Freddie Foxxx
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Freddie Foxxx, also known as Bumpy Knuckles, (born James Campbell in 1969) is an American
rapper
and music producer
from Long Island, New York
.
, Freddie Foxxx Is Here
in (1989) through MCA Records
, produced entirely by Eric B. of Eric B. and Rakim fame, and himself. He soon parted ways with the label and became a member of Queen Latifah
's Flavor Unit
establishment. In 1993, only promo copies of his second album, Crazy Like A Foxxx, were circulated when Epic Records
decided to shelve it.
Foxxx then began to be known more for his cameos on songs by Boogie Down Productions
, Naughty By Nature
, M.O.P.
, Missin Linx OC
and, most notably, his appearance on Gang Starr
's The Militia from their Moment of Truth album (1998). The song was issued as a single
, building a buzz for Foxxx and helping him to prep for his next full-length release.
This time around he applied the lessons he'd learned from previous experiences with major record labels, and went the independent
route. The LP
featured production from hip hop heavyweights
DJ Premier
, Pete Rock
and The Alchemist. The members of M.O.P.
provided the album's only cameo.
After the success of Industry Shakedown, Foxxx released his third official album, Konexion (2003) via Barely Breaking Even
. A less commercially successful affair, the album was nevertheless faithful to its predecessor in terms of style and content and featured contributions from frequent collaborator DJ Premier
and DJ Clark Kent
.
Foxxx made significant contributions to the WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006
soundtrack. He contributed two songs, and made a guest appearance on another song. He also produced all of the hip hop songs. He also appeared on WWE John Cena's album You Can't See Me.
In 2006, he released a mixtape
called Street Triumph, in anticipation of his fifth album, Amerikkan Black Man.
Recently, his previously unreleased album Crazy Like a Foxxx was officially released on July 29, 2008 on Fat Beats Records.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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”...
and music producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
from Long Island, New York
Long Island
Long Island is an island located in the southeast part of the U.S. state of New York, just east of Manhattan. Stretching northeast into the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island contains four counties, two of which are boroughs of New York City , and two of which are mainly suburban...
.
Biography
Foxxx released his first LPGramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
, Freddie Foxxx Is Here
Freddie Foxxx Is Here
Freddie Foxxx Is Here is the debut album by East Coast hip hop artist, Freddie Foxxx. It is produced by Foxxx himself as well as Eric B. of Eric B. & Rakim.-Track listing:...
in (1989) through MCA Records
MCA Records
MCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
, produced entirely by Eric B. of Eric B. and Rakim fame, and himself. He soon parted ways with the label and became a member of Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah
Dana Elaine Owens , better known by her stage name Queen Latifah, is an American singer, rapper, and actress. Her work in music, film and television has earned her a Golden Globe award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Image Awards, a Grammy Award, six additional Grammy nominations, an Emmy...
's Flavor Unit
Flavor Unit
The Flavor Unit is a crew of emcees and DJs from New York City and Northern New Jersey. It is now known as the Unit. The original version of the crew centered around producer DJ Mark the 45 King. It was Mark's connections to Radio personalities DJ Red Alert and DJ Chuck Chillout, who gave the crew...
establishment. In 1993, only promo copies of his second album, Crazy Like A Foxxx, were circulated when Epic Records
Epic Records
Epic Records is an American record label, owned by Sony Music Entertainment. Though it was originally conceived as a jazz imprint, it has since expanded to represent various genres. L.A...
decided to shelve it.
Foxxx then began to be known more for his cameos on songs by Boogie Down Productions
Boogie Down Productions
Boogie Down Productions was a hip hop group that was originally composed of KRS-One, D-Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. DJ Scott La Rock was murdered on August 27, 1987, months after the release of BDP's debut album, Criminal Minded. The name of the group, Boogie Down, derives from a nickname for the...
, Naughty By Nature
Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
, M.O.P.
M.O.P.
M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
, Missin Linx OC
OC
-Language and country:* Root of the name for the Occitan language or for its territory, Occitania.-People:* O.C. , an American rapper* the Officer Commanding a military unit* Officer Candidate in the United States Navy's STA-21 program...
and, most notably, his appearance on Gang Starr
Gang Starr
Gang Starr was an influential East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.-Background:...
