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Funk Mobb
Funk Mobb was an American, short lived rap group composed of Bay Area rappers, K-1, G-Note and Mac Shawn who were signed by Sick Wid It and Jive Records. They were only active from 1994 to 1998, first appearing on Little Bruce's debut album, XXXtra Mannish and then releasing their one and only album in 1996, ''It Ain't 4 Play''. It peaked at number 46 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 28 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers. After the album the group would disband with Mac Shawn releasing two albums, 1997's ''Music fo' the Mobb'' and 2001's ''Worldwide Bosses and Playas'' and even joining Death Row Records for a short while. In 1999 G-Note joined No Limit Records and changed his name to Lil Italy. There he released his debut solo album, ''On Top of da World''. Discography Studio albums *''It Ain't 4 Play'' (1996) Solo projects *Mac Shawn – ''Music fo' tha' Mobb'' (1997) *G-Note – ''On Top of da World'' (1999) *G-Note – '' Full Blown'' (2001) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vallejo, California
Vallejo ( ; ) is a city in Solano County, California and the second largest city in the North Bay region of the Bay Area. Located on the shores of San Pablo Bay, the city had a population of 126,090 at the 2020 census. Vallejo is home to the California Maritime Academy, Touro University California and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Vallejo is named after Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, the famed Californio general and statesman. The city was founded in 1851 on General Vallejo's Rancho Suscol to serve as the capital city of California, which it served as from 1852 to 1853, when the Californian government moved to neighboring Benicia, named in honor of General Vallejo's wife Benicia Carrillo de Vallejo. The following year in 1854, authorities founded the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, which defined Vallejo's economy until the turn of the 21st century. History Vallejo was once home of the Coastal Miwok as well as Suisunes and other Patwin Native American tribes. There are three co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is an American record label that was founded in 1991 by The D.O.C., Dr. Dre, Suge Knight, and Dick Griffey. The label became a sensation by releasing multi-platinum hip-hop albums by West Coast-based artists such as Dr. Dre (''The Chronic''), Snoop Dogg (''Doggystyle'', ''Tha Doggfather''), Tha Dogg Pound (''Dogg Food''), and 2Pac (''All Eyez on Me'', The Don Killuminati: 7 Day Theory) during the 1990s. At its peak, Death Row was making over US$100 million a year. By the late 1990s, the label began to decline after the death of its star artist, 2Pac, imprisonment of Suge Knight, and the departures of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Although Death Row was enjoying financial success, it was embroiled in controversies, lawsuits, and violence by its artists and associates. Death Row Records filed for bankruptcy in 2006 and was auctioned to WIDEawake Entertainment for $18 million on January 15, 2009. The owner of WIDEawake bankrupted in 2012 and the label was then sold to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
N2Deep
N2Deep is an American Chicano rap duo formed in Vallejo, California in 1989. Consisting of James "Jay Tee" Trujillo and Timothy "TL" Lyon, they are best known for the 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel", the title track of their debut album. Early third member John "Johnny Z" Zunino officially left the group as a performing member in its first year to focus exclusively on production and related behind-the-scenes responsibilities. Biography The group was formed in 1989 in Vallejo, California by Johnny Z (John Zunino), Jay Tee (James Trujillo) and TL (Timothy Lyon). While attending college in Sacramento, Johnny Z began producing hip hop music and after graduating and moving back to Vallejo, TL referred Johnny to an aspiring rapper, Jay Tee. The three began writing and recording hip hop demos and performing live shows originally as 3DEEP. Before long, Johnny Z decided to work strictly behind the scenes and on the music and production end, while Jay Tee and TL performed the vocal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Rumble (N2Deep Album)
''The Rumble'' is the fourth studio album and eighth album overall released by N2Deep. Although this album was released under the artist name N2Deep, ''The Rumble'' can actually be considered a Jay Tee solo album as N2Deep, TL only participates on one track, "1st We Drink Then We Smoke". The album was released in 1998 for Lightyear Entertainment and was produced by Johnny Z, Jay Tee, DJ Mark 7 and others. Three singles were released, "1st We Drink Then We Smoke", "We Get's Down Like That" and "All Night" and guests include Baby Beesh, The Mossie, Taydatay, Don Cisco, Mac Dre, Slow Pain and Roger Troutman. Track listing #"Intro" - 0:41 #"1st We Drink Then We Smoke" (featuring N2Deep, TL & Miami) - 3:37 #"We Get's Down Like That" (featuring Don Cisco; produced and engineered by Dave Fore) - 4:32 #"The Throw" (featuring Baby Beesh & Mac Dre) - 4:12 #"We Be All Over" (featuring The Mossie & Levitti) - 3:54 #"My Doe Is Gettin' Low" (featuring Miami & The Looie Crew) - 5:28 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hemp Museum (album)
''The Hemp Museum'' is the second solo studio album by American rapper B-Legit. It was released on November 26, 1996 through Sick Wid It/Jive Records. Production was handled by Studio Ton, Mike Mosley, Kevin Gardner, Redwine, Femi Ojetunde, Emgee, Tone Capone and B-Legit himself, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from C-Bo, Levitti, Celly Cel, Daryl Hall, E-40, Kurupt, A-1 and Funk Mobb among others. The album peaked at number 55 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 15 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Along with a single, a music video was released for the song "Check It Out" featuring E-40 and Kurupt. The song "Ghetto Smile" was later used in the 1997 film '' Dangerous Ground'' and also was released as a single and a music video to promote the film's soundtrack. The final track, "My Flow of Cash", is a bonus track exclusive to the CD release. Critical reception AllMusic's Leo Stanley wrote: "when the thick-tongued rapper cut ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hogg In Me
