Stacy Landis, better known by his stage name Skatterman (pronounced Scātterman), is an American

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 ...

from Kansas City, Missouri.

Biography

Starting as a teen, the syllable spitter knocked out hits with different groups, starting with Southside Rollers in 1999. In high school, Skatterman met rapper

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, and the two became longtime collaborators. When their 2001 album “Worth a Million” caught the attention of

Tech N9ne Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two ...

and his label

Strange Music Strange Music is an American independent record label specializing in hip hop music and founded by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin in 1999. History In 2009 Skatterman & Snug Brim fulfilled their commitment to Strange Music and left the label. In ...

, the duo signed on with Strange for a successful, seven-year run. In 2009, differences in direction of the marketing and promotion of the project and the group however, would lead to a mutual parting of ways and Skatterman & Snug Brim would leave the label. They would go on to release the Mixtape “This is Kansas City” to rave reviews. In 2010 the group disbanded and in 2011 Skatterman released his first official mixtape/album for as a solo artist on his new imprint "BiggShot Music and Films",. He looked to develop a new sound and forge a new direction from a now solitary and more personal point of view. With the inaugural Mixtape “The Cook Book: Recipe 1 in 2011” and the subsequent release in January 2012 of "The Cook Book; Recipe 2", the industry veteran, broke new barriers and provided fans with a little more insight into life away from his previous label base. Skatterman is featured on 15 songs spread over 13 Strange Music albums including the favorite "Riot Maker" from Tech N9ne's Killer Album. These albums have sold over 3 million copies collectively with some sales numbers skewed lower due to physical sales on tour dates. Skatterman and Snug Brim also have the song "Murder By #s" on the critically acclaimed B.E.E.F. Movie Soundtrack. Though the sounds are evolving, Skatterman is still the same person he's always been. Skatterman says. "I have a lot of trust issues -- I don't trust anybody. I'm antisocial, so when I have a show, I arrive solo. I have been an artist on a label and I have been a part of a group. This is finally my opportunity to do ME." In 2018, Skatterman released the track No Time Outs, featuring Snug Brim, after the two had parted ways, hinting they might be making more music together in the future.

Skatterman and Snug Brim

Skatterman & Snug Brim Skatterman & Snug Brim is a rap duo from Kansas City, Missouri, United States, best known for their song "Block Party". After releasing projects separately, Skatterman (born Stacy Dewayne Landis) and Snug Brim (born Aaron R. Henderson) combined ...

is a rap duo from Kansas City, Missouri, best known for their song, Block Party. After releasing projects separately, Skatterman (born Stacy Dewayne Landis and Snug Brim (born Aaron R. Henderson combined as a group. The duo released their first album, Worth A Million, in 2002 through Below Radar Records. On the cover they were listed as "Skatterman & Snug Brim," but the inside of the case displayed "Skatterman & Snug Brim AKA Yung Gunz." The "Yung Gunz" name was later dropped due to a conflict with another group of the same name, but different spelling. (Young Gunz)

Strange Music

Travis, an established businessman in the world of furniture, was looking to get into the music industry. He had been a fan of Tech N9ne's and had seen how his career was being handled. Tech at the time had several commitments and deals pulling him in several directions. He was currently signed to

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as well as MidwestSide Records, he also had commitments with both

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's Soundlab and

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of The Wake Up Show. Travis came into the picture and offered Tech something he never had, his own label. They agreed upon a 50/50 set up, Travis acting as president and Tech as vice president. Their first venture was a deal with JCOR Entertainment to release Anghellic, though JCOR mishandled the album. They would then seek another 50/50 deal, this time with Mark Cerami (previously of

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) & Dave Weiner (previously of JCOR Entertainment) who were doing their own joint label at the time, MSC Entertainment. The first album Absolute Power was a success, selling about 250,000 copies. The label is now independent, no longer joined with MSC Entertainment, instead having a distribution deal through

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. Their first release under the deal with Fontana was Tech N9ne's 2006 effort,

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. While many albums were advertised for 2007 releases in the artwork for that album, only one release was seen in 2007 from Strange Music,

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. In 2002, Skatterman and Snug Brim was the first group to officially sign with Strange Music. They recorded the album, ''

Urban Legendz ''Urban Legendz'' is the second studio album from American hip hop duo Skatterman & Snug Brim. It was released on March 23, 2004. The album's only single, "Block Party", reached number 24 on the ''Billboard'' Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales The ...

