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Anthony Banks (born March 4, 1966) is an American
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rapper Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...
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Biography

As a child, he took part in a band at school and then learned to play a variety of instruments along the way. At school he only learned classical music, but at home he taught himself to play funk music like Parliament,
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on his digital keyboard. Interested in making music, he would create beats and record his own versions for fun. Banks would later record tapes with his friend,
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rapper MC Ant, and sell them at their high school out the trunk of their cars. With the lyrics handled by MC Ant and the production by Ant Banks, buzz over the tapes eventually reached the streets, resulting in popularity throughout the city. In 1987, Banks recorded the debut album by MC Ant titled ''The Great'', which was later released in 1989 through Raw Dog Records. In 1989, he recorded the debut album ''
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'' by East Bay rapper
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, which was later released in 1991 through Triad Records. Along with the releases of
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and Dangerous Dame, Banks managed to sell in the range of 100,000 to 300,000 units with all four albums, without a record label or promotion. This turned him into a prominent figure in the Bay Area hip-hop scene by the early '90s. He has produced songs for
Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...
,
E-40 Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, a ...
, Spice 1,
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and 3X Krazy to name a few. In 1993, he engaged in a beef with Oakland rapper Pooh-Man. In 1996, Banks appeared on the Red Hot Organization's compilation CD, ''
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'', alongside
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, among many other prominent hip hop artists. The CD, meant to raise awareness of the AIDS epidemic among African American men, was heralded as "a masterpiece" by The Source magazine. In 1999 Banks started a group T.W.D.Y. (acronym for "The Whole Damn Yay"). Banks himself,
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and Captain Save'm were the original members. Their debut album ''
Derty Werk ''Ant Banks Presents T.W.D.Y.: Derty Werk'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop supergroup T.W.D.Y. (The Whole Damn Yay). It was released on April 20, 1999 via Thump Street Records. Production was handled entirely by member Ant Banks ...
'' was released in 1999 and contained the single "Players Holiday", featuring Too Short,
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's album ''
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'' gives a note of appreciation to Ant Banks for inspiration.


Discography


Studio albums

*'' Sittin' on Somethin' Phat'' (1993) *''
The Big Badass ''The Big Badass'' is the second studio album by the American rapper and producer Ant Banks. It peaked at No. 80 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Track listing # "The Big Badass" 5:30 # "2 Kill A G" (featuring Spice 1 and Too Short) 5:20 # "Streets ...
'' (1994) *'' Do or Die'' (1995)


Collaboration albums

*'' Don't Try This at Home'' with The Dangerous Crew (1995) *''
Derty Werk ''Ant Banks Presents T.W.D.Y.: Derty Werk'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop supergroup T.W.D.Y. (The Whole Damn Yay). It was released on April 20, 1999 via Thump Street Records. Production was handled entirely by member Ant Banks ...
'' with T.W.D.Y. (1999) *'' Lead the Way'' with T.W.D.Y. (2000)


Compilation albums

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Big Thangs ''Big Thangs'' is a compilation presented by American rapper and producer, Ant Banks. It was released July 8, 1997 on Priority Records. The album contains no tracks on which Ant Banks himself raps but instead is a compilation of tracks that Ant B ...
'' (1997) *''The Best of Ant Banks'' (1998)


