Duck Down Music Inc is a New York City based

record label A record label, or record company, is a brand or trademark of music recordings and music videos, or the company that owns it. Sometimes, a record label is also a publishing company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the produ ...

, talent management, music-marketing, and consulting company founded by Drew "Dru-Ha" Friedman and Kenyatta "Buckshot" Blake in 1995. In Duck Down's 20-year existence, the Company has released over 40 albums and sold more than 3 million collective copies worldwide. Home of established hip hop artists such as

Boot Camp Clik Boot Camp Clik is an American hip hop supergroup from Brooklyn, New York City, which is composed of Buckshot (of Black Moon), Smif-N-Wessun ( Tek and Steele), Heltah Skeltah (Rock and Sean Price) and O.G.C. (Starang Wondah, Top Dog, and Louievi ...

Pharoahe Monch Troy Donald Jamerson (born October 31, 1972), better known by his stage name Pharoahe Monch, is an American rapper from South Jamaica, Queens, New York. He is known for his complex lyrics, intricate delivery, and internal and multisyllabic rhy ...

Black Rob Robert Ross (June 8, 1968 – April 17, 2021), known professionally as Black Rob, was an American rapper who was signed to Bad Boy Records. He was best known for his 1999 single " Whoa!", which peaked at number 43 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. ...

9th Wonder Patrick Denard Douthit (born January 15, 1975),
better known as 9th Wonder, is a KRS-One Lawrence "Kris" Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from New York City. He rose to prominence as part of ...

B-Real Louis Mario Freese (born June 2, 1970), known by his stage name B-Real, is an American rapper. Since 1991, he has been one of two lead rappers in the hip hop group Cypress Hill, along with Sen Dog. He has also been a part of the rap metal band ...

Cypress Hill Cypress Hill is an American hip hop group from South Gate, California. They have sold over 20 million albums worldwide and have multi-platinum and platinum albums. They are considered to be among the main progenitors of West Coast and 1990 ...

, The Away Team,

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, Random Axe,

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David Dallas David Keith Dallas (born 28 August 1982) is a hip hop artist from New Zealand of Samoan and European descent. Early career Dallas began his rapping career under the name Con Psy as a part of the duo Frontline, a producer and MC group along wi ...

Marco Polo Marco Polo (, , ; 8 January 1324) was a Venetian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Road between 1271 and 1295. His travels are recorded in ''The Travels of Marco Polo'' (also known as ''Book of the Marv ...

Ruste Juxx Victor Evans (born January 20, 1978), better known by his stage name Ruste Juxx, is an American rapper. He is originally from Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He was a protege of Sean Price, and a frequent guest rapper on Duck Down Music recordings. His ...

, Torae,

Blue Scholars Blue Scholars is an American hip hop duo based in Seattle, Washington, created in 2002 while the members, DJ Sabzi (Saba Mohajerjasbi) and MC Geologic (George Quibuyen), were students at University of Washington. The name "Blue Scholars" is ...

Special Teamz Special Teamz is an American hip hop group made of Boston rappers Edo G (formerly of Da Bulldogs), Jaysaun (formerly of the Kreators) and Slaine (of La Coka Nostra). All three members are of different racial backgrounds: Edo G is African-Ameri ...

( Slaine of

La Coka Nostra La Coka Nostra (short LCN) is an American hip hop music, hip hop group composed of DJ Lethal, Danny Boy (rapper), Danny Boy, Ill Bill and Slaine (rapper), Slaine. Biography Founded in late 2004 with no intention to record an album, La Coka N ...

Ed O.G. Edward Anderson (born November 27, 1970) is a hip-hop artist from Boston, Massachusetts, better known by his stage name Edo G. Edo is the seniormost hip-hop artist from Boston (if not from anywhere in Massachusetts), in the sense that he was ...

, Jaysaun,

DJ Jayceeoh Jacob Charles Osher, (born June 6, 1982), more popularly known as Jayceeoh, is an American DJ, record producer and Turntablist . He is the founder of label imprint, "Super 7 Records". Biography (2013 - present) His debut original release ti ...

