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Da Mafia 6ix
Three 6 Mafia is an American hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 1991. Emerging as a horror-themed underground hip hop group, they would eventually go on to enjoy mainstream success. The group's 1995 debut album ''Mystic Stylez'' would go on to become an influential cult classic. They have released music on independent labels such as Prophet Entertainment and their own Hypnotize Minds label, as well as Relativity, Loud, and Columbia Records. Two of their albums are RIAA-certified platinum: '' When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1'' (2000) and ''Most Known Unknown'' (2005), the latter featured their hit single " Stay Fly". In 2006 the group won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 78th Academy Awards for their song " It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" from the film ''Hustle & Flow''. The group's latest studio album, ''Last 2 Walk'', was released in 2008. Three 6 Mafia's worldwide album sales stand at 5.5 million as of 2016. History Origins (1988–1990 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Paul
Paul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), better known by his stage name DJ Paul, is an American DJ, record producer, and rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is a founding member of hip hop group Three 6 Mafia and uncle of the late rapper Lord Infamous. He is also a part owner of FaZe Clan. DJ Paul started his career in the late 1980s as a DJ and released a number of solo tapes, as well as three collaboration albums with Lord Infamous as The Serial Killaz. Juicy J was introduced and the three founded the group Three 6 Mafia, going on to achieve national success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their 2000 album, '' When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1'', debuted at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was certified platinum. Later followed by ''Da Unbreakables'' in 2003 and ''Most Known Unknown'' in 2005, both of which were commercially successful. In 2006, DJ Paul, Juicy J, Crunchy Black, and Frayser Boy won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for " It's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sony Music
Sony Music Entertainment (SME), also known as simply Sony Music, is an American multinational music company. Being owned by the parent conglomerate Sony Group Corporation, it is part of the Sony Music Group, which is owned by Sony Entertainment and managed by the American umbrella division of Sony. It was originally founded in 1929 as American Record Corporation and renamed as Columbia Recording Corporation in 1938, following its acquisition by the Columbia Broadcasting System. In 1966, the company was reorganized to become CBS Records, and Sony Corporation bought the company in 1988, renaming it under its current name in 1991. In 2004, Sony and Bertelsmann established a 50-50 joint venture known as Sony BMG, which transferred the businesses of Sony Music and Bertelsmann Music Group into one entity. However, in 2008, Sony acquired Bertelsmann's stake, and the company reverted to the Sony Music name shortly after; the buyout allowed Sony to acquire all of BMG's labels, which ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project Pat
Patrick Earl Houston (born February 8, 1973), better known by his stage name Project Pat, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the older brother of Juicy J, the co-founder of Three 6 Mafia. Houston was formerly a member of hip hop group the Kaze, joining the group in 1998 the same year that the album ''KamiKaze Timez Up'' was released. Career Music beginnings and ''Ghetty Green'' Project Pat began his career with appearances on his brother Juicy J's early releases with DJ Paul in the early 1990s. After serving several years in prison for robbery charges and disappearing from recording, he re-emerged in 1999 with the solo album ''Ghetty Green'', released on his brother's Hypnotize Minds label. He became an affiliated member of Juicy and Paul's group Three 6 Mafia, and first gained mainstream attention when he provided the hook for the group's hit single "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000. 2000–2002: ''Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin'' and ''Layin' Da Sm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Wyte
Patrick Dhane Lanshaw (born October 6, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wyte, is an American rapper. He is a member of the rap collective Hypnotize Minds and owner of the independent label Wyte Music. Early life Growing up in Frayser, Memphis, Frayser, Lil Wyte discovered his rapping talent at a young age as he could rap Sir Mix-a-Lot's entire song "Baby Got Back" completely. He participated in freestyle rap, freestyle battles at high school when he was in ninth grade. Lanshaw rapped with his friend "Lil Black", who inspired him to use the pseudonym "Lil Wyte" and write songs instead of freestyling. Lanshaw dropped out of high school, but eventually earned his high school diploma. Music career Lil Wyte was part of a local rap group, the Shelby Forest Click. The group's home-made demo tape came to the attention of Three 6 Mafia. Juicy J and DJ Paul (one song in particular is said to have gotten him signed, a song titled Memphiz Playaz). Three 6 Mafia signed the ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Chat
Chastity Daniels (born March 21, 1978), known professionally as La Chat, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. She is best known for her association with the Hypnotize Minds record label. She was one of the two female members of Memphis-based hip hop group, Three 6 Mafia, alongside Gangsta Boo. Career In 2001, La Chat made a guest appearance on the hit Project Pat song, ''Chickenhead'', which would go on to receive Gold record status. La Chat left Hypnotize Minds some time after the release of her debut album, ''Murder She Spoke'' (2001). She went on to release a number of albums and mixtapes for different record labels in the following years. In 2010, La Chat won Female Rap Artist of the Year at the Knocdown-SCM Awards. La Chat and Gangsta Boo's collaborative extended play An extended play record, usually referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single but fewer than an album or LP record. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kaze
