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Known as the creative sanctuary for artists like DJ Premier, Jay-Z, Nas, KRS-One, and many more, D\u0026amp;D Studios was the beating heart of authentic New York hip-hop.\n\nCo-founded by Doug Grama and David Lotwin, D\u0026amp;D Studios continues to honor its legacy while embracing the future. \nThis latest release with Fat Beats brings back the gritty, analog sound of the era—with both classic tracks and newly discovered recordings pressed to wax for the first time.\nThis release marks the first in an ongoing series, with many more vinyl drops from the legendary D\u0026amp;D catalog.","brand":"D\u0026D RECORDING","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55280696492401,"sku":"L-ST2025A","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0068\/0042\/files\/d-d-studios-d-d-all-stars-up-in-d-d-volume-1-lp-lp-d-d-all-stars-up-in-d-d-volume-1-lp-784085103503-l-st2025a-photo-photo-photo-1173109673.jpg?v=1749774889"},{"product_id":"afu-ra-whirlwind-thru-cities-b-w-d-d-soundclash-7","title":"Afu-Ra - Whirlwind Thru Cities b\/w D\u0026D Soundclash (7\" - Classic Black Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in 1998, Afu-Ra’s debut single “Whirlwind Thru Cities” marked the arrival of one of Gang Starr Foundation’s most distinctive voices. Produced by Joe Roach and backed by DJ Premier’s signature cuts, the track became an underground classic and helped define the sound of D\u0026amp;D Studios during its peak era in New York City.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReissued on 7” vinyl via D\u0026amp;D Records in partnership with Fat Beats, this release brings a key moment in early 2000s hip-hop back to wax for DJs, collectors, and fans of the D\u0026amp;D legacy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe B-side, “D\u0026amp;D Soundclash,” features Cocoa Brovaz (Smif-N-Wessun) and Jahdan Blakkamoore, and is produced by Mr. Walt and Evil Dee of Da Beatminerz. 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