Mike Dean (producer)
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Mike Dean is an American hip-hop producer. He is known for pioneering the "Dirty South" sound in the 1990s, particularly in work for artists from Rap-A-Lot Records
. Dean has most notably worked alongside Scarface
of the Geto Boys
, 2Pac, Do or Die
, Tha Dogg Pound
, Yukmouth
of the Luniz
, Outlawz
, C-Bo
, Nate Dogg
, Tech N9ne
, UGK
, Z-RO
, Devin the Dude
, among others. He has also mixed, produced and mastered many hits on multi-platinum albums.
In recent years he has also become known for his work alongside Kanye West
. He did mixing on West's album Late Registration
and production on his Graduation
, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy albums. He also co-produced with Kanye on and the Kanye/Jay-Z
collaboration album Watch the Throne
. He particularly made heavy contributions to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, where he did production work on 9 of the album's 13 tracks, and Watch the Throne
, where he contributed to 7 of 12 tracks.
Rap-A-Lot Records
Rap-a-Lot Records is a Houston hip hop record label. Rap-a-Lot was created in 1986. Sublabels include Smoke-a-Lot Records. The label was founded by James Prince in the mid-1980s and, with its most famous act the Geto Boys, put the South on the hip hop map. Since then, it has maintained its success...
. Dean has most notably worked alongside 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:...
of the Geto Boys
Geto Boys
Geto Boys is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys earned notoriety for its lyrics which included misogyny, gore, psychotic experiences, and necrophilia...
, 2Pac, Do or Die
Do or Die
Do or Die is an American rap trio originally from Chicago, Illinois, consisting of group members Belo Zero, N.A.R.D. and AK-47. The trio has sold more than 3 million albums. The group experienced mainstream success with the gold single "Po Pimp", Produced by The Legendary Traxster off of their...
, Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound
Tha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
, Yukmouth
Yukmouth
Jerold 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...
of 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...
, Outlawz
Outlawz
Outlawz, formally known as Outlaw Immortalz, is an American hip hop group founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they are probably best known for appearing in the video "Hit 'Em Up", in a diss track aimed at Biggie Smalls and other New York...
, C-Bo
C-Bo
Shawn Thomas, better known by his stage name C-Bo is an American rapper. He was born and raised in the south area of Sacramento, California. He has sold over 3.5 million albums independently since 1993...
, Nate Dogg
Nate Dogg
Nathaniel Dwayne Hale , better known by his stage name Nate Dogg, was an American musician. He is noted for his membership of rap trio 213 and his solo career in which he collaborated with Dr. Dre, Warren G, Tupac and Snoop Dogg on many hit releases. Nate Dogg released three solo albums, G-Funk...
, Tech N9ne
Tech 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,...
, 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...
, Z-RO
Z-Ro
Joseph Wayne McVey , better known by his stage name Z-Ro, is an American rapper, singer and producer from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by the New York Times.-Early life:...
, Devin the Dude
Devin the Dude
Devin Copeland , better known by his stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist, and rapper. He is best known for his unique rapping style, his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records, and his 2002 song, "Lacville '79"....
, among others. He has also mixed, produced and mastered many hits on multi-platinum albums.
In recent years he has also become known for his work alongside Kanye West
Kanye West
Kanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
. He did mixing on West's album Late Registration
Late Registration
Late Registration is the second studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released August 30, 2005, on Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions for the album took place over the course of a year at various recording studios located in New York City and Hollywood...
and production on his Graduation
Graduation (album)
Graduation is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released September 11, 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2005 to 2007 at Chung King Studios and Sony Music Studios in New York City and at Chalice Studios and The Record Plant...
, and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy albums. He also co-produced with Kanye on and the Kanye/Jay-Z
Jay-Z
Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
collaboration album Watch the Throne
Watch the Throne
Watch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West, released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place at various recording locations and began in November 2010. It was...
. He particularly made heavy contributions to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, where he did production work on 9 of the album's 13 tracks, and Watch the Throne
Watch the Throne
Watch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West, released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place at various recording locations and began in November 2010. It was...
, where he contributed to 7 of 12 tracks.
