8Ball & MJG
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8Ball & MJG is an American Rap
and Crunk
duo from Memphis, Tennessee
. The two rappers met at Ridgeway Middle School in 1980.
They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics. In 1993, they released Comin' Out Hard
, the album was successful commercially as well as critically and established the group as a prominent act in the then emerging Southern Rap
scene. Their subsequent albums in the 1990s including 1994's On the Outside Looking In
, and 1995's On Top of the World cemented their status as some of the South's best rappers. On Top of the World was particularly successful, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. It also contained the song "Space Age Pimpin'", which was 8Ball & MJG's first single to chart, reaching #58 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart and #22 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. After those albums both 8Ball & MJG released solo albums, first MJG's No More Glory
in 1997 and then 8Ball's Lost
in 1998. They reunited in 1999 to release their fourth album as a group, titled In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1
. One year later in 2000 they released their fifth group album, entitled Space Age 4 Eva
.
In 1996, they appeared on the Red Hot Organization
's compilation CD, America is Dying Slowly
, alongside Biz Markie
, Wu-Tang Clan
, and Fat Joe
, 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 the early 2000s they would sign with Sean Combs
' Bad Boy Records
. They already had some experience with the label, being featured on the song "The Player Way" from Bad Boy rapper Mase
's 1997 album Harlem World
. Their first album for Bad Boy Records
, Living Legends
, came out in 2004 and was certified Gold
by the RIAA. Their second album on Bad Boy Records
was titled Ridin High and was released in March 2007.
Commercially one of the high points of 8Ball & MJG's career was their being featured on Three 6 Mafia
's hit song "Stay Fly
" in 2005. That song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100
, which is the biggest hit of Three 6 Mafia's career and the biggest hit for 8Ball & MJG. The song was a collaboration between two of the most successful rap groups from the state of Tennessee
, from whence Three 6 Mafia also hail.
Today 8Ball and MJG also head their own record labels. 8Ball heads 8 Ways Entertainment (distributed by Koch Entertainment
), while MJG heads MJG Muzik. On their label are the young, up and coming Memphis duo, Da Volunteers, who are widely known throughout the Southern United States
for their 2006 single, "What's Yo Favorite Color?", which glorifies their neighborhood of Orange Mound.
In September 2007, 8Ball and MJG signed deals in Sacramento, CA with Real Talk Entertainment
8Ball released a group album with E.D.I of the Outlawz entitled Doin' It Big
on April 1, 2008 and MJG released a solo album entitled Pimp Tight
on April 29, 2008.
In June 2008 the group announced that they officially signed onto T.I.
's record label Grand Hustle. Their eighth album as a group and their first on Grand Hustle, titled Ten Toes Down
, was released in May 2010. It reached #36 on the Billboard 200
in its first week.
Rap
Rap may refer to:*Rapping, performance in which rhyming lyrics are used, with or without musical accompaniment ; while an MC performs spoken verses in time to a beat/ melody**Hip hop subculture**Hip hop music...
and Crunk
Crunk
Crunk is a music style that originated in Memphis, Tennessee in the mid-to-late 1990s and gained mainstream success around 2003–2004. Performers of crunk music are sometimes referred to as crunksters. An archetypal crunk track most frequently uses a drum machine rhythm, heavy bassline, and...
duo from Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis is a city in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Shelby County. The city is located on the 4th Chickasaw Bluff, south of the confluence of the Wolf and Mississippi rivers....
. The two rappers met at Ridgeway Middle School in 1980.
They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics. In 1993, they released Comin' Out Hard
Comin' Out Hard
Comin' Out Hard is the 1993 debut album by Eightball & MJG.-Track listing:#"Intro" - 1:52#"9 Little Millimeta Boys" - 5:17#"The First Episode" - 5:10#"Armed Robbery" - 4:42#"Pimps" - 6:41#"Comin' Out Hard" - 4:30#"Mr...
