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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 Sick Wid It Records
, Jive Records
, and Koch Records
. He has collaborated with numerous other artists including E-40
, Celly Cel
, Too Short, Scarface
, Bushwick Bill
, Jadakiss
, Styles P
, Snoop Dogg
, Master P
, Daz Dillinger
, Kurupt
, The Federation
, Mystikal
, UGK
, Mack 10
, Paul Wall
, Keak Da Sneak
, Rick Rock
, Young Buck
, The Luniz
, and the late Mac Dre
.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
B-Legit, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper from Vallejo
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...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
He is a member of The Click
The Click
The Click is a hip hop group consisting of 4 members from Vallejo, California. The groups members are E-40 , his cousin B-Legit , his brother D-Shot , and his sister Suga-T...
, a rap group formed by his cousin 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...
. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" by 2Pac in All Eyez on Me
All Eyez on Me
All Eyez on Me is the fourth studio album by American rapper 2Pac, released February 13, 1996 on Death Row Records and Interscope Records....
. He has been on several independent labels such as Sick Wid It Records
Sick Wid It Records
Sick Wid It Records is a United States based hip hop record label owned and founded by rapper E-40.- Current artists :*B-Slimm*Big Omeezy*E-40*Laroo 'The Hard Hitta'*DB'z *Issue*Droop-E*Nump*Turf Talk*Cousin Fik- Former artists :...
, Jive Records
Jive Records
Jive Records was a record label based in New York City, operating under RCA Music Group. Jive was primarily known for a string of successes with hip hop artists in the 1980s, and in teen pop and boy bands in the late 1990s. The word "jive" was inspired by Township Jive, a form of South African...
, and Koch Records
Koch Records
E1 Music , the primary subsidiary of E1 Entertainment LP, is the largest independent record label in the United States. It is also distributed by the Universal Music Group in Europe under the name E1 Universal...
. He has collaborated with numerous other 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...
, 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...
, Too Short, Scarface
Scarface (rapper)
Brad Terrence Jordan , better known by his stage name Scarface, is an American rapper, and recording artist from Houston, Texas and a member of the Geto Boys. He is originally from South Park, Houston.-Life and career:...
, Bushwick Bill
Bushwick Bill
Richard Shaw , better known by the stage name Bushwick Bill, is a member of the American hip hop group Geto Boys. He was born in Jamaica, but moved to Brooklyn, NY as a young child.- History :...
, Jadakiss
Jadakiss
Jason Phillips , better known as Jadakiss, is an American rapper. He is a member of the group The LOX. Jadakiss is one of the three owners of the imprint known as D-Block. In early 2007, Jadakiss signed to Roc-a-Fella Records / Def Jam Records.-Early life:By the age of 16, Jadakiss was a freestyle...
, Styles P
Styles P
David Styles better known by his stage name, Styles P, is an American rapper, author, and entrepreneur. He is prominently known as a member of Hip Hop group The LOX and is also a part of the Ruff Ryders hip-hop group, and in addition has released multiple albums and mixtapes as a solo...
, Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
, Master P
Master P
Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...
, Daz Dillinger
Daz Dillinger
Delmar Drew Arnaud , better known by his stage name Daz Dillinger is an American hip hop producer and rapper mostly known for his membership in the rap duo Tha Dogg Pound, with Kurupt, and his work with Death Row Records.-The Chronic, Tha Dogg Pound and Dogg Food:Daz began his career on Death Row...
, Kurupt
Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
, The Federation
The Federation (band)
The Federation is a hip-hop group from Fairfield, California, part of the San Francisco Bay Area. The group consist of Doonie Baby , Stressmatic, and Goldie Gold, along with their producer Rick Rock...
, Mystikal
Mystikal
Michael Lawrence Tyler , better known by his stage name Mystikal, is an American rapper, and actor from New Orleans.-1993-1994: Early career:...
, UGK
UGK
UGK was an American hip hop duo from Port Arthur, Texas formed in 1987 by the late Chad "Pimp C" Butler . He then joined with Bernard "Bun B" Freeman, who became his longtime partner...
, Mack 10
Mack 10
Dedrick Rolison, , better known by his stage name Mack 10 is an American rapper and actor. He was a member of hip hop trio Westside Connection, along with Ice Cube and WC...
, Paul Wall
Paul Wall
Paul Michael Slayton , better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper. He is currently affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well as...
, Keak Da Sneak
Keak Da Sneak
Charles Toby Bowens , commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California . At the age of 16 he was known as Z-Kush but became known as "Keak da Sneak" at 17, best known for his scratchy, gruff rapping voice and coining the term "hyphy" in 1994.-Career:Keak da Sneak...
