Jay Tee
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James Trujillo, better known by his stage name
Jay Tee, is a rapper, songwriter
and producer
from Vallejo, California
. He has been a part of the city's scene since the early 90's as the lead member of N2Deep
and Latino Velvet along with Baby Beesh. Even though N2Deep's 2000 album Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish
was a solo album, it wasn't until 2001 that Jay Tee released a solo album under his own name.
Latino Velvet was originally composed of Jay Tee and Baby Beesh in 1997 on the album Latino Velvet Project
. Although the album featured several tracks with Frost and Don Cisco
, it wasn't until 2000 that they were featured on the cover with equal billing to Jay Tee and Baby Beesh. Velvet City
featured several west coast artists including: E-40
, Levitti, Rappin' 4-Tay
, Bosko, Cool Nutz and The Mary Jane Girls.
Jay Tee is the founder and owner of 40 Ounce Records. Jay Tee has remained an underground presence in The Bay Area since his debut almost 2 decades ago.
Stage name
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Jay Tee, is a rapper, songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
and producer
Hip hop production
Hip hop production is the creation of hip hop music. Though the term encompasses all aspects of hip hop music, it's most commonly used to refer to the instrumental, non-lyrical aspects of hip hop. This means that hip hop producers are the instrumentalists involved in a work...
from Vallejo, California
Vallejo, California
Vallejo is the largest city in Solano County, California, United States. The population was 115,942 at the 2010 census. It is located in the San Francisco Bay Area on the northeastern shore of San Pablo Bay...
. He has been a part of the city's scene since the early 90's as the lead member of N2Deep
N2Deep
N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL...
and Latino Velvet along with Baby Beesh. Even though N2Deep's 2000 album Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish
Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish
Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish is the fifth studio album and eighth album overall released by N2Deep. Although this album was released under the name N2Deep it is actually a Jay Tee solo album as TL does not participate on this project. The album was released in 2000 for Swerve Records and was...
was a solo album, it wasn't until 2001 that Jay Tee released a solo album under his own name.
Latino Velvet was originally composed of Jay Tee and Baby Beesh in 1997 on the album Latino Velvet Project
Latino Velvet Project
Latino Velvet Project is the debut album of West Coast supergroup Latino Velvet. The group is composed of Jay Tee & Baby Beesh. Frost and Don Cisco both make multiple guest appearances on the album, as well as several other West Coast heavy-weights...
. Although the album featured several tracks with Frost and Don Cisco
Don Cisco
Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco , is a Mexican American rapper and producer.-Biography:...
, it wasn't until 2000 that they were featured on the cover with equal billing to Jay Tee and Baby Beesh. Velvet City
Velvet City
Velvet City is the second studio album by American rap supergroup Latino Velvet. It was released May 23, 2000 on Celeb. Entertainment. The group is composed of Jay Tee, Baby Beesh, Frost and Don Cisco. The album was produced by Bosko, Dee 4, Ferg, Massive and Philly Blunt. It features several...
featured several west coast artists including: E-40
E-40
Earl 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...
, Levitti, Rappin' 4-Tay
Rappin' 4-Tay
Anthony Forté , better known by his stage name Rappin' 4-Tay, is an American rapper from the Fillmore District of San Francisco, California.-Music career:...
, Bosko, Cool Nutz and The Mary Jane Girls.
Jay Tee is the founder and owner of 40 Ounce Records. Jay Tee has remained an underground presence in The Bay Area since his debut almost 2 decades ago.
