Baby D (Atlanta rapper)
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Baby D is an Underground
rapper from Atlanta. His first album, Off Da Chain
, was released in 2000 on Big Oomp Records. Two years later his follow up, Lil' Chopper Toy
was released. A major label
bidding war ensued, garnering the young MC
a multi-million dollar deal with Epic Records
.
He is now signed with Koch Records
, and has released his first mainstream album, A-Town Secret Weapon
, on April 29, 2008.
Independent albums
Official mixtapes
Alternative hip hop
Alternative hip hop is a sub-genre of hip hop music. Allmusic defines it as follows: -Origin:...
rapper from Atlanta. His first album, Off Da Chain
Off Da Chain (album)
Off Da Chain is the debut album by Atlanta-based rapper Baby D. It was released in 2000 under Big Oomp Records, and features collaborations with Lil Jon, YoungBloodz, and several underground artists.-Tracklist:*"Intro"...
, was released in 2000 on Big Oomp Records. Two years later his follow up, Lil' Chopper Toy
Lil' Chopper Toy
Lil' Chopper Toy is the second album by Atlanta 18 year old rapper Baby D. It was released in 2002 under Big Oomp Records.-Tracklist:*"Intro" *"Get Crunk" *"Live In Concert"...
was released. A major label
Record label
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bidding war ensued, garnering the young MC
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”...
a multi-million dollar deal with 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...
.
He is now signed with 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...
, and has released his first mainstream album, A-Town Secret Weapon
A-Town Secret Weapon
A-Town Secret Weapon is the album by Atlanta-based rapper Baby D, released April 29, 2008. The first single from the album is "I'm bout Money", which features Blaze. A video of the song has been released on March 20, 2008...
, on April 29, 2008.
Discography
Studio albums- 2008: A-Town Secret WeaponA-Town Secret WeaponA-Town Secret Weapon is the album by Atlanta-based rapper Baby D, released April 29, 2008. The first single from the album is "I'm bout Money", which features Blaze. A video of the song has been released on March 20, 2008...
- 2011: A-Town Secret Weapon Pt. 2
Independent albums
- 2000: Off Da ChainOff Da Chain (album)Off Da Chain is the debut album by Atlanta-based rapper Baby D. It was released in 2000 under Big Oomp Records, and features collaborations with Lil Jon, YoungBloodz, and several underground artists.-Tracklist:*"Intro"...
- 2002: Lil' Chopper ToyLil' Chopper ToyLil' Chopper Toy is the second album by Atlanta 18 year old rapper Baby D. It was released in 2002 under Big Oomp Records.-Tracklist:*"Intro" *"Get Crunk" *"Live In Concert"...
Official mixtapes
- 2011: Fresh Out (Hosted by DJ Montay)
Solo singles
- 2003: "It's Going Down" (featuring Bone Crusher & Dru)
- 2008: "I'm Bout Money" (featuring Blazed)
- 2011: "My Adidas (All Day I Dream About Stacks)"
- 2011: "We Ballin" (featuring TBA)
Guest appearances
- 1995: "Thangs Change" (Too $hortToo $hortTodd Anthony Shaw , better known by the stage name Too Short , is an American rapper, producer, and actor who started his career at the age of fourteen in East Oakland, Oakland, California.-Career:...
featuring Mali, Jamal from Illegal & Baby D) - 2004: "Drama!" (DJ Kay SlayDJ Kay SlayDJ Kay Slay is an American hip hop deejay. He was referred to by the New York Times as "Hip Hop's One-Man Ministry of Insults". He has sold 350,000 copies of his two official albums.-Early life:...
featuring Lil JonLil JonJonathan 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...
, Bun BBun BBernard Freeman better known by his stage name Bun B, is an American rapper and was one half of the southern hip hop duo UGK . He is also a guest lecturer at Rice University located in Houston, Texas...
, David BannerDavid BannerLavell Crump , better known by his stage name David Banner, is an American rapper, record producer and occasional actor. Banner was born in Jackson, Mississippi and graduated from Southern University. He started his music career as a member of the rap duo, Crooked Lettaz before going solo in 2000...
& Baby D) - 2004: "We Ain't Playin" (Lil' FlipLil' FlipWesley Eric Weston, Jr. , better known by his stage name Lil' Flip, is a American multi-platinum hiphop artist best known for his singles Sunshine, "Game Over" and Rollin on 20's from the 2 Fast 2 Furious Soundtrack....
featuring Killer MikeKiller MikeMichael Render , better known by his stage name Killer Mike, is an American rapper, signed to Grind Time Official through the SMC/Fontana Distribution...
, Baby D & Pastor TroyPastor TroyMicah LeVar Troy is an American rapper, actor, and record producer. He is also a member of the hardcore rap group D.S.G.B. .-Early life:Micah LeVar Troy was born on November 18, 1977 in Augusta, Georgia...
) - 2007: "Hit The Dance Floor Remix" (UnkUnkAnthony Platt , commonly known as Unk, is a DJ/rapper. He began spinning records in 1998. After meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay, he joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms, pep rallies, and other events around the state of Georgia. In 2000...
featuring Baby D) - 2007: "Hold On Ho!" (UnkUnkAnthony Platt , commonly known as Unk, is a DJ/rapper. He began spinning records in 1998. After meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay, he joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms, pep rallies, and other events around the state of Georgia. In 2000...
featuring Baby D & Parlae of Dem Franchize BoyzDem Franchize BoyzDem Franchize Boyz was a Southern Rap group from Atlanta signed to E1 Music. The group comprises four members: Parlae , Pimpin' , Jizzal Man , and Buddie .-History:...
) - 2009: "Air Forces Remix" (Young JeezyYoung JeezyJay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF...
featuring Baby D) - 2009: "I'm a Boss" (Young JeezyYoung JeezyJay Wayne Jenkins , better known by his stage name Young Jeezy, is an American rapper. He is the member of the hip hop group United Streets Dopeboyz of America and a former member of BMF...
featuring Bleu Davinci & Baby D)
Videography
- 2000: "Eastside vs Westside" (featuring Lil' C)
- 2003: "It's Going Down" (featuring Bone Crusher & Dru)
- 2007: "Hit The Dance Floor Remix" (UnkUnkAnthony Platt , commonly known as Unk, is a DJ/rapper. He began spinning records in 1998. After meeting DJ Jelly and DJ Montay, he joined their DJ entourage, the Southern Style DJs. They performed for high school parties, proms, pep rallies, and other events around the state of Georgia. In 2000...
featuring Baby D) - 2007: "I'm Bout Money" (featuring Blazed)
- 2010: "Here We Go Again"
- 2010: "Lock Down"