's The Militia from their Moment of Truth album (1998). The song was issued as a single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
, building a buzz for Foxxx and helping him to prep for his next full-length release.
This time around he applied the lessons he'd learned from previous experiences with major record labels, and went the independent
Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
route. The LP
Gramophone record
A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove...
featured production from hip hop heavyweights
Heavyweights
Heavyweights is a 1995 comedy-drama film, directed by Steven Brill and co-written by Brill with Judd Apatow. Heavyweights is about a fat camp for kids that is taken over by a fitness guru named Tony Perkis .-Plot:...
DJ Premier
DJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...
, Pete Rock
Pete Rock
Peter Phillips , better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth...
and The Alchemist. The members of M.O.P.
M.O.P.
M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
provided the album's only cameo.
After the success of Industry Shakedown, Foxxx released his third official album, Konexion (2003) via Barely Breaking Even
Barely Breaking Even
Barely Breaking Even is a British record label started by two DJs, Peter Adarkwah and Ben Jolly. The name BBE comes from The Universal Robot Band's 1982 track `Barely Breaking Even'. It has two sublabels: Deep Funk, and Urban Theory...
. A less commercially successful affair, the album was nevertheless faithful to its predecessor in terms of style and content and featured contributions from frequent collaborator DJ Premier
DJ Premier
Christopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...
and DJ Clark Kent
Clark Kent (producer)
Clark Kent is a hip hop DJ, record producer and music executive of Panamanian descent . His crew of DJs is called "The Supermen", and his DJ moniker is derived from the name of Superman's alter ego....
.
Foxxx made significant contributions to the WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006
WWE SmackDown! vs. RAW 2006
WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2006 , is a professional wrestling video game released on the PlayStation 2 console and the PlayStation Portable handheld console by THQ and developed by Yuke's. It is part of the WWE SmackDown vs...
soundtrack. He contributed two songs, and made a guest appearance on another song. He also produced all of the hip hop songs. He also appeared on WWE John Cena's album You Can't See Me.
In 2006, he released a mixtape
Mixtape
A Mix Tape or Mixed Tape is a compilation of songs recorded in a specific order, traditionally onto an audio Compact Cassette.A Mix Tape, which usually reflects the musical tastes of its compiler, can range from a casually selected list of favorite songs, to a conceptual mix of songs linked by a...
called Street Triumph, in anticipation of his fifth album, Amerikkan Black Man.
Recently, his previously unreleased album Crazy Like a Foxxx was officially released on July 29, 2008 on Fat Beats Records.
Albums
- 1989: Freddie Foxxx Is HereFreddie Foxxx Is HereFreddie Foxxx Is Here is the debut album by East Coast hip hop artist, Freddie Foxxx. It is produced by Foxxx himself as well as Eric B. of Eric B. & Rakim.-Track listing:...
(MCA RecordsMCA RecordsMCA Records was an American-based record company owned by MCA Inc., which later gave way to the larger MCA Music Entertainment Group , of which MCA Records was still part. MCA Records was absorbed by Geffen Records in 2003...
) - 1994: Crazy Like a Foxxx (Fat Beats Records)
- 2000: Industry ShakedownIndustry ShakedownIndustry Shakedown is the second official album by rapper Freddie Foxxx . Released through Landspeed Records in 2000, the album became the best-selling independent release of that year. The album featured production by DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Diamond D, The Alchemist and Foxxx himself...
(Landspeed Records) - 2003: Konexion (BBEBarely Breaking EvenBarely Breaking Even is a British record label started by two DJs, Peter Adarkwah and Ben Jolly. The name BBE comes from The Universal Robot Band's 1982 track `Barely Breaking Even'. It has two sublabels: Deep Funk, and Urban Theory...
) - 2008: Crazy Like a Foxxx (Official Re-Release) (Fat Beats Records)
- 2010: Music From The Man Vol.1
- 2011: Royalty Check (with KRS-OneKRS-OneLawrence Krisna Parker , better known by his stage names KRS-One , and Teacha, is an American rapper...