, the album was successful commercially as well as critically and established the group as a prominent act in the then emerging Southern Rap
Southern rap
Southern hip hop, also called Southern rap, is a genre of American music influenced by hip hop that emerged from a late-1980s club-oriented vibe in southern U.S...
scene. Their subsequent albums in the 1990s including 1994's On the Outside Looking In
On the Outside Looking In
On the Outside Looking In is the 1994 album by Eightball & MJG released on Suave House Records.-Track listing:# "Long Distance "# "Lick 'Em Up Shot"# "Crumbz 2 Brixx"# "Players Night Out"# "Sesshead Funk Junky"...
, and 1995's On Top of the World cemented their status as some of the South's best rappers. On Top of the World was particularly successful, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 200 and being certified Gold. It also contained the song "Space Age Pimpin'", which was 8Ball & MJG's first single to chart, reaching #58 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks chart and #22 on the Hot Rap Singles chart. After those albums both 8Ball & MJG released solo albums, first MJG's No More Glory
No More Glory
No More Glory is the debut solo album from rapper MJG. The album's title is a reference to the confederate flag and its nickname "Glory". MJG had already released three albums as a part of the group 8Ball & MJG, but following 1995's On Top of the World, the two rappers decided to each release a...
in 1997 and then 8Ball's Lost
Lost (Eightball album)
Lost is the debut solo album from rapper 8Ball. It is a double album. 8Ball had already released three albums as a part of the group 8Ball & MJG, but after 1995's On Top of the World the group decided to make solo albums before reuniting as a group...
in 1998. They reunited in 1999 to release their fourth album as a group, titled In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1
In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1
In Our Lifetime is the 1999 album by Eightball & MJG released on Suave House Records under a new distribution deal with Universal Records.-Track listing:# "Intro"# "We Started This"# "Paid Dues" # "Do It How It Go"# "Don't Flex"...
. One year later in 2000 they released their fifth group album, entitled Space Age 4 Eva
Space Age 4 Eva
Space Age 4 Eva is the 2000 album by Eightball & MJG released on JCOR Entertainment/Interscope Records. It is considered by fans and critics alike to be their best album...
.
In 1996, they appeared on the Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization
Red Hot Organization is a not-for-profit, 501 3, international organization dedicated to fighting AIDS through pop culture.Since its inception in 1989, over 400 artists, producers and directors have contributed to over 15 compilation albums, related television programs and media events to raise...
's compilation CD, America is Dying Slowly
America Is Dying Slowly
America Is Dying Slowly is a compilation album, the eighth in the Red Hot AIDS Benefit Series of recorded by the Red Hot Organization...
, alongside Biz Markie
Biz Markie
Marcel Theo Hall better known by his stage name, Biz Markie, is an American rapper, beatboxer, DJ, comedian, singer, reality television personality, and commercial spokesperson. He is best known for his single "Just a Friend", an American Top 10 hit in 1989...
, Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
, and Fat Joe
Fat Joe
Joseph Antonio Cartagena , better known by his stage name Fat Joe, is an American rapper, CEO of Terror Squad Entertainment, and member of musical groups D.I.T.C. and Terror Squad....
, 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
The Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
magazine.
In the early 2000s they would sign with Sean Combs
Sean Combs
Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
' Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
. They already had some experience with the label, being featured on the song "The Player Way" from Bad Boy rapper Mase
Mase
Mason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
's 1997 album Harlem World
Harlem World
Harlem World is the critically acclaimed multi-platinum debut album by Harlem rapper Mase, released October 28, 1997.-Background:Seen as Puff Daddy's new protege since the passing of The Notorious B.I.G., Mase rose to fame after being a member of Children of the Corn with fellow Harlem rappers Big...
. Their first album for Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
, Living Legends
Living Legends (album)
Living Legends is the sixth studio album by rap duo 8Ball & MJG and their first release for Bad Boy Records. It was the first mainstream album for the duo, they had been underground for the previous ten years. It spawned three singles into music videos: "You Don't Want Drama", "Straight Cadillac...
, came out in 2004 and was certified Gold
RIAA certification
In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards...
by the RIAA. Their second album on Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records
Bad Boy Records is a record label founded in 1993 by producer/rapper/entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, and is distributed by Atlantic Records.-Beginnings:...
was titled Ridin High and was released in March 2007.
