Brotha Lynch Hung
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Kevin Danell Mann better known by his stage name Brotha Lynch Hung, is an American rapper and record producer from Sacramento
, California
. Since the release of his debut album 24 Deep
in 1993, Brotha Lynch Hung has sold 1.4 million CDs independently, and has been described as an innovator of horrorcore
.
and Slick Rick
on Hot 97. He started rapping at the age of 11.
Mann appeared on and produced 11 of the 12 tracks on X-Raided
's 1992 debut album Psycho Active
. He was also featured on the song "Ho's E Schemin Too" as well as a skit with his brother Sicx on KRD's album Sac-Town Funk. Performing as the Street Talk Crew, Brotha Lynch Hung, X-Raided
, and Sicx released the cassette Niggaz In Black in 1991. It is regarded by Mann as "some of my best work."
In 1992, Brotha Lynch Hung formed the label Black Market Records and released his first EP, 24 Deep
, in 1993. The album reached No. 91 on Billboards R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
chart, the first of the label's albums to chart.
His album, Season of da Siccness
, was released in 1995.
's Strange Music
label. In March 2010, he released his Strange Music debut, Dinner and a Movie
, selling around 7,000 copies during its first week. His second Strange album, Coathanga Strangla
, was released a year later in April 2011.
Extended plays
Guest Appearances
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
, 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...
. Since the release of his debut album 24 Deep
24 Deep
24 Deep is an EP by American rapper Brotha Lynch Hung, released in 1993.-Track listing:# "Thought They Knew "# "24 Deep"# "Had 2 Gat Ya"# "The Next Hoe "# "Lose a Hoe, Gain a Hoe"# "Back Fade"# "Jackin' 4 Joints"...
in 1993, Brotha Lynch Hung has sold 1.4 million CDs independently, and has been described as an innovator of horrorcore
Horrorcore
Horrorcore is a subgenre of hip hop music based in horror-themed lyrical content and imagery. While the style is rarely popular, some performers have sold well in the mainstream scene.-Origins:...
.
History
Mann grew up a lonely and reclusive child, listening to rappers such as RakimRakim
William Michael Griffin Jr. , known by his stage names Rakim , Rakim Allah, R.A.K.I.M., and The Master, is an American rapper. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential and most skilled emcees of all time. Eric B...
and Slick Rick
Slick Rick
Richard Walters , better known by his stage name Slick Rick is a Grammy-nominated English-American rapper...
on Hot 97. He started rapping at the age of 11.
Mann appeared on and produced 11 of the 12 tracks on X-Raided
X-Raided
Anerae Veshaughn Brown, better known as X-Raided, is an American rapper, and Garden Blocc Crip gang member. He is currently incarcerated for first degree murder, also for gang-related murder homicide.-Biography:...
's 1992 debut album Psycho Active
Psycho Active
Psycho Active is the debut album by Sacramento rapper, X-Raided. It was released in 1992 through Black Market Records. Most of the lyrics contain themes of violence, alcohol/marijuana use and depict gang-life...
. He was also featured on the song "Ho's E Schemin Too" as well as a skit with his brother Sicx on KRD's album Sac-Town Funk. Performing as the Street Talk Crew, Brotha Lynch Hung, X-Raided
X-Raided
Anerae Veshaughn Brown, better known as X-Raided, is an American rapper, and Garden Blocc Crip gang member. He is currently incarcerated for first degree murder, also for gang-related murder homicide.-Biography:...
, and Sicx released the cassette Niggaz In Black in 1991. It is regarded by Mann as "some of my best work."
In 1992, Brotha Lynch Hung formed the label Black Market Records and released his first EP, 24 Deep
24 Deep
24 Deep is an EP by American rapper Brotha Lynch Hung, released in 1993.-Track listing:# "Thought They Knew "# "24 Deep"# "Had 2 Gat Ya"# "The Next Hoe "# "Lose a Hoe, Gain a Hoe"# "Back Fade"# "Jackin' 4 Joints"...
, in 1993. The album reached No. 91 on Billboards R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999...
chart, the first of the label's albums to chart.
His album, Season of da Siccness
Season of da Siccness
Season of da Siccness is the 1995 debut album by American West Coast hip hop artist Brotha Lynch Hung. It features grotesque and ultra-violent lyrics and disturbing, creepy production. It was recorded at Enharmonic, Sacramento, California and is distributed by IDN Distribution. Personnel on the...
, was released in 1995.
