Showbiz & A.G. - Next Level

From 1995 Album: "Goodfellas"...[Artist info below].....
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Showbiz and A.G. (also known as Show and A.G.) are an American hip hop duo from The Bronx, New York City. Showbiz is a producer and A.G. (short for André the Giant) is a rapper. The two debuted on Lord Finesse's Funky Technician album in 1990. Show and A.G. are members of the Diggin' in the Crates Crew (D.I.T.C.) along with Lord Finesse, Diamond D, Fat Joe, O.C., Buckwild and the late Big L.
The duo's first release was an EP titled Soul Clap, released in 1992, also known as Showbiz & A.G. They released their debut album, Runaway Slave, the same year. A short version of their track "Soul Clap" was included on the album, as well as past recordings such as "Catchin' Wreck" and "Party Groove". The posse cut "Represent" featured the first album appearance of rapper Big L. Other album guests included Black Sheep's Dres, Diamond D, Lord Finesse and Deshawn. In 1993, Showbiz became popular for producing KRS-One's single Sound of da Police.
In 1994, Showbiz & A.G. made a guest appearance on Black Sheep's second album Non-Fiction, on the track "E.F.F.E.C.T.". Showbiz soon shortened his name to Show, changing the group name to Show & A.G. Their 1995 album, Goodfellas, featured a darker sound than their debut. Guest artists on the LP included D-Flow, Lord Finesse, DJ Premier, Roc Raida, Dres, Method Man and Diamond D. The most successful song from the album was DJ Premier's Nyte Time Remix to the track "Next Level".
Following the release of Full Scale (EP) in 1998, the duo stopped releasing records and began concentrating on their work with D.I.T.C. as well as solo projects. In 1999, A.G. released his solo debut, The Dirty Version, which featured guest production from Show, Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Diamond D and DJ Premier. Guest MC's included Ghetto Dwellas heavily as well as Fat Joe, Diamond D, O.C., Guru, KRS-One and Big Pun.
In 2000, Show & A.G. teamed up with the other members of D.I.T.C. and released their self-titled group album on Tommy Boy Records. Show was one of the executive producers of the project as well as producing the tracks "Get Yours", "Where You At", "Way Of Life", "Drop It Heavy", "Weekend Nights" and "Stand Strong". A.G. appeared on the songs "Thick", "Day One", "Foundation", "Drop It Heavy", "Stand Strong", "Weekend Nights" and "Tribute", a track made in memory of Big L, who was murdered in 1999.
After a hiatus between the release of the D.I.T.C. album and 2005, Show released his first solo album Street Talk (D.I.T.C.) in November 2005. The album featured 18 new tracks performed by the likes of O.C., Party Arty, Milano, Fat Joe, Ruck, Big Punisher and Big L over Show's productions. It also saw A.G. and Show reunite as A.G. was featured on 2 of the albums songs, "Chase Game" and "You Ain't A Killer".
A.G.'s second solo album for Look Records titled Get Dirty Radio, released October 31, 2006. A.G.'s Infected Intertainment and Record Label is currently celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the release of Showbiz & AG's "Runaway Slave" LP, one of Billboard's Top Ten Underground LP's.
In 2007, they released a new EP entitled Live Hard on DITC Records, their first new material in nearly a decade.
O.C. and A.G. released a collaborative album called Oasis in 2009. The first single "2 For The Money" featured cuts by DJ Premier and production by Showbiz.
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[@TheGhxstDxGG]

This version is dope AF. Always heard the premier version of this

[@perrynn7173]

Top comment.

[@nakoninti6367]

it's the album version by Showbiz

[@filthyloops9821]

with Scratches by the Legendary GM Roc Raida 🙌🏽 R.I.P. 💫 One of the Best Battle DJ and finest Turntablist 👌🏽

[@mistaskeem]

Yeah, I like this version more, more authentic.

