40 Glocc
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Tory Gassway is an American rapper and actor, better known as 40 Glocc. He is currently signed to Infamous Records and G-Unit Records
. 40 is also currently signed to G-Unit West.
, until finally settling in the Inland Empire
district of Colton
also known as "The Zoo". There, he joined the local set of the Crips
gang known as the Colton City Crips, though during an injunction against the Crip set, he later denied his involvement in the gang. He then began to rap with local friends and by 1997, his group, the "Zoo Crew", were recording and promoting their first album, Migrate, Adapt or Die, produced by Tony G and Julio G
.
, Ras Kass
, Kurupt
, Mac Minister
, Spice 1
and several others; and such producers as Battlecat
and Dr. Dre
among several others. It was after this album that he decided to part ways with Empire Music.
His manager had another act located out of New York
, called Mobb Deep
who were also becoming a success. Mobb Deep was then signed to G-Unit Records, and 40 Glocc joined their label, Infamous Records, under the G-Unit
imprint.
, The Alchemist
and Havoc. He is also currently working on "Big Bad 40's New World Agenda" solo album set for release this year. He has also been working with his group, the "Zoo Babies", while also promoting his label "ZooLife Ent.". He has also been on tour with such acts as G-Unit, Mobb Deep, Ray J, Snoop & Doggpound & many more. He's released a song entitled "Where the Hammers At?", the beat for which was later used as the beat for G-Unit's song Rider Pt. 2
. He later released a remix to "Hammers" which features G-Unit and their respective verses of Rider Pt. 2. In late fall 2010, 40 Glocc signed affiliated rapper Ras Kass
to his label Zoo Life. On Feb 15th he released a digital street album called "COPS" with various features from Jayo Felony, Tip Toe, Tony Yayo and more. 40 Glocc and Spider Loc release an official highly anticipated album "Graveyard Shift" in stores & online March 29, 2011. 40's official website is www.40glocc.com
40 Glocc was recently featured in the film Rhyme and Punishment. This 2011 documentary chronicles rap artists who have been to prison.
40 Glocc has recently released a new single called "DAMN" featuring Ray-J,and two remixes with Twista
& Yo Gotti
.
2000: Tha Eastsidaz
2002: Book of Love
2008: Number One with a Bullet
2009: Miss March
G-Unit Records
G-Unit Records is an American record label, specializing in hip hop music, founded in 2003 by rapper 50 Cent and his manager Sha Money XL. Upon its inception, it operated as a subsidiary of, and was distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records...
. 40 is also currently signed to G-Unit West.
Early life
Tory Gassway was born in Galveston Texas on December 16, 1979. At the age of eight he moved with his mother to various locations in CaliforniaCalifornia
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, until finally settling in the Inland Empire
Inland Empire (California)
The Inland Empire is a region in Southern California. The region sits directly east of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The Inland Empire most commonly is used in reference to the U.S. Census Bureau's federally-defined Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario metropolitan area, which covers more than...
district of Colton
Colton, California
Colton is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. The city is located in the Inland Empire region of the state and is approximately 57 miles east of Los Angeles. The population of Colton is 52,154 according to the 2010 census, up from 47,662 at the 2000 census.Colton is the...
also known as "The Zoo". There, he joined the local set of the Crips
Crips
The Crips are a primarily, but not exclusively, African American gang. They were founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 mainly by Raymond Washington and Stanley Williams...
gang known as the Colton City Crips, though during an injunction against the Crip set, he later denied his involvement in the gang. He then began to rap with local friends and by 1997, his group, the "Zoo Crew", were recording and promoting their first album, Migrate, Adapt or Die, produced by Tony G and Julio G
Julio G
Julio G is an influential West Coast hip hop DJ who was born and then raised in Lynwood, CA, and is credited for being responsible for the rise of gangsta rap as part of the KDAY radio station on-air talent in Los Angeles, CA. Following KDAY, he was a DJ at 92.3 The Beat...
.
Rap career
40 Glocc negotiated a deal with Empire Musicwerks, with distribution by BMG. It was through this deal, he recorded and released his first solo effort, "The Jakal", which featured such guests as, Bad Azz, Tray DeeeTray Deee
Tray Deee is a rapper who was once signed to Death Row Records and later signed with Snoop Dogg's label Dogghouse Records .-Career:...
, Ras Kass
Ras Kass
John Austin IV, better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper. He is also a part of hip hop supergroup The HRSMN along with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt...
, Kurupt
Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
, Mac Minister
Mac Minister
Mac Minister is an American rapper, recently found guilty for the murder of Kansas City rappers Anthony "Fat-Tone" Watkins and Jermaine "Cowboy" Akins in Las Vegas, Nevada in May 2005....
, Spice 1
Spice 1
Robert L. Green, Jr., better known by his stage name Spice 1, is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He has consistently been releasing solo and group albums since 1992. Spice 1 was ranked number 56 in The Source magazine's Top 115 Hip-Hop Artists from 1988–2003...
and several others; and such producers as Battlecat
Battlecat (producer)
Kevin Gilliam, better know by his stage name Battlecat, is an American hip hop producer from Long Beach, California.-Biography:He is well known for producing artists such as Snoop Dogg, The Game, Xzibit and Tha Eastsidaz along with a number of other West Coast rappers...
and Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
among several others. It was after this album that he decided to part ways with Empire Music.
His manager had another act located out of New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
, called Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast hip-hop groups." The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery, as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones...
who were also becoming a success. Mobb Deep was then signed to G-Unit Records, and 40 Glocc joined their label, Infamous Records, under the G-Unit
G-Unit
G-Unit is an American hip hop group originating from New York City formed by 50 Cents. G-Unit emerged on the New York scene by independently releasing several mix tapes...
imprint.