Controversy
In September 1996, Joseph Edward Gallegos, an 18-year-old Colorado man, listened to Brotha Lynch Hung's song "Locc 2 da Brain" repeatedly before fatally shooting three of his friends. Gallegos was himself subsequently killed in a police shootout. Although Gallegos' motive was determined to be depression over a breakup with his girlfriend, his friends and minister suggested that the music played a role in the killings.Strange Music
In May 2009, Mann signed a deal with Midwest rapper Tech N9neTech N9ne
Aaron Dontez Yates , better known by his stage name Tech N9ne , is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri. In 1999, Yates and Travis O'Guin founded the record label Strange Music. Throughout his career, Yates has sold over one million albums and has had his music featured in film,...
's Strange Music
Strange Music
Strange Music is an American independent record label specializing in hip hop music. It was founded by Tech N9ne and Travis O'Guin in 1999. It is currently distributed through Fontana Distribution.-History:...
label. In March 2010, he released his Strange Music debut, Dinner and a Movie
Dinner and a Movie (album)
Dinner and a Movie is the fifth studio album by rapper Brotha Lynch Hung. It was released on March 23, 2010, through Strange Music.-Background:The album was inspired by horror film directors such as Rob Zombie and Wes Craven...
, selling around 7,000 copies during its first week. His second Strange album, Coathanga Strangla
Coathanga Strangla
Coathanga Strangla is the sixth studio album from Brotha Lynch Hung. It was released on April 5, 2011. It is the second album released through Strange Music, and second album of the Coathanga Strangla concept trilogy. On February 21 the first song Mannibalector was released on the Brotha Lynch Hung...
, was released a year later in April 2011.
Discography
Studio albums- 24 Deep24 Deep24 Deep is an EP by American rapper Brotha Lynch Hung, released in 1993.-Track listing:# "Thought They Knew "# "24 Deep"# "Had 2 Gat Ya"# "The Next Hoe "# "Lose a Hoe, Gain a Hoe"# "Back Fade"# "Jackin' 4 Joints"...
(1993) - Season of da SiccnessSeason of da SiccnessSeason of da Siccness is the 1995 debut album by American West Coast hip hop artist Brotha Lynch Hung. It features grotesque and ultra-violent lyrics and disturbing, creepy production. It was recorded at Enharmonic, Sacramento, California and is distributed by IDN Distribution. Personnel on the...
(1995) - LoadedLoaded (Brotha Lynch Hung album)Loaded is the third studio album by West Coast rapper, Brotha Lynch Hung. It was released in 1997. The album most notably features guest appearances from Kokane, E-40 and Ice-T.-Track listing:#Siccmade House 1:27#My Soul To Keep 3:18...
(1997) - EBK4EBK4EBK4 is an album by rapper Brotha Lynch Hung, released through Black Market on June 27, 2000.-Tracklisting:# De One Below feat. Scrap Metal # Catch You feat. Scrap Metal, CoCaine, Nefarious # Hunta Killa feat. Kyel...
(2000) - The VirusThe Virus (album)Virus is an album by rapper Brotha Lynch Hung, released through "Black Market Records" on November 13, 2001.-Tracklisting:#Out Break – 0:28#I'm Like –1:48#Sicc b High – 3:59#Lay Low – 4:18#West Nile Virus – 0:11#Gotta Die Soon – 4:27...
(2001) - Appearances: Book 1 (2002)
- Remains: Book II (2002)
- Book IIIBook IIIBook III is the 8th studio album released by Brotha Lynch Hung.-Track listing:*Track list confirmed by iTunes...
(2002) - Lynch by Inch: Suicide NoteLynch by Inch: Suicide NoteLynch By Inch is an album by rapper Brotha Lynch Hung, released through Siccmade Music released on June 10, 2003 as a double disc.-Tracklisting:Disc 1# Scene: Smoke# Spydie's Birth# Spitz Network feat. Yukmouth, C.O.S....
(2003) - The Ripgut Collection (2007)
- Snuff Tapes (2008)
- Dinner and a MovieDinner and a Movie (album)Dinner and a Movie is the fifth studio album by rapper Brotha Lynch Hung. It was released on March 23, 2010, through Strange Music.-Background:The album was inspired by horror film directors such as Rob Zombie and Wes Craven...
(2010) - Coathanga StranglaCoathanga StranglaCoathanga Strangla is the sixth studio album from Brotha Lynch Hung. It was released on April 5, 2011. It is the second album released through Strange Music, and second album of the Coathanga Strangla concept trilogy. On February 21 the first song Mannibalector was released on the Brotha Lynch Hung...
(2011) - Ripgut Collections Two (2011)
- Mannibalector (TBA 2012)
Extended plays
- Holloween (October 31, 2012)
Guest Appearances
- " The Chicken Hill Project" (Early 2012)