) and

Kidz in the Hall Kidz in the Hall is an American hip hop duo from Chicago, Illinois. History Group members Jabari Evans (Naledge) and Michael Aguilar ( Double-0) met in 2000 during a talent show at the University of Pennsylvania. They began recording songs, ...

History

''Duck Down'' (whose name derived from

Boogie Down Productions Boogie Down Productions (BDP) was an American hip hop group originally composed of KRS-One, D-Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. DJ Scott La Rock was murdered on August 27, 1987, five months after the release of BDP's debut album, ''Criminal Minded ...

' 1992 hit single of the same name) was originally established as a management company in 1994 to manage the careers of Buckshot's group Black Moon and Smif-N-Wessun. In 1995, co-owners Drew "Dru Ha" Friedman and Kenyatta "Buckshot" Blake launched Duck Down Music. After successful debut releases from Black Moon (''

Enta da Stage ''Enta da Stage'' is the debut album by American East Coast hip hop group Black Moon, released on October 19, 1993, through Nervous Records. The album was produced by Black Moon member DJ Evil Dee along with Mr. Walt of Da Beatminerz. ''Enta da S ...

'') and Smif-N-Wessun (''

Dah Shinin' ''Dah Shinin is the debut studio album by American East Coast hip hop duo Smif-N-Wessun. It was released on January 10, 1995 via Wreck/Nervous Records. Recording sessions took place at D&D Studios in New York City. Production was handled by Da Be ...

''), Duck Down entered into a label distribution deal with

Priority Records Priority Records is an American distribution company and record label known for artists including N.W.A, Ice-T, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Big L, Silkk the Shocker and Westside Connection. It also distributed hip hop record labels including Death Row R ...

, at the time

EMI EMI Group Limited (originally an initialism for Electric and Musical Industries, also referred to as EMI Records Ltd. or simply EMI) was a British transnational conglomerate founded in March 1931 in London. At the time of its break-up in 201 ...

's top hip hop label, which was home of

N.W.A N.W.A (an abbreviation for Niggaz Wit Attitudes) was an American hip hop group whose members were among the earliest and most significant popularizers and controversial figures of the gangsta rap subgenre, and the group is widely considered ...

and

Master P Percy Robert Miller Sr. (born April 29, 1967), known by his stage name Master P, is an American rapper, record executive, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the record label No Limit Records, which was relaunched as ...

No Limit Records No Limit Records is an American record company founded by Master P. The label's albums were distributed by Priority Records, Universal and Koch Records. The label included artists such as Snoop Dogg, Mercedes, Silkk the Shocker, Mystikal, Mia X, ...

. Within the first year of the deal, Dru Ha & Buckshot introduced its two newest acts simultaneously: Heltah Skeltah and

O.G.C. O.G.C. (an initialism for Originoo Gunn Clappaz) is an American hip hop trio composed of members Starang Wondah, Top Dog and Louieville Sluggah. The group is mostly known through their membership in the Boot Camp Clik, along with Buckshot, Sm ...

merging the two groups, forming a quintet, which they dubbed the Fab Five. At Priority/EMI, Duck Down eventually brought over the rest of its core roster, which consisted of the Boot Camp Clik, members: Black Moon, Smif-N-Wessun, Heltah Skeltah, and O.G.C.. They released nine albums with Priority Records between 1995–2000. In 2002, Duck Down entered a new physical distribution partnership with

Navarre Corporation Navarre Corporation was an American public distribution and publishing company founded in 1983 by Eric H. Paulson. The company was headquartered in New Hope, Minnesota. Navarre owned three subsidiary companies: a software publisher, Encore, In ...

for their CD and DVD products in the U.S. and Canada. Duck Down retained its Digital Distribution rights and has its own direct deal with

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. Duck Down produces, manufactures and markets its products independently. In 2005, Duck Down released ''

Monkey Barz ''Monkey Barz'' is the debut solo studio album by American Brooklyn-based rapper Sean Price of Heltah Skeltah. It was released on June 13, 2005 through Duck Down Records as a part of the label's "Triple Threat Campaign", followed by Buckshot's ''C ...