[@BulgBeats]

🔥🔥🔥

[@joer4313]

These 90's East Coast Hip-hop joints will stick with me forever. Can't beat the poetic flows - you can understand every word and they tell a story. And the DJ's always use the dope 70's soul/funk tracks for sampling. I hope they play these jams where ever we go when we die.

[@TheHumanBallsack]

If the afterlife has these beats playing, I'm all good

[@hechrhymes4018]

[@nene71286]

Word Bro

[@wrathofthewitchqueen]

They also used lots of jazz

[@felixgonzalez5882]

Boogie Down Bronx 🔥🔥🔥

[@salhimaaouia8550]

Brothers can’t believe how the skills have gotten

[@REALtigermantis]

I’ve listened to this banger a thousand times, and I still look forward to a thousand more.

[@perrynn7173]

That's real. Big comment.

[@Soya22181]

1994...wow I remember this ....enjoyed every second of living through this era...but things have changed so much that 1994 might as well be 1894....

[@traviscarter1023]

Facts its hard to play this song nowadays unless you are around real hip hop heads

[@MiC-T]

Showbiz and AG were among the most respected artists in hip hop back then yet received a fraction of what they deserved financially. So many rappers wanted to sound like these guys. The best stand the test of time and these cats will live forever.

[@CaldoHits]

As a unknown producer who's into sample based music, songs like this are insanely inspirational.

[@1ofthewizards330]

Another banger from DJ Premier. Methinks the main sample this beat is built around is Wes Montgomery "Angel". If you are aware of any other samples used in this track let me know.

[@francisard1488]

That whole era man, it was a frequency that is missing today and thankfully alot of people are trying to bring it back

[@super_slav91]

@@1ofthewizards330 Premier made the Remix this ones made by Showbiz

[@1ofthewizards330]

@@super_slav91 Thanks for the info.

[@perrynn7173]

Don't stop dude. Keep doing you.

[@JamesWalker-em4eo]

One of the dopest beats made during the boom-bap era

[@RapFanatic4ever]

James Walker fuck the beat it’s about lyrics

[@dareal05]

@@RapFanatic4ever If you can't appreciate a timeless beat like this then you don't know hip hop, so stay away from it. It's not in your soul.

[@RapFanatic4ever]

dareal05 I go more for lyricism

[@elkey1000]

What are those who like instrumentals more than lyrics called? Beat Junkies?

[@UniversalKofi]

The golden age ... not the boom-bap era

[@NealDamiano]

Today’s rap will never touch this era❗️This was hip hop.

[@travisescobar2777]

Nigga my beats touch this everyday 🤣

[@djnitetrain6171]

Check out my Boom Bap Mix.... Subsrcribe to my channel! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnq5hXSLmMpnlaM

[@nene71286]

Word X1000

[@rolandoerazo7582]

I concur.....peace!

[@millanomics3271]

Cause like AG said sellouts got no worth they better go soul search. Every mainstream rapper todays a sellout. That’s why it will never compare to this. controversial real rhymes for commercial sellouts.

[@samsalih7348]

I just go back and forth between dj premier joint & showbiz joint they both give that "ugly face & goosebumps" nod ya head to this.. 90's HIP HOP.. miss it

[@elkey1000]

Primo is a god but on this one.... Showbiz went much fatter. BTW... his remix on this one is IMO one of his worst.

[@cafe8271]

@@elkey1000 whaaaat!!?? I doubt anyone agrees with you, Preemo's remix on this was the haziest 😎. But showbiz captured the soul with this one.

[@elkey1000]

@@cafe8271 De gustibus non est disputandum so you can guess how much do I care about who agrees with me.

[@zatiticherry3421]

Absolutely!!!! I seriously can't decide which one is Doper!!! 😁

[@robertfullerjr802]

YOU'RE not ALONE pontna✌

[@williamlim5234]

Too bad we can't go back to this way of music again.

