Lord Finesse (born Robert Hall) is a legendary MC-turned-producer who has produced tracks for Notorious B.I.G. (1997's Ready to Die) and Dr. Dre (1999's Chronic). As a young cocky MC, he would travel to any borough in New York to battle their best rapper and win. He shopped his demo to various record labels and eventually dropped the first of several records, his 1990 classic Funky Technician. The record had a few tracks produced by his good friend Diamond (formerly Diamond D), a former member of the rap group Ultimate Force. One of the oldest members in the D.I.T.C. crew, Diamond got his first whiff of hip-hop DJing for Jazzy Jay of the Zulu Nation in 1979. In the mid-'80s, he was turntable scratching at late-night park parties, often competing with area top DJs (Showbiz was once his nemesis.) In 1992, this DJ, then a producer, showcased New York City's underground talent and his rap skills on his classic debut Stunts, Blunts & Hip-Hop.
Bronx native Fat Joe became the first Latino rapper in New York to secure a solo deal with a major label with his 1993 debut Representin'. In 1998, his Don Cartagena release went gold (500,000 copies sold). Showbiz & A.G. were the first to adopt the do-it-yourself attitude by releasing their 1992 debut EP, Can I Get a Soul Clap, practically out of the trunk of their cars. Showbiz, a name he stolen from an old Richard Pryor record, pioneered taking an instrumental and looping voices over it. His partner A.G. was known as the Bronx's "punchline" rapper. Through the mid-'90s, he was a prolific producer, producing tracks for primarily underground rap acts. In 1999, A.G. restarted his rap career with his solo CD Dirty Version.
Meanwhile, another Bronx native named Buckwild, who once started out as Lord Finesse's apprentice in his production company, started producing tracks around 1994. He later delivered melodic beats for rap heavyweights like Fat Joe, Notorious B.I.G., Big L, Mic Geronimo, and Big Pun. But it was his first at-bat, producing tracks for O.C.'s Word Life in 1994, that established him as a vital producer in the underground rap scene. O.C., one of hip-hop's most energetic lyricists, was an up-and-coming MC before Word Life. After the album's release, he made numerous guest appearances on other D.I.T.C. members' records while maintaining a low profile.
The final member of D.I.T.C. was Big L, a lyrically ferocious MC with raps deadlier than a snakebite and mannerisms cooler than the uptown pimp he claimed to be on records. Calling himself the flamboyant (meaning "rich") MC, he dropped his classic 1994 record Lifestylez ov da Poor and Dangerous on Columbia. He was gearing up for a comeback, with a second CD due for release on Rawkus, when he was slain on February 15, 1999. The crew came together later that year for a memorial concert at Trammps in New York (anthologized by a series of CD releases), and recorded a self-titled group record in 2000. In 2011 it was reported by Showbiz that the group will no longer release any new material due to musical differences
A Different World
D.I.T.C. Lyrics
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Been smokin' too much, too
But this red wine feels alright,
Feels alright even without you
You said, our love was perfect
I didn't do no wrongs
I know that it's all worth it
Have we been talkin' too much?
Did I never say the words'
Still the touch of your hand
Paralizes and hurts
Stranded on Different Worlds
Living in Different Times
Living in Different Worlds - living in Different...
I should have been more patient
I should have been more kind
You always seemed to show me
Everything feels alright
Maybe, you've had your doubts
Maybe, it's all in your head
I won't take back what I did,
And I won't take back all the things I said
I thought that our love was worth it
Worth every fuzz and fight
I thought we'd stay together
Now I see, our love was way outta sight
Stranded on Different Worlds
Living in Different Times
Living in Different Worlds
Living in Different Times
[REPEAT]
Stranded on Different Worlds
Living in Different Worlds
Living in Different Times
Stranded on Different Worlds
Living in Different Times
Living in Different Worlds
Living in Different Times
The lyrics to D.I.T.C.'s song A Different World tell a story of a failed relationship between two people who are now living in different worlds and times, unable to reconcile the differences that led to their breakup. The song begins with the singer admitting that they have been drinking and smoking too much, trying to cope with the pain of losing their loved one. They acknowledge that their love was once considered perfect but they never thought they would have to be this strong to deal with the break-up.
The chorus focuses on the title of the song, as the two lovers find themselves stranded in different worlds, living in different times. The singer expresses regret for not being more patient and kind and recognizes their faults, but also asserts that they will not take back what they did or said. They believed that their love was worth the fight but eventually realized that it was way out of sight.
The song is a poignant reminder of the difficulties that some relationships face, and the sometimes tragic consequences that can result. The vocal delivery is raw and emotive, making the lyrics even more meaningful and intense.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been drinkin' too much
I've been engaging in excessive alcohol consumption
Been smokin' too much, too
I've also been smoking abundantly
But this red wine feels alright,
Nonetheless, this red wine feels pleasant and agreeable
Feels alright even without you
It still feels enjoyable even in your absence
You said, our love was perfect
You had previously acknowledged the perfection of our love
I didn't do no wrongs
I don't feel like I made any mistakes
I know that it's all worth it
I believe that it's all worth the effort
But I never thought, I had to be this strong
I never anticipated needing such a high level of strength
Have we been talkin' too much?
Have we been communicating excessively?
Did I never say the words'
Did I fail to express my true feelings?
Still the touch of your hand
However, the sensation of your touch
Paralizes and hurts
Stuns and pains me
Stranded on Different Worlds
We are abandoned on two separate planets
Living in Different Times
We are existing during varying historical periods
Living in Different Worlds - living in Different...
We are living completely distinct existences
I should have been more patient
I ought to have displayed additional tolerance
I should have been more kind
I should have been more compassionate
You always seemed to show me
You always appeared to exhibit to me
Everything feels alright
A complete sense of ease and relief
Maybe, you've had your doubts
Perhaps, you've experienced some uncertainty
Maybe, it's all in your head
Possibly, it's a figment of your imagination
I won't take back what I did,
I won't retract my previous actions
And I won't take back all the things I said
Neither will I reverse my previous statements
I thought that our love was worth it
I had earlier believed that our love warranted the effort
Worth every fuzz and fight
Every moment of trouble and controversy was justified
I thought we'd stay together
I had hoped we would remain united
Now I see, our love was way outta sight
However, now I perceive that our love was entirely flawed
Stranded on Different Worlds
We are deserted on two separate planets
Living in Different Times
We are living during separate historical eras
Living in Different Worlds
We are occupying completely different realities
Living in Different Times
We are existing during varying historical periods
Stranded on Different Worlds
We are left abandoned on two separate planets
Living in Different Times
We are living during separate historical eras
Living in Different Worlds
We are occupying completely different realities
Living in Different Times
We are existing during varying historical periods
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