E-A-Ski
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Shon Adams, better known by his stage name
E-A-Ski, is an American rapper and producer
from Oakland, California
. In the early 1990s he was signed to Master P
's No Limit Records
, when it was based in Richmond, California
. He served as both a rapper and producer for the label, producing on Master P's early records and also releasing some of his own material. In 1992 with his partner DJ CMT he released his debut EP 1 Step Ahead of Yall
. He also produced several tracks on Spice 1
's albums Spice 1
and 187 He Wrote
in 1992-1993. By the mid 1990s he had left No Limit and in 1995 contributed a song to the movie Friday
, "Blast If I Have To". He released a second EP in 1995 also titled Blast If I Have To.
“187 He Wrote” peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 10 on the Billboard 200
in 1993. Continuing to solidify the strength of his production work with Spice-1, the E-A-Ski produced “Trigga Gots No Heart” was also featured in the Menace II Society
film, as well being released as a single (with video) for promotion for the now classic Hughes Brothers film. The Menace II Society soundtrack is a platinum-certified album.
In 1995, E-A-Ski scored yet again with his production on “Playa Hater” off the Luniz
“Operation Stackola” album. Certified Platinum by the RIAA, “Operation Stackola” served as the Luniz highest-selling album to date, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at Number 20 on the Billboard 200 in 1995. In addition, the E-A-Ski produced song “Playa Hata” sparked the now infamous, and since resolved, beef between the Luniz and Too Short, which prompted Too Short to record several response records on his 10th album “Gettin’ It”.
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:...
E-A-Ski, is an American rapper and producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
from Oakland, California
Oakland, California
Oakland is a major West Coast port city on San Francisco Bay in the U.S. state of California. It is the eighth-largest city in the state with a 2010 population of 390,724...
. In the early 1990s he was signed to 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...
's No Limit Records
No Limit Records
No Limit Records was an American hip-hop record label that was founded in 1990 by hip-hop artist, Percy "Master P" Miller. It was distributed by Priority Records.-No Limit Early years:...
, when it was based in Richmond, California
Richmond, California
Richmond is a city in western Contra Costa County, California, United States. The city was incorporated on August 7, 1905. It is located in the East Bay, part of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a residential inner suburb of San Francisco, as well as the site of heavy industry, which has been...
. He served as both a rapper and producer for the label, producing on Master P's early records and also releasing some of his own material. In 1992 with his partner DJ CMT he released his debut EP 1 Step Ahead of Yall
1 Step Ahead of Yall
1 Step Ahead of Yall is the debut album by rapper, EA-Ski. It was originally released in 1992 for In-a-Minute Records, but was later re-released on February 16, 1999 through No Limit Records.-Track listing:#"Intro" #"Inch Mile"...
. He also produced several tracks on Spice 1
Spice 1
Robert L. Green, Jr., better known by his stage name Spice 1, is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He has consistently been releasing solo and group albums since 1992. Spice 1 was ranked number 56 in The Source magazine's Top 115 Hip-Hop Artists from 1988–2003...
's albums Spice 1
Spice 1 (album)
Spice 1 is debut album by American rapper Spice 1, released May 12, 1992 on Jive Records. The album was produced by Ant Banks, Blackjack, E-A-Ski & CMT and Spice 1. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 82 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers...
and 187 He Wrote
187 He Wrote
187 He Wrote is the second studio album by American rapper Spice 1, released September 28, 1993 on Jive Records. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 10 on the Billboard 200. The album was produced by Ant Banks, E-A-Ski & CMT, Johnny Z, MC Eiht, Mentally...
in 1992-1993. By the mid 1990s he had left No Limit and in 1995 contributed a song to the movie Friday
Friday (film)
Friday is a 1995 stoner comedy-drama-buddy film directed by F. Gary Gray. Starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Bernie Mac, Tommy Lister, Jr...
, "Blast If I Have To". He released a second EP in 1995 also titled Blast If I Have To.
“187 He Wrote” peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 10 on the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
in 1993. Continuing to solidify the strength of his production work with Spice-1, the E-A-Ski produced “Trigga Gots No Heart” was also featured in the Menace II Society
Menace II Society
Menace II Society is a 1993 urban crime drama and the directorial debut of twin brothers Allen and Albert Hughes. Menace II Society is set in South Central Los Angeles and follows the life of a hoodlum named Caine Lawson and his close friends. The film gained notoriety for its frequent scenes of...
film, as well being released as a single (with video) for promotion for the now classic Hughes Brothers film. The Menace II Society soundtrack is a platinum-certified album.