'' (Sean Price's solo debut), ''

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'' (a collaborative album between Buckshot & producer 9th Wonder) and '' Smif 'n' Wessun: Reloaded''. Collectively, the three albums cover Artwork was created by clothing designer

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and marketed under the campaign: "''Triple Threat''". In 2007, Duck Down switched distribution to

Koch Records MNRK Music Group (pronounced "monarch", formerly known as Koch Records and eOne Music) is a New York City-based independent record label and music management company. It was formed in 2009 from the music assets of Koch Entertainment, which had b ...

(now

E1 Music MNRK Music Group (pronounced "monarch", formerly known as Koch Records and eOne Music) is a New York City-based independent record label and music management company. It was formed in 2009 from the music assets of Koch Entertainment, which had b ...

) and began expanding its roster as they released albums from

's 2007 ''

Stereotypez Special Teamz is an American hip hop group made of Boston rappers Edo G (formerly of Da Bulldogs), Jaysaun (formerly of the Kreators) and Slaine (of La Coka Nostra). All three members are of different racial backgrounds: Edo G is African-Ameri ...

'', Kidz in the Hall's 2008 '' The In Crowd'' and 2010 '' Land of Make Believe'', as well as Cypress Hill's front man B-Real's 2009 solo LP ''

Smoke N Mirrors ''Smoke N Mirrors'' is the debut solo album by American rapper B-Real of Cypress Hill. It was released on February 24, 2009 through Duck Down Records with distribution via Koch Entertainment. Production was handled by Jay Turner, Scoop DeVille, ...

'' and KRS-One & Buckshot's 2009 ''

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'' - represented a few examples of albums showing the labels growing diversity. In 2011, in addition to releasing Pharoahe Monch's '' W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)'' album, Duck Down Music formed 3D, a music-marketing and consulting firm with its own distribution network that's experienced in navigating the indie landscape. Executing a strategy where 3D provides General Management for Artist-owned indie sub-labels such as

Talib Kweli Talib Kweli Greene (; born October 3, 1975) is an American rapper. He earned recognition early on through his collaboration with fellow Brooklyn rapper Mos Def in 1997, when they formed the group Black Star. Kweli's musical career continued with ...

's Javotti Media (''

Gutter Rainbows Gutter Rainbows is the fourth studio album by American hip hop artist Talib Kweli. The album was released on January 25, 2011, by Blacksmith Music and Javotti Media. The album was originally intended to be released in only a digital format. How ...

'') and Blue Scholars. This allowed artists to tap into 3D's expertise, relationships, and networks, while retaining control of their projects and ownerships of their masters. Expanded services from 3D are a Music Supervision Department that places clients songs in film, TV, and video games and creation and sales of Artist Merchandising. 2012, saw the releases of

Sean Price Sean Duval Price (March 17, 1972August 8, 2015) was an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective Boot Camp Clik. He was one half of the duo Heltah Skeltah, performing under the name Ruck, along with partner Rock. Early life and educati ...

’s highly anticipated ''

Mic Tyson ''Mic Tyson'' is the third solo studio album by American rapper Sean Price. It was released on October 30, 2012 through Duck Down Records. Production was handled by Alchemist, Beat Butcha, Eric G, Evidence, 9th Wonder, AMP, Khrysis and Wool. It fe ...

'' album, Skyzoo’s '' A Dream Deferred'',’ 9th Wonder & Buckshot's 3rd collaborative album and releases from acts

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Fashawn Santiago Leyva (born October 19, 1988), known by his stage name Fashawn, is an American hip hop recording artist from Fresno, California. He first gained major attention after releasing his debut album ''Boy Meets World'' in 2009, which was pro ...

and

De La Soul De La Soul () is an American hip hop trio formed in 1988 in the Amityville area of Long Island, New York. They are best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative ...

’s Plug 1 & Plug 2. 2012 also saw the launch of Duck Down Visuals, a production division dedicated to documenting various artists and the lifestyle of their music through self-produced visual shorts. This included several viral Sean Price skits, profiles on up and coming acts;

Freddie Gibbs Fredrick Jamel Tipton (born June 14, 1982), better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an American rapper from Gary, Indiana. After initially being signed to Interscope Records in 2006, Gibbs recorded his debut studio album under the label ...

