Virgil L. Davis Jr. (born September 18, 1960) is an American record producer / songwriter / musician based in Los Angeles. He recorded albums with DJ U-Neek for
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, earning a
Grammy Award
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for his musician work on the group's hit song, "
Tha Crossroads
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", also the 4× platinum album "
The Art Of War
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", the multi platinum album "
BTNHResurrection","
Thug World Order" and "
Thug Stories", "
Strength & Loyalty", and "
Uni5: The World's Enemy" and "
The Art of War: World War III". He also was a writer / produced and performed on DJ U-Neek's solo album, "
Ghetto Street Pharmacist
''Ghetto Street Pharmacist'' is a solo album by DJ U-Neek, released in 1999. Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone & Bizzy Bone (of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony), Dresta Tha Gangsta, Doggy's Angels, and Big Lurch make appearances on the album.
Critical reception ...
".
He was also signed as a songwriter for Kingpin Records founder
DJ U-Neek
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, where he wrote songs for
Arista Records
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recording artist
Angie Stone
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"
Black Diamond" album along with other Kingpin Records artist.
He later went on to record with
Capitol Records
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recording artist "
Tracie Spencer
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".
References
Discogs.
"Discography: Virgil Davis Jr".Discogs
"Discography: Funktagious".Discogs
AllMusic
"Credits: Virgil Davis Jr".AllMusic
External links
*http://www.discogs.com/artist/190319-Virgil-Davis www.discogs.com
*http://www.allmusic.com/artist/virgil-davis-jr-mn0000212495/credits www.allmusic.com
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7o_1o8Gdo8 www.youtube.com
*http://www.oocities.org/sunsetstrip/club/9997/lime.html www.oocities.org
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American record producers
1960 births
Living people