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Cannibal Ox - The Cold Vein (2001)
Any enthusiast of independent hip hop has this album, but for those that don't here's a reminder.

ALSO check out
EL-P Presents: The Cannibal Oxtrumentals (2002)
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The D&D Project (1995)


While I think we can all agree, both versions of the D&D Allstars-Dj Premier-produced track titled 1,2 Pass It is better than everything else on here combined, this is actually worthy of a burn at least.

D.I.T.C. (Diggin' In The Crates Crew) - D.I.T.C./Worldwide
The strength of Ebonics (Primo mix) alone is worthy of a burn, but the inclusion of a song in which Fat fucking Joe upstages Big L and 7-8 decent tracks bumps this up to a purchase.

The D.O.C. - No One Can Do It Better (1989)
One of the best offerings from the West Coast of all time, had he not gotten his vocal cords fucked I have no doubt that The D.O.C. would have been a great aid to Dr Dre in dismantling hip hop.

Das EFX - Hold It Down (1992)
This is where the -iggedy style began, a fine offering from a fine group.

Das EFX - Straight Up Sewaside (1993)
An effective expansion on their debut, and just as worthy of a purchase.

Das EFX - Hold It Down (1995)
This is like your favorite rapper's favorite album, it wasn't recieved well by actual critiques of music but hip hop heavy weights have cited this as the gold standard of East Coast hip hop. Drayzie and Skoob opted to drop the -iggedy style and got some name brand production behind the boards, and effectively crafted one of MY top 5 albums of all time.

Dilated Peoples - The Platform (2000)
I can't in good conscience recommend a purchase of this, but what I CAN do is recommend a burn and if you like it I suggest you purchase it, as it's FAR more rewarding than that shitty Layover EP Evidence did.

Diamond D - Stunts, Blunts and Hip Hop (1992)
You absolutely HAVE to listen to this, I guarantee you if you enjoy early 90s East Coast in any way, shape or form you'll love this.

Diamond D - Hatred, Passions and Infidelity (1997)
The production on here isn't as ahead of it's time as on his debut, but Diamond's lyrical game takes a massive step up and I'd rather listen to this on repeat for the rest of eternity than hear DJ Khaled negate the use of the word 'Are' one more time.