Ab-Soul Herbert Anthony Stevens IV (born February 23, 1987), better known by his stage name Ab-Soul, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter. Raised in Carson, California, he signed to indie record label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) in 2007, where ...

etc., and special series like Verse Unheard. In 2013, Duck Down Music was retained as project management for

's latest album, ''

Prisoner of Conscious ''Prisoner of Conscious'' is the fifth solo studio album by American rapper Talib Kweli. The album was released on May 7, 2013. The album features guest appearances from Nelly, Miguel, Currensy, Kendrick Lamar, Marsha Ambrosius, Busta Rhymes a ...

'', distributed by EMI Label Services. Overseeing album deliverables, allocation of budget, co-op approvals, international distribution & overall marketing. Duck Down Music's 3D Division was also retained to consult for Cinematic Music Group assisting with

Joey Bada$$ Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott (born January 20, 1995), known professionally as Joey Badass (stylized as Joey Bada$$), is an American rapper, singer, and actor. A native of Brooklyn, New York City, he is a founding member of the hip-hop collective Pro ...

project management services with their distributor

RED Distribution RED Music, stylized RED MUSIC, formerly RED Distribution, LLC (Relativity Entertainment Distribution) was a Sony-owned sales and marketing division that merged under The Orchard in 2017. RED previously handled releases for more than sixty i ...

Music licensing

As of 2011, Duck Down has placed its artists' songs and original compositions on several notable TV shows ( ESPN's Men's College Basketball programming, ESPN's ''SportsCenter'',

HBO Home Box Office (HBO) is an American premium television network, which is the flagship property of namesake parent subsidiary Home Box Office, Inc., itself a unit owned by Warner Bros. Discovery. The overall Home Box Office business unit is ba ...

's '' Hard Knocks'' & ''

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'',

MTV MTV (Originally an initialism of Music Television) is an American cable channel that launched on August 1, 1981. Based in New York City, it serves as the flagship property of the MTV Entertainment Group, part of Paramount Media Networks, a di ...

's ''

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'' & '' Station Zero'', '' CSI'',

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's '' Gangland'', VH1's '' Basketball Wives'', and more). Other promotions include video Game placements (

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's '' Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'', '' Tony Hawk: Ride'', ''

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'', ''

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'',

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' '' Midnight Club: Los Angeles'' and more), movie placement ('' Limitless''), and national brand campaigns (

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Notable marketing campaigns

Duck Down's artists have previously aligned with several notable brands for their lifestyle and grassroots marketing campaigns such as

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, VTech,

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, and more. In 2010 and 2011, Duck Down partnered with

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to present a unique opportunity for aspiring producers and MCs. This involved an open call for submissions for original sample-free compositions for a chance to receive placement in the

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's game soundtrack (NBA 2K11 and NBA 2K12) and a trip to NYC to perform at Duck Down's

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Showcase. For

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, the winners were the music producer/composer Alex Kresovich for his instrumental "The Return" (

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) and the rap group D.J.I.G. (

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between the

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and

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. *

(Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun, Heltah Skeltah, O.G.C.) *

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Bodega Bamz Nathaniel De La Rosa (born March 17, 1985), known professionally as Bodega Bamz, is of Dominican/Puerto Rican decent rapper/actor from Spanish Harlem, New York. De La Rosa first attracted attention for his 2012 mixtape, ''Strictly 4 My P.A.P.I. ...

9th Wonder Patrick Denard Douthit (born January 15, 1975),
better known as 9th Wonder, is a MC), Dopey Rotten (MC), Jay Reaper (MC), Dr. Diggles ( DJ), Peter Songolo (

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KRS-One Lawrence "Kris" Parker (born August 20, 1965), better known by his stage names KRS-One (; an abbreviation of "Knowledge Reigns Supreme Over Nearly Everyone") and Teacha, is an American rapper from New York City. He rose to prominence as part of ...

* Representativz *

Team Facelift Team Facelift was an American Hip hop music, hip hop group based in New York City that signed with Duck Down Records. History The group was founded in 2004 and consisted of its three MCs—Machine, the Fat Jew, Alden Fonda—and one producer, ...

* The Away Team * De La Soul's Plug 1 & Plug 2 Present First Serve

Discography

;1996 *

Heltah Skeltah Heltah Skeltah was an American hip hop duo which consisted of rappers Jahmal "Rock" Bush and Sean "Ruck" Price. The two were also members of New York supergroup Boot Camp Clik, along with Buckshot, Smif-N-Wessun and O.G.C. Biography Hel ...

