O.C. (rapper)


Omar Gerryl Credle, better known by his stage name, O.C., is an American rapper and member of the group D.I.T.C. He has been involved with several underground hip hop groups, namely Crooklyn Dodgers '95, Luv NY, and Perestroika.

History

Recording career

Credle was born in Brooklyn, May 13, 1971, and raised in the Bushwick section. O.C. cites legends like Kool G. Rap, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane and Slick Rick as his main influences. In 1991, he made his recording debut on Organized Konfusion's "Fudge Pudge". One year later, he made an appearance on the remix of MC Serch's "Back to the Grill" after meeting Serch on the inaugural Source tour. Following the tour, O.C. signed with Wild Pitch Records in 1994 where Serch was vice president. O.C. also met Lord Finesse and Buckwild on the first Source tour, marking his introduction to the D.I.T.C crew. After the tour he connected with Buckwild and started recording a demo that would become his debut album Word...Life.
By 1994, he had finished the album Word...Life, which included everything from his demo, along with "Time's Up," the song that would go on to be his most notable single. "Time's up" was initially a record for Pharoahe Monch from Organized Konfusion. Beyond a quick outro from Prince Po, Word...Life does not have any guest appearances; Nas was supposed to be on the album but never showed up to the studio for the recording session.
In 1997, O.C. signed to Pay Day Records, where he released his second album Jewelz, featuring collaborations with DJ Premier, Da Beatminerz and Freddie Foxxx. The single "Far From Yours" peaked at #81 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it his highest-charting single to date.
O.C. is also known for his feature on the Clockers soundtrack as part of the Crooklyn Dodgers, which also featured rappers Chubb Rock and Jeru the Damaja on the now classic DJ Premier produced "Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers". This is the only time the group has ever collaborated.
Ray's Cafe was released on Red Apples 45, a small label co-founded by A.G. and West. O.C. joined D.I.T.C. for their 2016 release Sessions which was preceded by the lead single "Rock Shyt".

Discography

Albums

Compilations

The Underground King
  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Next Mill Entertainment/Re-Up Recordings
  • Singles: –
Hidden Gems
  • Released: April 3, 2007
  • Certification: None
  • Label: Next Mill Entertainment
  • Singles: –
In Guud Taste
  • Released: 2008
  • Certification: None
  • Label: Next Mill Entertainment
  • Singles: –
O-Zone Originals
Luv NY
  • Released: July 24, 2012
  • Label: Ascetic Music
  • Singles: –

    Appearances

  • 1991: "Fudge Pudge"
  • 1992: "Back to the Grill "
  • 1994: "Let's Organize"
  • 1995: "Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers"
  • 1995: "You Won't Go Far"
  • 1995: "Men V. Many"
  • 1995: "Stop the Breaks"
  • 1996: "Give Me a Little More Time "
  • 1996: "O Lord"; "Brainstorm P.S.K. "
  • 1996: "Dope Fiction"
  • 1996: "What I Represent"
  • 1996: "Metal Thangz"
  • 1997: "Love Child"
  • 1997: "Your Life"
  • 1997: "Show Me Love "
  • 1997: "Internationally Known"
  • 1997: "Droppin' Gramma "
  • 1997: "Day One"
  • 1997: "Crew Love"
  • 1997: "Spitgame"
  • 1998: "Full Scale"; "Dignified Soldiers"; "Time to Get This Money"; "Themes, Schemes & Dreams"
  • 1998: "Down 4 Whateva"
  • 1998: "Respect Mine"
  • 1998: "Action Guaranteed"
  • 1998: "Watch Ya Step"
  • 1999: "Weed Scented"
  • 1999: "Burn Me Slo"
  • 1999: "Rollin"
  • 1999: "Get Yours"
  • 2000: "Thick"; "Foundation"; "Champagne Thoughts"; "Stand Strong"; "Tribute"
  • 2000: "Lyrical Talents"
  • 2000: "The Triboro"
  • 2002: "Beyond"
  • 2002: "Lay Down and Die"
  • 2003: "Lake of Fire "
  • 2003: "Leben & Leben Lassen"
  • 2003: "The Dedication"
  • 2005: "Chase Game"
  • 2006: "Nuttin' to Lose"
  • 2007: "Marquee"
  • 2007: "No Guts No Glory"
  • 2007: "Soul"
  • 2009: "Ridiculous"
  • 2009: "Move a Mountain"
  • 2009: "Food for thoughts"
  • 2010: "Trouble Shooters"
  • 2010: "There Will Be Blood"
  • 2010: "Warsaw Outdoors"
  • 2010: "Nostalgic"
  • 2011: "Life Word"
  • 2011: "Free Ya Mind"
  • 2011: "Life & Time"
  • 2012: "Prestige of a King"
  • 2012: "Don't Worry"
  • 2012: "Mic Bless'n Gun Press'n Impress'n"
  • 2013: "Hello Everybody
  • 2013: "Power"
  • 2013: "Astonishing"
  • 2013: "Catch Wreck"
  • 2014: "Smash"
  • 2014: "Light Years"
  • 2014: "Deep Breath"
  • 2014: "On the Bklyn Side"
  • 2014: "Turn the Tables"
  • 2014: "First 2 Rise Pt. 2"
  • 2015: "Revolutionary Ride Music"
  • 2015: "In the Moment"
  • 2015: "What U Kno"
  • 2016: "Don't Touch That Dial"; "Run for Your Life"
  • 2016: "Hakim".
  • 2016: "Reverse Engineering"
  • 2016: "Genuine Article", "Right What I Write"
  • 2017: "16 and Out"
  • 2018: "Street Corner Shit"
  • 2018: "Know It"
  • 2018: "The Science"; "Recovery"
  • 2019: "Black Sharpie"
  • 2019: "Got It Covered"
  • 2021: "Spontaneous"
  • 2021: "Party & Booze"
  • 2021: "Street Smartz"
  • 2021: "Raised Around Wolves"
  • 2022: "For Everyone"
  • 2022: "All In"
  • 2023: "Convertible Steez"
  • 2023: "Dreams Part 2"
  • 2024: "Highest Degree"