Showbiz and A.G.
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Showbiz and A.G. are a hip hop duo from The Bronx. Showbiz is known for his production skills, while A.G. is a renowned lyricist. The two debuted on Lord Finesse's Funky Technician album in 1990, on two tracks each. A.G. rapped on the songs "Back To Back Rhyming" and "Keep It Flowing", and Showbiz produced the tracks "Back To Back Rhyming" and "Just A Little Something". The duo are flagship members of the Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.), along with Finesse, Diamond D, Fat Joe, O.C., Big L and Buckwild.
History
The duo's first release was an EP titled Soul Clap, released in 1992, also known as Showbiz & A.G. They released their debut album, Runaway Slave, the same year. A short version of their track "Soul Clap" was included on the album, as well as past recordings such as "Fat Pockets" and "Party Groove". The posse cut "Represent" featured the first album appearance of rapper Big L. Other album guests included Black Sheep's Dres, Diamond D, Lord Finesse and Deshawn.In 1994, Showbiz & A.G. made a guest appearance on Black Sheep's second album Non-Fiction, on the track "E.F.F.E.C.T.". Showbiz soon shortened his name to Show, changing the group name to Show & A.G. Their 1995 album, Goodfellas, featured a darker sound than their debut. Guest artists on the LP included D-Flow, Lord Finesse, DJ Premier, Roc Raida, Dres, Method Man and Diamond D. The most successful song from the album is DJ Premier's Nyte Time Remix to the track "Next Level", the instrumental was later featured in a battle scene on the movie 8 Mile. Despite critical success for both of their albums, the duo was never financially successful.
The two appeared on a number of D.I.T.C. projects within the next few years. They released an EP, Full Scale, in 1998. Selections on the album included the title track and "Drop It Heavy", which featured Big Pun and KRS-One. The song was later included on D.I.T.C.'s self-titled group album, and A.G.'s solo album. In 1999, A.G. released his solo debut, The Dirty Version, which featured guest production from Show, Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Diamond D and DJ Premier. Guest MC's included Ghetto Dwellas, Fat Joe, Diamond D, O.C., Guru, KRS-One and Big Pun.
In 2000, Show & A.G. teamed up with D.I.T.C. to release a self-titled group album. Show produced the tracks "Get Yours", "Way Of Life", "Foundation", "Drop It Heavy" and "Weekend Nights". A.G. appeared on the songs "Thick", "Day One", "Foundation", "Drop It Heavy", "Stand Strong", "Weekend Nights" and "Tribute", a track made for Big L, who was murdered in 1999.
Show has not released a solo album, but has produced for artists like Big L, Big Pun, Das EFX, Diamond D, Fat Joe, Freddie Foxxx, KRS-One, Lord Finesse, M.O.P., O.C., Organized Konfusion, Sadat X and The Pharcyde.
A.G. is currently working on another solo album for Look Records titled "Get Dirty Radio", slated for a 2006 or 2007 release. There has also been talk of another D.I.T.C. group album, but nothing has yet materialized.
Discography
Showbiz & A.G.
- Soul Clap (1991) Showbiz Records (EP)
- Runaway Slave (1992) Payday/ffrr (CD/LP)
Show & A.G.
- Goodfellas (1995) Payday/ffrr (CD/LP)
- Full Scale (1998) D.I.T.C. Records (EP)
Other
- A.G. - The Dirty Version (1999) Silva Dom Records (CD/LP)
- D.I.T.C. - D.I.T.C. (2000) Tommy Boy (CD/LP)
- D.I.T.C. - The Official Version (2000) D.I.T.C. Records (LP)
- D.I.T.C. - Rare and Unreleased (2002) (LP)
Links
- A.G. DITC site http://www.agditc.com/
- A.G. on Look Records http://www.lookrecords.com/ag.html
- A.G. MySpace profile http://myspace.com/agditc
| Diggin' in the Crates Crew |
| Core Members |
|---|
| Lord Finesse | Showbiz and A.G. | Diamond D | Fat Joe | O.C. | Buckwild | Big L |
| Albums |
| Funky Technician | Return of the Funky Man | Runaway Slave | Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop | Represent | Word...Life | Lifestylez Ov Da Poor & Dangerous | Goodfellas | Jealous One's Envy | The Awakening | Jewelz | Hatred, Passions and Infidelity | Don Cartagena | The Dirty Version | D.I.T.C. | The Big Picture | Jealous Ones Still Envy (J.O.S.E.) | Bon Appetit | Loyalty | Grown Man Talk | Starchild | All or Nothing | Smoke and Mirrors | The Diamond Mine |
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