Donnie Ozone “P.P.T.”

Every Netlabel Day, one artist we know we can count on to come through with a banger is Donnie Ozone. Since 2016, he’s made July 14th his own personal tradition. This year is no different. The Brooklyn-based emcee is back with a brand-new single titled P.P.T. — a tight one-track dose of purpose and pride wrapped in the ethos of the underground.

P.P.T. is short for Patience, Persistence, Tenacity, a mantra Donnie turns into a lyrical mosaic of grit and gratitude. With bars that reflect the time-honored artistry behind his work, he sets the tone early:

“I take my time, create in small batches / I’m an artisan; this rhyme is well-crafted”

He’s not chasing trends—he’s honoring craft. Whether name-dropping Paul’s Boutique or big-upping pirate radio culture, Donnie’s words pay homage to the golden age while holding space for the future of independent music.

This isn’t mass appeal. This is mastery.

As the current host of Tha Bloc Report, Donnie Ozone has become an integral voice in the blocSonic universe. But before the mic checks and podcasts, he started by giving away his vocals on ccMixter over a decade ago. Since then, he’s released tracks that walk the line between classic boom bap, tongue-in-cheek storytelling, and experimental collaboration.

P.P.T. continues that legacy. It's a reminder that timeless bars don’t need a playlist algorithm—they just need a real voice and a solid beat.

Happy Netlabel Day, Donnie. You did it again. Thanks for another Netlabel Day classic!

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