DESCRIPTION The iconic D&D Studios and Fat Beats Distribution proudly announce the release of "Up In D&D Volume 1", a powerful vinyl compilation celebrating the golden era of boom bap hip-hop. This project marks a historic reunion between two cultural institutions that helped shape the sound of 90s East Coast rap. Up In D&D delivers a curated collection of legendary tracks and previously unreleased gems from the vaults of D&D Studios, home to some of the most influential records in hip-hop history. Known as the creative sanctuary for artists like DJ Premier, Jay-Z, Nas, KRS-One, and many more, D&D Studios was the beating heart of authentic New York hip-hop. Co-founded by Doug Grama and David Lotwin, D&D Studios continues to honor its legacy while embracing the future. This latest release with Fat Beats brings back the gritty, analog sound of the era—with both classic tracks and newly discovered recordings pressed to wax for the first time. This release marks the first in an ongoing series, with many more vinyl drops from the legendary D&D catalog. - A powerful collaboration between D&D Studios and Fat Beats Distribution—two iconic institutions in hip-hop culture—revived for a new era.- This is the first in a series of exclusive vinyl releases featuring classic and previously unreleased D&D recordings.- Includes rare and never-before-heard tracks from the original D&D sessions, now available for the first time on vinyl.- Featuring appearances and production from DJ Premier, Guru, Jay-Z, Large Professor, Big Daddy Kane, Afu-Ra, Sean Price, Lord Jamar, and more.- A must-have for collectors and DJs, this release captures the gritty, analog essence of 90s New York hip-hop.- Recorded at the legendary D&D Studios. Tracklist: Up In D&DHow It Soundz - The D&D All Stars (feat. Sean Price, Jimmy Grand & A.G.)Incredible - Krumb Snatch (feat. Guru)Defeat - Afu-RaRhyme Connection - QNC (feat. Lord Jamar)Love Is Love - Craig-G (feat. Large Professor)Foundation - Big Jaz, Jay-Z, Sauce Money & Tone HookerHot Shit - The D&D All Stars (feat. Big Daddy Kane, Greg Nice, Sadat X & Guru)Styles I Murder - Mama Mystique (feat. Nikki D)
