It was a groundbreaking concept. After stockpiling ideas for a decade, Celph Titled was discussing his debut solo album with James DL of No Sleep Recordings in 2009. James DL was working with Buckwild, whose production in the 1990s with Black Rob, The Notorious B.I.G., O.C., and others helped define the decade. 

 James DL mentioned that Buckwild had a box of discs with unused beats from the 1990s. That’s when the concept emerged. Celph Titled would use those unreleased Buckwild beats as the sonic foundation for his forthcoming LP. Buckwild loved the idea and the pair got to work. 

“Instead of trying to make a record that sounded like the ’90s, we took beats that were made back at that time and made new songs,” Celph Titled says today. “That’s where the Now comes in, Nineteen Ninety Now.”

Instead, Nineteen Ninety Now stands as two artists hitting their creative apex. “It really holds its place as a one-of-a-kind project,” Celph Titled says.

Buckwild agrees: “It stands the test of time.” 

-Soren Baker

 This CD edition comes housed in a classic jewel case with a six-panel insert and clear tray, featuring artwork and layout design by Open Mic.

Tracklist:

01. The Deal Maker

02. Out to Lunch (feat. Treach of Naughty By Nature)

03. Eraserheads (feat. Vinnie Paz of Jedi Mind Tricks)

04. Fuckmaster Sex

05. Swashbuckling (feat. Apathy, Ryu, Esoteric)

06. I Could Write a Rhyme

07. Hardcore Date

08. Mad Ammo

09. Tingin’

10. There Will Be Blood (feat. Sadat X. Grand Puba, A.G., O.C. Diamond D)

11. Miss Those Days

12. Step Correctly

13. Wack Juice

14. Styles Ain’t Raw (feat. Apathy, Chino XL)

15. Where I Are

16. Time Travels On (feat. Majik Most, Dutchmassive)