Rampage (rapper)
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Rampage, is an American rapper who is a member of the Flipmode Squad
. He was born as Roger McNair in Brooklyn
, New York City
to Katherine McNair and Roger Williams. He is a long-time collaborator with his cousin Busta Rhymes
.
on Rowdy / Arista Records
and released Beware of the Rampsack. In 1994, he recorded Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)
with Craig Mack
, Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J
and Busta Rhymes. In 1996, he recorded the Platinum Single "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check
" with Busta Rhymes for the platinum album The Coming
.
One year later he landed his second recording deal with Elektra Records
and released his Gold solo LP Scouts Honor by Way of Blood . In 1998 he released "The Imperial" with the Flipmode Squad, which gave them their first Source Award the next year in 1999 . Since then he has recorded with Busta Rhymes on numerous platinum albums and has featured on numerous projects including a remix of the multi-platinum single "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys
.
Currently based in Phoenix, Arizona
, Rampage recently signed an independent record label deal for his company Deep Freeze Entertainment with Sure Shot Records. On that label he has released for promotional use a single of a new group signed to D.F.E named Total Vision. Lady Day, a female rapper, is also on the roster.
Circa 2005, Rampage decided to relaunch his solo career and released an official mixtape called 'Demagraffix' which was designed as a starter to his soon-to-be-released 2nd LP. The LP itself arrived in 2006 with the name 'Have You Seen?' on Sure Shot Records.
Mixtapes
Collaboration albums
Flipmode Squad
The Flipmode Squad is a production crew and musical group, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. The first Flipmode album debuted in 1998 with The Imperial, Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo efforts...
. He was born as Roger McNair in Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
, New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
to Katherine McNair and Roger Williams. He is a long-time collaborator with his cousin Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
.
Music career
In 1992, Rampage landed his first recording deal with Dallas AustinDallas Austin
Dallas Austin is an American songwriter, record producer, and musician, based in Atlanta, Georgia. Some of his most notable clients include Michael Jackson, TLC, Boyz II Men, Pink, Monica, Madonna, Gwen Stefani, Stacie Orrico, Another Bad Creation, Fishbone, Sugababes, Anastacia, Namie Amuro, Kim...
on Rowdy / Arista Records
Arista Records
Arista was an American record label. It was a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment and operated under the RCA Music Group. The label was founded in 1974 by Clive Davis, who formerly worked for CBS Records...
and released Beware of the Rampsack. In 1994, he recorded Flava in Ya Ear (Remix)
Flava in Ya Ear
"Flava in Ya Ear" is a single by Craig Mack. The original single was released first and the remix was followed soon after. It featured performances by labelmate The Notorious B.I.G. , Rampage, LL Cool J and Busta Rhymes. It also contains Puff Daddy as a promoter and brief appearances by Keisha Epps...
with Craig Mack
Craig Mack
Craig Mack is an American Grammy nominated rapper, who gained fame on Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment record label in the 1990s. Although his first single was released under the name MC EZ in 1988, he is best known for his 1994 hit single "Flava In Ya Ear", which was released under his real name...
, Notorious B.I.G., LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
and Busta Rhymes. In 1996, he recorded the Platinum Single "Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check
Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check
"Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check" is Busta Rhymes' first solo single and was released in 1996 from his solo debut album The Coming. It peaked at #8 in the U.S. on April 20, 1996 and #2 in the UK. In the U.S., the song was released as a double A-side single with "Everything Remains Raw".The song's...
" with Busta Rhymes for the platinum album The Coming
The Coming
The Coming is the debut album by former Leaders of the New School member, Busta Rhymes, released in 1996 by Elektra Records. The Coming features rapping from Def Squad members Redman and Keith Murray as well as a guest appearance from Q-Tip and singing from Zhané and different future Flipmode Squad...
.
One year later he landed his second recording deal with Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
and released his Gold solo LP Scouts Honor by Way of Blood . In 1998 he released "The Imperial" with the Flipmode Squad, which gave them their first Source Award the next year in 1999 . Since then he has recorded with Busta Rhymes on numerous platinum albums and has featured on numerous projects including a remix of the multi-platinum single "Fallin'" by Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook , better known by her stage name Alicia Keys, is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and occasional actress. She was raised by a single mother in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan in New York City. At age seven, Keys began playing the piano...
.
Currently based in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix is the capital, and largest city, of the U.S. state of Arizona, as well as the sixth most populated city in the United States. Phoenix is home to 1,445,632 people according to the official 2010 U.S. Census Bureau data...
, Rampage recently signed an independent record label deal for his company Deep Freeze Entertainment with Sure Shot Records. On that label he has released for promotional use a single of a new group signed to D.F.E named Total Vision. Lady Day, a female rapper, is also on the roster.
Circa 2005, Rampage decided to relaunch his solo career and released an official mixtape called 'Demagraffix' which was designed as a starter to his soon-to-be-released 2nd LP. The LP itself arrived in 2006 with the name 'Have You Seen?' on Sure Shot Records.
Albums
- 1997: Scout's Honor... By Way of Blood
- 2006: Have You Seen?
Mixtapes
- 2006: Demagraphix
Collaboration albums
- 1998 The Imperial Album (Flipmode SquadFlipmode SquadThe Flipmode Squad is a production crew and musical group, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. The first Flipmode album debuted in 1998 with The Imperial, Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo efforts...
)