We hear:doing a record

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W e hear: That DMC aka Darryl McDaniels told WAAF-FM morning man Greg Hill that he’s “doing a record” with sidelined Soxslugger David Ortiz . “Over the last couple of years I have become a great friendof Big Papi,” DMC told Hill & Co. “He’s a greatguy!” McDaniels, who will host the Beckett Bowl after-party at Rain tomorrow night, said they are “workingon it right now” and they may, he joked, call themselves“Papi DMC.” That Red Sox hurler Hideki Okajima will sign 2007 World Series balls to raise some dough for the YMCAprogram from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow at West Roxbury Motors.Donate $50 to the Y and you can meet Oki and get an autographedball while helping the West Roxbury/Roslindale/Dedham YMCAsubsidize camp and programming fees for low-income residents.Quantities are limited so preregister for an autographed ball bycalling Kara O’Conner at the YMCA: 617-323-3200 x128 or e-mail koconnor@ymcaboston.org. That the Kennedy clan is such a BIG fan of the Plain White T’s , the rockers were invited to kick back at the Compound beforetheir sold-out show last night at the Cape Cod Melody Tent . A big group of Kennedy grandkids hit the sound check at the Tentin the afternoon and were expected to join about 38 of their relsat the performance last night! That Boston Casting is desperately seeking super hunky-working guys age 25-54 for areality competition-based webisode/TV spot for a major Americantruck company. The winner of the competition will receive a new2009 pickup (gasoline not included). Cops, firefighters, soldiers,steel workers and construction workers need apply! Head on down toBoston Casting at 129 Braintree St. in Allston today between 2 p.m.and 6 p.m. and bring a recent photo. And, as always, do tell themthe Track sent cha. That an indie flick called “Four Single Fathers,”starring hunky Italian actor Alessandro Gassman , began filming in Wellesley yesterday and next week will move toRichmond Street in West Roxbury. The dramedy, written by“He’s Just Not That Into You” screenwriter Liz Tuccillo , is about four Italian single fathers trying to deal with Americanex-wives, kids, rels and new galpals. Boston is, once again,subbing in for New York City. They are also shooting in Rome. And that Boston Celtics captain - and NBA Finals MVP - Paul Pierce will yuk it up with Brookline homey Conan O’Brien on NBC’s “Late Night” tomorrow. So set the DVR!