In 1995, E-A-Ski scored yet again with his production on “Playa Hater” off the Luniz
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...
“Operation Stackola” album. Certified Platinum by the RIAA, “Operation Stackola” served as the Luniz highest-selling album to date, peaking at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at Number 20 on the Billboard 200 in 1995. In addition, the E-A-Ski produced song “Playa Hata” sparked the now infamous, and since resolved, beef between the Luniz and Too Short, which prompted Too Short to record several response records on his 10th album “Gettin’ It”.
1992
- Spice 1Spice 1Robert L. Green, Jr., better known by his stage name Spice 1, is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He has consistently been releasing solo and group albums since 1992. Spice 1 was ranked number 56 in The Source magazine's Top 115 Hip-Hop Artists from 1988–2003...
- Spice 1Spice 1 (album)Spice 1 is debut album by American rapper Spice 1, released May 12, 1992 on Jive Records. The album was produced by Ant Banks, Blackjack, E-A-Ski & CMT and Spice 1. It peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 82 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers...
- 03. "East Bay Gangster (Reggae)"
- 07. "Young Nigga"
- 14. "187 Pure"
- TRU - Understanding the Criminal MindUnderstanding the Criminal MindUnderstanding the Criminal Mind is the debut album released by rap group, TRU. It was released in 1992 for In-a-Minute Records and was produced by Master P, E-A-Ski, CMT and K-Lou...
- 01. "Niggas From Calli"
- 04. "Little Slut"
- 08. "Im The Funkest"
- 09. "I Wear A Bullet Proof Vest"
- 10. "Understanding The Criminal Mind"
- 11. "1-900-Crime"
1993
- Spice 1Spice 1Robert L. Green, Jr., better known by his stage name Spice 1, is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He has consistently been releasing solo and group albums since 1992. Spice 1 was ranked number 56 in The Source magazine's Top 115 Hip-Hop Artists from 1988–2003...
- 187 He Wrote187 He Wrote187 He Wrote is the second studio album by American rapper Spice 1, released September 28, 1993 on Jive Records. It peaked at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 10 on the Billboard 200. The album was produced by Ant Banks, E-A-Ski & CMT, Johnny Z, MC Eiht, Mentally...
- 02. "Dumpin' Em In Ditches"
- 11. "Runnin' Out Da Crackhouse"
- 12. "Trigga Gots No Heart"
- 14. "RIP"
1995
- KamKam (rapper)Kam is an American political emcee known primarily among hip hop fans and music critics during the 1990s. Born in Los Angeles, he is considered an esteemed West Coast underground rapper. He is known for his Nation of Islam-influenced lyrics and membership, and affiliation with his cousin, fellow...
- Made in AmericaMade in America (Kam album)Made in America is the second album released by Kam. It was released on March 14, 1995 for East West Records and was produced by DJ Battlecat, DJ Quik, E-A-Ski, Warren G and Cold 187um, among others. Made in America was a modest success, peaking at #158 on the Billboard 200, #20 on the Top...
- 03. "Pull Ya Hoe Card"
- 10. "Who Ridin"
- LunizLunizThe 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...
- Operation StackolaOperation StackolaOperation Stackola is the debut album by hip hop duo Luniz, released on July 4, 1995. The album was eventually certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of over one million records. It features their most famous song to date "I Got 5 on It"...
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- 06. "Playa Hata" (feat. Teddy)
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- Master PMaster PPercy 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...
- 99 Ways to Die- 05. "Bullets Gots No Name" (feat. E-A-Ski & Rally Ral)
1996
- Ice-TICE-T* Ice-T, an American rapper and actor* ICE T , a tilting model of the German InterCityExpress series of high-speed trains...