, Rick Rock
Rick Rock
Rick Rock is a hip-hop music producer from the Bay Area.-Albums with Rick Rock production:*1996: All Eyez on Me by 2Pac*1996: Tha Hall of Game by E-40*1996: Seasoned Veteran by Richie Rich...
, Young Buck
Young Buck
David Darnell Brown , also known as Young Buck, is an American Southern rapper. Buck is a former member of the New York City Hip-Hop group G-Unit, also a former artist of G-Unit Records as of Nov 26, 2011...
, The Luniz
The Luniz
The Luniz were an American platinum-selling rap duo from Oakland, California, formed by the rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They released an internationally successful hit in 1995 entitled "I Got 5 on It", two versions of which appeared on their album Operation Stackola...
, and the late 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...
.
Studio albums
- 1993: Tryin' to Get a BuckTryin' to Get a BuckTryin' to Get a Buck is the debut album by American rapper B-Legit, released August 28, 1993 on Sick Wid It Records. The album was produced entirely by Studio Ton. It peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 26 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers...
- 1996: The Hemp MuseumThe Hemp MuseumThe Hemp Museum is the second studio album by American rapper B-Legit, released November 26, 1996 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by K-Lou, Mike Mosley, Studio Ton, Tone Capone and B-Legit. It peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number...
- 1999: Hempin' Ain't EasyHempin' Ain't EasyHempin' Ain't Easy is the third album by B-Legit. It was released on November 9, 1999 for Koch Records and Sick Wid It Records and featured production from B-Legit, Ant Banks, Daz Dillinger, Studio Ton, Tone Capone, Big Sin, Bosko, Mr. Payback, Sam Bostic and Keith Clark. Hempin' Ain't Easy peaked...
- 2002: Hard 2 B-LegitHard 2 B-LegitHard 2 B-Legit is the fourth album by B-Legit. It was released on August 27, 2002 by Koch Records and was produced by B-Legit, E-A-Ski, Rick Rock and Studio Ton...
- 2005: Block MovementBlock MovementBlock Movement is the fifth album released by B-Legit. It was released on August 23, 2005 for Sick Wid It Records and SMC Recordings and featured production from Rick Rock, One Drop Scott, Jason Moss and G-Man Stan...
- 2007: Throwblock MuzicThrowblock MuzicThrowblock Muzic is the fifth album released by B-Legit. It was released on November 20, 2007 for Sick Wid It Records and SMC Recordings and featured production from B-Legit, Mike Mosley and G-Man Stan.-Track listing:...
- 2007: Coast 2 Coast
Group albums
- 1992: Down and DirtyDown and Dirty (album)Down and Dirty is the debut album by American rap group The Click, released in 1992 on Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. In 1994, Sick Wid' It released it on CD, but with 2 of the 16 tracks missing...
(with The ClickThe ClickThe Click is a hip hop group consisting of 4 members from Vallejo, California. The groups members are E-40 , his cousin B-Legit , his brother D-Shot , and his sister Suga-T...
) - 1995: Game RelatedGame RelatedGame Related is the second studio album by American rap group The Click, released November 7, 1995 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Mike Mosley, Roger Troutman, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number...
(with The ClickThe ClickThe Click is a hip hop group consisting of 4 members from Vallejo, California. The groups members are E-40 , his cousin B-Legit , his brother D-Shot , and his sister Suga-T...
) - 2001: Money & MuscleMoney & MuscleMoney & Muscle is the third studio album by American rap group The Click, released on September 25, 2001 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Bosko, Rick Rock, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at...
(with The ClickThe ClickThe Click is a hip hop group consisting of 4 members from Vallejo, California. The groups members are E-40 , his cousin B-Legit , his brother D-Shot , and his sister Suga-T...
)
Guest appearances
- 1992: E-40 - FederalFederal (album)Federal is the debut album by American rapper E-40, released November 10, 1993 on Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 80 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.Jive records reissued Federal in 1995 with three tracks missing....
- 1993: D-Shot - The Shot Calla
- 1994: E-40 - The Mail ManThe Mail ManThe Mail Man is an eight track EP by American rapper E-40. It was released by Sick Wid It Records in 1994 on LP's and cassette's. The album features production by Mike Mosley, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and E-40...
- 1994: Celly Cel - Heat 4 Yo AzzHeat 4 Yo AzzHeat 4 Yo Azz is the debut album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1994 for Sick Wid It Records and was produced by Celly Cel, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. The album was mildly successful, making it to #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart and today is considered...
- 1995: E-40 - In a Major WayIn a Major WayIn a Major Way is the second studio album by American rapper E-40, released March 14, 1995 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Funk Daddy, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number...