Jay Tee solo albums
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N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... and Latino Velvet music catalogs. |
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So Cold (album) - Track listing :#"Ha Naw"#"She Gon' Hate This" #"Call Me" #"So Cold"#"Shake Yo' Thang" #"I Got What You Like" #"West Coast"#"Playa Perkin'"... |
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High Caliber High Caliber is an album by Vallejo, California rapper Jay Tee, from N2Deep/Latino Velvet.- Track listing :#"When I Come Thru"#"Everybody Love"#"Big Caddy"#"Boss to Preciseness" #"We Bubble"... |
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A Cold Piece of Work A Cold Piece of Work is an album by Vallejo, California rapper Jay Tee, from N2Deep/Latino Velvet.- Track listing :Sources: Allmusic, CD Universe... |
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The Thousandaire The Thousandaire is an album by Vallejo, California rapper Jay Tee, from N2Deep/Latino Velvet.- Track listing :#"Let's Get It On"#"Sexy Flame"#"Get Together"#"It Ain't Even Like That"#"One Night" #"You Told Me"#"Feelin' You"... |
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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... of new material, mixed by Insane Mixaken. |
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How the Game Go How The Game Go is an album by Vallejo, California rapper Jay Tee, from N2Deep/Latino Velvet.- Track listing :#"Off in the Bay"#"So Sick"#"Mack Hand" #"Player Status"#"In the Way of My Hustle"... |
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N2Deep albums
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Back to the Hotel Back to the Hotel is the debut album by American rap group N2Deep, released June 1, 1992 on Profile Records. The album was produced by N2Deep and Johnny Z. The only guests on the album were fellow Vallejo, California artists B-Legit and E-40. Along with singles, music videos were released for... |
N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... |
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24-7-365 (N2Deep album) -External links:* at Discogs... |
N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... |
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The Golden State (N2Deep album) The Golden State is the third album by rap group, N2Deep. The album was released in 1997 for Swerve Records and was produced by Johnny Z, Jay Tee, Funk Daddy, Ken Franklin and Dave G. Three singles were released "Day 2 Day Basis", "Threesome", "Parkin' Lot Pimpin'" and "Cali Lifestyles"... |
N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... |
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The Rumble The Rumble is the fourth studio album and eighth album overall released by N2Deep. Although this album was released under the artist name N2Deep, The Rumble can actually be considered a Jay Tee solo album as TL only participates on one track, "1st We Drink Then We Smoke"... |
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The Best of N2Deep The Best of N2Deep is the first greatest hits compilation and eighth album overall by rap group, N2Deep. The compilation was released in 1999 for Soul Town Records and was produced by N2Deep, Johnny Z and others. In 2002 the project was remastered and reissued with the same track listing on Jay... |
N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... |
N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... music catalog. |
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Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish Slightly Pimpish/Mostly Doggish is the fifth studio album and eighth album overall released by N2Deep. Although this album was released under the name N2Deep it is actually a Jay Tee solo album as TL does not participate on this project. The album was released in 2000 for Swerve Records and was... |
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Unreleased Game 1993: The Lost Album Unreleased Game 1993: The Lost Album is an album of unreleased material by American rap group N2Deep. Although recorded in 1993, It wasn't released until October 22, 2002, subsequently on Jay Tee's own label, 40 Ounce Records. The album was produced by Johnny Z and Jay Tee, in 2002... |
N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... |
Unreleased Game 1993: The Lost Album Unreleased Game 1993: The Lost Album is an album of unreleased material by American rap group N2Deep. Although recorded in 1993, It wasn't released until October 22, 2002, subsequently on Jay Tee's own label, 40 Ounce Records. The album was produced by Johnny Z and Jay Tee, in 2002... for the full story. |
