Cappadonna - The Night We Lost ODB, Funny and Wild Memories

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O.D.B. Was One Of The First To Co-Sign Kanye As An MC. The Receipt Proves It (Audio)

In 2002, during an era where mainstream Hip-Hop appeared heavily saturated with gangsterism and hustler narratives, a preppy, middle-class, pink Polo shirt-rockin’ producer from the Chicago suburbs shocked the Rap game by signing to Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records at its pinnacle. While renowned for his distinctive, soulful production, Kanye West had a notoriously hard time being taken seriously as a rapper. Even his future “Big Brother” and longtime collaborator Jay was hesitant to give the artist his big break, worried that ‘Ye wouldn’t fit into the Roc’s roster. “We all grew up street guys who had to do whatever we had to do to get by,” Jay told Time in 2005. “Then there’s Kanye [West], who to my knowledge has never hustled a day in his life. I didn’t see how it could work.”

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Pharrell's Reaction On ODB's singing

“Pop Shit” featured Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s unmistakable vocal presence and incorporated some of Pharrell’s signature singing style. An unbridled party record filled with references to getting high and getting away with wild escapades, the song in many ways is the embodiment of who O.D.B. was as an artist – uncut, raw, and liable to get you insanely amped up. Beyond his massive presence on the recording, Dirt McGirt’s energy in the studio at the time of the song’s recording was enough to make Pharrell geek out. In a clip from a Vh1 program documenting Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s life on parole, The Neptunes can be seen in the studio laying down the track with their featured guest. “I need that ‘wow’ shit,” P tells O.D.B. at one point before suggesting that he try to sing something. It’s at that point when Dirty says “I’ll do it, but I want your touch on it, man.” P ain’t having it, and rebuffs O.D.B., explaining he wants O.D.B. to sing on the intro to the song. Dirt is clearly outside of his comfort zone, but takes up the challenge head on – and leaves the entire studio entourage wired.

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OL' DIRTY BASTARD - Before They Were DEAD - BIOGRAPHY

Before They Were Famous Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Before ODB founded the Wu-Tang Clan along with his cousins RZA and GZA, and changed the model for hip-hop groups forever...

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Ol' Dirty Bastard Interview Before 1st album Release

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Some new ODB

Not typically something I would post but it's ODB afterall. Skip ahead to the 3:00 minute mark to hear ODB. Even for one… very short verse. It's worth the listen. Suuu! 

Ol' Dirty Bastard's Bizarre Recording Session Detailed By A&R Rep

Ol' Dirty Bastard allegedly requested Newports and Moet, and called assistants "white devils" while recording "Fantasy (Remix)."

According to an A&R rep for Mariah Carey's "Fantasy (Remix)," Ol' Dirty Bastard spazzed out numerous times while recording his verse for the song. While speaking with Billboard.com, the A&R rep, Cory Rooney revealed that the fun began as soon as ODB set foot in the studio.

"He finally showed up, three hours late, and when he got there, it was about 10:30 at night," Cory Rooney said. "He had been drinking, and was on the phone when he walked in. Irate, screaming at some girl how he's gonna come kill her, he's going to kick her ass...and then whispering, 'I love you.' Then screaming again. This went on for an hour...He finally came out and was like, 'Yo, pardon me, this bitch is driving me crazy. I need some Moet and Newports before we get into this record'... He started yelling at the assistants, calling them white devils, saying, 'You white devils, y'all don't want black people to have shit.'"

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Wu-Art Thursday #136 - ODB Edition

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