) - 2011: Lyrical Workout (with Statik SelektahStatik SelektahPatrick Baril better known as Statik Selektah, is an East Coast-based DJ, Producer and CEO of Showoff Records.-Biography:...
) - TBA: The Kolexion (with DJ PremierDJ PremierChristopher Edward Martin , better known by his stage name DJ Premier , is an American record producer and DJ, and was the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Gang Starr, together with emcee Guru...
)
Mixtapes & Other Albums
- 2006: Street Triumph Mixxxtape (Fat Beats Records)
- 2006: Krupt Mob
- 2007: Krupt Mob Vol.2
- 2008: The OG Vol.1: Get Rich or Kill Tryin
- 2009: The OG Vol.2: Realmatic
Appearances
- 1990: "Money in the Bank" (from the Kool G RapKool G RapNathaniel Thomas Wilson , better known by his stage names Kool G Rap , Kool G. Rap, and Giancana , is an American rapper, from the Corona neighborhood of Queens, New York. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Crew...
& DJ Polo album Wanted:Dead or Alive) - 1991: "Heal Yourself" (from the H.E.A.L. Foundation 12" single)
- 1992: "Ruff Ruff" and "The Original Way" (from the Boogie Down ProductionsBoogie Down ProductionsBoogie Down Productions was a hip hop group that was originally composed of KRS-One, D-Nice, and DJ Scott La Rock. DJ Scott La Rock was murdered on August 27, 1987, months after the release of BDP's debut album, Criminal Minded. The name of the group, Boogie Down, derives from a nickname for the...
album Sex and ViolenceSex and Violence (album)Sex and Violence is the final album released by hip hop group Boogie Down Productions. The next year, 1993, the group's lead member, KRS-One, would begin recording under his own name....
) - 1993: "Hot Potatoe" (from the Naughty by NatureNaughty by NatureNaughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
album 19 Naughty III19 Naughty III19 Naughty III is the third album from Naughty by Nature, released on February 23, 1993 through Tommy Boy Records. Three single were released from the album, the group's second top 10 hit, "Hip Hop Hooray", as well as the minor hits "It's On" and "Written on Ya Kitten".- Reception :The album did...
) - 1994: "One of Those Nightz" (from The Almighty RSOThe Almighty RSOThe Almighty RSO was a hip hop group from Boston, Massachusetts. Members included MCs E-Devious , Ray Dog , Tony Rhome and DJ Deff Jeff.-History:...
EP Revenge of da Badd BoyzRevenge of da Badd BoyzRevenge of da Badd Boyz is the first album released by rap group, The Almighty RSO. It was released on September 27, 1994 through RCA Records and was an extended play that contained six track with a little over 25 minutes of music...
) - 1997: "Win the G (as Bumpy Knuckles)" (from the OCO.C. (rapper)Omar Credle , known by his stage name, O.C., is an American rapper who has been involved with several renowned underground hip-hop groups and also released many solo albums.-Recording career:...
album JewelzJewelzJewelz is the second album by the rapper O.C.. Unlike his debut, 1994's Word...Life, Jewelz features a wider number of guest producers and rappers...
) - 1997: "M.U.G. (as Freddie Foxxx)" (from the OCO.C. (rapper)Omar Credle , known by his stage name, O.C., is an American rapper who has been involved with several renowned underground hip-hop groups and also released many solo albums.-Recording career:...
album JewelzJewelzJewelz is the second album by the rapper O.C.. Unlike his debut, 1994's Word...Life, Jewelz features a wider number of guest producers and rappers...
) - 1998: "The Militia" (from the Gang StarrGang StarrGang Starr was an influential East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.-Background:...
album Moment of Truth) - 1998: "I Luv" (from the M.O.P.M.O.P.M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
album First Family 4 LifeFirst Family 4 LifeFirst Family 4 Life is the third full-length album released by M.O.P., and their second to be released through Relativity Records. DJ Premier produces five songs on the album and also serves as an executive producer of the project . The LP features more guest-appearances than previous M.O.P....
