Charles Dunlap (conceived October 23, 1983) is better known by his
stagename
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Dunlap Exclusive. He is a
Grammy
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Dove
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award-winning music producer from
Nashville, Tennessee
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who has worked with artists such as
2 Chainz
Tauheed K. Epps (born September 12, 1977), known professionally as 2 Chainz (or Tity Boi), is an American rapper. Born and raised in College Park, Georgia, he initially gained recognition as one-half of the Southern hip hop duo Playaz Circle, al ...
Jim Jones
James Warren Jones (May 13, 1931 – November 18, 1978) was an American preacher, political activist and mass murderer. He led the Peoples Temple, a new religious movement, between 1955 and 1978. In what he called "revolutionary suicide", ...
,
Trina
Katrina Laverne Taylor (born December 3, 1978), known professionally as Trina, is an American rapper. She rose to prominence in 1998 with her appearance on the Trick Daddy single "Nann Nigga".
Trina has been described by '' XXL'' as "the most ...
,
Rick Ross
William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper.
Prior to releasing his debut single, "Hustlin'", in 2006, Ross was the subject of a bidding war, receiving offers from Sean Combs, D ...
and
Lecrae
Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur.
He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the ind ...
.
As a visionary, Dunlap realized he had outgrown his hometown and moved to
Atlanta
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to pursue music. He began working with
Gorilla Zoe
Alonzo Keith Mathis Jr. (born January 27, 1981), better known by his stage name Gorilla Zoe (), is an American rapper originally from East Point, Georgia. He is best known for being a member of the rap group Boyz N Da Hood. His solo debut album ...
at Block ENT in the
Mixtape
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market. Later he worked with Atlanta
Def Jam
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The ...
Playaz Circle
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History 1997–2010: Beginnings and debut album
The duo was formed in 1997 by childhood friends Tity Boi (late ...
as well as landing a placement on Tampa's
Atlantic
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Goon Affiliated
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Background
''Goon Affiliated'' was recorded between the fall of 2009 and the spring of 2010, set to be released just six months ...
''.
Dunlap left Atlanta to work closely with
Interscope
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Dirty Money
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on their “Last Train To Paris” album in
Los Angeles
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. Returning to Atlanta a little over a year later, he landed a placement on
Jim Jones
James Warren Jones (May 13, 1931 – November 18, 1978) was an American preacher, political activist and mass murderer. He led the Peoples Temple, a new religious movement, between 1955 and 1978. In what he called "revolutionary suicide", ...
' album “ Capo”. From there he went on to working with acts such as
Lecrae
Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur.
He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the ind ...
,
TLC
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Arts and entertainment Television
* ''TLC'' (TV series), a 2002 British situational comedy television series that aired on BBC2
* TLC (TV network), formerly the Learning Channel, an American cable TV network
** TLC (Asia), an A ...
,
Snoop Dogg
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and more.
Dunlap has music in the
Film
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and
Television Industry
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syncing in #1 TV shows such as
Keeping Up With The Kardashians
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,
Bad Girls Club
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Mythic Quest
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. He has worked with Indie films placing 3 songs in the movie titled "Hey Mr.Postman" featuring
Omar Gooding
Omar Miles Gooding Sr., also known by his stage name, Big OAnthony Johnson. Dunlap also made a debut alongside PopHip hop artist DeAna Fai in her "Me & Mine" Official Music Video. He has an upcoming release featured in the hit Podcast, and Television Show "DeAna Fai presents Kings & Queens of Entertainment" as a guest speaker supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation and the
American Stroke Association
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.
Discography
;Studio albums
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I Wanna Thank Me
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'' (August 16, 2019)
Snoop Dogg
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*''Turn Up Godz'' (March 1, 2019)
Waka Flocka Flame
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ft.
DJ Whoo Kid
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*''
TLC
TLC may refer to:
Arts and entertainment Television
* ''TLC'' (TV series), a 2002 British situational comedy television series that aired on BBC2
* TLC (TV network), formerly the Learning Channel, an American cable TV network
** TLC (Asia), an A ...
'' (June 30, 2017)
TLC
TLC may refer to:
Arts and entertainment Television
* ''TLC'' (TV series), a 2002 British situational comedy television series that aired on BBC2
* TLC (TV network), formerly the Learning Channel, an American cable TV network
** TLC (Asia), an A ...
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*''Gravity (Lecrae album)">Gravity
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Lecrae
Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur.
He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the ind ...
Jim Jones
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*''Formerly Known'' (September 9, 2011) Andy Mineo
*''Rehab: The Overdose'' (January 11, 2011)
Lecrae
Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur.
He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the ind ...
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Blacklight
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'' (May 31, 2011)
Tedashii
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Goon Affiliated
''Goon Affiliated'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper Plies. The album was released by Atlantic Records.
Background
''Goon Affiliated'' was recorded between the fall of 2009 and the spring of 2010, set to be released just six months ...
Snoop Dogg
TLC
Andy Mineo
Lecrae
Jim Jones
Lecrae
Plies
Accolades
Grammy
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GMA Dove Award
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Stellar Award
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