R.I.P. Tony D
Monday, April 06 2009 12:52 PM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: True Story
I used to own this album. It contained the original version of “O.P.P.” that the Naughty boys jacked (Don’t tell Treach I said that). This is the first thing that comes to my mind with the passing of Tony D this past weekend. One of the baddest White men behind the boards, this New Jersey bred Italian American was the man behind the sounds of the positively pro-Black group, Poor Righteous Teachers. He also did my favorite YZ joint. I know I lost some of you young bucks so just peep the two vids after the jump.
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Seriously, dude will be missed. My Jewish partner and Just Blaze also pay respects. And Robbie too.
Tony’s discography included.
Update: The infamous Source article that exposed the jackery.





Who are you and what have you done with Guru? Seriously, we go from the emotional rollercoaster ride of thinkin' we're gonna lose one of the game's greatest MCs to some sick pathetic soap opera involving a man of no blood or kin relation denying family members the right to see their loved one. Now yes Keith Elam may not wanna reconcile with folks he hasn't been on good terms with for the past seven years but that's his decision not yours. From the outside lookin' in, you seem really shady. And if Guru's nephew claim is true that you signed documents as Keith Elam's brother and your wife as his sister than that's just plain alarming. An abuse of power. Releasing statements to websites and official Twitter accounts in Guru's name when he doesn't appear to be able to speak on his own behalf is also misleading and completely wrong. Be clear: At this point the only thing relevant and important is the status of Guru's health. Nobody gives a fuck about you or 7 Grand. Guru's legacy is Gang Starr. DJ Premier and Guru made classics. You and Guru make crap. And you should get slapped for meddling in family business.
I'm not dissin' but you shoulda stayed missing. Everybody in the club get tipsy. Nobody in the club remember your name. Damn shame.
RIP Tony D
Check out the last in depth interview with this legend:
http://tiny.cc/0k9wD
RIP TO MY 2ND BROTHER. U R GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN. SEE U WHEN I GET THERE.
RIP You sounds held me down in the early 90’s.
Let’s never forget Tony D… http://RememberingTonyD.blogspot.com