O.C.

(rapper)
Omar 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., who
O.C.
has been involved with several renowned underground hip hop Birth name Omar Credle
groups: Crooklyn Dodgers '95, Luv NY, Perestroika. Born May 13, 1971
Brooklyn, New
York, U.S.
Contents Genres Hip hop

History Years active 1990–present

Recording career Labels Wild Pitch
Discography Records
Albums Payday Records
Compilations JCOR Records
Appearances Hieroglyphics
Imperium
References
Recordings
Mello Music
Group
History
Associated acts Organized
Konfusion,
Recording career Buckwild, Big L,
DJ Premier, Jeru
Credle was born in Brooklyn, May 13, 1971,[1] and raised in the the Damaja,
Bushwick section. O.C. cites legends like Kool G. Rap, Rakim, Big Freddie Foxxx,
Daddy Kane and Slick Rick as his main influences.[2] In 1991, he Showbiz, Lord
made his recording debut on Organized Konfusion's "Fudge
Finesse, Nas,
Pudge",.[1] One year later he made an appearance on the remix of
Guru, Ill Bill, Jay-
MC Serch's "Back to the Grill" (which also features a very young
Z, Cormega, Pete
Nas) after meeting Serch on the inaugural Source tour. Following the
tour, O.C. signed with Wild Pitch Records in 1994 where Serch was Rock, Sadat X,
vice president.[2] O.C. also met Lord Finesse and Buckwild on the Ras Kass, Royce
first Source tour, marking his introduction to the D.I.T.C crew. After da 5'9"
the tour he connected with Buckwild and started recording a demo
that would become his debut album Word...Life.[2]

By 1994, he 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.[2] Beyond a quick outro from Prince Po, Word...Life does not have any
guest appearances. This was not by design, however, as Nas was supposed to be on the album but never
showed up to the studio for the recording session.[2]

In 1997, O.C. signed to Pay Day Records,[1] 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 however 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".[3][4]

Discography

Albums
 Album information
Word...Life

Released: October 18, 1994

Certification: None
Label: Wild Pitch/EMI Records
Singles: "Born 2 Live"/"Let It Slide", "Time's Up"/"Time's Up (Buckwild Remix)"

Jewelz

Released: August 19, 1997

Certification: None
Label: Payday/FFRR/PolyGram Records
Singles: "Far From Yours"/"My World", "Can't Go Wrong"/"Dangerous"

Bon Appetit

Released: April 24, 2001

Certification: None
Label: JCOR/Interscope/Universal Records
Singles: -

Star Child

Released: 2005
Certification: None
Label: Grit Records
Singles: -

Smoke and Mirrors

Released: 2005
Certification: None
Label: Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings
Singles: "Challenge Y'all" / "Guns And Butter"

Oasis w/ A.G.

Released: November 24, 2009

Certification: None
Label: Nature Sounds
Singles: -

Trophies w/ Apollo Brown

Released: May 1, 2012

Certification: None
Label: Mello Music Group
Singles: "Prove Me Wrong"

Ray’s Café w/ Ray West

Released: Jan 21, 2014

Certification: None
Label: Red Apples 45
Singles: "YMI"

Ray’s Café: The After Hours EP w/ Ray West

Released: November 11, 2014

Certification: None
 Label: Red Apples 45
Singles: "After Hours"

Dive In w/ Debonair P

Released: December 9, 2015

Certification: None
Singles:
Label: Gentleman's Relief Records

Same Moon Same Sun

Released: January 30, 2017

Certification: None
Label: DITC Studios/Slice of Spice, LLC
Singles: "Serious"/"Good Man"

Perestroika w/ Apathy

Released: September 22, 2017

Certification: None
Label: Dirty Version Records
Singles: "Soviet Official" / "Live from the Iron Curtain" / "Globetrotters"

