O-Zone Originals
- Released: September 21, 2011
- Certification: None
- Label: No Sleep Recordings
- Singles: –
Luv NY
- Released: July 24, 2012
- Label: Ascetic Music
- Singles: –
Appearances
edit- 1991: "Fudge Pudge" (with Organized Konfusion: Organized Konfusion)
- 1992: "Back to the Grill [Remix]" (with MC Serch: Back to the Grill 12")
- 1994: "Let's Organize" (with Organized Konfusion: Stress: The Extinction Agenda)
- 1995: "Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers" (with Crooklyn Dodgers: Clockers [Soundtracl])
- ~~~: "You Won't Go Far" (with Organized Konfusion: New Jersey Drive, Vol. 2 [Soundtrack])
- ~~~: "Men V. Many" (with Mic Geronimo, Royal Flush: The Natural)
- ~~~: "Stop the Breaks" (with The Notorious B.I.G., KRS-One, Killa Sin, Raekwon: Single)
- 1996: "Give Me a Little More Time [Buckwild Remix]" (with Gabrielle: 12")
- ~~~: "O Lord", "Brainstorm P.S.K. [No Gimmicks Remix]" (with Lord Finesse: The Awakening)
- ~~~: "What I Represent" (with Buckwild: America Is Dying Slowly)
- ~~~: "Metal Thangz" (with Street Smartz, Pharoahe Monch: 12")
- 1997: "Love Child" (with Buckwild: Buckwild: Diggin' in the Crates)
- ~~~: "Your Life" (from Soul in the Hole [soundtrack])
- ~~~: "Internationally Known" (D.I.T.C. 12")
- ~~~: "Droppin' Gramma [Nick Wiz Mix]" (with Main One: 12")
- ~~~: "Day One" (with D.I.T.C.)
- ~~~: "Crew Love" (with Jay-Z & Tone Hooker: 12")
- ~~~: "Spitgame" (with Da Beatminerz: 12")
- 1998: "Full Scale", "Dignified Soldiers", "Time to Get This Money", "Themes, Schemes & Dreams" (with Showbiz & A.G.: Full Scale)
- ~~~: "Down 4 Whateva" (with M.O.P: First Family 4 Life)
- ~~~: "Respect Mine" (with Pete Rock: Soul Survivor)
- ~~~: "Action Guaranteed" (with Ras Kass: Lyricist Lounge, Volume One)
- ~~~: "Watch Ya Step" (with Xperado: 12")
- 1999: "Weed Scented" (with AG, Gang Starr: The Dirty Version)
- ~~~: "Rollin" (with Saukrates, Masta Ace: The Underground Tapes)
- ~~~: "Connection": (from Organized Rhymes Volume 2)
- 2000: "Thick"; "Get Yours"; "Foundation"; "Champagne Thoughts"; "Stand Strong"; "Tribute" (from D.I.T.C.)
- ~~~: "The Triboro" (with Big L, Fat Joe, Remy Ma: The Big Picture)
- 2002: "Beyond" (with DJ JS-1: Ground Original 1)
- 2003: "Lake of Fire [Remix]" (with Lordz of Brooklyn: Graffiti Roc)
- 2005: "Chase Game" (with Show & A.G.: Street Talk)
- 2007: "Marquee" (with Marco Polo: Port Authority)
- 2009: "Ridiculous" (with DJ JS-1, Pharoahe Monch: Ground Original 2: No Sell Out)
- 2010: "Trouble Shooters" (with DJ Muggs & Ill Bill: Kill Devil Hills)
- ~~~: "There Will Be Blood" (with Celph Titled & Buckwild: Nineteen Ninety Now)
- ~~~: "Warsaw Outdoors" (with HiFi Banda, A.G., Boogie Blind: 23:55)
- ~~~: "Nostalgic" (with DJ Perro: Praedictus 2 From Filters)
- 2011: "Life Word" (with DJ JS-1: Ground Original 3: No One Cares)
- ~~~: "Life & Time" (with Murs, Ab-Soul: Love & Rockets, Vol. 1)
- 2012: "Prestige of a King" (with Mello Music Group: Self Sacrifice)
- ~~~: "Don't Worry" (with Showbiz & A.G.: Mugshot Music)
- ~~~: "Mic Bless'n Gun Press'n Impress'n" (with Bumpy Knuckles: Ambition)
- 2013: "Hello Everybody (with Neek the Exotic, Satchel Page, Sadat X: Hustle Don't Stop)
- ~~~: "Power" (with Ill Bill, Cormega: The Grimy Awards)
- ~~~: "Astonishing" (with Marco Polo, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck: PA2: The Director's Cut)
- ~~~: "Catch Wreck" (with Kid Tsunami: Underground Nation)
- 2014: "Smash" (with Prince Po, Oh No, Pharoahe Monch: The Album)
- ~~~: "Light Years" (with DJ Skizz, Roc Marciano, A.G.: 12")
- ~~~: "Deep Breath" (with DJ Doom & Blacastan: 12")
- ~~~: "On the Bklyn Side" (with Illa Ghee, Steele: Social Graffiti)
- ~~~: "Turn the Tables" (with DJ JS-1: 12")
- ~~~: "First 2 Rise Pt. 2" (with Vstylez, Royce da 5'9": At Odds Till I'm Even)
- 2015: "Revolutionary Ride Music" (with DJ EFN, Your Old Droog, Royce Da 5'9", Reks: Another Time)
- ~~~: "In the Moment" (with Apollo Brown: Grandeur)
- ~~~: "What U Kno" (from In Ya Ear Recordings Presents: In Session Volume 1)
- 2016: "Don't Touch That Dial", "Run for Your Life" (with Apathy, Ras Kass: Handshakes with Snakes)
- ~~~: "Hakim" (with Vinnie Paz, A.G.: The Cornerstone of the Corner Store).
- ~~~: "Genuine Article", "Right What I Write" (with TRUTH: From Ashes to Kingdom Come)
- 2018: "Street Corner Shit" (with Rasheed Chappell: First Brick)
- 2019: "Black Sharpie" (with Dirt Platoon: Get Ya Handz Dirty)
- ~~~: "Got It Covered" (with Diamond D: The Diam Piece 2
- 2021: "Spontaneous" (with Jeru the Damaja: 12")
- 2022: "For Everyone" (with Rising Suns: 'Rising Suns')
- ~~~: "All In" (with Ghettosocks, DK, Moka Only: Listen to the Masters)
References
edit- ^ "BACK TO CALL". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c Bush, John "O.C. Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-06-19
- ^ a b c d e "Hip Hop Icon Series: O.C." Halftimeonline.net. Archived from the original on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
- ^ "D.I.T.C. Announce 'Sessions' Album, Drop "Rock Shyt" Featuring Fat Joe, Lord Finesse and Diamond D - XXL".
- ^ "New Music: D.I.T.C. – 'Rock Shyt' (Feat. Fat Joe, Lord Finesse & Diamond D) | HipHop-N-More". Archived from the original on 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2016-10-04.