With his illustrious career spanning nearly two-decades now, it would be easy for Inspectah Deck to sit back and rest on his laurels; after all, he has helped create some of the best hip-hop music ever recorded. Despite his low-key persona, Deck carved out his own unique space in the Wu-Tang Clan, thanks to his stand-out verses from "C.R.E.A.M.,” "Protect Ya Neck” and his otherworldly verse on "Triumph” among many. Likewise, who could forget Deck’s contributions on Ghostface’s Ironman ("Assassination Day”), his many appearances on Raekwon’s OBFCL, GZA’s Liquid Swords ("Cold World”) or his collaborations with Gang Starr ("Above The Clouds”) and Big Pun ("Tres Leches” which also featured Mobb Deep’s Prodigy).

Throughout Deck’s career, whether it was beside his fellow Wu-Tang brethren or in a solo-capacity, he is as adamant today about his culture and pushing the creative envelope as he was before Enter The Wu-Tang: 36 Chambers became an epic masterpiece; hence the formation of CZARFACE, a new collaborative project with underground icons 7L & Esoteric. With rap fans again craving more substance and less polish, Deck realizes there is a tangible shift taking place- "The industry doesn't need another well packaged, put together "act,” instead fans are once again gravitating to the seasoned vets and newcomers that are still true to the game.”

With a working history that dates back nearly as far as Wu-Tang’s, 7L & Esoteric are undisputedly Boston and underground hip-hop royalty. CZARFACE offered the duo an opportunity to pick up where they left off over a decade ago with Inspectah Deck, as he joined them on the title track to their revered Speaking Real Words EP (1999). Deck says "Speaking Real Words is one of the many reasons we are now CZARFACE. After doing that song, it was only right we collaborated on a project to cater to the millions of fans that still support hip-hop from the underground."

With guest appearances from Action Bronson, Mr. Muthafuckin’ eXquire, Roc Marciano & Large Professor, additional beats from DJ Premier, plus album art by Lamour Supreme from Mishka NYC (http://mishkanyc.com/home), you can expect nothing less then top notch production and rewind worthy lyricism from CZARFACE. "We are CZARFACE because they know our faces and they know us for being dope rhyme suppliers, like Tony Montana we are known for our balls and our word; lyrically we will conquer the world and everything in it” states Deck. Esoteric explains further, "CZARFACE is a vigilante, anti-hero character who serves as the face of the project, and his focus is on annihilating the media darlings that the mainstream caters to.”

Just in time for the start of your holiday shopping sprees, upstart label Get On Down is excited to finally release their very own, special re-issue version of Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Versions, the iconic debut from the late Wu-Tang Clan rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard.

The one-of-a-kind box deluxe box set, which retails for just under $25, comes equipped with remixes, a capellas, instrumentals, and other rarities. Joining those music essentials are a host of rare, limited edition, and value-added extras for fans, including a vintage "On Tour" poster, extended artwork, promotional sticker, detailed liner notes, and an exclusive billfold wallet, where you will be able to put your complimentary laminated Ol' Dirty Bastard food stamp card.

To celebrate the release, Get On Down has put together a special video for fans. The short clip helps break down the concept behind the album re-issue, while giving fans an opportunity to preview all of the special value-added items included, while also having the chance to check out some of the album's tracks as they stream in the background. The box set is available both in CD format and vinyl.



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Nice Celebration track from Common's "The Dreamer, The Believer" out December 20th

The Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version Wallet Box includes a re-mastered double CD that includes original album as well as remixes, a capellas, instrumentals, and other rarities. In addition, there's a vintage "On Tour" poster, extended artwork, promotional sticker, detailed liner notes, and an exclusive billfold wallet, where you will be able to put your complimentary laminated Ol' Dirty Bastard food stamp card. "We all knew that if we were going to do this, we had to include a physical version of that card, there was no other way to do it," explains Get On Down General Manager, Rob Reilly. "We really wanted the packaging to compliment the creative genius that is Ol' Dirty Bastard."

For Get On Down, it was important to make sure that the special edition transcend all types of fans. "The box set," claims Reilly, "is a collector's item for people who aren't even collectors." Get On Down, the self-proclaimed "music imprint for music nerds by music nerds," has released and reissued over 50 albums, such as GZA's Liquid Swords and Muddy Waters' After The Rain. But crafting this ODB box set holds a special place in their heart. "We firmly believe Dirty was an icon," says Rob Reilly. "There is truly no way anyone will ever be able to emulate that style of his. The rap game just is not the same without his presence."

Ol' Dirty Bastard's Return To The 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version Wallet Box Set will be available for pre-order at http://www.UndergroundHipHop.com, and more information and pictures can be found at www.GetOnDown.com.