Recent events
40 Glocc is working with artists such as Dr. DreDr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
, The Alchemist
The Alchemist (producer)
Alan Daniel Maman , better known as The Alchemist, is an American hip hop producer, DJ and rapper. He hails from Beverly Hills, California...
and Havoc. He is also currently working on "Big Bad 40's New World Agenda" solo album set for release this year. He has also been working with his group, the "Zoo Babies", while also promoting his label "ZooLife Ent.". He has also been on tour with such acts as G-Unit, Mobb Deep, Ray J, Snoop & Doggpound & many more. He's released a song entitled "Where the Hammers At?", the beat for which was later used as the beat for G-Unit's song Rider Pt. 2
Rider pt. 2
"Rider Pt. 2" is the title of a song recorded by G-Unit. It was released in April 2008 as the second single from their second album, T.O.S: Terminate on Sight. The song was featured on G-Unit's mixtape, Elephant In The Sand and the beat was originally used in Where Them Hammerz At? by 40 Glocc, and...
. He later released a remix to "Hammers" which features G-Unit and their respective verses of Rider Pt. 2. In late fall 2010, 40 Glocc signed affiliated rapper Ras Kass
Ras Kass
John Austin IV, better known by his stage name Ras Kass, is an American rapper. He is also a part of hip hop supergroup The HRSMN along with Canibus, Killah Priest, and Kurupt...
to his label Zoo Life. On Feb 15th he released a digital street album called "COPS" with various features from Jayo Felony, Tip Toe, Tony Yayo and more. 40 Glocc and Spider Loc release an official highly anticipated album "Graveyard Shift" in stores & online March 29, 2011. 40's official website is www.40glocc.com
40 Glocc was recently featured in the film Rhyme and Punishment. This 2011 documentary chronicles rap artists who have been to prison.
40 Glocc has recently released a new single called "DAMN" featuring Ray-J,and two remixes with Twista
Twista
Carl Terrell Mitchell , better known by his stage name Twista, is an American rapper. He is known for once holding the title of fastest rapper in the world according to Guinness World Records in 1992, being able to pronounce 598 syllables in 55 seconds...
& Yo Gotti
Yo Gotti
Mario Mims better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is a southern rapper from the northern side of Memphis, Tennessee who was previously known as Lil Yo.-Independent Albums:Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums...
.
Studio albums
- 2003: The JakalThe JakalThe Jakal is the debut studio album by 40 Glocc. This album has since been discontinued but is available for purchase as a download.-Track listing:# Intro # Zoo Life# Everybody# Ohh!...
- 2011: C.O.P.S: Crippin' On Public Streetshttp://www.datpiff.com/40-glocc-Cops-Criping-On-Public-Streets-mixtape.200325.html
- 2011: Big Bad 4-0 New World AgendaNew World AgendaN.W.A.: New World Agenda is the upcoming second studio album by westcoast rapper 40 Glocc.-Background:After releasing his prevvious collaboration album with his group, Zoo Life, in December 2009, 40 Glocc began plotting to release his next album, entitled N.W.A.: New World Agenda...
Collaboration albums
- 1997: Migrate, Adapt or Die (with Zoo Crew)
- 2009: Concrete Jungle (with Zoo Life)
- 2011: Graveyard Shift (with Spider LocSpider LocCurtis Norvell Williams, more commonly known as Spider Loc is an American rapper signed to G-Unit Records.Loc is also the CEO of G-Unit West.-Biography:...
; Hosted by DJ DramaDJ DramaTyree Cinque Simmons better known as DJ Drama is an American hip hop artist and the official DJ for Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I.....
)
Official mixtapes
- 2006: Outspoken
- 2006: Outspoken 2
- 2007: Outspoken 3 (With DJ Whoo KidDJ Whoo KidDJ Whoo Kid is a hip hop DJ and of Haitian descent raised in Queens Village, New York but with strong roots to Cap-Haïtien, Haiti. He is currently signed to G-Unit Records and its subsidiary label, Shady Ville Entertainment...
, hosted by 50 Cent50 CentCurtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
)
- 2007: That New Nigga (With DJ Nik Bean and DJ Felli FelDJ Felli FelJames Andrew Corrine, better known by his stage name DJ Felli Fel is a club and radio DJ for L.A.'s Power 106, record producer, and a recording artist recently signed to So So Def/Island Urban Music. He is also a member of The Heavy Hitters DJs....
)
- 2009: I Am Legend (With DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Nik Bean)
Filmography
1999: Thicker Than WaterThicker Than Water (1999 film)
Thicker Than Water is a 1999 film starring a host of rappers and urban entertainers such as Fat Joe, Mack 10, Ice Cube, MC Eiht, and others. The film contains rappers from both the East and the West Coast, as it was made after the end of the East Coast-West Coast feud.-Cast:*Mack 10 as DJ*Fat Joe...
2000: Tha Eastsidaz
2002: Book of Love
Book of Love (2002 film)
Book of Love, also known as Book of Love: The Definitive Reason Why Men Are Dogs, is a 2002 romantic comedy film, written and directed by Jeffrey W. Byrd, and starring Anthony "Treach" Criss, Eric K. George, and Richard T. Jones as its three male protagonists, respectively.-Plot:Book of Love is a...
- American Rap Stars
2008: Number One with a Bullet
2009: Miss March
Miss March
Miss March is a 2009 comedy film directed by and starring Trevor Moore and Zach Cregger, stars of the IFC show The Whitest Kids U' Know. The film was released in the United States on March 13, 2009.- Plot :...
- The Second Half
- Rhyme And Punishment (2011)
External links
- Official website
- Documentary on 40GLOCC at Dailymotion.com