"Over the last few years D&D studios has become an icon in the east coast hip-hop culture. The lush New York studio, rumored to be equipped with Philly Blunt vending machines, is the venue notable producers and emcees choose to record. These include KRS-One who, along with the proprietors conceived this compilation. The opening cut "1,2 Pass It" by the D&D All-Stars is the spine of the album. Patrons consisting of Mad Lion, Doug E. Fresh, KRS-One, Fat Joe, Smif-N-Wessun and Jeru The Damaja go all-out over a smooth Primo beat, scratches and all." Cont'd...
"The rest of the album showcases the production talents of some of New York's finest and the rhyming skills of some underground unsigned hype. This includes offerings from Ill Breed and Fabidden Fruit, Beatminerz and Guru proteges respectively, however the noteworthy cuts include efforts of The Maniac Mob who serve up "Get Up" produced by the legendary producer The 45 King and "Look ALive" by Big C. Overall D&D Project boasts a fine body of work from unadulterated hip-hop talent. For purists eager to hear rhymes from emcees still hungry - this is the shit." - HHC
The full review in Hip-Hop Connection (1995) is below...
