It’s already been 15 years since the indie label hit the scene, and they haven’t turned back. Here’s some footage of the whole roster celebrating that independence earlier this month at B.B. King’s in New York.
Last night at S.o.B.’s in New York, the legendary label celebrated its 15th year in existence. Up top is some footage of Smif-N-Wessun doing their classic, ‘I Love You’ remix. Check down bottom to see Pharaohe Monch performing ‘Oh No’ and ‘My Life’ with Styles P.
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Here’s a cool piece put together by Dante Ross. Here’s just a little of what he had to say about it:
“I put this thing together the last few days. This video celebrates DuckDown records 15 years in business as an independent record label no small feat in the current musical climate. DuckDown continues to put forth quality music from OG’s like Buckshot, Pharoahe Monch and Sean Price to new rising stars like Kidz In the Hall. Beyond all that look at the Pharoahe Monch clip halfway through that is what we used to call rapping!”
There are plenty of record labels that can boast about their catalog, but not a lot of record labels that can brag about actually having a good one; but Duck Down Records happens to be one of the few that can.
Celebrating 15 years in existence and independence, the label that helped mold New York Hip-Hop back in the 90’s has gotten a second wind with the aid of new artists such as Kidz In The Hall [click for interview], Torae, Skyzoo, and Ruste Juxx [click for interview]; and Ruste’s out to further build on the foundation that was laid before him with the help of Marco Polo, as they join forces for The eXXecution.
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There wasn’t any footage of Bucktown’s finest hitting the stage down in Austin until now. Check below for more visuals.
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