Commercially one of the high points of 8Ball & MJG's career was their being featured on Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
's hit song "Stay Fly
Stay Fly
"Stay Fly" is the first single from rap group Three 6 Mafia's 2005 album Most Known Unknown. The song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 to become the group's biggest hit...
" in 2005. That song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, which is the biggest hit of Three 6 Mafia's career and the biggest hit for 8Ball & MJG. The song was a collaboration between two of the most successful rap groups from the state of Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
, from whence Three 6 Mafia also hail.
Today 8Ball and MJG also head their own record labels. 8Ball heads 8 Ways Entertainment (distributed by Koch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment
Koch Entertainment was a music, film and television distribution company. It was purchased by E1 Entertainment in 2005 and now operates under the name E1 Entertainment.-History:The company began in 1975 as Koch International...
), while MJG heads MJG Muzik. On their label are the young, up and coming Memphis duo, Da Volunteers, who are widely known throughout the Southern United States
Southern United States
The Southern United States—commonly referred to as the American South, Dixie, or simply the South—constitutes a large distinctive area in the southeastern and south-central United States...
for their 2006 single, "What's Yo Favorite Color?", which glorifies their neighborhood of Orange Mound.
In September 2007, 8Ball and MJG signed deals in Sacramento, CA with Real Talk Entertainment
Real Talk Entertainment
Real Talk Entertainment is a hip hop record label and is the current home to a diverse group of Gold and Platinum artists. Real Talk Entertainment was launched in 2003 and is a privately held independent record label based in Sacramento, California....
8Ball released a group album with E.D.I of the Outlawz entitled Doin' It Big
Doin' It Big
Doin' It Big is a studio album by 8Ball released in 2008 for Real Talk Ent.-Sales:The album sold 5,981 copies in its opening week.- Track listing :# The Business# Fuck Niggas# It's Music# Super Bowl Big# Celebrate# Blow It Out# Real Down Bitch...
on April 1, 2008 and MJG released a solo album entitled Pimp Tight
Pimp Tight
Pimp Tight is the second solo album by MJG, released in 2008.-Track listing:#Ya'll Ain't Ready#Pimp Tight#Get Yo Ass Up #The Truth - #Get You A Hoe#High Like An Eagle#Big Stakes - #At Last#Small Town Girl#My Life, This Way...
on April 29, 2008.
In June 2008 the group announced that they officially signed onto T.I.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
's record label Grand Hustle. Their eighth album as a group and their first on Grand Hustle, titled Ten Toes Down
Ten Toes Down
-Chart positions:...
, was released in May 2010. It reached #36 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
in its first week.
Studio albums
| Year | Album | U.S. Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
R&B | HS | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Listen To The Lyrics | – | - | - | |
| 1993 | Comin' Out Hard Comin' Out Hard Comin' Out Hard is the 1993 debut album by Eightball & MJG.-Track listing:#"Intro" - 1:52#"9 Little Millimeta Boys" - 5:17#"The First Episode" - 5:10#"Armed Robbery" - 4:42#"Pimps" - 6:41#"Comin' Out Hard" - 4:30#"Mr... |
– | 40 | 20 | |
| 1994 | On The Outside Looking In On the Outside Looking In On the Outside Looking In is the 1994 album by Eightball & MJG released on Suave House Records.-Track listing:# "Long Distance "# "Lick 'Em Up Shot"# "Crumbz 2 Brixx"# "Players Night Out"# "Sesshead Funk Junky"... |
106 | 11 | – | |
| 1995 | On Top Of The World | 8 | 2 | – | Gold |
| 1999 | In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1 In Our Lifetime, Vol. 1 In Our Lifetime is the 1999 album by Eightball & MJG released on Suave House Records under a new distribution deal with Universal Records.-Track listing:# "Intro"# "We Started This"# "Paid Dues" # "Do It How It Go"# "Don't Flex"... |