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N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... , Lofty, Drew Fox, Big Mike, Ray Barlow |
Latino Velvet albums
| Released | Album | Contributing members | Notes |
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Latino Velvet Project Latino Velvet Project is the debut album of West Coast supergroup Latino Velvet. The group is composed of Jay Tee & Baby Beesh. Frost and Don Cisco both make multiple guest appearances on the album, as well as several other West Coast heavy-weights... |
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Velvet City Velvet City is the second studio album by American rap supergroup Latino Velvet. It was released May 23, 2000 on Celeb. Entertainment. The group is composed of Jay Tee, Baby Beesh, Frost and Don Cisco. The album was produced by Bosko, Dee 4, Ferg, Massive and Philly Blunt. It features several... |
Don Cisco Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco , is a Mexican American rapper and producer.-Biography:... , Frost |
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Velvetism Velvetism is the third studio album by American rap group Latino Velvet. It was released June 18, 2002 on Jay Tee's own label, 40 Ounce Records. The album was produced by Big Ice, Happy Perez, Johnny Z, Oral Bee and Philly Blunt. Latino Velvet was composed of Jay Tee & Baby Beesh... |
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Menudo Mix Menudo Mix is A mixtape of classic and remixed songs compiled from the Latino Velvet and N2Deep music catalogs, as well as the members, Jay Tee, Baby Beesh, Frost & Don Cisco, own solo projects and guest appearances... |
Don Cisco Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco , is a Mexican American rapper and producer.-Biography:... |
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... of classic and remixed songs compiled from the Latino Velvet and N2Deep N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... music catalogs, as well as the members own solo projects and their guest appearances on other artists albums and compilations. |
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The Camp Is Back The Camp Is Back is a mixtape of new material by American rap group Latino Velvet. It was released June 19, 2007 on Jay Tee's own label 40 Ounce Records.-Background:... |
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... of new material, hosted by Chingo Bling Chingo Bling Pedro Herrera III in Houston, Texas of Mexican parents, better known by his stage name Chingo Bling, is a well known underground rapper and producer.... . |
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Don Cisco Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco , is a Mexican American rapper and producer.-Biography:... , Frost |
Various collaboration albums
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Negotiations (album) Free Agents is a loosely knit group of "rap comrades" who came together to make a statement about independence and ownership in a turbulent time in the music industry. The group consists of Jay Tee, B-12 & Young Dru and their first album Negotiations was released in 2002... |
Brandon C. Rodegeb Brandon C. Rodegeb, better known as B-12 is a music executive, film maker and rap artist. Brandon was born in San Francisco, CA at San Francisco General Hospital and raised in the public housing projects between Palou and Oakdale Avenue in the Hunter's Point District of San Francisco, California... |
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Mac Dre Andre Hicks , better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper.-Biography:Andre Hicks was born in Oakland, California but moved to Vallejo while still a child... |
Mac Dre Andre Hicks , better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper.-Biography:Andre Hicks was born in Oakland, California but moved to Vallejo while still a child... , before he died in 2004. |
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Compilations
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N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... and Latino Velvet music catalogs. |
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Brandon C. Rodegeb Brandon C. Rodegeb, better known as B-12 is a music executive, film maker and rap artist. Brandon was born in San Francisco, CA at San Francisco General Hospital and raised in the public housing projects between Palou and Oakdale Avenue in the Hunter's Point District of San Francisco, California... Present |
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DVD releases
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N2Deep N2Deep is a rap group from Vallejo, California best known for their 1992 hit single "Back to the Hotel."-Biography:Formed in 1989 in Vallejo, CA by Johnny Z , Jay Tee , and TL... |
