OC (D.I.T.C.)

Arguably one of the finest underground MC’s is set to make is debut appearance down under this week.

Growing up in Brooklyn, New York OC was embedded within the inception and boom period of the hip-hop scene and thus from that moment forward begun to carve his own path. Making his recording debut in 1991 on Organised Konfusion’s Fudge Pudge and then popping up again one year later on a remix of MC Serch’s Back To The Grill alongside a very young Nast Nas. With the connections and friendships he was able to make during this time OC would go on to become of the infamous and extremely influential group the Diggin’ In The Crates (DITC) crew.

Throughout his career OC has never been one to release new records frequently which he explained the reasoning for by saying, “I want people to soak up what I put out. I put my heart and soul into what I do so I’m not going to release records just to keep up with other artists. My thing is, love it or hate it I want you to feel it and really listen rather than have it fly over peoples heads.”

This mindset carries over into his live performance with a focus on the chemistry between himself as the MC and his DJ, whilst also performing his tracks as close to studio recording quality as possible. “The DJ and MC playing off each other should be the real traditional experience, you can go on stage and wear all kinds of outfits and do whatever you want but for me the DJ MC thing is more traditional and fun to do with the people” OC said.

For this tour OC will be joined by DJ Boogie Blind, of the legendary X-Ecutioners turntabilist crew, and is unbelievable talented and recognised as one of the best in the business. With such a skilled DJ, who “knows our records front to back and inside out”, OC said he is much more comfortable and therefore able to “focus on the lyrics and being clear for everyone to hear.”

With this being his first tour of Australia OC is understandably extremely excited “I cant even explain it, it’s almost like it’s about time since I’ve seen everybody else go out there and I think what did people forget about me?” he said. When asked about the shows OC’s passion truly shone through when he said “this is what I do and this is the best part, even better than recording the records is performing live” which should have his fans extremely excited.

Feb 20, Civic Undeground, 388 Pitt St, Sydney, $60+b.f, moshtix.com.au