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Prophet Entertainment
Three 6 Mafia is an American hip-hop group from Memphis, Tennessee, formed in 1991. Emerging as a horror-themed underground hip-hop group, they went on to enjoy mainstream success. The group's 1995 debut album ''Mystic Stylez'' became an influential cult classic. They have released music on independent labels such as Prophet Entertainment and their own Hypnotize Minds label, as well as Relativity, Loud, and Columbia Records. Two of their albums are RIAA-certified platinum: '' When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1'' (2000) and ''Most Known Unknown'' (2005), with the latter featuring their hit single "Stay Fly". In 2006 the group won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 78th Academy Awards for their song "It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" from the film ''Hustle & Flow''. The group's latest studio album, '' Last 2 Walk'', was released in 2008. Three 6 Mafia's worldwide album sales stand at 5.5 million as of 2016. History 1988–1990: Origins Three 6 Mafia's founding mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Paul
Paul Duane Beauregard (born January 12, 1977), known professionally as DJ Paul, is an American rapper and record producer. He is a founding member of hip hop group Three 6 Mafia and the brother of rapper Lord Infamous. DJ Paul is also the half-brother of convicted drug lord Craig Petties. He is also a part owner of FaZe Clan. DJ Paul started his career in the late 1980s as a DJ and released a number of solo tapes, as well as three collaboration albums with Lord Infamous as The Serial Killaz. Juicy J was introduced and the three founded the group Three 6 Mafia, going on to achieve national success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Their 2000 album, '' When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1'', debuted at number six on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart and was certified platinum. In 2006, DJ Paul, Juicy J, Crunchy Black, and Frayser Boy won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for " It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" from the film '' Hustle & Flow''. Paul has also released three solo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loud Records
Loud Records, LLC. (a backronym for Listeners of Urban Dialect) is a record label founded by Steve Rifkind and Rich Isaacson in 1991. Rifkind served as the chief executive officer while Isaacson served as the president of the label. The label signed numerous artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Big Pun, Mobb Deep, Prodigy, Krayzie Bone, The Beatnuts, M.O.P., Tha Alkaholiks, Pete Rock, Lil' Flip, Three 6 Mafia, Project Pat, Xzibit, Twista, Dead Prez, The Dwellas, and The X-Ecutioners. The label also released thrash metal band Megadeth's deluxe and remastered debut album '' Killing Is My Business... And Business Is Good!'' in 2002. History Rifkind helped the bi-coastal hip-hop label focus on "street-themed" hip-hop. The label was originally distributed by Zoo Entertainment. The label's first release was '' Runnin' Off at da Mouth'' by the label's first signee Tung Twista in June 1992. The sole single from the album, " Mr. Tung Twista" would be released in November 1992. Both, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underground Hip-hop
Underground hip hop (also known as underground rap or simply underground) traditionally refers to hip hop music that is outside the general mainstream canon or counter-cultural in nature, usually with a heavy emphasis on emotion, lyricism, and/or social consciousness. Being outside of the mainstream, it is common for artists or songs that are considered "underground" to have little commercial success, though this is not a requirement, as many have gained massive followings, especially in the streaming era. In recent years, the term has also been used to refer to hip hop subgenres that incorporate themes of trap, plugg, milwaukee lowend, drill or rage which often feature melodic vocals with heavy use of Auto-Tune (or similar pitch correction tools) with virtually no focus on lyricism or connection to counterculture. Despite little overlap between the traditional and modern definitions, both are still commonly used. "The Underground" also refers to the community of musicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hip-hop
Hip-hop or hip hop (originally disco rap) is a popular music genre that emerged in the early 1970s from the African-American community of New York City. The style is characterized by its synthesis of a wide range of musical techniques. Hip-hop includes rapping often enough that the terms can be used synonymously. However, "hip-hop" more properly denotes an entire subculture. Other key markers of the genre are the disc jockey, turntablism, scratching, beatboxing, and instrumental tracks. Cultural interchange has always been central to the hip-hop genre. It simultaneously borrows from its social environment while commenting on it. The hip-hop genre and culture emerged from block parties in ethnic minority neighborhoods of New York City, particularly Bronx. DJs began expanding the instrumental breaks of popular records when they noticed how excited it would make the crowds. The extended instrumental breaks provided a platform for break dancers and rappers. These br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Project Pat
Patrick Earl Houston (born February 8, 1973), known professionally as Project Pat, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is the older brother of Juicy J, the co-founder of Three 6 Mafia. Houston was formerly a member of the hip-hop group the Kaze, joining in 1998, the same year that their debut album ''Kamakazie Timez Up'' was released. Career Music beginnings and ''Ghetty Green'' Project Pat released his debut solo album ''Ghetty Green'' in 1999 on his brother Juicy J's Hypnotize Minds label. He became an affiliated member of Juicy and DJ Paul's group Three 6 Mafia, and first gained mainstream attention when he provided the hook for the group's hit single "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000. 2000–2002: ''Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin'' and ''Layin' Da Smack Down'' Houston released his second studio album ''Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin'' on February 13, 2001. The singles "Chickenhead (song), Chickenhead" and "Don't Save Her" gained national radio airpla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lil Wyte
