Big Mike
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Michael Barnett, better known by his stage name Big Mike, is an American
rapper
from New Orleans, Louisiana
. He was originally a member of Convicts with Houston rapper Mr. 3-2
. Its album would be the first of many releases Mike would put out on Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records
. Following the release of the eponymous Convicts, Big Mike impressed the heads of Death Row Records
and almost signed with that label before he was called by James Prince
and asked to replace Willie D
when he left the Geto Boys
. He accepted and became a part of the group on its 1993 album Till Death Do Us Part
. When Willie D
rejoined the group on its next album, he left the group. Big Mike has released five solo albums thus far, Somethin' Serious
in 1994, Still Serious
in 1997, Hard to Hit
in 1999, Keep it Playa in 2006, and Serious as Can Be in 2009. Still Serious
was his highest-charting album, peaking at #16 on the Billboard Hot 200.
From The New Album Bayou Classic's"
With the Convicts:
With the Geto Boys
:
United States
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rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
from New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is a major United States port and the largest city and metropolitan area in the state of Louisiana. The New Orleans metropolitan area has a population of 1,235,650 as of 2009, the 46th largest in the USA. The New Orleans – Metairie – Bogalusa combined statistical area has a population...
. He was originally a member of Convicts with Houston rapper Mr. 3-2
3-2
Chris Barriere, better known as 3-2, previously known as Lord 3-2 and Mr. 3-2, is an American rapper from Houston. He has long affiliation with Rap-a-Lot Records....
. Its album would be the first of many releases Mike would put out on Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records
Rap-A-Lot Records
Rap-a-Lot Records is a Houston hip hop record label. Rap-a-Lot was created in 1986. Sublabels include Smoke-a-Lot Records. The label was founded by James Prince in the mid-1980s and, with its most famous act the Geto Boys, put the South on the hip hop map. Since then, it has maintained its success...
. Following the release of the eponymous Convicts, Big Mike impressed the heads of Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
and almost signed with that label before he was called by James Prince
James Prince
James Prince is the CEO of Houston-based Rap-a-Lot Records.Prince, who for 20 years has worked to promote Houston's rap scene and rap artists, is now working to promote underprivileged neighborhoods and communities...
and asked to replace Willie D
Willie D
Willie D is an American rapper who gained fame as the lead member of the pioneering rap group from Houston, Geto Boys. Despite his reputation for being a hardcore artist who pens often provocative lyrics, Willie D is known for his diligent work in the community and many of his songs contain...
when he left the Geto Boys
Geto Boys
Geto Boys is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys earned notoriety for its lyrics which included misogyny, gore, psychotic experiences, and necrophilia...
. He accepted and became a part of the group on its 1993 album Till Death Do Us Part
Till Death Do Us Part (Geto Boys album)
Till Death Do Us Part is the fifth album by Houston Hip Hop group the Geto Boys, released March 1993 on Rap-A-Lot Records. Rapper Willie D left the group in 1992 to temporarily pursue a solo career. In his position, fellow Rap-A-Lot member Big Mike joined Scarface and Bushwick Bill as the third...
. When Willie D
Willie D
Willie D is an American rapper who gained fame as the lead member of the pioneering rap group from Houston, Geto Boys. Despite his reputation for being a hardcore artist who pens often provocative lyrics, Willie D is known for his diligent work in the community and many of his songs contain...
rejoined the group on its next album, he left the group. Big Mike has released five solo albums thus far, Somethin' Serious
Somethin' Serious
Somethin' Serious is the 1994 debut album by rapper Big Mike. The album reached #40 on Billboard's Billboard 200 chart and #4 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums...
in 1994, Still Serious
Still Serious
Still Serious is the second album released by rapper Big Mike, which was released on April 8, 1997, on Rap-a-Lot Records and featured production from Mike B., Mike Dean, Loranzo Samuels, and Tone Capone...
in 1997, Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit is the third album released by rapper Big Mike, which was released on May 25, 1999, on Rap-a-Lot Records and was produced by Mike B., Mike Dean, and Mr. Lee...
in 1999, Keep it Playa in 2006, and Serious as Can Be in 2009. Still Serious
Still Serious
Still Serious is the second album released by rapper Big Mike, which was released on April 8, 1997, on Rap-a-Lot Records and featured production from Mike B., Mike Dean, Loranzo Samuels, and Tone Capone...
was his highest-charting album, peaking at #16 on the Billboard Hot 200.
Discography
Solo Albums:- 1994: Somethin' SeriousSomethin' SeriousSomethin' Serious is the 1994 debut album by rapper Big Mike. The album reached #40 on Billboard's Billboard 200 chart and #4 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums...
- 1997: Still SeriousStill SeriousStill Serious is the second album released by rapper Big Mike, which was released on April 8, 1997, on Rap-a-Lot Records and featured production from Mike B., Mike Dean, Loranzo Samuels, and Tone Capone...
- 1999: Hard to HitHard to HitHard to Hit is the third album released by rapper Big Mike, which was released on May 25, 1999, on Rap-a-Lot Records and was produced by Mike B., Mike Dean, and Mr. Lee...
- 2005: Naw'Lins Phats
- 2006: Keep it Playa
- 2009: Serious As Can Be
- 2009: Ridah Music Vol.1 (The Invitation)
- 2010: "Big Mike of the Geto Boys The Reintroduction"
- 2011:"BIG MIKE Full Circle Mixtape, New Music Inspired
From The New Album Bayou Classic's"
With the Convicts:
- 1991: Convicts
With the Geto Boys
Geto Boys
Geto Boys is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys earned notoriety for its lyrics which included misogyny, gore, psychotic experiences, and necrophilia...
:
- 1993: Till Death Do Us PartTill Death Do Us Part (Geto Boys album)Till Death Do Us Part is the fifth album by Houston Hip Hop group the Geto Boys, released March 1993 on Rap-A-Lot Records. Rapper Willie D left the group in 1992 to temporarily pursue a solo career. In his position, fellow Rap-A-Lot member Big Mike joined Scarface and Bushwick Bill as the third...