[@patrickpaulhubner7279]

You can always live in that time In many ways On top of that you got KZbin Gift of life Try a blunt to that Bloody respect to D I.T.C. Mad love I pray for you I owe you Taking your bullet

[@juliunofaquitaine]

1994 was the greatest year for Hip-Hop 🎉

[@NativeTribe2024]

Damn.... This joint is so nostalgic. Takes me back to 94 when you had to be original to be in Hip Hop... Nothing will never top the Boom Bap era...period.

[@maczilla4648]

more please more, i'm gettin younger just listening to this.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@budbundy1978]

Classic! Havent heard this in years.. Brotha's can't believe how the skills have gotten...

[@DWolfLycanis]

The entire video followed with the atmosphere of the song is the essence of the 90's. Every time I watch it I feel instant nostalgia as if its the 90's all over again. Classics like this last forever.

[@SciFiDigitalMusic]

This made me fall deeper in love with Hip-hop

[@anthonybizzelle2332]

The heater from the 90s

[@fsu4031]

90s hip hop music is still undefeated!

[@bigroyndahauz]

Both versions of this song, original and remix are dope as shit.

[@fantasyguru26]

Agreed.

[@erminization]

Dope shit but I like the other version better

[@karonbarwick541]

@Black lodge Agreeable, but don't sleep on Showbiz.

[@G_STYLIN]

This one suit much people who like loungin and chillin that beat is spiritual the primo beat is more raw

[@The808Mixmaster]

@Black lodge naw son

[@nysest1]

I’m 53 now, still my favorite song ever!! UAPB 93 grad

[@fatronjones]

47 here, I remember smokin blunts to this jam back in HS out on Long Island

[@toneotone4813]

When New York was on TOP......rip hip hop

[@mhc12k]

AG is in my top 5 all time. That cadence and flow is ridiculous

[@SwaggerLikeUz]

King Sizzle! word!!!

[@dcastro5337]

The 90's...nuff said.

[@ZAaron-wq5jd]

Had the cassette single back in '94. Sounds as good now as it did back then. Real hip-hop!

[@gregc7699]

How underrated is A.G criminal

[@alefunzouzzle4049]

AG was possessed on this beat!! Lawd have mercy real hip hop.

[@theboykp]

I remember riding around the summer of 95 blasting this out my homies dad's minivan in Camden, NJ ......i miss the real hip hop #90s 92 to 97....best years in hip hop beats, lyrics, and creativity

[@traviscarter1023]

Classic shit bra I got this going now me and the homie.

[@georgedennis9319]

I concur Sir

[@robertfullerjr802]

man this cut was and still passed the next level ✌🎤

[@skeemz21]

people forget how dope Showbiz was

[@robertfullerjr802]

J Mcb not me but these Rap and hip hop brothas don't actually realize how much they entertained us and kept me out of trouble just stay home with the lady and bump the old school funk✌

[@zblock8921]

Yessir

[@nthisday3184]

is.

[@seamusgallagher6860]

Not me

[@JusDOrange9470]

ANA A.G.!!!! Great Combo

[@1nil2afc]

That good ol' boom-bap with the MONSTROUS Wes Montgomery "Angel" sample. BIG UP DITC, Showbiz & AG for da real Hip-Hop!!!🙏🏾🤜🏾🤛🏾

[@stink8498]

. . #IRDGASF 👀 . .

[@melanierankin5432]

"brothers can't believe how the skills have gotten" heyyyyy

[@dillardhill71]

Thank God for KZbin being independent with a mixture of content!! Props to every an anyone who grew up with official hip hop music!!!

[@ambassador724]

I wish I could go back to this time + stop, pause and then live there forever.

[@bierlichen1]

I just put this back in my rotation. This song is soo dope.

[@eminemisdogshit4626]

My favourite Era. Seems that everything that came out from 91-95 was unique and flawless

[@rawoctopus2542]

Definitely an east coast hitter right here

[@robertfullerjr802]

HARD Hitter at THAT 👍✌

[@johnnybing91]

Love both versions of this song. Classic hip hop 👑👑

[@kadiraydukureh7680]

This is real rap

[@tovarisch3039]

Man I'm feeling nostalgic,

[@menthosonthegoghst]

WOrd UP!