''The Hogg in Me'' is compilation presented by American rap label Sick Wid It Records. It was released November 21, 1995 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album was produced by Celly Cel, Damian Law, Dre "Young Dog" Riggins, Filthy Rich, Kevin Gardner, K-Lou, Levitti, Redwine, Stevie Wright and Studio Ton. It peaked at number 36 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Albums_))).html" ;"title="((( The Hogg in Me > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( The Hogg in Me > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-02-13. The album features performances by B-Legit, Celly Cel, Levitti, Funk Mobb, The Mossie, Playaz Tryna Strive, A-1 and Reservoir Hoggz. Background Several songs were reproduced on future Sick Wid It releases, including: "Time to Mobb" (''It Ain't 4 Play''), "Funk Season" (''Killa Kali''), "Feel Ness Real" (''All Frames of the Game''), "Can My Nine Get Ate" ('' The Hemp Museum''), "Get a Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In A Major Way
''In a Major Way'' is the second studio album by American rapper E-40, released March 14, 1995 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 13 on the ''Billboard'' 200, _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Albums_))).html" ;"title="((( In a Major Way > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( In a Major Way > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on January 7, 2010. selling 70,000 copies in its first week. The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA. The album features production by Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Eugenius, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. It also features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit and Suga-T, as well as 2Pac, Mac Shawn, Spice 1, Celly Cel, Mac Mall, and his son Droop-E (credited as Lil E). Music Videos Three music videos were produced to promote the album, including "Dusted 'n' Disgusted", which features rap verses from E-40 wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heat 4 Yo Azz
''Heat 4 Yo Azz'' is the debut album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1994 for Sick Wid It Records and was produced by Celly Cel, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. The album was mildly successful, making it to #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart. Guests include B-Legit, E-40 and Funk Mobb. The album was re-released on Jive Records the same year without the track "Zig Zags & Body Bags." Track listing #"Heat 4 Yo Azz"- 4:22 #"Bailin' Thru My Hood" feat. B-Legit- 4:29 #"What Am I Supposed to Do"- 4:29 #"How to Catch a Bitch" feat. E-40, Mugzi & T-Pup- 4:21 #"Funk 4 Life" feat. Levitti- 4:34 #"Gin Wit No Juice"- 5:20 #"Retalliation" feat. E-40- 5:09 #"Tha Body Shop"- 3:18 #"Pimp's, Playa's and Hustla's" feat. Kaveo, Mac Shawn & Funk Mobb- 5:29 #"Hot Sunny Day" feat. Levitti & Marjuna Mitchell- 4:57 #"Nuthin' But Dick"- 5:37 #"Zig Zags & Body Bags" - 3:55 #"Empty tha Clip"- 4:29 Samples Heat 4 Yo Azz *"Cutie Pie" by One Way What Am I Suppo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
XXXtra Manish
''XXXtra Manish'' is the debut album by American rapper Little Bruce, released October 11, 1994, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album was produced by Mike Mosley, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton, and executive produced by B-Legit and E-40. The album peaked at number 60 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Albums_))).html" ;"title="((( XXXtra Manish > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( XXXtra Manish > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2010-02-16. It features guest performances by Kaveo, Levitti, P-Dub and Funk Mobb. Along with a single, a music video was released for the song, "Mobbin' In My Old School". |
Tryin' To Get A Buck
''Tryin' to Get a Buck'' is the debut album by American rapper B-Legit, released March 2, 1993 on Sick Wid It Records. The album was produced entirely by Studio Ton. It peaked at number 41 on the ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 26 on the ''Billboard'' Top Heatseekers. _Charts_&_Awards_>_Billboard_Albums_))).html" ;"title="((( Tryin' to Get a Buck > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums )))">((( Tryin' to Get a Buck > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums ))) All Media Guide, LLC. Retrieved on 2009-12-31. The album features guest performances by labelmates: E-40, Little Bruce, Levitti and Mac Shawn. Little Bruce was featured on the original version of the track "Fuck and Get Up", but the reissue by Jive Records omitted him from the song. Track listing #"Way Too Vicious" (featuring E-40) - 4:51 #"Can't Fuck Wit' Me" (featuring E-40) - 5:27 #"The Savage" - 3:57 #"Tryin' to Get a Buck" (featuring Kaveo) - 3:57 #"Fuck and Get Up" (featuring Little Bruce) - 4:35 #"Dan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Full Blown (Lil Italy Album)
Lil Italy (born September 8, 1973) is an American rapper who began his career as G-Note of California rap group Funk Mobb, who were signed to E-40's label Sick With It Records from 1994 to 1998, when the group disbanded. He joined No Limit Records in 1998 under the new stage name of Lil Italy, and released his first and only album with No Limit, ''On Top of da World'', in 1999. The record peaked at #99 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and #20 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and featured guest appearances from the likes of Silkk the Shocker, Snoop Dogg, and Magic, but Lil Italy was soon dropped from the label due to poor sales. Lil Italy's second album, ''Full Blown,'' was distributed by independent label K-Lou in 2001, but it did not chart. In 2011, he returned after a decade-long hiatus with the new release ''My Life,'' which is only available as an MP3 download. He was born to Jamaican-American parents. Discography Studio albums Collaboration albums *''It Ain't 4 Play ''I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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