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Da Storm ''Da Storm'' is the first studio album by American hip hop trio Originoo Gunn Clappaz. It was released on October 29, 1996 through Duck Down/Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at Chung King Studios, at D&D Studios, at Platinum Island ...

'' ;1997 *

- '' For the People'' ;1998 * Cocoa Brovaz - ''

The Rude Awakening ''The Rude Awakening'' is the second studio album by American hip hop duo Smif-N-Wessun. It was released on March 31, 1998 via Priority Records under the name Cocoa Brovaz. The duo was forced to drop their original name after they were sued by t ...

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- ''

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'' ;1999 *

- '' War Zone'' *

- ''

The M-Pire Shrikez Back ''The M-Pire Shrikez Back'' is the second studio album by American hip hop trio Originoo Gunn Clappaz. It was released on August 31, 1999 through Duck Down/Priority Records. Production was handled by Emperor Searcy, Robert "Rob" McDowell, Justin ...

'' * ''Various Artists'' - '' Duck Down Presents: The Album'' *

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- '' The BDI Thug'' * Representativz - ''Angels of Death'' ;2000 *

- '' Basic Training: Boot Camp Clik's Greatest Hits'' ;2002 * Boot Camp Clik - '' The Chosen Few'' * ''Various Artists'' - '' Collect Dis Edition'' ;2003 *

- '' The BDI Thug'' (expanded re-released version) *

- ''

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'' * Smif-N-Wessun - '' Smif 'N' Wessun: Reloaded'' *

- '' War Zone Revisited'' (expanded re-released version) ;2006 *

- '' The Last Stand'' ;2007 *

- ''

Jesus Price Supastar ''Jesus Price Supastar'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper Sean Price of Heltah Skeltah and Boot Camp Clik. Originally planned to be released on September 19, 2006, it was pushed back to October 31, and then was pushed back for the ...

'' *

- '' Still For the People'' (''For the People'' re-release) * Boot Camp Clik -''

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'' * Smif-N-Wessun - '' Smif-n-Wessun: The Album'' ;2008 *

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- '' The In Crowd'' *

- '' D.I.R.T.'' * DJ Revolution - ''Kings of the Decks'' *

- ''Indestructible'' ;2009 *

-''

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- ''Double Barrel'' * Steele of Smif-N-Wessun - ''Welcome to Bucktown'' *

- ''OOF! EP'' * Blue Scholars - '' Bayani Redux'' *

- '' Survival Skills (album)'' *

Skyzoo Gregory Skyler Taylor (born December 24, 1982), known professionally as Skyzoo, is an American Songwriter and rapper. He has released a number of notable solo and collaborative albums, including '' Cloud 9: The 3 Day High'' with 9th Wonder in ...

- '' The Salvation'' ;2010 * Steele of Smif-N-Wessun - ''AmeriKKKa's Nightmire Part 2: Children of War'' *

- '' Land of Make Believe'' *

- '' The eXXecution'' * Marco Polo - ''The Stupendous Adventures of Marco Polo'' * ''Various Artists'' - ''15 Years Of Duck Down'' *

Illmind Ramon Ibanga, Jr. (born August 28, 1980), known professionally as Illmind (often stylized as !llmind), is an American record producer, songwriter, and educator. As of 2012, he lives in Brooklyn, New York. Illmind has co-written and produced hip ...

- ''

Live from the Tape Deck ''Live from the Tape Deck'' is the collaborative studio album by Brooklyn rapper Skyzoo and New Jersey producer Illmind, released on October 5, 2010 by Duck Down Records and distributed through E1 Entertainment. It was preceded by Skyzoo's first ...

'' ;2011 *

- '' Awakening'' *

- '' W.A.R. (We Are Renegades)'' *

Random Axe ''Random Axe'' is the only studio album from the American hip hop group Random Axe, released June 14, 2011, on Duck Down Music Inc. The group was composed of hip hop producer Black Milk and rappers Guilty Simpson and the late Sean Price. The alb ...