Guest appearances
| Year | Album | Song |
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| 1996 | The Rompalation | "Where We Dwell" (Mac Dre Mac Dre Andre Hicks , better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper.-Biography:Andre Hicks was born in Oakland, California but moved to Vallejo while still a child... featuring Jay Tee & Baby Beesh) |
| 1997 | Spread Yo Hustle Compilation | "You Should Never Be Broke" (Jay Tee & Baby Beesh) |
| 1999 | If You Could See Inside Me If You Could See Inside Me If You Could See Inside Me is the fifth and final studio album by A Lighter Shade of Brown. It was released on August 10, 1999, for Associated Records and was produced by DTTX, Julio G, Tony G... |
"Presidential" (A Lighter Shade of Brown A Lighter Shade of Brown A Lighter Shade of Brown was a Mexican American hip hop duo from Riverside, California best known for their 1990 hit single "On a Sunday Afternoon", a success in the U.S., written by songwriters/musicians David Dunson & Micah Carson.-History:... featuring Jay Tee & Frost) |
| That Was Then, This Is Now, Vol. 1 | "Act Like Ya Want It" (Frost featuring Rappin' 4-Tay Rappin' 4-Tay Anthony Forté , better known by his stage name Rappin' 4-Tay, is an American rapper from the Fillmore District of San Francisco, California.-Music career:... , Jay Tee & Don Cisco Don Cisco Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco , is a Mexican American rapper and producer.-Biography:... ) |
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| "Feria (Frost featuring Jay Tee & Baby Beesh)" | ||
| The Rompalation Volume 2 | "Howda" (Jay Tee) | |
| What It Is | "Off Yo' Ass" (PSD PSD (rapper) Steve Davison, better known as PSD, PSD Tha Drivah or Stevie Dee, is a rapper and producer from Vallejo, California who is closely associated with the late Mac Dre and his record label, Thizz Entertainment.-Biography:... featuring Jay Tee) |
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| 3 Beam Circus 2 - Connect Game | "We Keep Our Game Tight" (Jay Tee & Young Dru) | |
| 2000 | Desolate Situations Vol. 1: Desolate | "Mo' Money, Mo' Kic'n" (Da' Unda' Dogg featuring Jay Tee) |
| The Album | "Done Deal" (D.B.A. featuring B-Legit B-Legit Brandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.He is a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" by 2Pac in All Eyez on Me. He has been on several independent labels such as... , Jay Tee & Baby Beesh) |
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| Oh Boy Oh Boy (Don Cisco album) Oh Boy is the second studio album by American rapper Don Cisco, released August 29, 2000 on Thump Street. It was produced by Bigg Robb, Fingazz, Fredwreck, Mall, Philly Blunt and Tone Capone... |
"Breezy" (Don Cisco Don Cisco Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco , is a Mexican American rapper and producer.-Biography:... featuring Baby Beesh & Jay Tee) |
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| That Was Then, This Is Now, Vol. 2 | "Thug Shit" (Frost featuring Mr. Lil' One, Jay Tee & Bad Boy) | |
| 2001 | Savage Dreams Savage Dreams Savage Dreams is the debut album by American rapper Baby Beesh, released June 19, 2001 on Dope House Records. It was produced by BR, Happy Perez, Hotan, Mario Ayala and Pain. The album exhibited a mixture of West Coast style with a southern flow in beats. It features guest performances by SPM, ... |
"Crossing Game" (Baby Beesh featuring Frost, Jay Tee, Sneak & BR) |
| Neva Look Back | "Another Weekend" (Riderlife featuring Jay Tee) | |
| Bay 2 Sac | "We Run This" (Taydatay featuring Jay Tee & Young Dru) | |
| 2002 | On tha Cool On tha Cool On tha Cool is the second studio album by American rapper Baby Beesh, released June 11, 2002 on Dope House Records. It was produced by Happy P and Johnny Z. The album features guest performances by SPM, Jay Tee, Russell Lee, Don Cisco, Mr... |
"Dime Piece" (Baby Beesh featuring Jay Tee & Russell Lee) |
| 2003 | Tha Smokin' Nephew Tha Smokin' Nephew Tha Smokin' Nephew is the major label debut album on Universal Records by rapper Baby Bash. It debuted at number 48 on the Billboard 200. Five months after its release, the album was certified Gold by the RIAA... |
"Tha Chop" (Baby Bash Baby Bash Ronnie Ray Bryant , better known by his stage name Baby Bash , is a Mexican-American rapper. From 1995 to 1998, he performed under the stage name Baby Beesh, as part of the Vallejo, California group Potna Duece, after which he changed the last part of the name to Bash... featuring A-Wax & Jay Tee) |
| Somethin' 4 the Riderz | "Same Shit" (Frost featuring Baby Bash Baby Bash Ronnie Ray Bryant , better known by his stage name Baby Bash , is a Mexican-American rapper. From 1995 to 1998, he performed under the stage name Baby Beesh, as part of the Vallejo, California group Potna Duece, after which he changed the last part of the name to Bash... & Jay Tee) |