10 | 1 | – | Gold |
| 2000 | Space Age 4 Eva Space Age 4 Eva Space Age 4 Eva is the 2000 album by Eightball & MJG released on JCOR Entertainment/Interscope Records. It is considered by fans and critics alike to be their best album... |
39 | 9 | – | |
| 2004 | Living Legends Living Legends (album) Living Legends is the sixth studio album by rap duo 8Ball & MJG and their first release for Bad Boy Records. It was the first mainstream album for the duo, they had been underground for the previous ten years. It spawned three singles into music videos: "You Don't Want Drama", "Straight Cadillac... |
3 | 1 | – | Gold |
| 2007 | Ridin' High | 8 | 4 | – | 200,000 copies |
| 2010 | Ten Toes Down Ten Toes Down -Chart positions:... |
36 | 6 | 3 | 70,000 |
| 2010 | From the Bottom 2 the Top | 193 | 19 | 12 | 40,000 |
Compilation Albums
| Year | Album | U.S. Billboard 200 The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists... |
R&B | HS | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Lyrics Of A Pimp Lyrics of a Pimp Lyrics of a Pimp is a compilation from Eightball & MJG. The album consisted of songs from their first album Listen To The Lyrics and other unreleased songs... |
– | – | – | |
| 2000 | Memphis Under World Memphis Under World Memphis Under World compiles previously released and rare tracks from Eightball & MJG's earlier days, as well as appearances on other artist's projects... |
– | 46 | – | |
| 2008 | We Are The South: Greatest Hits We Are The South: Greatest Hits We Are The South: Greatest Hits is a greatest hits album by 8Ball & MJG. It hit shelves on May 18, 2008, via Koch Records, and featured many of the Memphis, Tennessee duo's most celebrated bangers from their entire catalog of LPs including Comin' Out Hard, On the Outside Looking In, Space Age 4... |
– | 59 | – | |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
U.S. R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
U.S. Rap Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
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| 1994 | "Players Night Out" | – | – | – | On the Outside Looking In |
| 1995 | "Break'em Off" | – | – | – | On Top of the World |
| "Space Age Pimpin'" (featuring Nina Creque) | – | 58 | 22 | ||
| 2000 | "Pimp Hard" | – | 76 | – | Space Age 4 Eva |
| 2004 | "You Don't Want Drama" (featuring P. Diddy) | – | 30 | 22 | Living Legends |
| "Forever" (featuring Lloyd Lloyd (singer) Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004.... ) |
– | – | – | ||
| 2006 | "Ridin High" (featuring Diddy Sean Combs Sean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally... ) |
– | – | – | Ridin High |
| 2007 | "Clap On" (featuring Yung Joc Yung Joc YaMar Jon Robinson , better known by his stage name Yung Joc, is an American rapper.-Early life:Robinson's father, Vivian Young, ran a hair-care products company and helped him write a jingle for Revlon; Robinson founded his own label to release his music.-New Joc City :After Teaming with producer... ) |
– | 98 | – | |
| 2010 | "Bring It Back" (featuring Young Dro Young Dro D'Juan Hart , better known as Young Dro is an American Southern rapper from Bankhead, Georgia. He performed as Dro from 2000 until he signed to Grand Hustle Records in 2006, when he became known as Young Dro.- Discography :... ) |
– | 45 | 23 | Ten Toes Down |
| "Blunts & Broads" | – | – | – | From the Bottom 2 the Top | |
8Ball albums
- LostLost (Eightball album)Lost is the debut solo album from rapper 8Ball. It is a double album. 8Ball had already released three albums as a part of the group 8Ball & MJG, but after 1995's On Top of the World the group decided to make solo albums before reuniting as a group...
- Released: May 19, 1998
- Chart positions: 5 U.S.
- RIAA Certification: 2x Platinum
- Singles: "Pure Uncut"
- Almost Famous
- Released: November 20, 2001
- Chart positions: 47 U.S.
