OC - Born 2 Live CD Single (1994)

Another classic from "Word...Life." Features the album version of "Born 2 Live," as well as the remix that was produced by Organized Konfusion and another album cut, "Let It Slide." 8 tracks in total.

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OC - Time's Up CD Single (1994)

OC's classic single from the "Word...Life" album. The CD single has 3 different versions, "Time's Up (Bare Bone Original)," which is the album version, "Time's Up (Buck Original)," which is slightly different in that it has an added horn sample at the beginning of the song, and "Time's Up (Remix)" which has a completely different beat that was produced by DJ Eclipse (of Non Phixion). 8 tracks in all.

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OC - Starchild (2005)

OC released his fourth album "Starchild" in early 2005. The album was recorded for Inebriated Rhythm/Grit Records, which had delayed the release for several months and only distributed it in Japan. Though a US version was promised, it never materialized, and the album was only available to US consumers through a few on-line Hip-Hop retailers. "Starchild" was OC's first album that featured no contributions from his D.I.T.C. affiliates, but nevertheless producers Soul Supreme, Vangaurd and The Locsmif provide plenty of heat on the production tip, while OC proves to be in top form on every track.

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OC - Bon Appetit (2001)

OC's third album "Bon Appetit" from 2001 is probably his least popular. While his first two albums are undeniable classics, due in large part to OC's lyrical prowess, his third album marked a change in his style. OC chose to not try that hard at impressing people with his emcee skills, and simplify his subject matter and delivery. Perhaps he felt artistically pigeonholed by having a label placed on him that he never asked for, and was trying to show his versatility as an artist by making an album that would be more accessible to mainstream Hip-Hop, which had shut him out after two major label releases, while turning a blind eye to the so-called Hip-Hop purists who had supported him from the inception of his career. Whatever the reason may be, the album didn't do all that well commercially or critically, but it's not really all that bad. For the most part this is a very enjoyable listen, there are songs like "Soul to Keep," "Doin' Dirt" and "Respect the Drop" which are reminiscent of OC's earlier material, as well as songs like "Back to Cali," "Utmost," "Weed and Drinks" and "Paradise," which would fit in nicely on any commercial Hip-Hop play list. The album was produced almost entirely by longtime collaborator and fellow D.I.T.C. member Buckwild, who also did the majority of OC's seminal debut album "Word...Life," but when you put the two albums side by side, the latter far outshines the former. While its not quite on the level of OC's prior efforts, "Bon Appetit" is still worth checking out.

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OC - Jewelz (1997)

This is my favorite album from OC, "Jewelz." It was released in 1997, and every track is a masterpiece. Producers on this album include DJ Premier, Buckwild, Da Beatminerz, Ogee, Showbiz and Lord Finesse, guest artists include Organized Konfusion, Freddie Foxxx and Big L. With a line-up like that not much else needs to be said.

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