The Kaze is an American hip hop group from Memphis, Tennessee. It started its activities in the year 1990 to 2000 with MC Mack, Lil Corb and Project Pat, the group underwent several changes when Lil Corb's death was announced in 2013. History The group began their activities in the early 1990s in Memphis, consisting of Project Pat, Lil Corb and Scan Man. In 1995, the group (then known as "Killa Klan Kaze") was featured on a tape entitled, "Volume 3 Spring Mix 95", which contained the first track of Killa Klan Kaze, "Runnin 'Lip". The formation in the epoch consisted of MC Mack, Scan Man and K-Rock. They also had a track on Three 6 Mafia's 1995 EP, Live By Yo Rep, titled "Be a Witness". Project Pat ultimately replaced K-Rock and in 1998 the group released their first album entitled "KamiKaze Timez Up" and sold about 50,000 independent copies. The album was released with the production of Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J and DJ Paul. The album would be the only project released by the group ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse, often abbreviated as ICP, is an American hip hop duo. Formed in Detroit in 1989 as a gangsta rap group, ICP's best known lineup consists of rappers Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (originally 2 Dope; Joseph Utsler). Insane Clown Posse is known for its elaborate live performances and theatrical horror-inspired lyrics. The duo has earned two platinum and five gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group had sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada . The group has established a dedicated following called Juggalos numbering in the "tens of thousands". Originally known as ''JJ Boyz'' and ''Inner City Posse'', the group introduced supernatural and horror-themed lyrics as a means of distinguishing itself stylistically. The duo founded the independent record label Psychopathic Records with Alex Abbiss as manager, and produced and starred in the feature films ''Big Money Hustlas'' and ''Big Money Rustlas' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indo G
Tobian Tools, also known as Indo G (born c. 1973 ) is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. First hitting the Memphis rap scene with fellow Memphian, Lil' Blunt, in the mid-1990s, they released two albums on Luke Records, '' Up In Smoke'' (1995) and '' The Antidote'' (1995). Soon after, Indo G became affiliated with Three 6 Mafia and released '' Angel Dust'' in 1998. However, the relationship between Three 6 and Indo deteriorated, and they no longer work together. Discography Studio albums * '' Angel Dust'' (1998) * '' Christmas N' Memphis'' (2002) *'' Kill the Noise'' (2006) * ''Purple Drank'' (2007) Collaboration albums * '' The Antidote'' with Lil' Blunt (1994) * ''19 Nigga 4'' with Lil' Blunt (1994) * '' Up in Smoke'' with Lil' Blunt (1995) * '' Live and Learn'' with The Ghetto Troopers (2000) * ''Contact'' with Lil' Blunt (2002) Compilation albums * ''Down South Ballin (1997) Extended plays * ''Crossfire'' with Lil' Blunt (1992) Singles * ''"Blame It on the Funk" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frayser Boy
Cedric Coleman, professionally known by his stage name Frayser Boy, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was formerly signed to Hypnotize Minds, the record label run by Three 6 Mafia founders DJ Paul and Juicy J, and had released three studio albums under the label: '' Gone on That Bay'' (2003), '' Me Being Me'' (2005), and '' Da Key'' (2008). At the 78th Academy Awards, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for " It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" along with Three 6 Mafia members Juicy J, Crunchy Black, and DJ Paul. In 2014, Coleman released ''B.A.R. (Bay Area Representatives)'', a ten years in the making collaborative project with fellow rapper Lil Wyte, and his fourth solo studio album titled ''Not No Moe'', both through Phixieous Entertainment. Same year, he was featured in the documentary film ''Take Me to the River'' alone with Terrence Howard, Snoop Dogg, Yo Gotti and Al Kapone among others. In 2018, he starred in Muck Sticky-directed drama film ''Dig T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiend (rapper)
Richard Jones (born May 13, 1976), better known by his stage names Fiend or International Jones, is an American rapper and producer best known for his time spent with Master P's No Limit Records. Fiend was also briefly signed to the label, Ruff Ryders Entertainment, and is currently signed to Jet Life under Warner Bros. Music career 1995: ''I Won't Be Denied'' On November 14, 1995, Fiend released his first album, titled '' I Won't Be Denied'', via independent label Big Boy Records. 1997–98: No Limit Records and ''There's One in Every Family'' In 1997 Fiend signed to Master P's record label No Limit Records and he appeared on Master P's ''Ghetto D'' and Mia X's ''Unlady Like'' before releasing his second album and first for No Limit, '' There's One in Every Family'', in 1998. The album peaked at No. 8 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Also in that year, Fiend appeared on Snoop Dogg's single " Woof". ''There Is One In Every Family'' w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
8Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG is an American hip hop duo from Memphis, Tennessee. They met at Ridgeway Middle School (Memphis, Tennessee) in 1984. In 1993, the duo released their debut album ''Comin' Out Hard''. They went on to release ''On the Outside Looking In'' (1994), '' On Top of the World'' (1995), '' In Our Lifetime'' (1999), ''Space Age 4 Eva'' (2000), ''Living Legends'' (2004), '' Ridin' High'' (2007) and ''Ten Toes Down'' (2010). Career 8Ball & MJG first appeared on the rap scene with their underground 1991 album ''Listen to the Lyrics''. In 1993, they released the successful album ''Comin' Out Hard''. Their subsequent albums in the 1990s, including 1994's ''On the Outside Looking In'', and 1995's '' On Top of the World'' cemented their status as some of the South's best rappers. ''On Top of the World'' was particularly successful, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. It also contained the song "Space Age Pimpin'", which was 8Ball & MJG's first single to char ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Relativity Records
Relativity Records was an American record label founded by Barry Kobrin at the site of his company, Important Record Distributors (IRD) in metro New York. Relativity released music that covers a wide variety of musical genres. When it entered into a deal with Sony Music Entertainment, it became more known for its heavy metal and hip hop releases. History Although it was reportedly established in 1985, there is evidence that the Relativity Records imprint began as an in-house IRD label. In the 1980s, Relativity Records was mostly focused on rock music, including heavy metal and punk rock. Releases in this genre were split among Relativity and its sister labels Combat and In-Effect Records. Following the recession of 1990, these labels were folded back into the main Relativity label. Also in that year, Sony Music acquired a 50% stake in the company. Around 1992, the label underwent restructuring. IRD was renamed Relativity Entertainment Distribution. In 1995, Relativity ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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