''Starchild'' is the fourth studio album released by American rapper, O.C. ( D.I.T.C.), in early 2005 through Boston based imprint, Grit Records. The album was initially released in

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, with a planned release in the US but it was shelved due to problems with sample clearances for a number of the songs. Unlike O.C.'s previous albums, ''Starchild'' does not feature any guest artists, apart from Pharoahe Monch ( Organized Konfusion), who is featured on "Evaridae", but only sings the hook. It was also the first album not to feature any production or assistance from members of D.I.T.C.. O.C. tried to go for a new sound with talented and lesser known producers, such as Vanguard,

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(credited as "Locsmif") and Swedish Soul Supreme. ''Starchild'' also features scratching and cuts performed by DJ Revolution and DJ Statik Selektah. OC and Grit subsequently announced that the Japanese release was a promotional version and not the final official version. They announced that the official release would have additional songs. The album was reported to be remixed by Pete Rock, and renamed ''Soulchild''. Following which, the album was reported to be remixed by

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and Slopfunkdust. Neither version was ever released as O.C. left Grit Records.

Reception

Allmusic's John Bush states "''Starchild'', recaptured some of the critical acclaim lost with '' Bon Appetit'', and resulted in a new deal with Hieroglyphics Imperium Recordings."

Track listing

Samples

*"1nce Again" **"Let Me Know the Truth" by

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https://www.whosampled.com/album/O.C./Starchild/ *"Getaway" **"Fare Thee Well" by

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*"Special" **"You're Special" by Commodores *"Story to Tell" **"Try Love Again" by The Natural Four *"The Professional" **"Books and Basketball (Monologue)" by

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and Syreeta *"What Am I Supposed to Do?" **"Walkin' in the Rain With the One I Love" by Love Unlimited *"Ya Don't Stop" **"You're Just What I Need" by

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*"Memory Lane" **"Remember the Pain" by 21st Century

References

2005 albums O.C. (rapper) albums Albums produced by Statik Selektah {{2005-hiphop-album-stub