Albums with Mike Dean production
- 3-23-2Chris Barriere, better known as 3-2, previously known as Lord 3-2 and Mr. 3-2, is an American rapper from Houston. He has long affiliation with Rap-a-Lot Records....
- Wicked Buddah BabyWicked Buddah BabyWicked Buddah Baby is the debut album by southern rapper 3-2, released on September 17, 1996 through Rap-a-Lot Records.-Background:3-2 had been with Rap-a-Lot since 1991 and had previously released two group albums for label, Convicts in 1991 with the Convicts and Secrets of the Hidden Temple in... - 3X Krazy - Stackin' ChipsStackin' ChipsStackin' Chips is the debut album by 3X Krazy. It was released on March 8, 1997 for Virgin Records and includes production from Tone Capone, One Drop Scott and Mike Dean to name a few...
- 5th Ward Boyz5th Ward Boyz5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label....
- Ghetto DopeGhetto DopeGhetto Dope is the debut album by the 5th Ward Boyz, released on May 4, 1993 through Rap-a-Lot Records. The album featured production from Mike Dean, N.O. Joe, James Smith and John Bido.... - 5th Ward Boyz - Gangsta FunkGangsta FunkGangsta Funk is the second studio album by the 5th Ward Boyz, released on February 22, 1994 through Rap-a-Lot Records.Like the group's previous album, the album was produced mostly by famed southern hip hop producers Mike Dean and N.O. Joe...
- 5th Ward Boyz - Rated GRated GRated G is the third album by the 5th Ward Boyz, released on November 28, 1995 through Rap-a-Lot Records.Producer Mike Dean, who had produced the group's previous two albums, returned to produce the album with the three members of the 5th Ward Boyz co-producing the album. N.O...
- A-G-2-A-Ke - Mil-Ticket
- Apawk - Awaken
- Big MelloBig MelloCurtis Donnell Davis , better known by his stage name Big Mello, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas...
- WegonefunkwichamindWegonefunkwichamind-Track listing:# "Wind Me Up"# "Afro's & 84's"# "Funkwichamind"# "Skit"# "Dat Killa"# "Southside"# "Feva"# "Highschool Kat"# "Git Some Gone"# "Charge It 2 da Game"# "Ride 4 Yo Ass"# "Saga Uva Dope Fiend"# "Family Affair 94"# "Dat Killa"... - Big MikeBig MikeMichael Barnett, better known by his stage name Big Mike, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was originally a member of Convicts with Houston rapper Mr. 3-2. Its album would be the first of many releases Mike would put out on Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records...
- Somethin' SeriousSomethin' SeriousSomethin' Serious is the 1994 debut album by rapper Big Mike. The album reached #40 on Billboard's Billboard 200 chart and #4 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums... - Big MikeBig MikeMichael Barnett, better known by his stage name Big Mike, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was originally a member of Convicts with Houston rapper Mr. 3-2. Its album would be the first of many releases Mike would put out on Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records...
- Still SeriousStill SeriousStill Serious is the second album released by rapper Big Mike, which was released on April 8, 1997, on Rap-a-Lot Records and featured production from Mike B., Mike Dean, Loranzo Samuels, and Tone Capone... - Big SykeBig SykeTyruss Himes, better known by his stage name Big Syke is an American rapper. His stage name is a revision of his childhood nickname, "Little Psycho"....
- Big SykeBig Syke (album)-Track listing:# "Intro " – 0:51# "Black Ball" – 4:05# "Frontline " – 4:58# "Come Over" – 3:41# "Watcha Thought" – 4:37# "To Pac" – 4:06# "I Wonder Why" – 4:29# "All the Time" – 4:38... - Blac MonksBlac MonksBlac Monks is a southern rap group consisting of Mr. 3-2, Da and Awol. In 1994 they released their debut album, Secrets of the Hidden Temple, on Rap-A-Lot Records. In 1998, Raheem and Quiet Storm joined Blac Monks on the album No Mercy....
- Secrets of the Hidden TempleSecrets of the Hidden TempleSecrets of the Hidden Temple is the 1995 album released by Blac Monks. The group consists of Houston rappers Mr. 3-2, Da and Awol. Production on the album was done by John Bido, Mike Dean and Troy Clark.-Track listing:# "Blac Monk Intro"... - Bushwick BillBushwick BillRichard 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 :...
