When it comes to unearthing dusty vinyl and picking out soul, jazz and funk samples, no one does it like Diggin' In The Crates. Consisting of the producers and rappers Lord Finesse, Diamond D, Fat Joe, Showbiz & A.G., O.C., Buckwild and the dearly deceased punchline king Big L, the collective were standard-bearers for New York City hip-hop throughout the '90s and early-'00s. A self-titled album on Tommy Boy in 2000 showcased the power of the crew in full force while a flurry of solo releases from the individual members helped maintain their grimy dominance.