Courtney Smith (born December 5, 1974), known professionally by his

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C-Note, is an American rapper from

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. He is a member of the

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, part of the

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scene first started by

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. He appeared on a couple of songs with fellow Texas rapper

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on songs recorded between 1997 and 1999. His first solo album, ''Third Coast Born'', was an underground success, eventually reaching #67 on ''

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chart. The album was revamped and re-released in 2000, and this also peaked at #91 on the same chart. C-Note has released several albums since then, and made numerous guest appearances (including with Fat Pat,

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and

Z-Ro Joseph Wayne McVey (born January 19, 1977), better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by ''The New York Times'' in 2007. Early life ...

). His fourth full-length, ''Network'n'', was released in 2006, and his fifth, ''Birds Vs Words'', in 2016.

Discography

Studio albums

*''Third Coast Born'' (1999) *''Third Coast Born 2000'' (2000) *''Street Fame'' (2003) *''Network'n'' (2006) *''Birds Vs Words'' (2016)

Collaboration albums

*''Thought of Many Ways'' with Botany Boyz (1997) *''

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'' with Botany Boyz (2000)

Mixtapes

*''Tales From Da Clover'' (2005) *''100% Beef'' (2005)

Tours

*'' Britney Spears' teen hit machine's summer tour '' (1999)

References

External links

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