[@millhousevonhouten8760]

El sentimiento es el mismo amigo! 😔

[@jisanta1895]

“Man” is not a comrade for tovarisch feelin’ nostalgia for infinity.

[@TheDidawg]

One of my all-time favorite joints

[@TheDidawg]

One of mine for sure.

[@andrewilliams6578]

LOVING THE ORIGINAL SHOWBIZ IS THE TRUTH TAKING NOTHING FROM PREEM

[@IS-wg1nd]

I agree mad respect to prem but this version is mad phat.

[@hasanwallah7015]

Support the real today kzbin.info/www/bejne/epOuhnqPn89ro5Y

[@The808Mixmaster]

Yeah premo got outshined on this one it is what it is real talk!

[@Cashmere.Kufi_88]

Miss this era of hip hop 1986-97 it was great run..glad I was around to be a witness peace and blessings to the pioneers that birthed and passed the culture to mcs djs like these brothers

[@Mr.22980]

1986- 1999 was the best years of hip hop

[@dheywood75]

goodfellas straight classic. still got this on rotation. d.i.t.c.

[@keepitfresh818]

“Sell outs got no worth, I think they better go soul searchin”. I think a lot of new hip hop nowadays definitely needs some soul searchin

[@nene71286]

Definetely word

[@nigelmiller5609]

Damn bruv that wes sample flip is ILL!

[@solgryn4591]

I really cant decide what version should i choose. Both remix and original version are so good....

[@Think1stAct2nd]

This is a 101 on how to spit and produce, on one of the highest levels! #Salute

[@je9212]

Ag underrated lyricists a legend

[@TorbenFewell]

🫡

[@MarkyGarvey]

Y'all better start yall day with this track as the first thing you hear in the morning

[@AQuestionofCharacter]

One of my all time favorite songs. Such a mood for the music and the setting/colors of the video match the song so well.

[@ahmedgerman7041]

I thank the Creator for AG's & D.J.Showbiz's Birth,for them teaming up together some kind of way and Creating This Infinite Love because it heals the mind and not poison it. I'm not going to mention the Bass line, G's voice, and the sample. ILL COMBINATION!!!

[@traviswright1920]

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS OF ALL TIME. I LOVE THIS VERSION WAY BETTER THAN THE DJ PREMIER VERSION. THE BASS LINE IS DOPE!!!!!

[@TheHumanBallsack]

The rolling bassline is monstrous

[@Alladin992]

Am here in 12/25/2020. Concur with you. This version is more soulful and has that unique Bronx sound.

[@Sincere4Eva]

That DJ Premier remix is on a whole other level 💯 🔥 🔥

[@UcheIfeNwabuoku]

Man this is dope music here. Props given. Good rap/hip hop music.

[@timsohn7057]

Every time I go watch AG perform live, he always uses the preem version. I love preem to death but I always felt this version was better. I really wanna see him perform over this track when doing this song live.

[@AntonSherar]

+Tim Sohn AGREE!!! This is way more jazzy and smoooooth imo

[@danwill4904]

they both dope this is just better. this has been the case for a few songs i like the remix out does the original.

[@evanalston1125]

This is the version!!!

[@fsmast1]

Tim Sohn Yess!!!!! It had more feeling to it!!!

[@InspectaMorze]

All I can think of is maybe they had sample clearance issues? Because this isn’t on any streaming platforms like Spotify etc.. strange

[@maxxdroid1975]

Smh Wow! Quality never dies!!! Truth here!!!

[@cbetts16]

This was when New York hip hop was in control of the hip hop and rap scene.... Showbiz and A.G. the Boogie Down Bronx son....

[@widebandrecords902]

OMG.. i grew up to this real shit.... Thanks uploader...