) - 1998: "M.O.B" (from the Hussein FatalHussein FatalBruce Washington , better known by his stage name, Hussein Fatal, is an American rapper and a member of Outlawz.-Murder of Tupac Shakur:...
album In the Line of Fire) - 2000: "U Don't Wanna B.D.S." (from the De La SoulDe La SoulDe La Soul is an American hip hop trio formed in 1987 on Long Island, New York. The band is best known for their eclectic sampling, quirky lyrics, and their contributions to the evolution of the jazz rap and alternative hip hop subgenres...
album Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic ThumpArt Official Intelligence: Mosaic ThumpArt Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump is De La Soul's fifth full-length studio album, released on August 8, 2000.- Overview :The album was the first in a planned three-disc installment, which was originally intended to be a three-disc album...
) - 2000: "Keith N Bumpy" (from the Kool KeithKool KeithKeith Matthew Thornton, better known by his stage name Kool Keith, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York. A founding member of Ultramagnetic MCs, Kool Keith has recorded prolifically both as a solo artist and in group collaborations. Kool Keith is the self-proclaimed inventor of...
album MatthewMatthew (album)Matthew is the fifth album by rapper Kool Keith. The album was released on July 25, 2000 for Funky Ass Records and was produced by Kool Keith and KutMasta Kurt.-Track listing:#"F-U M.F." 2:50#"27 Shots" 3:18#"Errand Boy " 0:51...
) - 2001: "Mind Frame" (from the Pete RockPete RockPeter Phillips , better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapper. He rose to prominence in the early 1990s as one half of the critically acclaimed group Pete Rock & CL Smooth...
album PeteStrumentalsPeteStrumentalsPeteStrumentals is an instrumental hip hop album from Hip Hop producer/rapper Pete Rock, his second solo release. The album is the second installment of BBE Records Beat Generation series, following Jay Dee's Welcome to Detroit album. The instrumental songs were originally recorded between 1990 and...
) - 2001: "How We Ride" (from Da BeatminerzDa BeatminerzDa Beatminerz are a hip-hop production crew from Bushwick, Brooklyn, and are known for their dark, gritty sound that is very popular with the underground hip-hop scene.-History:The crew, originally composed of brothers Mr...
album Brace 4 ImpakBrace 4 ImpakBrace 4 Impak is the debut album from the production team Da Beatminerz, on Rawkus Records.-Track listing:...
) - 2002: "Scram" (from the DJ Jazzy JeffDJ Jazzy JeffJeffrey Allen Townes , also known as DJ Jazzy Jeff or simply Jazz, is an American hip hop, R&B record producer, turntablist and actor. He is best known for his early career with Will Smith as DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince...
album The Magnificent) - 2002: "Family Ties" (from the Tim DogTim DogTim Dog is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York who rose to prominence during the early '90s with his debut LP Penicillin on Wax and the celebrated "diss" record "Fuck Compton". Tim had already appeared on songs with the Ultramagnetic MCs and went on to form a duo, Ultra, with member Kool...
album ImmortalImmortal (Tim Dog album)Immortal is an album by Tim Dog released in 2003.-Track listing:# Intro# Dog Shit# You Don't Know Me# Hustluz# The Professional# Bring It# It Ain't Funny# Makin' Love# Can It Last# Can I Live# Get Out Da' Life# Sun Don't Shine# Pop Life...
) - 2003: ""Capture (Militia Pt. 3)" (from the GangstarrGang StarrGang Starr was an influential East Coast hip hop duo that consisted of the late MC Guru and DJ/producer DJ Premier. Their style combined elements of New York jazz and hip hop.-Background:...
album The OwnerzThe OwnerzThe Ownerz is the sixth and final studio album by the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, recorded two years before the duo broke up and seven years before Guru's death...
