Da Beatminerz Explained

Da Beatminerz
Origin:Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:1992 - present
Associated Acts:Black Moon, Boot Camp Clik, Smif-N-Wessun, Afu-Ra, Krumbsnatcha, Shadez of Brooklyn
Current Members:Mr. Walt
DJ Evil Dee
Past Members:Baby Paul
Rich Blak
Chocolate Ty

Da Beatminerz are an American hip-hop production crew from Bushwick, Brooklyn, known for their dark, gritty sound that is very popular with the underground hip-hop scene.[1]

History

The crew, originally composed of brothers Mr. Walt (born June 2, 1968) and DJ Evil Dee (born May 24, 1971), formed in 1992, making their production debut with Evil Dee's group Black Moon, on its debut single, "Who Got Da Props?" The duo produced the entirety of Black Moon's acclaimed debut album, Enta Da Stage, in 1993, then continued production work with Black Moon's Buckshot and his crew Boot Camp Clik. In 1995, along with its third official member, Baby Paul, the group produced the entirety of Smif-N-Wessun's debut album, Dah Shinin'. It continued work with fellow Boot Camp members Heltah Skeltah and O.G.C. in 1996, contributing multiple beats for their respective debuts, Nocturnal and Da Storm. In the late 1990s, da Beatminerz expanded its client list, producing popular hip hop artists such as Afu-Ra, Black Star, Eminem, Flipmode Squad, M.O.P., De La Soul, Mic Geronimo, and O.C.

Also in 1996, they appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation CD, America is Dying Slowly, alongside Biz Markie, Wu-Tang Clan, and Fat Joe, among many other prominent hip hop artists. The CD, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source magazine. By 2001, the crew expanded to five members, with producers Rich Blak and Chocolate Ty joining Baby Paul, Evil Dee, and Mr. Walt. That year, the group released its debut album, Brace 4 Impak, on popular independent label Rawkus Records, featuring guest appearances from Royce Da 5'9", Black Moon, Ras Kass, Diamond D, Cocoa Brovaz, Pete Rock, Talib Kweli, Freddie Foxxx, Jean Grae, and Naughty by Nature. The album's lead single, "Take That," became a hip hop hit in 2001, hitting the Top 5 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. By 2004, the crew narrowed back to its original members, Evil Dee and Mr. Walt, and the duo released its second album, Fully Loaded w/ Statik, on Copter Records. In the new millennium, the group has crafted beats for artists such as Akrobatik, Big Daddy Kane, Black Moon, Boot Camp Clik, Craig G, Dilated Peoples, Jean Grae, KRS-One, Naughty By Nature, Smif-N-Wessun, and Wordsworth. Currently, Da Beatminerz are running their own internet radio station. They are currently set to produce the entirety of Black Moon's next LP, 'Dark Side Of The Moon'.

Discography

Albums

Production

YearArtistAlbumSongs Produced
1992Ultramagnetic MCsPoppa Large 12"1
1993Black MoonEnta da Stage14 of 14
1994House of PainOn Point 12"1
Over There 12"1
Finsta Baby Finsta 12"1
Miss JonesDon't Front 12"1
Terror FabulousYaga Yaga 12"1
1995Smif-N-WessunDah Shinin'15 of 15
Sista, Craig MackDangerous Minds (soundtrack)1 of 12
Doug E. FreshPlay1 of 14
Lady ApacheRock and Comeen 12"2 of 4
Ill BreedThe D&D Project1 of 12
Mic GeronimoThe Natural2 of 13
8Ball & MJGBreak 'Em Off 12"1
1996The RootsSilent Treatment 12"1
BahamadiaKollage4 of 15
Heather B.Takin' Mine1 of 10
Don TProfessional Girls' Man1 of 11
Heltah SkeltahNocturnal8 of 17
De La SoulAmerica Is Dying Slowly1 of 16
The PharcydeDrop 12"1
Sadat XWild Cowboys1 of 15
Shadz of BrooklynChange 12"1
Black MoonDiggin' in dah Vaults12 of 12
Originoo Gunn ClappazDa Storm8 of 15
1997O.C.Jewelz3 of 15
Monie LoveSlice O' da Pie1
Royal FlushGhetto Millionaire1 of 22
Afro JazzAfrocalypse2 of 17
ArtifactsThat's Them1 of 16
Rino回帰線 12"1
NextRated Next1 of 18
1998FunkdoobiestThe Troubleshooters1 of 20
Cocoa BrovazThe Rude Awakening4 of 17
Shadz of BrooklynHow It's Done 12"2 of 3
Calm Under Pressure 12"1
Black StarMos Def & Talib Kweli Are Black Star1 of 13
M.O.P.First Family 4 Life1 of 17
Hussein FatalIn the Line of Fire1 of 11
JoeNo One Else Comes Close 12"1
Fat JoeDon Cartagena1 of 15
Flipmode SquadThe Imperial1 of 16
1999Black MoonWar Zone19 of 19
EminemSoundbombing II1 of 27
Originoo Gunn ClappazThe M-Pire Shrikez Back1 of 17
BrixxEverything Happens for a Reason3 of 24
Duck Down4 of
Ras KassOral Sex 12"1
Pharoahe MonchNext Friday1 of 15
2000Afu-RaBody of the Life Force1 of 18
Rah DiggaDirty Harriet1 of 18
2001NasStillmatic1 of 14
Dilated PeoplesExpansion Team1 of 16
2002KRS-OneThe Mix Tape1 of 13
Boot Camp ClikThe Chosen Few3 of 15
AZAziatic1 of 14
Naughty By NatureIIcons2 of 18
2003Black MoonTotal Eclipse9 of 17
The Last EmperorMusic, Magic, Myth6 of 21
KRS-OneKristyles3 of 17
2004Truth Enola6 O'Clock Straight1 of 20
Vast AireLook Mom... No Hands1 of 17
2005Tek & Steele4 of 15
2006Boot Camp ClikThe Last Stand1 of 14
BuckshotAlter the Chemistry13 of 13
2009Tiye PhoenixHalf Woman, Half Amazin'1 of 13
SteeleWelcome to Bucktown1 of 14
2010Vinnie PazSeason of the Assassin1 of 21
2011ApathyHonkey Kong1 of 23
2014Connecticut Casual1 of 12
2016TruthFrom Ashes to Kingdom Come 1 of 17
2019The Fight for Survival2 of 15
2022For All Intents and Purposes14 of 14
2024Nostalgia ThEraPy9 of 9

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/da-beatminerz-p220223 Allmusic