'' which was released in 2004. The single from the album, "Block Party," charted #24 on ''

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in October of the same year. ''Word on tha Streets'' was released August 12, 2008. The follow up to their Urban Legendz album featured the songs: "I'm That Nigga", "Sukka Dukkas" and "Heartbreaker." Featured artists included

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and Rich The Factor. On February 9, 2009, it was announced on Tech N9ne's official website that Skatterman & Snug Brim had decided to leave the Strange Music label after fulfilling their two-album commitment.

Bigg Shot Music & Films

After leaving Strange Music in early 2009, The duo revealed that they had started a new

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, Bigg Shot Music & Films. Plans for a new Skatterman & Snug Brim album were also included in this release, indicating that their third album ''Perseverance'' would be released through the label on September 1 via a two-album distribution deal with RYKO/

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However, plans for the album were later dropped due to Snug Brim's decision to go back to school and work towards a 15-month certification in music marketing. With "BIGGSHOT Music & Films", Skatterman released the inaugural Mixtape “This is Kansas City; Vol. 1(2010)”. Skatterman also moved forward and released ''The Cookbook; Recipe One,''. and also the highly anticipated follow-up, "The Cook Book:Recipe Two" (2012), the industry veteran, breaks new barriers and provides fans with a little more insight into life away from his previous label base.

Discography

Studio albums

Solo releases

Skatterman

*1998: ''Southside Rollers'' *2009: ''The Cook Book: Recipe 1'' *2012: ''The Cook Book: Recipe Two''

Music videos

* 2006:

"Bout Ta Bubble"
* 2007: Snug Brim - ''Get It'' (Directed by Kirk "KoBayne")^{/sup>
* 2008: Skatterman & Snug Brim -
Ups And Downs
' (Directed by "The Ebonie Jeneus")^{/sup>
* 2011: DVD featuring Skatterman
This is Easy
(Directed by Dawon Hughes)
* 2011: Skatterman
Grown Man Bizness
(Directed by: ATP & CutzIBN2 - Edited by: www.SMASHONUPRODUCTIONS.com)
* 2012: Skatterman -
Get Tha DJ Drunk
' (Directed by Kirk "KoBayne")^{/sup>
* 2012: Skatterman
Rise II Power
(Directed by CutzIBN2 & ATP - Edited by CutzIBN2)
* 2014: Skatterman
Im Back
(Directed by CutzIBN2 & ATP - Edited by CutzIBN2)

Features

* 2002: Tech N9ne

Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two ...
- "Gunz Will Bust" (featuring Money Hungry, Skatterman & Snug Brim)
* 2004: Kutt Calhoun

Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr. (born January 1, 1977), better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper and business executive from Kansas City, Missouri. After getting his start in the late 1990s underground rap scene of Kansas Ci ...
- "In My Face" (featuring BG Bulletwound, Skatterman & Snug Brim)
* 2006: Tech N9ne

Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two ...
- "Riot Maker" (featuring Skatterman & Snug Brim)
* 2007: Tech N9ne

Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two ...
- "That Box" (featuring Greed, Krizz Kaliko

Samuel William Christopher Watson IV (born March 7, 1974), better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and voice actor. He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was sig ...
, Kutt Calhoun

Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr. (born January 1, 1977), better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper and business executive from Kansas City, Missouri. After getting his start in the late 1990s underground rap scene of Kansas Ci ...
, Skatterman & Snug Brim)
* 2008: Krizz Kaliko

Samuel William Christopher Watson IV (born March 7, 1974), better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and voice actor. He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was sig ...
- "Crew Cut" (featuring BG Bulletwound, Kutt Calhoun

Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr. (born January 1, 1977), better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper and business executive from Kansas City, Missouri. After getting his start in the late 1990s underground rap scene of Kansas Ci ...
, Makzilla, Skatterman & Snug Brim & Tech N9ne

Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two ...
)
* 2008: Grave Plott - "In The Streets" (featuring BG Bulletwound, Kutt Calhoun

Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr. (born January 1, 1977), better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper and business executive from Kansas City, Missouri. After getting his start in the late 1990s underground rap scene of Kansas Ci ...
& Skatterman & Snug Brim)
* 2008: Grave Plott - "Midwest" (featuring Skatterman & Snug Brim)
* 2008: Tech N9ne

Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two ...
- "Seven Words" (featuring Krizz Kaliko

Samuel William Christopher Watson IV (born March 7, 1974), better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and voice actor. He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was sig ...
& Skatterman)
* 2008: Kutt Calhoun

Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr. (born January 1, 1977), better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper and business executive from Kansas City, Missouri. After getting his start in the late 1990s underground rap scene of Kansas Ci ...
- "Running Away (The Breakup)" (featuring Bishop, Skatterman)
* 2009: Krizz Kaliko

Samuel William Christopher Watson IV (born March 7, 1974), better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and voice actor. He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was sig ...
- "Getcha Life Right" (featuring Skatterman & Snug Brim)
* 2009: Big Scoob

Stewart D. Ashby Jr. (born May 9, 1973) better known by his stage name Big Scoob is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri, who records for Strange Music.
Early life
Big Scoob spent his late adolescence and part of his early adulthood ...
- "Bring It 2 Tha Table" (featuring Skatterman)
* 2009 Tech N9ne

Aaron Dontez Yates (born November 8, 1971), better known by his stage name Tech N9ne (pronounced "tech nine"), is an American rapper. In 1999, he and business partner Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. He has sold over two ...
- "B. Boy" (featuring Big Scoob

Stewart D. Ashby Jr. (born May 9, 1973) better known by his stage name Big Scoob is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri, who records for Strange Music.
Early life
Big Scoob spent his late adolescence and part of his early adulthood ...
, Bumpy Knuckles, Kutt Calhoun

Melvin Lewis Calhoun Jr. (born January 1, 1977), better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper and business executive from Kansas City, Missouri. After getting his start in the late 1990s underground rap scene of Kansas Ci ...
& Skatterman)
* 2011: Big Scoob

Stewart D. Ashby Jr. (born May 9, 1973) better known by his stage name Big Scoob is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri, who records for Strange Music.
Early life
Big Scoob spent his late adolescence and part of his early adulthood ...
- "Twistin Yay" (featuring Krizz Kaliko

Samuel William Christopher Watson IV (born March 7, 1974), better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and voice actor. He is a longtime collaborator with fellow hometown native Tech N9ne and was sig ...
, Skatterman & Rappin Twan)
* 2011: Big Scoob

Stewart D. Ashby Jr. (born May 9, 1973) better known by his stage name Big Scoob is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri, who records for Strange Music.
Early life
Big Scoob spent his late adolescence and part of his early adulthood ...
- "DAMU" (featuring Skatterman, Bumpy Knuckles, Jay Rock

Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr. (born March 31, 1983), better known by his stage name Jay Rock, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter from Los Angeles. He signed to indie label Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), in 2005. Under TDE, Rock secured a re ...
& Messy Marv

Marvin Watson Jr. (born March 19, 1976), better known by his stage name Messy Marv, is an American rapper who began his career in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, California. Messy was also known as a collaborator in the rap group Kaalman ...
)
*2011: Bloodstepp - ''Putcha Hands Up'' (Featuring Skatterman) from the album ''The Chainsaw Underworld

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*2012: Bloodstepp - ''Putcha Hands Up'' (Juggalo Gangsta Remix) (Featuring Skatterman) from the album ''Remixed And Chainsawed
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*2013: Bloodstepp - ''Putcha Hands Up Again'' (Featuring Skatterman & Snug Brim) from the album ''Bass And Bubblegum
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*2015
Windy City

Hawk Rising
(featuring Skatterman - Prod. by Larry Elyea
Minds Eye Digital
: Single from the forthcoming album "Cover Me"

References

External links

Official Website
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1978 births
African-American male rappers
Living people
Rappers from Kansas City, Missouri
21st-century American rappers
21st-century American male musicians
21st-century African-American musicians
20th-century African-American people}}}