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Shyheim
Shyheim Dionel Franklin (born November 14, 1977) is an American rapper from New York better known simply as Shyheim. He initially gained fame as a teenager, releasing his debut album ''AKA the Rugged Child'' at the age of 16 in 1994. He has spent the majority of his career affiliated with the Wu-Tang Clan, frequently collaborating with Method Man and Ghostface Killah. As a teenager, Shyheim was considered one of hip hop's brightest prospects, being referred to as a "Wunderkind" and a "prodigy", even being admired by fellow rappers such as Jay-Z, who said he "looked up to him" in admiration in his autobiography ''Decoded (memoir), Decoded''. After 1996's The Lost Generation (album), The Lost Generation, Shyheim's career saw a string of underperforming releases over the next eighteen years, and was finally derailed due to a hit-and-run conviction. He was released from prison in early 2020. Career Music Shyheim's Virgin Records debut, ''AKA the Rugged Child''. It included the h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AKA The Rugged Child
''AKA the Rugged Child'' is the debut studio album by American rapper Shyheim. It was released on April 19, 1994 via Virgin Records, Virgin/EMI, EMI Records. Hip hop production, Production was entirely handled by RNS, except for 1 song produced by RZA. It features guest appearances from GP Wu, Du-Lilz, Kwazi, Prophet and Kia Jeffries. The album peaked at #52 on the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 and at #7 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States. Its lead single, "On and On", peaked at #89 on the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 singles chart. Track listing Samples *"Here Come the Hits" **"Can I Get Some Help" by James Brown **"Harmony of the Underground" by Blue Mitchell *"On and On" **"Opus Pocus" by Jaco Pastorius *"Pass It Off" **"Don't Change Your Love" by Five Stairsteps **"You've Got It Bad" by Richard Holmes (organist), Richard "Groove" Holmes *"One's 4 Da Money" **"Cristo Rendentor" by Donald Byrd **"Top Billin'" by Audio Two **"Blue Suede Shoes" by Carl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |