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K-Dee
Darrell L. Johnson, also known as K-Dee, formerly Kid Disaster and D-Rock-D, (born May 24, 1969), is an American rapper most known for his album ''Ass, Gas, or Cash (No One Rides for Free)''. His first two singles were released under the name D-Rock-D. Those two songs "My Fresh Nissan" and "Killer Daytons" were released in 1986 and 1987 and appear on the compilation album ''West Coast Rap-thology''. He then came into wider prominence in the hip hop scene with fellow West Coast rapper, Ice Cube in the group C.I.A. He became a part of Cube's entourage Da Lench Mob and made appearances on other Lench Mob member albums including Mack 10, Dazzie Dee, Westside Connection, and Kausion. Other appearances including the compilation albums, ''The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One'', ''Dangerous Ground'' soundtrack, ''Big Thangs'' released in 1997 and the Devin the Dude album, '' The Dude'', released in 1998. In 2005, K-Dee released a song online titled "Back On Deck" and also a mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ass, Gas, Or Cash (No One Rides For Free)
''Ass, Gas or Cash (No One Rides for Free)'' is the only solo studio album by the American rapper K-Dee. It was released on November 15, 1994, via Lench Mob Records. Recording sessions took place at Lench Mob Studios in Los Angeles, California, with producers Ice Cube, Madness 4 Real, Vic C., 88 X Unit, Shaquille, D Mac and Laylaw. It features guest appearances from Bootsy Collins, Morris Day, Ice Cube, Ayana Anderson and Snow. The album peaked at number 33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 20 on the Heatseekers Albums chart in the United States. It spawned three singles: "Thought I Saw a Pussy Cat", "The Freshest MC in the World" and "Hittin' Corners". Track listing ;Sample credits *Track 1 contains an interpolation of "War of the Hearts" written by Helen Folasade Adu and Stuart Matthewman *Track 4 contains an interpolation of "Free" written by Deniece Williams, Hank Redd, Nathan Watts and Susaye Greene *Track 7 contains an interpolation of "Gigolos Get Lonely T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dazzie Dee
Dazzie Dee is an American West Coast hip hop rapper and record producer who has collaborated and affiliated with artists such as Suga Free, Mausberg, DJ Quik, Ice Cube, Shade Sheist, K-Dee, Kool G Rap, Coolio, Mixmaster Spade, Yo-Yo, Da Lench Mob, and many more. He released two solo albums in 1996, ''Where's My Receipt?'' and ''The Re-Birth'', with the most known singles "Knee Deep", "Everybody Wants To Be A Gangsta", and "Where You From?". Early life Career Lidell Williams was born on November 30, Los Angeles, California. He attended and graduated from Washington Preparatory High School in 1989. At 14 Williams met Dr. Dre, Sir Jinx and K-Dee. He's been a gang member of 107th Street UG/BC Crips set, according to Sheppard, member of Skool Boyz. His first EP ''Turn It Loose'' was produced by Dr. Dre and Sir Jinx. He was one of the original members of the Lench Mob records, which it was formed by Ice Cube. Due to artistic differences, he left the label to record his first solo al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Planet Of Da Apes
''Planet of da Apes'' is the second studio album by American hip hop group Da Lench Mob. The group's final album, it was released on November 1, 1994, via Street Knowledge/Priority Records. Its title is a reference to ''Planet of the Apes''. Audio production was handled by Ice Cube, Mr. Woody, Dr. Jam, Madness 4 Real, Quincy Jones III, and 88 X Unit. It featured guest appearances from K-Dee, Mack 10 and Yo-Yo. The album peaked at number 81 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Production J-Dee's vocals were erased from the album after he went to prison. Maulkie, of Yomo & Maulkie, was brought in as his replacement. Critical reception ''Trouser Press'' wrote that the album "is no match for its predecessor’s focused fury." Track listing Sample credits *Track 3 contains elements from "Slow Down" by Brand Nubian (1990) *Track 4 contains elements from "Hit It Run" by Run-DMC (1986), "Get Up Offa That Thing" by James Brown (1976), "Mean Old Lady" by King Biscuit Boy (1974) *Track 7 contains ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dude (Devin The Dude Album)