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| "We Ride Hot" (Frost featuring Messy Marv Messy Marv Marvin 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 Tee) |
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| "Last Nite" (Frost featuring Jay Tee) | ||
| "Party Goin' Down Tonight" (Frost featuring Jay Tee) | ||
| 2004 | Menage a Trois Menage a trois (Baby Bash album) -Track listing:#Menage a Trois #Hot Zone #Esquina... |
"Who Wanna Creep" (Baby Bash Baby Bash Ronnie Ray Bryant , better known by his stage name Baby Bash , is a Mexican-American rapper. From 1995 to 1998, he performed under the stage name Baby Beesh, as part of the Vallejo, California group Potna Duece, after which he changed the last part of the name to Bash... featuring Latino Velvet) |
| 2005 | Super Saucy Super Saucy Super Saucy is the first official studio album by Baby Bash released in March 2005. It spawned the hit single, "Baby I'm Back" which reached #19 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is also his last release on Universal Records before signing with Arista Records... |
"Hennessey" (Baby Bash Baby Bash Ronnie Ray Bryant , better known by his stage name Baby Bash , is a Mexican-American rapper. From 1995 to 1998, he performed under the stage name Baby Beesh, as part of the Vallejo, California group Potna Duece, after which he changed the last part of the name to Bash... featuring Jay Tee, Mac Dre Mac Dre Andre Hicks , better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper.-Biography:Andre Hicks was born in Oakland, California but moved to Vallejo while still a child... & Miami The Most Thizz Entertainment Thizz Entertainment is a San Francisco Bay Area-based, independent record label, started as Romp Records in 1996 by rapper Mac Dre. When Dre moved to Sacramento in 1999, he changed the label's name to Thizz Entertainment to avoid connections to the Romper Room Gang... ) |
| It'z Real Out Here It'z Real Out Here It'z Real Out Here is the sixth studio album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 2005 for 33rd Street Records and was produced by Celly Cel and Sam Bostic. The album was not a commercial success and featured no charting singles... |
"Seniorita" (Celly Cel Celly Cel Marcellus McCarver, better know by his stage name Celly Cel, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. He released his first single on his independent record label Realside Records in 1992 called "Lifestyle of a Mack." Celly Cel then debuted in 1994 with Heat 4 Yo Azz and released Killa Kali... featuring Jay Tee) |
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| Hustler's Paradise | "It Ain't Easy" (Don Cisco Don Cisco Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco , is a Mexican American rapper and producer.-Biography:... featuring Banx & Jay Tee) |
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| Welcome to Frost Angeles | "The Kaper" (Frost featuring Cameosis & Jay Tee) | |
| Once Upon a Time in Los Scandalous | "All Night" (Nino Brown featuring Don Cisco Don Cisco Francisco Soto, better known by his stage name Don Cisco , is a Mexican American rapper and producer.-Biography:... & Jay Tee) |
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| 2006 | Final Fight: Streetwise Final Fight: Streetwise Final Fight: Streetwise is a 3D beat-'em-up produced by Capcom, released in North America and the PAL region for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox in . It is a spin-off of the original Final Fight developed by the American team of Capcom Production Studio 8... Soundtrack |
"Holdin' On" (Jay Tee) |
| Da Playboy Foundation | "Last Night" (Big Ice & Oral Bee featuring Frost, Bullet, Jay Tee & Arjay) | |
| "We Ride Hot Cuzzin" (Big Ice & Oral Bee featuring Jay Tee, Frost & Messy Marv Messy Marv Marvin 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... ) |
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| "Shake The Spot" (Big Ice & Oral Bee featuring Jay Tee & Young Dru) | ||
| 2007 | The Next Level | "U Gotta Love It" (Big Fedi featuring Jay Tee, Chino 4 Real & Merciless Funky Aztecs The Funky Aztecs are a rap group from Northern California, best known for collaborating with and featuring Tupac Shakur on the track "Slippin' Into Darkness". Original members included Merciless , Indio , and Sapo-Loco. When Sapo Loco left the group due to unknown circumstances they later added... ) |
| 2008 | Goodie Girls | "Legs Open" (AP.9 Mob Figaz Mob Figaz is a hip hop group from the Bay Area, California, that was formed by C-Bo. The original members include The Jacka, Husalah, Rydah J. Klyde and Fed-X from Pittsburg, California, and AP.9, from Oakland.... featuring Jay Tee) |