(

Guilty Simpson Byron Dwayne “Guilty” Simpson is an American rapper and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan whose recording career spans more than 20 years. He is signed to Stones Throw Records, and is known for being one of the late producer J Dilla’s favo ...

, and Black Milk) - ''

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Pete Rock Peter O. Phillips (born June 21, 1970), better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapping, rapper. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time, and is often mentioned alongs ...

& Smif-N-Wessun - '' Monumental'' *

- '' Game Tested, Streets Approved'' * The Away Team - ''

Scars & Stripes ''Scars & Stripes'' is the fourth album by North Carolina hip hop duo The Away Team, it was released on October 11, 2011, on 9th Wonder's label Jamla Records and Duck Down. The album's entirely produced by Khrysis, featuring contributions from t ...

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The Rose Tint ''The Rose Tint'' is the second solo studio album by New Zealand rapper David Dallas. It was released as a free download on 11 May 2011 through Dawn Raid Entertainment/ Dirty Management/ Duck Down Music. Production was handled by Fire & Ice, Dan ...

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- ''Occasion'' ;2012 *

's Plug 1 & Plug 2 - '' First Serve'' *

& The Arcitype - ''V.I.C. (Victorious Impervious Champions)'' *

- ''This Generation'' *

- '' A Dream Deferred'' *

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better known as 9th Wonder, is a The Solution (Buckshot and 9th Wonder album), The Solution'' ;2013 *

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Extended Play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record.

'' * Smif-N-Wessun - '' Born and Raised'' * Dope D.O.D. - ''Da Roach'' ;2014 *

- ''Backpack Travels'' *

- ''What Goes Around...'' ;2015 *

- ''

Sidewalk Exec ''Sidewalk Exec...'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Bodega Bamz. It was released on April 14, 2015, through 100 Keep It/ Duck Down Music. Production was handled entirely by Tivon "V Don" Key, with Ohla and Bodega Bamz serving as exec ...

'' * Chelsea Reject - ''CMPLX'' *

- '' Lucky 7'' ;2020 * Ruste Juxx & Amadeus360theBeatKing - James Brown of the Underground

Mix CDs

*2002: Boot Camp Clik & DJ Peter Parker ''Search And Recover Part 1'' *2004: Smif-N-Wessun & DJ Revolution ''Still Shinin'' *2004: Sean Price ''Donkey Sean Jr'' *2004: Boot Camp Clik & DJ Evil Dee ''Search And Recover Part 2'' *2005: DJ Bucktown ''Blastin' Off Vol. 1'' *2005: Boot Camp Clik & DJ Tony Touch ''Best of BCC Freestyles'' *2005: DJ Logic (DJ Master Nash) ''Rap Center'' *2006: Black Moon - ''Alter the Chemistry'' *2006: Smif-N-Wessun ''X-Files Official Mix'' *2006: Boot Camp Clik & DJ Sherazta ''Search And Recover Part 3'' *2006: Steele ''America Nightmare'' *2006: Tek ''Famlee First Mix CD - Vol. 1'' *2006: Tek ''I Got This'' *2006: DJ Bucktown ''Blastin' Off Vol.2'' *2007: Steele ''Hotstyle Takeover'' *2007: Sean Price ''Master P'' *2007: Ruste Juxx ''Reign of Destruction'' *2007: Supreme ''The Perfect Weapon'' *2008: Rock ''Shell Shock'' *2008: ''Duck Down Hotline'' *2008: Ruste Juxx ''The Prelude Mixtape'' *2009: Naledge of Kidz in the Hall ''Chicago Picasso'' *2009: Steele ''Welcome To Bucktown'' *2009: Sean Price ''Kimbo Price'' *2010: Tek ''24KT Smoke'' *2010: Rock ''Rockin Out West'' *2010: Ruste Juxx ''Adamantine'' *2011: David Dallas ''The Rose Tint'' *2011: Skyzoo''The Great Debater'' *2011: ''The Best of Duck Down Music 2011'' *2012: Skyzoo ''Theo Vs. J.J." *2020: Ruste Juxx & Amadeus360TheBeatKing ''James Brown of the Underground''

References

External links

Duck Down Website

Duck Down YouTube

Duck Down SoundCloud
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