Buckwild | |
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Birth name | Anthony Best |
Born | The Bronx, New York City, U.S. | March 20, 1968
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Record producer, disc jockey |
Years active | 1993–present |
Labels | Kurrup Money Entertainment |
Anthony Best (born March 20,[1] 1968)[2] professionally known as Buckwild, is an American hip hop 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[edit]
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[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- 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[edit]
- Buckwild: Diggin' in the Crates (2007)
- Nineteen Ninety More (2011) (with Celph Titled)
- Music Is My Religion (2020)
EPs[edit]
- Still Diggin' Composition EP (1998)
- Buckwild Presents... (2010)
- Silk Pyramids Extras EP (2014) (with Meyhem Lauren)
- Fully Loaded (2020)
Productions[edit]
1994[edit]
- 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
- 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
- Organized Konfusion - "Stress", "Thirteen" and "Why" from Stress: The Extinction Agenda
- Beastie Boys - "Get It Together (Buck-Wild Remix)"
- Brand Nubian - "Alladat" from Everything Is Everything
- Big L - "Put It On" from 12"
1995[edit]
- Big L - "8 Iz Enuff", "Danger Zone" and "Da Graveyard" from Lifestylez ov da Poor & Dangerous
- Red Hot Lover Tone - "In the Game", "98", "4 My Peeps (Buckwild Version)" from #1 Player
- Little Indian - "One Little Indian" from "One Little Indian VLS"
- Guru - "Respect the Architect (Remix)" from the 12"
- AZ - "Ho Happy Jackie" from Doe or Die
- Mic Geronimo - "Masta I.C.", "Three Stories High" and "Train of Thought" from The Natural
- Kool G Rap - "Blowin' Up in the World" and "Fast Life" from 4,5,6
1996[edit]
- Mad Skillz - "VA in the House", "Doin' Time in the Cypha" and "Get Your Groove On" from From Where???
- A+ - "Me & My Microphone" from The Latch-Key Child
- Sadat X - "The Lump Lump" and "Smoking on the Low" from Wild Cowboys
- O.C. & Buckwild - "What I Represent" from America Is Dying Slowly
- Street Smartz - "Problemz"
1997[edit]
- Capone-N-Noreaga - "Neva Die Alone" and "Black Gangstas" from The War Report
- Organized Konfusion - "Shugah Shorty" and "Invetro" from The Equinox
- Diamond D - "On Stage" from Hatred, Passions and Infidelity
- Mic Geronimo - "How You Been?" from Vendetta
- The Notorious B.I.G. - "I Got a Story to Tell" from Life After Death
- Royal Flush - "I Been Gettin' So Much $", "Niggas Night Out" and "Makin' Moves" from Ghetto Millionaire
- O.C. - "The Chosen One", "Far from Yours" and "Hypocrite" from Jewelz
- Jay-Z - "Lucky Me" from In My Lifetime, Vol. 1
1998[edit]
- Big Pun - "Dream Shatterer" from Capital Punishment
- Brand Nubian - "Brand Nubian" and "Maybe One Day" from Foundation
- Fat Joe - "Walk on By" from Don Cartagena
1999[edit]
- Akinyele - "Sister, Sister" from Aktapuss
- A.G. - "All Eye Seeing" and "Kurupt Money" from The Dirty Version
- Mase - "Another Story to Tell" from Double Up
- Terror Squad - "Rudeboy Salute" from The Album
- Black Rob - "Whoa!" from Life Story
2000[edit]
- Big Pun - "Nigga Shit" from Yeeeah Baby
- Beanie Sigel - "What a Thug About" from The Truth
- D.I.T.C. - "Champagne Thoughts" from D.I.T.C.
2001[edit]
- 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
- Faith Evans - "I Love You" from Faithfully
- P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family - "So Complete" from The Saga Continues...
- DJ Clue - "Cops & Robbers" [Lord Tariq, Muggs] from The Professional 2
- Fat Joe - "My Lifestyle" and "Still Real" from Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.)
- Kool G Rap - "The Streets" from a 12"
2002[edit]
- AZ - " I'm Back" and "Rebirth" from Aziatic
- Angie Martinez - "Animal House" from Animal House
- WC - "So Hard" from Ghetto Heisman
- F.T. & M.A.F.I.A. - "Money All the Time" from All About the Benjamins (soundtrack)
- Cormega - "A Thin Line" from The True Meaning
- Fat Joe - "Take a Look at My Life" from Loyalty
- Kool G Rap - "Holla Back" from The Giancana Story
2003[edit]
- DJ Kay Slay - "Take a Look at My Life (Remix)" [Fat Joe, Remy Ma, A-Bless] from The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1
- Lumidee - "Only for Your Good" from Almost Famous
- Loon - "I'll Be There" from Loon
- 702 - "Better Day (Ghetto Girl)" from Star
2004[edit]
- Nas - "These Are Our Heroes" from Street's Disciple
- Shyne - "Quasi O.G." from Godfather Buried Alive
- Terror Squad - "Pass Away" from True Story
2005[edit]
- 50 Cent - "I Don't Need 'Em" from The Massacre
- The Game - "Like Father, Like Son" from The Documentary
- Beanie Sigel - "Look at Me Now" from The B. Coming
- I-20 & Playaz Circle - "You Ain't Got Enough" from Disturbing tha Peace
- AZ - "Live Wire" from A.W.O.L.
2006[edit]
- Remy Ma - "She's Gone" from There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story
2007[edit]
- Playaz Circle - "U Can Believe It" from Supply & Demand
2008[edit]
- Termanology - "Respect My Walk" from Politics as Usual
- Immortal Technique - "Stronghold Grip" from The 3rd World
2009[edit]
- Jadakiss - "Pain & Torture" from The Last Kiss
- Method Man & Redman - "Mrs. International" from Blackout! 2
- Cormega - "Mega Fresh X" from Born and Raised
2010[edit]
- Sadat X - "Long Years" from Wild Cowboys II
- Styles P - "Time Will Tell" from The Green Ghost Project
- Capone-N-Noreaga - "With Me" from The War Report 2: Report the War
2011[edit]
- Black Rob - "Welcome Back" from Game Tested, Streets Approved
- Saigon - "Oh Yeah (Our Babies)" from The Greatest Story Never Told
2012[edit]
- Nas - "You Wouldn't Understand" from Life Is Good
- Maino - "Nino Brown" from The Day After Tomorrow
2013[edit]
- R.A. the Rugged Man - "Still Diggin Wit Buck (Legends Intro)" and "Media Midgets" from Legends Never Die
- Papoose - "Cure" from The Nacirema Dream
- Raekwon - "Hold You Down" from Lost Jewlry
2014[edit]
- Remy Ma - WSBH from I'm Around
2015[edit]
- DJ EFN - "Revolutionary Ride Music" from Another Time
- Ea$y Money - "Money & Blood" from The Motive of Nearly Everybody, Yo
2016[edit]
- Reks - "Jump Shots" from The Greatest X
- Vinnie Paz - "The Void" from The Cornerstone of the Corner Store
- Termanology - "I Dream B.I.G." from More Politics
2018[edit]
- Apathy - "A View of Hell (Hell of a View)" from The Widow's Son
2020[edit]
- Jadakiss - "Gov't Cheese" from Ignatius
2021[edit]
- AZ - "Blow That Shit" from Doe or Die II
References[edit]
- ^ Lord Finesse [@LordFinesseDITC] (March 20, 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.