[@sseventones]

Classic material This Was Is & Will ALWAYS BE MY ISHHHHHHHHHH

[@Scienide1995_Deep_and_Dub]

2020 Still BoomBappin' to the dopest flows!

[@Outlavzz]

Nuff Respect to Show and AG. ready to flow again :D

[@gl0bal7474]

Brother's can't believe how the skills have gotten.

[@clwashington35]

The beat draws you in still! I used to love this track and still do! Smooth lyrics and a tough beat!

[@dsteezle7160]

90$ Hip Hop mode *ACTIVATED* 💯

[@dennysmith2661]

Whoever arranged this shit is a killa. I'm from the West Coast and ghot damn this is still hard since Rap City or wherever i seen it at first. Man I miss beats and rhymes.

[@channel_abc123_]

Showbiz

[@TheHumanBallsack]

We all miss this REAL Hip Hop era dude..

[@EFreezy716]

REAL. RAW. RAP.

[@S_dott-l1k]

Diggin in the Crates.....AG spit some of his best lyrics on this track.

[@Olsen1108]

DITC 4 EVER! SO MUCH SKILLZ IN THIS GROUP! RESPECT YOAR!

[@Ratarue]

One of the best Hip Hop songs ever!

[@nikolachinkov9311]

Showin all these corny mf what hiphop supposed to sound like.

[@mberon]

Goosebumps with the song, the ol' boom bap, and the video filmed in Grand Central Station, of NYC.

[@damianedwards2327]

my favorite hip hop group. authentic. efficient.

[@comedychannel394]

I love da beat!

[@GOD2GINO4EVER]

Thank you for putting this song on here bro; I went over to Amazon and found the song, and I added to my playlist 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@IceManLikeGervin]

Extra dopeness!

[@miltonmac]

I think this the one time Dj Premier version didn't top the original. This that nod your head off your shoulders s**t!🔥

[@comedychannel394]

Daaaamn! A classic!

[@stephb1010]

Oh boy how good is this....

[@iNeverHadMercy]

This track is "tasty like a Steak with Potatoes O'Grattin" !! FIRE

[@si-lince6818]

Out right 4eva CLASSIC tri-fek-tah!!

[@menthosonthegoghst]

Word UP! This is that clasSICK materIaLL. SmOOth & DOPENESS!

[@mikeofdc]

Fiyaaah & they dropped this when Death Row wuz live n kickn. NY needed this raw, gotta sound

[@yngcalico1755]

AG is one of the GOATs!

[@franklopez7019]

I want this album again. This is 🔥. You want to talk about obscure incredible hip hop from the greatest decade for the genre ? This is it right here. Goodfellas 👍 I never seen these cats videos. In the 90s at-least in Miami you only had VH1 or MTV, no internet only radio or word to mouth is how we had our finger on the pulse..

[@cotidianodasfavelas5236]

Hip hop golden era never die. ☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️☝️

[@phenixcitymack]

THIS IS DOPE...................

[@seanhennsey2605]

This was my favorite joint by them classic joint fa sho

[@jalalcunningham3640]

love this version better remix still fire this stay on repeat 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonybizzelle2332]

True rap music

[@deevargas9871]

Underrated Hip Hop track.Dope ass beat 💪🏼👑

[@intelligentgaming7579]

I fkn love this! real medicine after the modern sludge

[@paul4mula]

Classic.. peace to the Bronx, Showbiz & A.G. the whole DITC n NYC

[@sndselecta]

One of the most under rated mc ever. Met him a few times, cool cat.

[@shanebaird7760]

Real hip hop

[@wreckx50]

relaxing music!

[@jacobgraves8352]

I am vibing my ass off to this in 2021 anyone else in here w me ? ✌

[@antoniogambardella785]

this is original hip-hop classic 💣🔥👏👍👊🙏✌

[@keya1202]

Both mixes 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ebtsoby]

This is filmed in the same place as KRS-One's "A Friend" music video, obviously in the Bronx somewhere, interesting that Show also produced that joint

[@h_g.b.5792]

Peace to everyone who witness this era in hip hop music. Good times!

[@TJDuncan]

2017 still bumping this heat