Buckwild (record producer)

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]

Buckwild
Birth nameAnthony Best
Born (1968-03-20) March 20, 1968 (age 56)
The Bronx, New York City, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Record producer, disc jockey
Years active1993–present
LabelsKurrup Money Entertainment

Career

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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

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Studio albums

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Compilation albums

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  • Still Diggin' Composition EP (1998)
  • Buckwild Presents... (2010)
  • Silk Pyramids Extras EP (2014) (with Meyhem Lauren)
  • Fully Loaded (2020)

Productions

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1994

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1995

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  • 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
  • Jemini the Gifted One - "Scars & Pain", "Story of My Life" from Scars & Pain
  • Little Indian - "One Little Indian" from "One Little Indian VLS"
  • Channel Live - "Mad Izm (Remix)" from Mad Izm 12"
  • Bushwackas - "Caught Up in the Game" from 12"
  • Ill Biskits - "A Better Day" from Chronicle of 2 Losers
  • Guru - "Respect the Architect (Remix)" from the 12"
  • Special Ed - "Lyrics (Remix)" from the 12"
  • Kool G Rap - "Blowin' Up in the World" and "Fast Life" from 4,5,6
  • AZ - "Ho Happy Jackie" from Doe or Die
  • Mic Geronimo - "Masta I.C.", "Three Stories High" and "Train of Thought" from The Natural
  • Grand Puba - "I Like It (I Wanna Be Where You Are) [Remix]" from 12"
  • Lord Finesse - "Hip 2 da Game (Remix)" - from Hip 2 da Game 12"
  • Main One - "Learn 2 Be a Man 4 Self", "Nigguz Ain't Got It" from Birth of the Ghetto Child

1996

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  • 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
  • AK Skillz - "Nights of Fear" from Check the Flava 12"
  • Sadat X - "The Lump Lump", "Smoking on the Low" from Wild Cowboys
  • O.C. & Buckwild - "What I Represent" from America Is Dying Slowly
  • Reservoir Doggs - "The Difference", "Back 2 Berth" from 12"
  • Street Smartz - "Problemz"

1997

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1998

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1999

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2000

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2001

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  • 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

2002

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2003

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  • DJ Kay Slay - "Take a Look at My Life (Remix)" [Fat Joe, Remy Ma, A-Bless] from The Streetsweeper, Vol. 1
  • Da Ranjahz - "3rd Person" from Who Feels It Knows
  • Lumidee - "Only for Your Good" from Almost Famous
  • Loon - "I'll Be There" from Loon
  • Aile - "No More Game" from Personalty
  • 702 - "Better Day (Ghetto Girl)" from Star

2004

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2005

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2006

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2007

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2008

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2009

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2010

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2011

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2012

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2013

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2014

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2015

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  • DJ EFN - "Revolutionary Ride Music" from Another Time
  • Ea$y Money - "Money & Blood" from The Motive of Nearly Everybody, Yo

2016

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2018

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  • Apathy - "A View of Hell (Hell of a View)" from The Widow's Son

2020

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2021

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References

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  1. ^ Lord Finesse [@LordFinesseDITC] (March 20, 2017). "Wishing my brother @BUCKWILD_DITC the best on his birthday 🎉🍾🍾🍾🍾🥃" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Ryon, Sean (November 3, 2010). "Celph-Titled & Buckwild - Nineteen Ninety Now". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on November 5, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  4. ^ Patrin, Nate (September 27, 2013). "Starter: D.I.T.C." Pitchfork Media. Archived from the original on October 12, 2014. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Matthews, Aaron (October 23, 2010). "Celph Titled & Buckwild Ninety Ninety Now". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on November 3, 2010. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  8. ^ 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.
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