Buckwild
This article is about the record producer. For the TV show, see Buckwild (TV series). For the 2014 film, see Buck Wild.
| Buckwild | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Anthony Best |
| Born | The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Producer, DJ |
| Instruments | Keyboard, sampler, drum machine |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | No Sleep Recordings, Thrice Great Records |
| Associated acts | Diggin' in the Crates Crew, Celph Titled, Meyhem Lauren |
Anthony Best,[1] better known by his stage name Buckwild, is an American hip hop producer from The Bronx borough of New York City.[2] 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.[3] He has produced a number of tracks, including The Notorious B.I.G.'s "I Got a Story to Tell" and Black Rob's "Whoa!".[4] In 2013, he was described by HipHopDX as "one of Hip Hop's most prolific and acclaimed producers".[5]
Life and career
In 2010, Buckwild released Nineteen Ninety Now, a collaborative album with Celph Titled.[6] In 2014, he released a collaborative album with Meyhem Lauren, entitled Silk Pyramids.[7]
Discography
See also: Diggin' in the Crates Crew discography
Studio albums
- Nineteen Ninety Now (2010) (with Celph Titled)
- Silk Pyramids (2014) (with Meyhem Lauren)
Compilation albums
- Buckwild: Diggin' in the Crates (2007)
- Nineteen Ninety More (2011) (with Celph Titled)
EPs
- Still Diggin' Composition EP (1998)
- Buckwild Presents... (2010)
- Silk Pyramids Extras EP (2014) (with Meyhem Lauren)
Productions
- 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)
- Organized Konfusion - "Stress", "Thirteen", and "Why" from Stress: The Extinction Agenda (1994)
- Brand Nubian - "Alladat" from Everything Is Everything (1994)
- Big L - "Put It On", "8 Iz Enuff", "Danger Zone", and "Da Graveyard" from Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous (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)
- Mad Skillz - "VA in the House", "Doin' Time in the Cypha", and "Get Your Groove On" from From Where??? (1996)
- Sadat X - "Lump Lump", and "Smoking on the Low" from Wild Cowboys (1996)
- Capone-N-Noreaga - "Neva Die Alone", and "Black Gangstas" from The War Report (1997)
- Diamond D - "On Stage" from Hatred, Passions and Infidelity (1997)
- The Notorious B.I.G. - "I Got a Story to Tell" from Life After Death (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)
- Brand Nubian - "Brand Nubian", and "Maybe One Day" from Foundation (1998)
- 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)
- Big Pun - "Nigga Shit" from Yeeeah Baby (2000)
- Beanie Sigel - "What a Thug About" from The Truth (2000)
- O.C. - "Back to Cali", "Soul to Keep", "Bon Appetit", "Get 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)
- Fat Joe - "Take a Look at My Life" from Loyalty (2002)
- WC - "So Hard" from Ghetto Heisman (2002)
- Lumidee - "Only for Your Good" from Almost Famous (2003)
- Nas - "These Are Our Heroes" from Street's Disciple (2004)
- 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)
- Playaz Circle - "U Can Believe It" from Supply & Demand (2007)
- Termanology - "Respect My Walk" from Politics as Usual (2008)
- 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)
- Sadat X - "Long Years" from Wild Cowboys II (2010)
- Capone-N-Noreaga - "With Me" from The War Report 2: Report the War (2010)
- Saigon - "Oh Yeah (Our Babies)" from The Greatest Story Never Told (2011)
- Nas - "You Wouldn't Understand" from Life Is Good (2012)
- Maino - "Nino Brown" from The Day After Tomorrow (2012)
- 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)
References
- ↑ Jost, Matt (April 24, 2007). "Buckwild :: Diggin' In The Crates - Rare Studio Masters: 1993-1997 :: Ground Floor Recordings". RapReviews.com.
- ↑ Ryon, Sean (November 3, 2010). "Celph-Titled & Buckwild - Nineteen Ninety Now". HipHopDX.
- ↑ Patrin, Nate (September 27, 2013). "Starter: D.I.T.C.". Pitchfork Media.
- ↑ Cho, Jaeki (April 12, 2011). "Buckwild Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records". Complex.
- ↑ Ryon, Sean (January 19, 2013). "Buckwild Recalls Trading Samples With Lord Finesse". Complex.
- ↑ Matthews, Aaron (October 23, 2010). "Celph Titled & Buckwild Ninety Ninety Now". Exclaim!.
- ↑ Frydenlund, Zach (May 27, 2014). "Premiere: Stream Meyhem Lauren and Buckwild's "Silk Pyramids" Album". Complex.