- Singles: "Stop Playin' Games"
- Lay It Down
- Released: August 13, 2002
- Singles: –
- Light Up The Bomb
- Released: October 10, 2006
- Chart positions: –
- U.S. sales: 164,000
- RIAA certification: –
- Singles: "Time2hitdaclub"
- The Vet & The Rookie (with Devius)
- Released: October 9, 2007
- Chart positions: –
- U.S. sales: 144,200
- RIAA certification: –
- Singles: "Ery' Body Kno Me"
- Doin' It BigDoin' It BigDoin' It Big is a studio album by 8Ball released in 2008 for Real Talk Ent.-Sales:The album sold 5,981 copies in its opening week.- Track listing :# The Business# Fuck Niggas# It's Music# Super Bowl Big# Celebrate# Blow It Out# Real Down Bitch...
(with E.D.I. Of The OutlawzOutlawzOutlawz, formally known as Outlaw Immortalz, is an American hip hop group founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they are probably best known for appearing in the video "Hit 'Em Up", in a diss track aimed at Biggie Smalls and other New York...
)- Released:April 1, 2008
- Chart Position: -
- U.S. Sales: 130,700
- RIAA certification
- 8Ball & Memphis All-Stars: Cars, Clubs & Strip Clubs
- Release Date: February 24, 2009
- Chart positions: N/A
- U.S. sales: –
- RIAA certification: –
- Singles: "Gettin' It In", "Gangsta Luv"
MJG albums
- No More GloryNo More GloryNo More Glory is the debut solo album from rapper MJG. The album's title is a reference to the confederate flag and its nickname "Glory". MJG had already released three albums as a part of the group 8Ball & MJG, but following 1995's On Top of the World, the two rappers decided to each release a...
- Released: November 18, 1997
- Chart positions: 20 U.S.
- U.S. sales: 49,000
- RIAA certification: Gold
- Singles: "That Girl"
- Pimp TightPimp TightPimp Tight is the second solo album by MJG, released in 2008.-Track listing:#Ya'll Ain't Ready#Pimp Tight#Get Yo Ass Up #The Truth - #Get You A Hoe#High Like An Eagle#Big Stakes - #At Last#Small Town Girl#My Life, This Way...
- Release Date: April 29, 2008
- Chart positions: N/A
- U.S. sales: 25,000
- RIAA certification: –
- Singles: "Small Town Girl"
- This Might Be The DayThis Might Be The DayThis Might Be The Day is the third studio album by American rapper MJG. It has been released July 15, 2008.-Tracklist:...
- Release Date: July 15, 2008
- Chart positions: N/A
- U.S. sales: 16,000
- RIAA certification: –
- Singles: "Shades", "Big Time (feat. Slim)"
Compilations
- Suave House: The Album of the Year
- Released: July 29, 1997
- Singles: "Just Like Candy"
- Off da Chain, Vol. 1
- Released: June 20, 2000
- Singles: –
Mixtapes
- The Legends Series, Vol. 2 (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.....
)- Released: 2005
- Singles: -
Guest appearances
- Rock Dillon- "V-Squad"
- Young BuckYoung BuckDavid Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...
- "Dope Deals (Robbery)" - Three 6 MafiaThree 6 MafiaThree 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
- "Stay FlyStay Fly"Stay Fly" is the first single from rap group Three 6 Mafia's 2005 album Most Known Unknown. The song peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 to become the group's biggest hit...
" - Three 6 MafiaThree 6 MafiaThree 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
- "First 48" - Lil JonLil JonJonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
- "White Meat" - Lil JonLil JonJonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
- "Diamonds" - Lil JonLil JonJonathan Mortimer Smith , better known by his stage name Lil Jon, is an American rapper, music producer, entrepreneur, and occasional disc jockey who was a member of the group Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz. Lil Jon formed the group in 1997, and the group released several albums between then and 2004...
- "Rep Yo City" - 112112 (band)112 is an American R&B quartet from Atlanta, Georgia. Formerly artists on Diddy's Bad Boy Records, the group signed to the Def Soul roster in 2002. They had great success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits such as "Only You", "Anywhere" and "Peaches & Cream"...
- "Watcha Gonna Do" - MaseMaseMason Durell Betha , better known by stage name Mase who was previously known as Murda Ma$e, is an American rapper, songwriter, actor and inspirational speaker...