- 1995: Tales From The Hood soundtrack
- 1995: Various Artists - The Hogg in MeThe Hogg in MeThe Hogg in Me is compilation presented by American rap label Sick Wid It Records. It was released November 21, 1995 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album was produced by Celly Cel, Damian Law, Dre "Young Dog" Riggins, Filthy Rich, Kevin Gardner, K-Lou, Levitti, Redwine, Stevie Wright and...
- 1996: 2pac - All Eyez On Me
- 1996: Suga-T - Paper Chasin (4eva Hustlin)
- 1996: Funk Mobb - It Ain't 4 Play
- 1996: Celly Cel - Killa KaliKilla KaliKilla Kali is the second album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1996 for Jive Records and was produced by Celly Cel, Studio Ton and Emgee. The album was a huge success making it to #26 on the Billboard 200 and #4 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart. The album...
- 1996: High School High soundtrack
- 1996: E-40 - Tha Hall of GameTha Hall of GameTha Hall of Game is the third studio album by American rapper E-40, released October 29, 1996 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number...
- 1996: Playaz Tryna Strive - All Frames of the GameAll Frames of the GameAll Frames of the Game is the debut album by American rap group Playaz Tryna Strive, released November 12, 1996 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. Playaz Tryna Strive, also known as P.T.S., consists of Filthy Rich and T–Pup. The album was produced by Filthy Rich, K-Lou, Mike D, Studio Ton and...
- 1997: Booty Call soundtrack
- 1997: Ant Banks - Big ThangsBig ThangsBig Thangs is a compilation presented by American rapper and producer, Ant Banks. It was released July 8, 1997 on Priority Records. The album contains no tracks on which Ant Banks himself raps but instead is a compilation of tracks that Ant Banks produced and composed, performed by various West...
- 1997: D-Shot - Six Figures
- 1997: The Mossie - Have Heart Have MoneyHave Heart Have MoneyHave Heart Have Money is the debut album by American rap group The Mossie, released August 26, 1997 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. It was produced by DJ Xtra Large, K-Lou, Levitti, The Mossie, Rick Rock, Sean T, Studio Ton and Tone Capone and executive produced by B-Legit and E-40...
- 1997: Mystikal - UnpredictableUnpredictable (Mystikal album)Unpredictable is the second album released by rapper, Mystikal. It was released on November 11, 1997 through No Limit Records. It is his second solo album, and is also his first album with No Limit Records and featured production from the label's production team Beats By the Pound...
- 1997: Luniz - Lunitik MuzikLunitik MuzikLunitik Muzik followed in 1997 to great critical acclaim, peaking at number 34 on the Billboard 200. It sold roughly 500,000 copies and boasted appearances from Redman, Too Short, and E-40, among others.-Critical response:...
- 1997: 187 Fac - Fac Not FictionFac Not FictionFac Not Fiction is the second studio album by American rap group 187 Fac, released August 26, 1997 on Penalty Recordings. It was produced by Ant Banks, Clint "Payback" Sands, Ephriam Galloway, Ivan Johnson, Mike Mosely and Spice 1. The album peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums...
- 1998: Scarface - My HomiesMy HomiesMy Homies is a double-disc album by American rapper Scarface, released February 24, 1998 on Rap-A-Lot Records. The album features production by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, N.O. Joe, Scarface and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 4 on the Billboard 200...
- 1998: Daz Dillinger - Retaliation, Revenge & Get BackRetaliation, Revenge & Get BackRetaliation, Revenge and Get Back is the debut studio album by rapper Daz Dillinger, released March 31, 1998 on Death Row Records.-Background:He was one of the last artists on Death Row after its collapse in 1996, after the death of 2Pac...
- 1998: D-Shot - Boss Ballin 2
- 1998: Celly Cel - The G FilezThe G FilezThe G Filez is the third album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1998 and was Celly Cel's last studio album for Jive Records. The album was not as successful as his previous album, Killa Kali, only making it to #53 on the Billboard 200 and #17 on the Top...
- 1998: E-40 - The Element of SurpriseThe Element of SurpriseThe Element of Surprise is the fourth studio album by American rapper E-40, released August 11, 1998 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Bosko, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton & Tone Capone. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top...
- 1999: Too $hort - Can't Stay AwayCan't Stay AwayCan't Stay Away is the 11th studio album from Oakland rapper Too Short. The album received generally positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, certified Gold on August 13, 1999, only a month after its release. This is his first album since retiring in 1996...