''The Dude'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Devin the Dude. It was released on June 16, 1998 via Rap-A-Lot Records. Production was handled mostly by Michael "Domo" Poye, alongside several other record producers including Joe Bythewood, N.O. Joe, Mr. Lee and Tone Capone. It features guest appearances from K.B., K-Dee, Scarface, Odd Squad, DMG and Spice 1 Robert Lee Greene, Jr. (born July 2, 1970), better known by his stage name Spice 1 (an acronym for "Sex, Pistols, Indo, Cash and Entertainment"), is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He began releasing albums in 1992. Career Jive Re ... among others. The title of the album was a reference to the song '' The Dude'' by Quincy Jones.Donnie Houston (3 February 2021). “Devin The Dude Episode“. https://www.donniehoustonworld.com/podcasts/ (Donnie Houston). Donnie Houston. Retrieved 18 February 2021. The album peaked at number 177 on the ''Billboard'' 200 in the United States. Track listing Cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One
''The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One'' is a hip hop compilation album presented by American producer Larry "Laylaw" Goodman. The eighteen-track album features guest appearances from several notable West Coast hip hop recording artists, such as Above The Law, Coolio, Dru Down, Ice Cube, Ice-T, Kausion, K-Dee, Kokane, Luniz, L.V., Ras Kass, The Pharcyde, WC and Xzibit. Recording sessions for the album took place at Da Lawhouse Recording Studio Complex in Los Angeles, California. It was released on August 29, 1997, via Zomba Records. Audio production of the album was handled primarily by Laylaw and Derrick "D'Maq" McDowell. It peaked at number 169 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and at number 43 on the US ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Critical reception ''Rap Pages'' "...''The Lawhouse Experience, Volume One'' showcases different styles of hip hop that are currently being perfected in the L.A. metro area, as well as adding a little Bay area flavor from the Luniz and Dru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bow Down
''Bow Down'' is the debut studio album by American West Coast hip hop supergroup Westside Connection. It was released on October 22, 1996, through Priority Records. Recording sessions took place at Ice Cube's house studio, Westsiiiiide Studios, in California, except for the song "Gangstas Make the World Go Round", which was recorded at Treehouse Studios in South Africa. Production was handled by Bud'da, Quincy Jones III, Binky Mack, and Ice Cube, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Allfrumtha I and The Comrads. The album peaked at number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 and topped the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, shipping 145,000 units. It went on to sell 1.7 million copies in the United States receiving Platinum certification status by the Recording Industry Association of America on January 10, 1997. It was also certified Gold by Canadian Recording Industry Association for selling 50,000 units in Canada. Its singles, a title track and "Gangstas Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Jinx
Anthony Wheaton, professionally known by his stage name Sir Jinx, is an American hip hop producer and rapper from Los Angeles. He is a cousin of multi-platinum producer Dr. Dre. He began his career as a member of the C.I.A. in the mid-80s with Ice Cube and Kid Disaster. He produced tracks for the likes of Dazzie Dee, Westside Connection, Too Short, Yo-Yo, Tone Loc, Kool G Rap, CeCe Peniston, Xzibit and Kurupt among others, and also remixed songs for Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy and Toni Braxton. Career 1980s Anthony "Sir Jinx" Wheaton began his career in the mid-80s as a part of hip hop duo the Stereo Crew with fellow rapper Ice Cube. They were signed with Epic Records and released their debut single "She's a Skag" in 1986, which was produced by Wheaton's cousin Dr. Dre and Dre's World Class Wreckin' Cru bandmate Alonzo Williams. Poor single sales caused them to be soon dropped off of the label. Joined by fellow rapper Kid Disaster, they were picked by Kru-Cut Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lench Mob Records
Lench Mob Records is an record label owned by Los Angeles rapper and actor Ice Cube. Founded as Street Knowledge Records, it was once home to many of Cube's former allies such as DJ Pooh, and Lench Mob's own Chilly Chill, Del the Funky Homosapien, Kam, Yo-Yo and the group Da Lench Mob. The label, established in 1990, remained dormant for a long period until a revival in 2006 with the release of Ice Cube's album ''Laugh Now, Cry Later''. Lench Mob Records also distributes Bigg Swang Records home to WC, DJ Crazy Toones, Young Maylay and Tha Trapp. Hallway Productionz have produced multiple tracks for the label's two major artists. Releases Current artists Former artists * DJ Pooh * DJ Crazy Toones * Chilly Chill * Threi * Kausion * Kam * Yo Yo * Del tha Funkee Homosapien * Sir Jinx * Mack 10 * Maulkie * Shorty * J Dee * T-Bone * K-Dee * Dazzie Dee * Renegadde * Da Lench Mob * Don Jagwarr * Westside Connection Westside Connection was an American hip-hop supergrou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mack 10 (album)