, also featuring Big Shug) - 2005: "Flow Easy", "Keep Frontin'", "Know the Rep", and "Bad, Bad Man" (from the John CenaJohn CenaJohn Felix Anthony Cena is an American professional wrestler, actor, rapper, and television personality. He is currently signed to WWE as a member of its WWE Raw brand....
album You Can't See MeYou Can't See MeYou Can't See Me is the debut album of WWE wrestler John Cena and his cousin Tha Trademarc. Released on May 10, 2005, the album debuted at #15 on the Billboard 200 charts with over 43,000 copies sold in the first week released...
) - 2008: "If We Can't Build" (from AkrobatikAkrobatikAkrobatik is a rapper from the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. He has collaborated numerous times with many fellow Boston rappers , and recently formed a hip hop collective named The Perceptionists with Mr. Lif and DJ Fakts One....
album Absolute ValueAbsolute Value (album)Absolute Value is the second full-length album by Boston rapper Akrobatik. It was released on February 19, 2008 by Fat Beats Records. The album features guest appearances by hip-hop luminaries such as Talib Kweli, Chuck D, and B-Real, as well as production by the likes of 9th Wonder, Illmind, J...
) - 2008: "Prison Planet" (from the East Coast Avengers album Prison Planet)
- 2008: "Damage" (feat. Blaq PoetBlaq PoetWilbur Bass , better known as Blaq Poet is an American rapper from Queensbridge, New York, USA.Blaq Poet was first heard in the track "Beat You Down" from the Bridge Wars during 1987, a diss song towards KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions. At that time Poet was at least 17 years old, as stated in...
) (from the DJ Revolution album King of the Decks) - 2009: "Bumpy's Message" (skit on the MF DOOMMF DoomDaniel Dumile is a hip hop artist who has taken on several stage names in his career, most notably MF DOOM, where the "MF" stands for metal face, and for tracks he has produced, metal fingers...
album Born Like ThisBorn Like ThisBorn Like This is an album by American hip hop artist MF DOOM, released under the shortened pseudonym DOOM on Lex Records on March 24, 2009. It debuted at #52 on the Billboard Chart, having sold 10,895 copies as of March 29. In addition to tracks produced by Doom, the album includes production by...
) - 2009: "B. Boy" (feat. 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...
, Kutt CalhounKutt CalhounMelvin Calhoun Jr., better known by his stage name Kutt Calhoun, is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. His second album, Feature Presentation, debuted at #60 on the Billboard "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart in its first week of release...
& SkattermanSkatterman & Snug BrimSkatterman & Snug Brim is a rap duo from Kansas City, Missouri, best known for their song, Block Party.After releasing projects separately, Skatterman and Snug Brim combined as a group. The duo released their first album, Worth A Million, in 2002 through Below Radar Records...
) (from the Tech N9neTech N9neAaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,...
album K.O.D.K.O.D.K.O.D. is the tenth studio album by rapper Tech N9ne, released on October 26, 2009. The album was originally scheduled for an October 27, 2009 release, but the album was shipped out early and the label decided to release it a day early...
) - 2010: "Take Money" (feat. RockRock (rapper)Jamal Bush, better known by his stage name Tha Rockness Monstah, or in short Rock, is an American rapper, famous as a member of hip hop collective Boot Camp Clik and the duo Heltah Skeltah along with Ruck. He is known for his deep, grimy voice and having a sophisticated and rugged flow...
) (from the Marco Polo & Ruste Juxx album The eXXecution) - 2011: "DAMU" (feat. SkattermanSkatterman & Snug BrimSkatterman & Snug Brim is a rap duo from Kansas City, Missouri, best known for their song, Block Party.After releasing projects separately, Skatterman and Snug Brim combined as a group. The duo released their first album, Worth A Million, in 2002 through Below Radar Records...
, Messy MarvMessy MarvMarvin Watson, better known by his stage name Messy Marv, is an American rapper from Pittsburg, CA, but represents the Fillmore Area of San Francisco, CA.Messy Marv is affiliated with the blood gang...
& Jay RockJay RockJohnny Reed McKinzie Jr. , better known by his stage name Jay Rock, is an American rapper. He was named one of the top 13 most street artists by XXL. His voice has been called a cross between Immortal Technique and Rick Ross. He is a part of the rap group Black Hippy which also features Kendrick...
) (from the 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...
album Damn Fool)