- 1999: A-1 - Mash ConfusionMash ConfusionMash Confusion is the debut album by American rap group A-1, released August 24, 1999 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. A-1 is composed of Big Bone and D-Day. The album features production by Bosko, K-Lou, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and Tone Capone...
- 1999: The Delinquents - Bosses Will Be BossesBosses Will Be BossesBosses Will Be Bosses is the second studio album by American rap group The Delinquents, released September 7, 1999 on Dank or Die Records. It was produced by The Delinquents, Dot., Happy Perez, J-Cutt, Mike D, One Drop Scott and Twelve, and executive produced by G-Stack and V-Dal...
- 1999: E-40 - The Blueprint of a Self-Made MillionaireCharlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made MillionaireCharlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire is the fifth studio album by American rapper E-40, released November 9, 1999 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Bosko, Battlecat, Clint "Payback" Sands, Rick Rock and Studio Ton. It peaked at number 2...
- 1999: T.W.D.Y. - Derty WerkDerty WerkDerty Werk is the debut album by American rap supergroup, T.W.D.Y. It was released April 20, 1999 on Thump Records. It peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 135 on the Billboard 200. One single, "Players Holiday", peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Rap Songs and...
- 2000: Richie Rich - The GameThe Game (Rich Rich album)The Game is the fourth studio album by American rapper Richie Rich, released September 12, 2000 on Ten-Six Records. It peaked at number 53 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 10 on the Billboard Independent Albums. Two singles were released, "I Ain't Gonna Do" and "If..."...
- 2000: Too $hort - You Nasty
- 2000: E-40 - Loyalty and Betrayal
- 2000: T.W.D.Y. - Lead the WayLead the WayLead the Way is the second studio album by American rap supergroup, T.W.D.Y. It was released April 20, 1999 on Thump Records. It peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album was produced entirely by Ant Banks and Sonny B...
- 2001: Too $hort - Chase the CatChase the CatChase the Cat is the 13th studio album by Too Short. It was released on November 20, 2001 for Jive Records. The album found decent success, peaking at #71 on the Billboard 200 and #14 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.-Track listing:#"Keep Fuckin' Me" -3:30...
- 2002: E-40 - Grit & GrindGrit & GrindGrit & Grind is the seventh studio album by American rapper E-40, released July 9, 2002 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records.-Track listing:#Why They Don't Fuck With Us#The Slap#Automatic '...
- 2002: Too $hort - What's My Favorite Word?What's My Favorite Word?What's My Favorite Word? is the 14th studio album from Too Short.-Track listing:# "Triple X"# "Get That Cheese" # "That’s Right"# "The Old Fashioned Way"...
- 2003: E-40 - Breakin NewsBreakin NewsBreakin' News is an E-40 album released on July 1, 2003, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. Soundscan reported that the album sold 50,000 copies in its first week on shelves.The song "Act A Ass" featured in the film "Be Cool" .-Track listing:...
- 2003: Street Lordz - Platinum Masterpiece
- 2004: Messy Marv - The Block Files
- 2004: Bosko - That Fire
- 2004: E-40 - The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today, and TomorrowThe Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today, and TomorrowThe Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is the first greatest hits compilation by American rapper E-40. It was released August 24, 2004 on Jive Records and Sick Wid It Records...
- 2006: E-40 - My Ghetto Report CardMy Ghetto Report Card-Album chart positions:...
- 2007: Turf Talk - West Coast Vaccine: The CureWest Coast Vaccine: The CureThe West Coast Vaccine is the second studio album by Vallejo, California rapper Turf Talk. With his older cousin E-40 signed to Lil Jon's BME imprint, it was believed that Jon would produce Turf's second record but when the tracklist was released, it was apparent that would not be so...
- 2007: Woodie, Never, Lil Coner - Pistoleros
- 2007: The Lonely Island - Cool Beans
- 2008: The Jacka and Berner - Drought Season
- 2008: E-40 - The Ball Street JournalThe Ball Street Journal- Chart positions :...
- 2009: Big Scoob - Monsterifik
- 2010: Cognito - Automatic
- 2011: E-40 - "I Get Down""(Revenue Retrievin': Day Shift Album)"
- 2011: E-40 - "43" (Revenue Retrievin': Graveyard Shift Album)
- 2011: Hack The Mack - "Hennessy (remix)"
- 2012: The Chicken Hill Project (Album Produced by Hallway ProductionzHallway ProductionzHallway Productionz is a 2x Grammy Award Nominated, Dove Award winning production duo made up of Teak "Tha Beatsmith" and Dee Underdue. The pair reside in Stockton, California. Teak and Dee's production is most notably featured on Ice Cube, WC & T-Bone records....
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