Common questions about Word...Life

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was O.C. Word...Life album released?

O.C. Word...Life album was released on the 18th of October 1994 through Wild Pitch Records. The album arrived during a time when the hip hop genre was dominated by flashy posturing and commercial ambition.

Who produced the beats on O.C. Word...Life album?

Buckwild produced the majority of the beats on O.C. Word...Life album. Buckwild is a member of the D.I.T.C. crew who provided a sonic landscape that was gritty yet soulful.

What songs from O.C. Word...Life album appeared in the film 8 Mile?

The song Time's Up from O.C. Word...Life album appeared in the 2002 film 8 Mile. The track was used in a pivotal rap battle scene starring Eminem.

Which artists were members of the D.I.T.C. crew featured on O.C. Word...Life album?

Members of the D.I.T.C. crew featured on O.C. Word...Life album include Lord Finesse, Showbiz, A.G., Diamond D, Fat Joe, Big L, and Buckwild. O.C. served as the glue that held this collective together.

How did O.C. Word...Life album perform on the charts?

O.C. Word...Life album peaked at number 34 on the Hot Dance Music/Maxi-Singles Sales chart with Time's Up and number 41 with Born 2 Live. The album never reached the top of the Billboard 200.

What bonus tracks were added to the 2004 re-issue of O.C. Word...Life album?

The 2004 re-issue of O.C. Word...Life album included five bonus tracks: Challenge Y'all, U Made Me, U-N-I, Half Good Half Sinner, and Wordplay. These additions marked the tenth anniversary of the original release.