A New Dawn

Released: February 16, 2018

Certification: None
Label: DITC Studios/Slice of Spice, LLC

Opium w/ PF CUTTIN

Released: October 22, 2018

Certification: None
Label: Hendrix St Records

Compilations

The Underground King

Released: 2006
Label: Next Mill Entertainment/Re-Up Recordings
Singles: -

Hidden Gems

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
1991: "Fudge Pudge" (from Organized Konfusion: Organized Konfusion)
1992: "Back To The Grill (Remix)" (from MC Serch)
1993: "A Clear Day" (from Dj Clear)
1994: "Let's Organize" (from Organized Konfusion, Q-Tip: Stress: The Extinction Agenda)
1995: "Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers" (from Crooklyn Dodgers: Clockers)
1995: "You Won't Go Far" (from Organized Konfusion: New Jersey Drive, Vol. 2)
1995: "Brainstorm P.S.K" (from Lord Finesse, KRS-One: The Awakening)
1995: "Men V. Many" (from Mic Geronimo, Royal Flush: The Natural)
1995: "Stop The Breaks" (from The Notorious B.I.G., KRS-One, Killa Sin, Raekwon)
1996: "Give Me a Little More Time (Buckwild Remix)" (from Gabrielle)
1996: "What I Represent" (from Buckwild: America Is Dying Slowly)
1996: "Metal Thangz" (from Street Smartz, Pharoahe Monch)
1997: "Love Child" (from Buckwild: Buckwild: Diggin' in the Crates)
1997: "Rollin" (from Saukrates, Masta Ace: The Underground Tapes)
1997: "Your Life" (from Soul in the Hole (soundtrack))
1997: "Droppin' Gramma" (from Main One)
1997: "Crew Love" (from Jay-Z & Tone Hooker)
1997: "Spitgame" (from Da Beatminerz)
1997: "Return to It" (from EZD: A D&D Project In Association With DJ Premier Vol. 1)
1998: "Full Scale" (from Showbiz & A.G.)
1998: "Down 4 Whateva" (from M.O.P: First Family 4 Life)
1998: "Respect Mine" (from Pete Rock: Soul Survivor)
1998: "Action Guaranteed" (from Ras Kass: Lyricist Lounge, Volume One)
1998: "Watch Ya Step" (from Xperado)
1999: "Weed Scented" (from AG, Guru)
1999: "Connection": (from Organized Rhymes Volume 2)
2000: "The Triboro" (from Big L: The Big Picture)
2002: "Beyond" (from DJ JS-1: Ground Original 1)
2004: "Chase Game" (from A.G.)
2007: "Marquee" (from Marco Polo: Port Authority)
 2007: "Lake of Fire" (from Lordz of Brooklyn, Lord Finesse, and Everlast)
2008: "Action Guaranteed" (from Ras Kass: Razzy Kazzy)
2009: "Ridiculous" (from DJ JS-1, Pharoahe Monch: Ground Original 2: No Sell Out)
2010: "Trouble Shooters" (from DJ Muggs & Ill Bill: Kill Devil Hills)
2010: "There Will Be Blood" (from Celph Titled and Buckwild: Nineteen Ninety Now)
2010: "Warsaw Outdoors" (from HiFi Banda: 23:55)
2010: "Nostalgic" (from DJ Perro: Praedictus 2 From Filters)
2011: "Life Word" (from DJ JS-1: Ground Original 3: No One Cares)
2012: "Prestige of a King" (from Mello Music Group: Self Sacrifice)
2012: "Don't Worry" (from Showbiz & A.G.)
2012: "Mic Bless'n Gun Press'n Impress'n" (from Bumpy Knuckles)
2013: "Hello Everybody (from Neek The Exotic, Satchel Page, Sadat X)
2013: "Power" (from Ill Bill & Cormega)
2013: "Astonishing" (from Marco Polo, Large Professor, Inspectah Deck: PA2: The Director's
Cut)
2013: "Catch Wreck" (from Kid Tsunami)
2014: "B-Boy Stance" (from DJ Force)
2014: "Smash" (from Prince Po, Oh No, Pharoahe Monch)
2014: "Light Years" (from DJ Skizz, Roc Marciano, A.G.)
2014: "Deep Breath" (from DJ Doom & Blacastan)
2014: "On the Bklyn Side" (from Illa Ghee, Steele)
2014: "Turn the Tables" (from DJ JS-1)
2014: "First 2 Rise Pt. 2" (from Vstylez, Royce da 5'9")
2015: "Revolutionary Ride Music" (from DJ EFN, Your Old Droog, Royce Da 5'9", Reks)
2015: "In the Moment" (from Apollo Brown: Grandeur)
2015: "What U Kno" (from In Ya Ear Recordings Presents: In Session Volume 1)
2016: "Don't Touch That Dial (from Apathy, Ras Kass: Handshakes with Snakes)
2016: "Run for Your Life" (from Apathy: Handshakes with Snakes)
2016: "Hakim" (from Vinnie Paz, A.G.: The Cornerstone of the Corner Store).
2016: "Genuine Article "(from TRUTH, From Ashes To Kingdom Come)
2016: "Right What I Write" ft. A.G. (from TRUTH, From Ashes To Kingdom Come)

References
1. Bush, John "O.C. Biography (http://www.allmusic.com/artist/oc-p45208/biography)", Allmusic,
retrieved 2011-06-19
2. "Hip Hop Icon Series: O.C." (https://web.archive.org/web/20160420035522/http://halftimeonlin
e.net/portfolio/o-c/) Halftimeonline.net. Archived from the original (http://halftimeonline.net/portf
olio/o-c/) on 20 April 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2013.
3. http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2016/09/d-i-t-c-sessions-lp-rock-shyt-fat-joe-lord-
finesse-diamond-d/
4. "Archived copy" (https://web.archive.org/web/20161005212357/http://hiphop-n-more.com/201
6/10/new-music-d-i-t-c-rock-shyt-feat-fat-joe-lord-finesse-diamond-d/). Archived from the
original (http://hiphop-n-more.com/2016/10/new-music-d-i-t-c-rock-shyt-feat-fat-joe-lord-finesse
-diamond-d/) on 2016-10-05. Retrieved 2016-10-04.

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