Production discography

;1989 *MC Ant - ''The Great'' ;1990 *
Pooh-Man Lawrence Lee Thomas (born January 25, 1969), also known as Pooh-Man, MC Pooh and MC Pooh-Man, is an American rap artist who has released several albums on various labels, including Jive Records. His lyrics focused on the topics of sex, money an ...
- ''Teardrops'' ( EP) *
Pooh-Man Lawrence Lee Thomas (born January 25, 1969), also known as Pooh-Man, MC Pooh and MC Pooh-Man, is an American rap artist who has released several albums on various labels, including Jive Records. His lyrics focused on the topics of sex, money an ...
- ''Life of a Criminal'' ;1991 *
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) ;1992 *Dangerous Dame - ''Same Ole Dame'' *
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- ''Funky As I Wanna Be'' *
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Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...
- '' Shorty the Pimp'' ;1993 *
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- ''Fools From the Streets'' *
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187 He Wrote ''187 He Wrote'' is the second studio album by American rapper Spice 1. It was released on September 28, 1993, via Jive Records. It peaked at number 1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 10 on the ''Billboard'' 200, and being certified ...
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Get in Where You Fit In ''Get In Where You Fit In'' is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper Too Short. It was released on October 26, 1993, through Jive Records, making it his fifth release for the label. Recording sessions took place at Dangerous Studios. P ...
'' *Various Artists - ''
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- '' Explicit Game'' * Goldy - ''In The Land Of Funk'' *
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Don't Fight the Feelin' ''Don't Fight the Feelin is the second studio album by American rapper Rappin' 4-Tay from San Francisco, California. It was released on July 26, 1994 via Chrysalis Records and Rag Top Records. Recording session took place at Graffiti Tunez in We ...
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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 ...
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AmeriKKKa's Nightmare ''AmeriKKKa's Nightmare'' is the third studio album by American rapper Spice 1, released November 22, 1994, on Jive Records. The album was produced by Ant Banks, Battlecat, Blackjack, DJ Slip and Spice 1. It peaked at number 2 on the ''Billboa ...
'' *Various Artists - ''B-Ball's Best Kept Secret'' ;1995 *Gangsta P - ''Meet The Lil Gangsta'' *Rappin' Ron & Ant Diddley Dog - ''Bad N-Fluenz'' *
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- '' S.C.C. Presents Murder Squad Nationwide'' *
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- '' 1990-Sick'' *
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E-40 Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, a ...
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Tha Hall of Game ''Tha Hall of Game'' is the third studio album by American rapper E-40, released October 27, 1996, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at num ...
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- '' Untouchable'' *Mr. ILL - ''Rebirth'' *
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Gettin' It ''Gettin' It (Album Number Ten)'' is the tenth studio album by American rapper Too Short. It was released on May 21, 1996 via Jive Records, making it his seventh album on the label. This was his final album before going on a brief career hiatus, ...
'' *Various Artists - ''
America Is Dying Slowly ''America Is Dying Slowly'' (a backronym for AIDS) is a compilation album that is the eighth in the Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series recorded by the Red Hot Organization. It featured collaborations from several hip hop acts, including Mobb Deep, De La ...
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Fac Not Fiction ''Fac Not Fiction'' is the second studio album by American rap group 187 Fac, released August 26, 1997 on Penalty Recordings. It was produced by Ant Banks, Clint "Payback" Sands, Ephriam Galloway, Ivan Johnson, Mike Mosely and Spice 1. The album ...
'' * 3X Krazy - '' Stackin' Chips'' *
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- '' 4 Tha Hard Way'' *
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- '' The Black Bossalini (a.k.a. Dr. Bomb from Da Bay)'' *Various Artists - '' In tha Beginning…There Was Rap'' ;1998 * Bad Azz - '' Word on tha Streets'' *
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The Element of Surprise ''The Element of Surprise'' is the fourth studio album by American rapper E-40, released August 11, 1998, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Bosko, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton & Tone ...
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'' * Mean Green - '' Major Players Compilation'' *
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- '' Hempin' Ain't Easy'' *
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Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...
- '' Can't Stay Away'' ;2000 *
Captain Save 'Em ''Ant Banks Presents T.W.D.Y.: Derty Werk'' is the debut studio album by American hip hop supergroup T.W.D.Y. (The Whole Damn Yay). It was released on April 20, 1999 via Thump Street Records. Production was handled entirely by member Ant Banks, ...
- ''My Cape is in the Cleaners'' * Dual Committee - '' Dual Committee'' *
Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...
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You Nasty ''You Nasty'' is the twelfth studio album by American rapper Too Short. It was released on September 12, 2000, via Jive Records, making it his ninth release on the label. Audio production was handled by Ant Banks, Erick Sermon, and Jazze Pha. '' ...
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Too Gangsta for Radio ''Too Gangsta for Radio'' is a compilation album by Death Row Records, released on September 26, 2000. Hip hop production, Production was handled by Cold 187um, Break Bread Productions, Kenny McCloud, Myrion, Quincy Jones III, VMF, Ant Banks, Big ...
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The Click The Click was a hip hop group consisting of 4 members from Vallejo, California. The group's members are E-40 (Earl Stevens), his cousin B-Legit (Brandt Jones), his brother D-Shot (Danell Stevens), and his sister Suga-T (Tanina Stevens). Toge ...
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Money & Muscle ''Money & Muscle'' is the third and final full-length studio album by American hip hop group The Click. It was released on September 25, 2001 through Sick Wid It/ Jive Records. Production was handled by Bosko, DJ Fingazz, Rick Rock, Studio Ton, A ...
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Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...
- '' Chase the Cat'' ;2002 *
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Song'z U Can't Find ''Song'z U Can't Find'' is a compilation of Celly Cel's guest appearance on other rappers albums and compilations. The project was released in 2002 for Boss Up Muzik and was produced by Celly Cel, Studio Ton and G-Man Stan. This compilation marke ...
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King T Roger McBride (born December 14, 1968), better known by his stage name King T (formerly known as King Tee), is an American West Coast Hip hop rapper from Compton, California. Emerging as one of Compton's earliest hip hop artists, he was signed ...
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The Kingdom Come ''Thy Kingdom Come'' is the fifth studio album by West Coast hip hop artist King T. It was released on August 6, 2002 on Greedy Green Entertainment and Mo Beatz. The album was originally titled ''The Kingdom Come'' and was slated for a release on ...
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Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...
- '' What's My Favorite Word?'' ;2003 *
Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...
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Married to the Game ''Married to the Game'' is the fifteenth studio album by American rapper Too Short. It was released on November 4, 2003 through Jive Records, making it his 12th album on the label. Track listing Charts References

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E-40 Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, a ...
- '' The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow'' *
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Too Short Todd Anthony Shaw (born April 28, 1966), better known by the stage name Too Short (stylized as Too $hort), is an American rapper and record producer. He became famous in the West Coast hip hop scene in the late 1980s, with lyrics often based on ...
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E-40 Earl Tywone Stevens Sr. (born November 15, 1967), better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, a ...
- ''Triple Gold Sox'' ;2021 *Chris Lockett - ''Man Up'' *Chris Lockett - ''Stay With Me'' ;2022 *
Mount Westmore Mount Westmore is an American hip hop supergroup composed of California-based rappers Snoop Dogg, E-40, Too Short, and Ice Cube. Formed in late 2020, the group's debut album was initially released via blockchain mid-2022. The album was releas ...
- ''Ghetto'' *Khoree The Poet - ''All On Me'' *Khoree The Poet - ''Grown Man Ish''


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