- "The Player Way" - T.I.T.I.Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
- "Bezzle" - LudacrisLudacrisChristopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
- "Hard Times" - Foxy Brown - "Ride (Down South)"
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- "Sho Nuff" - Jayo FelonyJayo FelonyJames Savage, better known by his stage name, Jayo Felony is a rapper from southeast San Diego, California. He is known for being the first San Diego rapper to be signed to a major label...
- "How Angry" - LunizLunizThe Luniz were an American platinum-selling rap duo from Oakland, California, formed by the rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They released an internationally successful hit in 1995 entitled "I Got 5 on It", two versions of which appeared on their album Operation Stackola...
- "In My Nature" - Spice 1Spice 1Robert 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...
- "Chocolate Philly" - 5th Ward Boyz5th Ward Boyz5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label....
- "FUCK Strugglin" - MC RenMC RenLorenzo Jerald Patterson , better known by his stage name MC Ren, is a rapper who formed part of the group N.W.A. His moniker is derived from his first name .-Early life:...
- "Who In The Fuck" - Mr. 3-2 - "Hit The Highway"
- Devin the DudeDevin the DudeDevin Copeland , better known by his stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist, and rapper. He is best known for his unique rapping style, his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records, and his 2002 song, "Lacville '79"....
- "Tha Funk" - Young BuckYoung BuckDavid Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...
- "Say It To My Face - David BannerDavid BannerLavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...
- "Air Force Ones" (remix) - David Banner - "Gangster Walk"
- Big GippBig GippThis article is about the American rapper. For the Notre Dame football player, see George Gipp. For the Iowa State Representative see Chuck Gipp.Big Gipp , is an American rapper from the South...
- "All Over Your Body" - UGKUGKUGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas formed in 1987 by the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler . He then joined with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, who became his longtime partner...
- "Gold Grill" - JadakissJadakissJason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
- "What You Ride For?" - Mr. Mike - "Stop Lying"
- Mobb DeepMobb DeepMobb 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...
- "Where Ya From" - Kingpin Skinny Pimp - "TV's (24's & Wang)"
- Jermaine DupriJermaine DupriJermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
- "Jazzy Hoes" - Heavy D - "On Point"
- Project Playaz - "Dirty Down South"
- Rappin' 4-TayRappin' 4-TayAnthony Forté , better known by his stage name Rappin' 4-Tay, is an American rapper from the Fillmore District of San Francisco, California.-Music career:...
- "360 Degrees" - Lil' KekeLil' KekeMarcus Lakee Edwards , better known by his stage name Lil' Keke, is a rapper from Houston, Texas and an original member of the Screwed Up Click.-Music career:...
- Southside, Pt. 2 - Lil' Keke - "Bottom 2 Da Top"
- Lloyd BanksLloyd BanksChristopher Charles Lloyd , better known by his stage name Lloyd Banks, is an American rapper and member of the rap group G-Unit. Raised in South Jamaica, Queens, he dropped out of high school in 1998. G-Unit released two albums, Beg for Mercy in 2003 and T.O.S. in 2008...
- "Iceman" (*8 Ball Only) (both appear on the remix) - Krayzie BoneKrayzie BoneAnthony Henderson better known as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper and is a former member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony.-Solo career:Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999, in 1998...
- "Pimpz, Thugz, Hustlaz & Gangstaz" - Yo GottiYo GottiMario 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...
- "Gangsta Party" - The Notorious B.I.G.The Notorious B.I.G.Christopher George Latore Wallace , best known as The Notorious B.I.G., was an American rapper. He was also known as Biggie Smalls , Big Poppa, and The Black Frank White .Wallace was raised in the Brooklyn borough...
- "Spit your Game" (remix) - Killer MikeKiller MikeMichael Render , better known by his stage name Killer Mike, is an American rapper, signed to Grind Time Official through the SMC/Fontana Distribution...
- "Gorilla Pimpin'" - Kia Shine - "Bluff City Classic"
- Lil' FlipLil' FlipWesley Eric Weston, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil' Flip, is a American multi-platinum hiphop artist best known for his singles Sunshine, "Game Over" and Rollin on 20's from the 2 Fast 2 Furious Soundtrack....