- VI – Return of the Real- 02. "Where The Shit Goes Down" (feat. E-A-Ski)
- Mr. Mike - Wicked Wayz
- 01. "Intro"
- 02. "Southwest" (feat. E-A-Ski)
- 03. "G's Perspective"
- 04. "Where Ya Love At"
- 10. "Da Boogie Man"
- 12. "Game Affiliation"
1997
- Crime Boss - Conflicts & Confusion
- 02. "Conflicts & Confusion"
- 03. "No Friends"
- 06. "Back To The Streets"
- 08. "What Does It Mean (To Be A Real Crime Boss)"
- 09. "Close Range"
- 10. "Please Stop"
- 13. "Get Mine"
1998
- Ka'Nut - Look At Em Now
- 03. "Reach Out And Touch Ya"
- 05. "Aint Tha Nigga"
- 06. "G-Slide"
- 11. "Cant Catch Me"
- 13. "How We Lay It Down"
- Ice CubeIce CubeO'Shea Jackson , better known by his stage name Ice Cube, is an American rapper and actor. He began his career as a member of the hip-hop group C.I.A. and later joined the rap group N.W.A. After leaving N.W.A in December 1989, he built a successful solo career in music, and also as a writer,...
- War & Peace Vol. 1 (The War Disc)- 18. "Penitentiary"
- Jayo FelonyJayo FelonyJames Savage, better known by his stage name, Jayo Felony is a rapper from southeast San Diego, California. He is known for being the first San Diego rapper to be signed to a major label...
- Whatcha Gonna Do?Whatcha Gonna Do? (Jayo Felony album)Whatcha Gonna Do? is the second album by rapper, Jayo Felony. The album was released in 1998 for Def Jam Records. The album was a critical and commercial success, making it to #46 on the Billboard 200 and #8 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart and featuring two hit singles, "Watcha Gonna Do?" and...
- 07. "Nitty Gritty"
- 08. "Im Deadly"
- 14. "Finna Shit On Em" (feat. Mack 10Mack 10Dedrick 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...
) - 15. "Hustle In My Genes"
2000
- Dual CommitteeDual CommitteeDual Committee is an album by 3X Krazy members Keak da Sneak and Agerman under the name Dual Committee. It was released March 21, 2000 on Moe Doe Records and was produced by Ant Banks, E-A-Ski & CMT, Alonzo Jackson, Mike Sexton and Tone Capone. 3X Krazy member B.A...
- Dual CommitteeDual CommitteeDual Committee is an album by 3X Krazy members Keak da Sneak and Agerman under the name Dual Committee. It was released March 21, 2000 on Moe Doe Records and was produced by Ant Banks, E-A-Ski & CMT, Alonzo Jackson, Mike Sexton and Tone Capone. 3X Krazy member B.A...
- 02. "Your Friends"
- 03. "Cant Stop It"
- DenGee - DenGee Livin'DenGee Livin'DenGee Livin' is the third studio album by American rap group DenGee . It was released May 23, 2000 on Ronlan Entertainment. The album was produced entirely by E-A-Ski & CMT. It peaked at number 81 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album features guest performances by Spice 1, E-A-Ski,...
- 02. "Break Bread" (feat. E-A-Ski)
- 03. "Den & Gee"
- 04. "Over Some Dope"
- 06. "Lucy Turf Walker" (feat. Mr. Town)
- 07. "Da Hustle" (feat. Sylk-E. FyneSylk-E. FyneSylk-E. Fyne is a female rapper from South Central Los Angeles and former member of the unreleased group G.B.M. from Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. She started rapping while in high school and, after getting a college degree, recorded her 1998 debut, Raw Sylk, on RCA...
) - 08. "Broken Glass" (feat. San QuinnSan QuinnQuincy Brooks IV better known by his stage name San Quinn, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California.-Career:Born in Oakland, California, Quincy moved to the Fillmore district of San Francisco at the age of three...
& T-Pup) - 10. "Wig Split" (feat. Spice 1Spice 1Robert L. Green, Jr., better known by his stage name Spice 1, is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He has consistently been releasing solo and group albums since 1992. Spice 1 was ranked number 56 in The Source magazine's Top 115 Hip-Hop Artists from 1988–2003...
) - 11. "VIP Status"
- 12. "Can't Wait" (feat. Sylk-E. FyneSylk-E. FyneSylk-E. Fyne is a female rapper from South Central Los Angeles and former member of the unreleased group G.B.M. from Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. She started rapping while in high school and, after getting a college degree, recorded her 1998 debut, Raw Sylk, on RCA...
