Yo Gotti
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Mario 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.
(2000),Self-Explanatory
(2001), Life (2003) and Back 2 da Basics
(2006) Yo Gotti became very well known in Memphis after the release of his album, Life
. The song "Dirty South Soldiers" featuring Lil Jon
propelled Gotti into the higher ranks of Memphis rappers. The album Back 2 da Basics
had even more success. The singles "I Got 'Em", "Full Time", "Shawty", & "Gangsta Party" featuring 8Ball & MJG
solidified his status as one of the top rappers from the city.
. The album's first single was titled ""5 Star"" and it was released on May 20, 2009. The single peaked at 79 on the Hot 100, 19 on U.S R&B and 11 on U.S Rap. "Women Lie, Men Lie
" was the second official single released December 11, 2009. The song peaked at 81 on 100, 22 on the U.S R&B and 12 on U.S Rap
"Look In the Mirror" was the third single released 7 months after his second single on July 27, 2010. The song peaked at 97 on the U.S R&B chart
"For the Hood" featured rapper Gucci Mane it was released on October 1, 2010 and charted at 86 on the U.S R&B chart
"We Can Get It On
" was released May 10, 2011, the single featured R&B singer Ciara
, the single peaked at 40 on the U.S R&B Chart. "Single" was released on August 5th, 2011. This song is said to be the first "official" single off the album, all the others will be cut from the album. The second single will be a song with rapper Drake, entitled by "All About Mine", produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.
Independent albums
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....
who was previously known as Lil Yo.
Independent Albums
Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums. From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap GameFrom Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game
From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game is the debut independent album by rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on October 17, 2000 through Inevitable Entertainment.-Tracklisting:#"Intro" — 0:28#"Wildin'" — 3:32#"Violated" — 3:50...
(2000),Self-Explanatory
Self-Explanatory
Self-Explanatory is the second independent album by rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on May 22, 2001 through Inevitable Entertainment.-Track listing:# "Intro" — 0:33# "Go Gotti Go" — 2:57...
(2001), Life (2003) and Back 2 da Basics
Back 2 Da Basics
Back 2 da Basics is the fourth independent album by rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on May 23, 2006 through TVT Records.- Track listing :# "That's What's Up" — 4:14# "I Got Them" — 4:54# "Full Time" — 4:41...
(2006) Yo Gotti became very well known in Memphis after the release of his album, Life
Life
Life is a characteristic that distinguishes objects that have signaling and self-sustaining processes from those that do not, either because such functions have ceased , or else because they lack such functions and are classified as inanimate...
. The song "Dirty South Soldiers" featuring Lil Jon
Lil Jon
Jonathan 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...
propelled Gotti into the higher ranks of Memphis rappers. The album Back 2 da Basics
Back 2 Da Basics
Back 2 da Basics is the fourth independent album by rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on May 23, 2006 through TVT Records.- Track listing :# "That's What's Up" — 4:14# "I Got Them" — 4:54# "Full Time" — 4:41...
had even more success. The singles "I Got 'Em", "Full Time", "Shawty", & "Gangsta Party" featuring 8Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics...
solidified his status as one of the top rappers from the city.
First Studio Album
Yo Gotti's first studio album will be called Live From The KitchenLive from the Kitchen
Live from the Kitchen is the upcoming debut studio album by American hip hop artist Yo Gotti, set to be released on January 10, 2012 after several delays...
. The album's first single was titled ""5 Star"" and it was released on May 20, 2009. The single peaked at 79 on the Hot 100, 19 on U.S R&B and 11 on U.S Rap. "Women Lie, Men Lie
Women Lie, Men Lie
"Women Lie, Men Lie", is the second single from Yo Gotti's fifth album, Live from the Kitchen. It features rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on iTunes on Dec 11, 2009 for digital download. This song samples the Jay-Z song "Reminder" released earlier that year.-Music video:The music video debuted on...
" was the second official single released December 11, 2009. The song peaked at 81 on 100, 22 on the U.S R&B and 12 on U.S Rap
"Look In the Mirror" was the third single released 7 months after his second single on July 27, 2010. The song peaked at 97 on the U.S R&B chart
"For the Hood" featured rapper Gucci Mane it was released on October 1, 2010 and charted at 86 on the U.S R&B chart
"We Can Get It On
We Can Get It On (song)
"We Can Get It On" is the fifth single from Yo Gotti's fifth album, Live from the Kitchen. It features R&B singer Ciara. It was released on iTunes on May 10, 2011 for digital download.- Music Video :...
" was released May 10, 2011, the single featured R&B singer Ciara
Ciara
Ciara Princess Harris , known mononymously as Ciara, is an American singer-songwriter, dancer, actress and fashion model. Born in Austin, Texas, she traveled around the world during her childhood, only to land in Atlanta, Georgia where she met music producer, Jazze Pha...
, the single peaked at 40 on the U.S R&B Chart. "Single" was released on August 5th, 2011. This song is said to be the first "official" single off the album, all the others will be cut from the album. The second single will be a song with rapper Drake, entitled by "All About Mine", produced by J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.
Discography
Studio albums- Live from the KitchenLive from the KitchenLive from the Kitchen is the upcoming debut studio album by American hip hop artist Yo Gotti, set to be released on January 10, 2012 after several delays...
(2011)
Independent albums
- From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap GameFrom Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap GameFrom Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game is the debut independent album by rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on October 17, 2000 through Inevitable Entertainment.-Tracklisting:#"Intro" — 0:28#"Wildin'" — 3:32#"Violated" — 3:50...
(2000) - Self-ExplanatorySelf-ExplanatorySelf-Explanatory is the second independent album by rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on May 22, 2001 through Inevitable Entertainment.-Track listing:# "Intro" — 0:33# "Go Gotti Go" — 2:57...
(2001) - Life (2003)
- Back 2 da BasicsBack 2 Da BasicsBack 2 da Basics is the fourth independent album by rapper Yo Gotti. It was released on May 23, 2006 through TVT Records.- Track listing :# "That's What's Up" — 4:14# "I Got Them" — 4:54# "Full Time" — 4:41...
(2006)
Mixtapes
- I Told U So, Gangsta Grillz,(2006)
- Cocaine Muzik,(Hosted By (DJ Smallz) (2008)
- Cocaine Muzik 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.....
(Gangsta Grillz) (2009) - Cocaine Muzik 3,(Hosted By (DJ Scream)(2009)
- Cocaine Muzik 4, with Zedzilla,(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.....
(Gangsta Grillz) (2010) - Cocaine Muzik 4.5 (Da Documentary),(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.....
(Gangsta Grillz) (2010) - Cocaine Muzik 5: White Friday,(Hosted By Bigga Rankin) (2010)
- Cocaine Muzik 6: Gangsta of The Year,(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.....
(Gangsta Grillz) (2011)
External links
- Yo Gotti Official Site
- Yo Gotti RCA Label Site
- Yo Gotti | Features Artist | Global Hit Music
- Behind the Scenes, Yo Gotti, "Women Lie, Men Lie" in Los Angeles, February 4, 2010 by Streetgangs.com
- Yo Gotti Interview, Jan 18, 2010
- Non-commercial Yo Gotti mixtapes