Patrick Dhane Lanshaw (born October 6, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wyte, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. Lanshaw is a member of the rap collective Hypnotize Minds and owner of the independent label Wyte Music. Early life Growing up in Frayser, Lil Wyte discovered his rapping talent at a young age as he could rap Sir Mix-a-Lot's entire song " Baby Got Back" completely. He participated in freestyle battles at high school when he was in ninth grade. Lanshaw rapped with his friend "Lil Black", who inspired him to use the pseudonym "Lil Wyte" and write songs instead of freestyling. Lanshaw dropped out of high school, but eventually earned his high school diploma. Music career Lil Wyte was part of a local rap group, the Shelby Forest Click. The group's home-made demo tape came to the attention of Three 6 Mafia. Juicy J and DJ Paul (one song in particular is said to have gotten him signed, a song titled Memphiz Playaz). Three 6 Mafia signed the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Chat
Chastity Darnestine Daniels (born March 21, 1978), known professionally as La Chat, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. She is best known for her association with the Hypnotize Minds record label and the Memphis-based hip hop group Three 6 Mafia. Career In 2000, La Chat made a guest appearance on the hit Project Pat song " Chickenhead", which helped her gain widespread recognition. La Chat left Hypnotize Minds some time after the release of her debut album, ''Murder She Spoke'' (2001). She went on to release a number of albums and mixtapes for different record labels in the following years. In 2010, La Chat won Female Rap Artist of the Year at the Knocdown-SCM Awards. La Chat and Gangsta Boo's collaborative extended play An extended play (EP) is a Sound recording and reproduction, musical recording that contains more tracks than a Single (music), single but fewer than an album. Contemporary EPs generally contain up to eight tracks and have a playing time of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Kaze
The Kaze, also known as Killa Klan Kaze, is an American hip-hop group from Memphis, Tennessee. They are largely known for their affiliation with Three 6 Mafia throughout much of the 1990s, having been a featured act and members of the Prophet Posse and Hypnotize Camp Posse. The group originally consisted of M.C Mack, Scan Man and K-Rock, though Project Pat replaced K-Rock in the trio for the group's debut album, 1998's ''Kamakaze Timez Up'', produced by DJ Paul and Juicy J. In 2000, the group's affiliation with Three 6 Mafia ended when M.C. Mack and Scan Man had a fallout with DJ Paul and Juicy J after attempting to release music independently produced and recorded under The Kaze name, with a lengthy dispute over royalties resulting. Since that time, The Kaze has operated independently, having undergone membership growth and changes, while releasing several albums via its label, Kami Kaze Productions. History The Kaze began their activities in the early 1990s in Memphis. In 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Insane Clown Posse
Insane Clown Posse, often abbreviated as ICP, is an American hip hop duo. Formed in Detroit in 1989, ICP's best-known lineup consists of rappers Violent J (Joseph Bruce) and Shaggy 2 Dope (originally 2 Dope; Joseph Utsler). Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore and is known for its elaborate live performances. The duo has earned two platinum and five gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group had sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada . The group has established a dedicated following called Juggalos numbering in the "tens of thousands". Originally known as ''JJ Boyz'' and ''Inner City Posse'', the group introduced supernatural and horror-themed lyrics as a means of distinguishing itself stylistically. The duo founded the independent record label Psychopathic Records with Alex Abbiss as manager, and produced and starred in the feature films '' Big Money Hustlas'' and '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indo G
Tobian Tools, known professionally as Indo G, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. First hitting the Memphis rap scene with fellow Memphian Lil' Blunt in the mid-1990s, they released two albums on Luke Records, ''Up in Smoke'' (1995) and ''The Antidote'' (1995). Soon after, Indo G became affiliated with Three 6 Mafia and released '' Angel Dust'' in 1998. However, the relationship between the group and Indo G deteriorated, and they split off from each other. Discography Studio albums * '' Angel Dust'' (1998) * ''Christmas N' Memphis'' (2002) *'' Kill the Noise'' (2006) * ''Purple Drank'' (2007) Collaboration albums * ''The Antidote'' with Lil' Blunt (1994) * ''19 Nigga 4'' with Lil' Blunt (1994) * ''Up in Smoke'' with Lil' Blunt (1995) * ''Live and Learn'' with The Ghetto Troopers (2000) * ''Contact'' with Lil' Blunt (2002) Compilation albums * ''Down South Ballin (1997) Extended plays * ''Crossfire'' with Lil' Blunt (1992) Singles * ''"Blame It on the Funk"'' wit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frayser Boy
Cedric Kelvin Coleman, professionally known by his stage name Frayser Boy, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He was formerly signed to Hypnotize Minds, the record label run by Three 6 Mafia founders DJ Paul and Juicy J, and had released three studio albums under the label: '' Gone on That Bay'' (2003), '' Me Being Me'' (2005), and '' Da Key'' (2008). At the 78th Academy Awards, he won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for " It's Hard out Here for a Pimp" along with Three 6 Mafia members Juicy J, Crunchy Black, and DJ Paul. In 2014, Coleman released '' B.A.R. (Bay Area Representatives)'', a ten years in the making collaborative project with fellow rapper Lil Wyte, and his fourth solo studio album titled ''Not No Moe'', both through Phixieous Entertainment. Same year, he was featured in the documentary film ''Take Me to the River'' along with Terrence Howard, Snoop Dogg, Yo Gotti and Al Kapone among others. In 2018, he starred in Muck Sticky-directed drama ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fiend (rapper)
Richard Anthony Jones (born May 13, 1976), better known by his stage name Fiend (or International Jones), is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. His debut studio album, '' I Won't Be Denied'' (1995), was released by the local record label Big Boy Records, although he signed with its regional competitor, Master P's No Limit Records to release its follow-up, '' There's One in Every Family'' (1998). The latter peaked within the top ten of the ''Billboard'' 200 and was followed by his third album, '' Street Life'' (1999), which peaked at number 15 on the chart and served as his final release with No Limit. He briefly joined Ruff Ryders Entertainment in 2001 prior to forming the hip hop group, Da Headbussaz with Three 6 Mafia's Juicy J and DJ Paul, whose only album, '' Dat's How It Happen to'M'' (2002), modestly entered the ''Billboard'' 200. He then signed with fellow New Orleans rapper, Currensy's record label, Jet Life Recordings in 2011, and released a collabor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