''Mack 10'' is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Mack 10. It was released on June 20, 1995 via Priority Records. Production was handled by Ice Cube, 88 X Unit, Dr. Jam, Madness 4 Real, DJ Crazy Toones, and Mack 10 himself. It features guest appearances from K-Dee, Westside Connection and the Mary Jane Girls. The album peaked at number 33 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and went Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on September 12, 1995. The song "Foe Life" was used in the 1997 film Anaconda, starring producer Ice Cube. Track listing ;Sample credits *Track 4 contains an interpolation of " Mary Jane" written and performed by Rick James *Track 7 contains a sample from "Remind Me" written and performed by Patrice Rushen *Track 10 contains samples from "Devotion" written by Maurice White & Philip Bailey and performed by Earth, Wind & Fire, and "Flashlight" written by George Clinton, William Collins & Bernie Worrell and performed by Parliament *Track 12 co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
South Central Los Skanless
''South Central Los Skanless'' is the only album by American rap group Kausion. It was released October 10, 1995 through Lench Mob Records. The album peaked at number 37 on the US ''Billboard'' Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on the Heatseekers Albums charts. Audio production was mainly handled by the group themselves and Ice Cube, with DJ Crazy Toones providing scratches for the album. Its lead single, "What You Wanna Do?", was later featured on the fictional radio station West Coast Classics in the video game ''Grand Theft Auto V''. Track listing Sample credits *"Grand Theft Auto" contains elements from "Black Female Prostitute Flirts From The Sidewalk" by The Hollywood Edge Sound Effects Library (1990) *"What You Wanna Do?" contains elements from "Aqua Boogie (A Psychoalphadiscobetabioaquadoloop)" by Parliament (1978) and "Theme From the Black Hole" by Parliament (1979) *"O/G's Trippin'" contains elements from "You're a Customer" by EPMD (1988) and "(Not Just) Knee De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dangerous Ground (soundtrack)
''Music From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Dangerous Ground'' is the original soundtrack to Darrell Roodt's 1997 action thriller film '' Dangerous Ground''. It was released on February 11, 1997 via Jive Records, and entirely composed of hip hop music songs. The album peaked on the US '' Billboard'' charts at number 20 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and number 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and spawned two singles: " The World Is Mine" by the film's star Ice Cube, and "Ghetto Smile" by B-Legit. "The World Is Mine" made it to number 55 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 39 on the Hot Rap Songs chart in the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territori .... Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts References External links {{Author ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lethal Injection (album)
''Lethal Injection'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Ice Cube. It was released on December 7, 1993, through Lench Mob Records and Priority Records. The production on the album was handled by QDIII, Madness 4 Real, Sir Jinx, Laylaw, D'Mag, and Ice Cube himself. ''Lethal Injection'' was supported by three singles: " Really Doe", "You Know How We Do It", and the Funkadelic-sampling "Bop Gun (One Nation)", which became a staple on MTV. The track "Down for Whatever" also gained popularity after featuring in the 1999 film ''Office Space''. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success similar to the rapper's previous albums. The album debuted at number five on the US ''Billboard'' 200, selling 215,000 copies in its first week. Criticism The album was heavily criticized for what many saw as Cube's pandering to gangsta rap, and for lyrics which were considered to be anti-police, racist and misogynistic, as well as the toning down of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |