Lord Have Mercy (musician)
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Wayne Notise better known by his performing name Lord Have Mercy, is an American rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York City. He is perhaps best known for his association and performance with Busta Rhymes
' hip-hop clique, Flipmode Squad
.
, who signed him to the Flipmode Squad
and was in the original line-up of the Flipmode squad along with Rah Digga
and Rampage The Last Boy Scout
. He initially turned heads with his verse on the collaborative track between Flipmode members and Redman's clique known as the Def Squad
called "Flipmode Squad Meets Def Squad" from The Coming
album. This was because his style and strong voice were a sharp contrast to the other performers. He has appeared on numerous tracks within Flipmode, including the group's album entitled The Imperial, and he also had an album in the works entitled Thee Ungodly Hour that was supposed to be released under Flipmode Records and Elektra Records
.
Lord recorded several tracks including "Say What Say What" "Paint Your Face" and "Wicked Ways". "Home Sweet Home" was also recorded featuring M.O.P.
, but Thee Ungodly Hour was scrapped when Lord left Flipmode. M.O.P. added the song to their album Warriorz
.
Also set for the album was Havoc from Mobb Deep
and Fame from EPMD
and The Teamsters.
Lord left Flipmode stating that he did not like the mainstream direction Flipmode was taking and also stated that Busta Rhymes had promised that Flipmode would be a launching pad for all of the members solo careers, which for Lord Have Mercy did not happen. He also blamed Busta for holding his record release back and relegating him to being a "backup singer". Fellow former Flipmode member Rah Digga, indirectly corroborated this when mentioning in an interview that Busta shelved Lord's album release (which was completed) for Digga's (which hadn't even started).
. He has also released a mixtape entitled 'Thee Legend Began' which features a collection of his verses and unreleased tracks from Thee Ungodly Hour on his website.
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
' hip-hop clique, Flipmode Squad
Flipmode Squad
The Flipmode Squad is a production crew and musical group, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. The first Flipmode album debuted in 1998 with The Imperial, Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo efforts...
.
Association with Flipmode
Lord was a close friend of Busta RhymesBusta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, who signed him to the Flipmode Squad
Flipmode Squad
The Flipmode Squad is a production crew and musical group, founded and fronted by rapper Busta Rhymes. The first Flipmode album debuted in 1998 with The Imperial, Rampage and Rah Digga went on to record solo efforts...
and was in the original line-up of the Flipmode squad along with Rah Digga
Rah Digga
Rah Digga is an American rapper. Well known as a long time member of the Flipmode Squad, a hip hop group led by Busta Rhymes, she parted ways amicably with the group in 2007. She has been called "one of rap's most prominent women MCs" by Allmusic and "one of hip-hop's most skilled female MCs" in...
and Rampage The Last Boy Scout
Rampage (rapper)
Rampage, is an American rapper who is a member of the Flipmode Squad. He was born as Roger McNair in Brooklyn, New York City to Katherine McNair and Roger Williams...
. He initially turned heads with his verse on the collaborative track between Flipmode members and Redman's clique known as the Def Squad
Def Squad
Def Squad is a rap supergroup consisting of Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray. Mally G is considered an honorary member of the Def Squad. Before officially forming as a group to release an album in 1998, they had each been featured on tracks by each other...
called "Flipmode Squad Meets Def Squad" from The Coming
The Coming
The Coming is the debut album by former Leaders of the New School member, Busta Rhymes, released in 1996 by Elektra Records. The Coming features rapping from Def Squad members Redman and Keith Murray as well as a guest appearance from Q-Tip and singing from Zhané and different future Flipmode Squad...
album. This was because his style and strong voice were a sharp contrast to the other performers. He has appeared on numerous tracks within Flipmode, including the group's album entitled The Imperial, and he also had an album in the works entitled Thee Ungodly Hour that was supposed to be released under Flipmode Records and Elektra Records
Elektra Records
Elektra Records is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group. In 2004, it was consolidated into WMG's Atlantic Records Group. After five years of dormancy, the label was revived by Atlantic in 2009....
.
Lord recorded several tracks including "Say What Say What" "Paint Your Face" and "Wicked Ways". "Home Sweet Home" was also recorded featuring M.O.P.
M.O.P.
M.O.P., short for Mash Out Posse, is an American hip hop duo. The duo, composed of Billy Danze and Lil' Fame, is known for the aggressive delivery typically employed by both emcees. Although they maintain a strong underground following, they are mainly known for the song "Ante Up," released on...
, but Thee Ungodly Hour was scrapped when Lord left Flipmode. M.O.P. added the song to their album Warriorz
Warriorz
Warriorz is the fourth full-length album released by M.O.P., a hip hop group composed of emcees Billy Danze and Lil' Fame. This album spawned the radio hit "Ante Up," which subsequently spawned a remix. Despite the growing popularity of M.O.P., this album marked their last major-label-affiliated...
.
Also set for the album was Havoc from Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep
Mobb Deep is an American hip hop duo from Queensbridge, Queens, New York, U.S., that consists of Havoc and Prodigy. The duo is "one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast hip-hop groups." The group is best known for its dark, hardcore delivery, as exemplified by the single "Shook Ones...
and Fame from EPMD
EPMD
EPMD is an American hip hop group from Brentwood, New York. The group's name is a concatenation of the members' name "E" and "PMD" or an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars", referencing its members, emcees Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith...
and The Teamsters.
Lord left Flipmode stating that he did not like the mainstream direction Flipmode was taking and also stated that Busta Rhymes had promised that Flipmode would be a launching pad for all of the members solo careers, which for Lord Have Mercy did not happen. He also blamed Busta for holding his record release back and relegating him to being a "backup singer". Fellow former Flipmode member Rah Digga, indirectly corroborated this when mentioning in an interview that Busta shelved Lord's album release (which was completed) for Digga's (which hadn't even started).
Post Flipmode
After leaving Flipmode, Lord recorded a three song single called The Come On Down EP which included songs "Charge", "We Will", and "Come On Down". The "We Will" track was also featured on the compilation CD Lyricist Lounge Presents Underground Airplay. Lord disappeared from the scene for a while before forming his own record label Sword and Shield and releasing the mixtape The Runaway Slave. The mixtape featured many of the songs in Lord's signature style - slow and strong. One of the songs from the mixtape, "Until the Wheelz Fall Off", is available on iTunesITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
. He has also released a mixtape entitled 'Thee Legend Began' which features a collection of his verses and unreleased tracks from Thee Ungodly Hour on his website.