, No The Piper & T-Pup) - 13. "Characters"
- 14. "What Do You Want"
- 15. "Palms, Elbows & Back Arms"
2002
- B-LegitB-LegitBrandt 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...
- 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...
- 05. "1 Dame" (feat. Harm)
- YukmouthYukmouthJerold Dwight Ellis, III, better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment.-Career:He is a member of the platinum-selling rap duo Luniz along with...
- United Ghettos of AmericaUnited Ghettos of AmericaUnited Ghettos Of America is a soundtrack to accompany the DVD Documentary by the same name released by Yukmouth in 2002.- Track listing :...
- 06. "Da Lot"
- 10. "Fuck Friendz"
2004
- Thug Lordz - In Thugz We TrustIn Thugz We TrustIn Thugz We Trust is the debut collaboration album by American rappers C-Bo and Yukmouth . The album was released March 30, 2004 on West Coast Mafia Records and Smoke-A-Lot Records. It peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 47 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers...
- 07. "Killa Cali" (feat. Spice 1Spice 1Robert L. Green, Jr., better known by his stage name Spice 1, is an American rapper from Hayward, California. He has consistently been releasing solo and group albums since 1992. Spice 1 was ranked number 56 in The Source magazine's Top 115 Hip-Hop Artists from 1988–2003...
) - 13. "21 Gun Salute"
- 07. "Killa Cali" (feat. Spice 1
2005
- Mistah F.A.B.Mistah F.A.B.Stanley Petey Cox , better known by his stage name Mistah F.A.B. , is an American rapper. He attended Oakland Technical High School and Emery High School. He is signed to Bay Area rap legend Mac Dre's label, Thizz Entertainment and Atlantic Records. Mistah F.A.B...
- Son of a Pimp- 15. "N.E.W. Oakland" (feat. Bavgate & G-Stack)
2006
- San QuinnSan QuinnQuincy Brooks IV better known by his stage name San Quinn, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California.-Career:Born in Oakland, California, Quincy moved to the Fillmore district of San Francisco at the age of three...
- The Rock: Pressure Makes DiamondsThe Rock: Pressure Makes DiamondsThe Rock: Pressure Makes Diamonds is the sixth studio album by American rapper San Quinn. The single "Hell Yeah!" featuring Allen Anthony and E-A-Ski received considerable radio play, and a video was also shot for the song.-Track listing:...
- 02. "Hell Yeah!" (feat. E-A-Ski & Allen Anthony)
- Dem Hoodstarz - Band-Aid & Scoot
- 04. "How We Do" (feat. E-40E-40Earl 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...
& Michael MarshallMichael Marshall (singer)Michael Marshall, also known and credited as Mike Marshall and Mike Meezy, was the lead singer of the R&B group Timex Social Club. In 1986, he had taken an offer to join Run DMC's Raising Hell Tour, before he left the group. He was often confused as the lead singer of Club Nouveau when in fact,...
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- 04. "How We Do" (feat. E-40
- Messy MarvMessy MarvMarvin Watson, better known by his stage name Messy Marv, is an American rapper from Pittsburg, CA, but represents the Fillmore Area of San Francisco, CA.Messy Marv is affiliated with the blood gang...
- Draped Up & Chipped Out- 10. "Millionaire Gangstas"
- Messy MarvMessy MarvMarvin Watson, better known by his stage name Messy Marv, is an American rapper from Pittsburg, CA, but represents the Fillmore Area of San Francisco, CA.Messy Marv is affiliated with the blood gang...
- Gettin That Guac- 04. "Here I" (feat. SelauSelauSelau is a Samoan R&B singer and songwriter. She is currently working on her 3 albums. Selau also has a song named "A Man That Goes" featuring Goldie Gold of The Federation.-Biography:...
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- 04. "Here I" (feat. Selau
- Bullys wit Fullys - The Infrastructure
- 05. "So Hood" (feat. Clyde Carson)
2007
- The Frontline - Lock & Left
- 00. All tracks except track 3
- B-LegitB-LegitBrandt 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...
- 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:...
- 14. "Where Is This Going" (feat. Levitti)
- Too Short - I Love The Bay
- 18. "Richmond"
- Turf TalkTurf TalkTurf Talk , is a Bay Area rapper at the forefront of the hyphy movement. His unique style of delivery has earned both local and national acclaim...
- 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...
- 05. "Super Star" (feat. Locksmith)