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Diggin in Dah Vaults

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When this album came out, heads had only gotten a taste of the Black Moon. A few years after the release of "Enta Da Stage", came this uniquely appropriate ablum. One thing about the B.C.C, they have (well, HAD) one of the greatest production teams of the early to mid 90's; Da Beatminerz. So it was only right to remix hits after hits. In my eyes, I see this release as more of an EP, rather than a full LP, where more than half the tracks are remixes of "Enta Da Stage" hits. In fact only 5 are original songs.

For one thing, the U Da Man Remix (track #5) feat. Smif-N-Wessun is one of my favorite B.C.C tracks. It's absolutely captivating.
Also the I Got Cha Opin Remix (track #8), was used in the video and is also much better than the original (not to say the original wasn't bangin', I love that track, this one's just much better).
As for the rest of the remixes, I honestly think that the originals are all much better. But hey, they're still good tracks, and you won't know if you don't try.
The original songs on this album are all pretty dope, especially Headz Ain't Redee w/ the whole B.C.C (track #11).

Bottom Line: A perfect album for any fan of Black Moon or the B.C.C. 3 1/2 stars. Peace.

This is one of the best albums I have ever heard. I'm glad them and the Roots are still keeping it real. Buckshot's grimy rap style is addictive as a drug. Evil Dee has untouchable beats and 5ft. plays Pippen to Buckshot's Jordan. Best tracks are "Murder mc's"(worth the album's price alone), "Six feet deep", "Buck em down" and "Son get wrec".

Usually remix/b-side joints are okay at best. This one blew it out the box. This album was released shortly after Black Moon broke up and Smif-n-Wessun left Nervous Records. At the time of the release, the BCC fans gave the disc a thumbs down. Now that the dust has settled, this one's been looked at as a great companion to "Enta Da Stage." This is a great collection of B-sides and remixes, including the remix of "I Got Cha Opin" and "Buck 'Em Down."

My only beef and the reason I didn't buy it when it first came out 10 years ago... "Reality (Killin' Every Ni@@a)" was not on the LP. If that song was on there, this LP would be even crazier, but nonetheless IT'S STILL SOLID!!!

Grab ya' Tims and ya' hoodies and remember what "representing" was really about!

Black Moon unfortunately never experienced fame and fortune like many "sellout" mainstream artists do nowadays, but real hip hop fans have always loved and respected what they brought to the table. Diggin' in dah Vaults is a collaboration of Black Moon's greatest hits...many of the songs are either from their debut album "Enta Da Stage", the album's remixes or B-sides to their successful singles. The CD insert also provides a timeline of Black Moon's rise(a nice addition). This compilation is not intended for rookies of the Black Moon experience and those without an appreciation for real hip hop and not the typical braggadocio rap. Real hip hop heads will appreciate this album from one of the greatest trios to set foot in hip hop.

Diggin is made up of mostly remixes of classic songs from Enta Da Stage, but also features some "new" songs as well. I thought the remixes of Son Get Wrec, U Da Man, and I Got Cha Opin (which was used for the video) were all superior to the originals. The remix of Sh*t Iz Real has new vocals by Buckshot, but basically the same beat as the original. I thought the remixes of How Many Emcees and Buck Em Down weren't as good as the original, but still okay. As for the "new" songs, the best of the bunch are Act Like U Want It, Buckshots Freestyle, and Six Feet Deep. F**k It Up is good and Murder MC's and Headz Ain't Redee are more like Boot Camp Click songs more than Black Moon but are still alright. Overall, most of the remixes are either superior to or as good as the original and the "new" songs are all good too. A very good Black Moon album.

This is a 5 mic cd a true classic from one the the real legends of underground hip hop.

Diggin in the Vaults is one of the best remix albums I've ever heard! Two cuts come to mind, that sum up the heavy, yet jazzy sound of mid-90s New York (rap scene). I got cha opin' (remix) and Buck em' Down (remix). It is only ashame that the group was so over taken with internal problems during this time; if they continued to put out albums of this caliber, they would still be recognized as among the greats in the industry.

What can I say, HEADS AIN'T READY, and they never will be if they don't appreciate these shmoof flows.
Good dark undertones and sinister rhymings. Part of the original artform.

last year i introduced my frend ta this group called black moon after i got war zone. He loved it n cop it. About a month ago he gave me this tape of some old cd of theirz called Diggin in tha crates...from then on i have barely listened to anythin else. This, along w/ enta tha stage are two of the bast cds ever made n should definitly be picked up. If u like war zone, ull be amazed at how good this is. Strait gritty hip hop..tha beatz r great and buck jus spitz fire an iz definitly tha man..COP IT NOW!

its a classic of a classic...one of the most interesting, fast-paced diverse albums of the early nineties...this is like the remix album...the same songs but in a whole new light...they've entered the stage but now the lights are on and the mics are plugged in and theyre rockin it...