DJ DMD - Twenty-Two: P.A. World Wide

DJ DMD - Twenty-Two: P.A. World Wide

Dorie Dorsey, better known as DJ DMD, is a renowned rapper, producer and DJ who hails from the notorious streets of Port Arthur, TX. He is also the founder of Inner Soul Records as well as the collective known as the Inner Soul Clique. DMD initially started off in the early nineties with a group called The Original Point Blank. It was after this venture, when he realized the passion and talent he had for the industry. This eventually led him to form his own label which brought other small time artists in Port Arthur together and ultimately formed the Inner Soul Clique. Twenty-Two is his second album and it was released in 1998 on Inner Soul Records. As always, DMD is the sole producer and he does a superb job on the beats. They are all funk laden and are derived through multiple musical instruments. Some of them are sample assisted while others are as original as can be. The rhythms carry a very precise feel and their craftsmanship oozes quality. They are definitely southern in style and are also very smooth on the playing end. Lyrically the album is also quite impressive. DMD can hold his own on the microphone. His tone is somewhat relaxed and his delivery is distinct. His rhymes carry a good amount of wordplay and are a perfect fit for his beats. Also, the members of the Inner Soul Clique are very good lyricists as well. Each one bringing a unique and thought provoking style to the table which in return boosts the core content of the entire record. Guest appearances are made by Pimp C of UGK, Lil' Keke and Fat Pat of the Screwed Up Click. All in all, this was a wonderful follow up to his debut "Eleven." Not only did it help spawn one of the greatest rap songs in Southern Rap history in "25 Lighters," it also let the whole world know about the small city of Port Arthur in South Texas.

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Album Notes
* Rest in peace to Pimp C and Fat Pat.
* DJ DMD would retire from the rap game in the year 2002.
* He later returned in the year 2012 as a Christian Rap artist.
* The Rock group, ZZ Top also did a rendition of 25 Lighters.

Boonie Locc - Dahellwitcha

Boonie Locc - Dahellwitcha
Boonie Locc is a rapper originally from Beaumont, TX. He later moved to Port Arthur, TX and became a member of the Inner Soul Clique. This is his debut album and it was released in 2000 on Inner Soul Records. Production on Dahellwitcha is done by J-Will, DJ DMD and Rico Lee. They execute nothing but hard hitting southern beats with tons of melodic precision. Tracks are laced with dope samples, deep bass lines and funky instruments. Boonie comes hard with his solid flow. His raw lyrics are filled with word play and he manages to infectiously deliver them. Featuring artists are members of the Inner Soul family which include the likes of DJ DMD, Bull, Lee Masta, Superb Herb, Momo, Suga Bear, QB and Big Smokin' Mitch. This album also contains part 2 of the infamous "Boonie Locc Off The Dome" freestyle. Besides DJ DMD, Boonie Locc is the only other artist to release an album on the Inner Soul label. Although the contents of this record are undeniably excellent, it could not gain much attention and happens to be very slept on.

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DJ DMD - Forty-Four: 3rd Coast Classics Vol. 1

DJ DMD - Forty-Four: 3rd Coast Classics Vol. 1
DJ DMD is an extremely talented producer and rapper from Port Arthur, TX. He has worked with many artists from the south and has contributed generously to the southern genre. This is a greatest hits album compiled by Inner Soul Records in 2002. It was released in an attempt to commemorate DMD's retirement from the rap game. Production is done by the one and only DJ DMD. The record includes many notorious cuts DMD has made during his powerful career. Ten of the twelve tracks are from his three previous albums and two are unreleased. Features are courtesy of DJ Screw, Lil' Keke, Pimp C of UGK, Fat Pat, Mike D, Lee Masta, Boonie Locc, Momo, Superb Herb, QB, Ricky Diamondz, James Greer and Vernon Chaisson. The album also contains the extended version of the infamous Screwed Up Click song known as "So Real." Overall the record is compiled superbly and the tracks are very fine picked. DJ DMD was the man responsible for many known hits that were derived in the south, which in turn gives Forty-Four a spot in every collection.

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DJ DMD - Thirty-Three: Live From Hiroshima

DJ DMD - Thirty-Three: Live From Hiroshima
DJ DMD is an accomplished rapper and producer from Port Arthur, TX. He was also a well known and respected affiliate of the dynamic duo known as the Underground Kingz. This album was the third and final release from DMD and the Inner Soul Clique. It was released in 2001 on Inner Soul Records. The dope production is provided by DMD himself. Once again he has no problem lacing the beats with some southern fried funk. He also provides his classic touch on the sizzling scratches and original mixes. The lyrics can range from laid back flows to hard hustling rhymes. Featuring on the album is Pimp C of UGK, DJ Screw, Mike D, Herb Keller, QB, D-Stone, Laboo, Ricky Diamondz, Suga B, Tucept, Reggie Cooper and Ashley Dorsey. Although DJ DMD concluded his career with the release of this album, his legacy will forever remain. He is regarded as one of the finest who have ever graced the mic along with the turntables. To honor his retirement, a greatest hits compilation was released in 2002 by Inner Soul Records called "Forty-Four: 3rd Coast Classics Vol. 1."

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DJ DMD - Eleven

DJ DMD - Eleven

DJ DMD is an excellent rapper and producer from Port Arthur, TX. Eleven is the debut album by DMD and the Inner Soul Clique. It was released in 1997 on Inner Soul Records. Production was done by DJ DMD and Skip Holman. Thundering bass lines and solid samples are the foundation for all the beats. Lyrics are also very impressive. DMD and the numerous members of the Inner Soul Clique can wreck the microphone with ease. Featuring artists on the album are UGK, DJ Screw & the Screwed Up Click, Ronnie Spencer and the Inner Soul Clique which consists of Blue Lite, Lee Masta, Bull, Momo, Lil' Wink and Boonie Locc. This album also contains two versions of the infamous track "So Real." One has DJ Screw and Al-D on it while the other one is a remix which has Fat Pat, Lil' Keke, Mike D, C-Note of the Botany Boys with Screw attending to the turntables. A very commendable album overall especially for being a debut. DJ DMD went on and released the album "Twenty-Two: P.A. World Wide" in 1998 and concluded with "Thirty-Three: Live From Hiroshima" in 2001. DJ DMD was a member in the group called The Original Point Blank and is also well known respected affiliate of the infamous Underground Kingz.

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