- "Cant U Tell" Feat. Sqad Up & MJG - Limp BizkitLimp BizkitLimp Bizkit is an American rock band from Jacksonville, Florida. Formed in 1995, the group's lineup consists of Fred Durst , Wes Borland , Sam Rivers , John Otto and DJ Lethal . The band achieved mainstream success with their second studio album Significant Other, released in 1999...
- "Take A Look Around" (remix) - Rich BoyRich BoyMarece Richards , better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.- Early career :...
- "D-Dude" - DiddySean CombsSean John Combs , also known by his stage names Diddy and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. He has won three Grammy Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards, and his clothing line earned a Council of Fashion Designers of America award. He was originally...
- "Roll With Me" - Master PMaster PPercy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
- "Meal Ticket" - Lil' KekeLil' KekeMarcus Lakee Edwards , better known by his stage name Lil' Keke, is a rapper from Houston, Texas and an original member of the Screwed Up Click.-Music career:...
- "Southside" (remix) - Too Short - "Don't Stop Rappin"
- E-40E-40Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
- "Ya Blind" - HaystakHaystakHaystak is an American rapper of Irish and German descent. He is a native of Lebanon, Tennessee, who was raised in a home by his grandparents....
- "Can't Tell Me Nothin" - Heavy D - "On Point"
- Spice 1Spice 1Robert 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...
- "Chocolate Philly" - A+A+ (rapper)Andre Levins, also known as A+ is an American rapper. As a teenager he released albums in 1996 and in 1999.-History:...
- "Whatcha Weigh Me - T-PainT-PainFaheem Rasheed Najm , better known by his stage name T-Pain, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, and actor, currently signed to Young Money Entertainment. His debut album, Rappa Ternt Sanga, was released in 2005. In 2007, T-Pain released his second studio album Epiphany,...
- "Im In Love Wit A Stripper" (remix) (MJG only) - J. HolidayJ. HolidayNahum Grymes better known by his stage name J. Holiday, is an American R&B singer-songwriter. He came into prominence in 2007 with his breakthrough hit "Bed" peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.-Discography:...
- "City Boy" - Bun BBun BBernard Freeman better known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK . He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas...
- "You're EverythingYou're Everything"You're Everything" is the second single from the Bun B album II Trill. It features Rick Ross, David Banner, 8Ball & MJG and is produced by Mr. Lee. The video was released August, 6th on BET's Access Granted. In 8Ball's verse, he reels off a list of Dirty South rappers Pimp C, Bun B, 8Ball & MJG,...
" - Pimp CPimp CChad Lamont Butler , better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer, and producer...
- "Bobby & Whitney" - Young BuckYoung BuckDavid Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...
- "Without Me" - Big ScoobBig ScoobStewart D. Ashby, Jr., better known by his stage name Big Scoob is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri and a member of Strange Music. Though he is one of the newest on the label, he isn't new to the rap game. He has been rapping since 1998 with a Local KC rap group called 57th Street...
- "Only Know Hard (feat. Krizz KalikoKrizz KalikoSamuel William Christopher Watson better known by his stage name Krizz Kaliko, is an American rapper and singer...
& 8Ball & MJG)" - Young Buck - "Betta Tell Em"
- Rick RossRick RossRick, Ricky or Richard Ross may also refer to:* Rick Ross , American rapper* Richard J. Ross, a Massachusetts State Senator* Richard Ross , an American photographer...
- "9 Piece" (remix) - DrakeDrake (entertainer)Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
- "TBA" - DJ KhaledDJ KhaledKhaled bin Abdul Khaled , better known by his stage name DJ Khaled, is an American record producer, radio personality, DJ, and record label executive. He is a radio host for the Miami-based urban music radio station WEDR and the DJ for the hip hop group Terror Squad. In 2006, Khaled released his...
- "TBA" - Big K.R.I.T.Big K.R.I.T.Justin Scott , better known by his stage name Big K.R.I.T. , is an American hip hop musician and record producer from Meridian, Mississippi.-Biography:...
- "Money On the Floor"