- Little Big ManLittle Big Man (album)Little Big Man is the solo debut album from rapper Bushwick Bill, who had previously released albums as part of the group The Geto Boys.- Track listing :#Intro#Little Big Man#Stop Lying#Call Me Crazy#Chuckwick Little Big Man is the solo debut album from rapper Bushwick Bill, who had previously... - C-BoC-BoShawn Thomas, better known by his stage name C-Bo is an American rapper. He was born and raised in the south area of Sacramento, California. He has sold over 3.5 million albums independently since 1993...
- Enemy of the StateEnemy of the State (album)Enemy of the State is the seventh studio album by American rapper C-Bo, released July 11, 2000 on C-Bo's own label West Coast Mafia Records and Warlock Records. It peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 91 on the Billboard 200... - Daz DillingerDaz DillingerDelmar 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...
- This Is The Life I LeadThis Is The Life I LeadThis Is the Life I Lead is the third studio album by rapper Daz Dillinger. The album is produced by Daz and Mike Dean with guest appearances by Too Short, Kurupt, Roscoe, Crystal and P.F.N.-Track listing:#D.P.G.C. 4 Life #Drama... - Devin the DudeDevin the DudeDevin Copeland , better known by his stage name, Devin the Dude, is a Houston hip hop artist, and rapper. He is best known for his unique rapping style, his long career signed to Rap-A-Lot Records, and his 2002 song, "Lacville '79"....
- The Dude - Devin the Dude - Just Tryin' ta LiveJust Tryin' ta LiveJust Tryin' ta Live is the second album from rapper Devin the Dude. It was a minor critical success, but did not fare well commercially. It peaked at #61 on the Billboard 200 chart, but had no charting singles. It features high-profile guest appearances from Nas and Xzibit as well as production...
- Do or DieDo or DieDo or Die is an American rap trio originally from Chicago, Illinois, consisting of group members Belo Zero, N.A.R.D. and AK-47. The trio has sold more than 3 million albums. The group experienced mainstream success with the gold single "Po Pimp", Produced by The Legendary Traxster off of their...
- Picture ThisPicture This (Do or Die album)Picture This is the first album released by rap group, Do or Die. It was released on September 3, 1996 for Rap-A-Lot and Virgin Records and was produced mainly by The Legendary Traxster with 8 songs. The album proved to be a huge success for the group, peaking at #27 on the Billboard 200 and #3 on... - Do or DieDo or DieDo or Die is an American rap trio originally from Chicago, Illinois, consisting of group members Belo Zero, N.A.R.D. and AK-47. The trio has sold more than 3 million albums. The group experienced mainstream success with the gold single "Po Pimp", Produced by The Legendary Traxster off of their...
- Headz Or TailzHeadz or TailzHeadz or Tailz is the second album released by rap group, Do or Die. It was released on April 7, 1998, by Rap-A-Lot Records/Virgin Records and was produced by The Legendary Traxster... - Tha Dogg PoundTha Dogg PoundTha Dogg Pound is a rap group made up of Daz Dillinger and Kurupt. They were signed to Death Row Records in their early careers and were key to the label's success. The group made their 1992 rap debut on Dr. Dre's The Chronic, on various songs. They also appeared on Snoop Dogg's debut album...
- Dillinger & Young GottiDillinger & Young GottiDillinger & Young Gotti is the second studio album by rap group Tha Dogg Pound. It was released independently on Daz's Gangsta Advisory Records. It debuted at #124 on the billboard charts. Another Dogg Pound album was released that year... - 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...
- 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 '... - FacemobFacemobFacemob was an American hip hop group put together by rapper Scarface. The group consisted of 350, DMG, Devin the Dude, Chi-Ray and Smit-D, with Scarface, producing and writing songs for the group's debut album....
- The Other Side Of The Law - Ganksta N-I-PGanksta N-I-PRowdy Williams, better known as Ganksta N-I-P or Ganxsta Nip, is rapper from South Park, Houston, Texas and a member of the South Park Coalition, which he joined in 1987. In 1992 he released his debut album South Park Psycho. This record also help put the South Park Coalition name on the map due...
- Psychic ThoughtsPsychic ThoughtsPsychic Thoughts is the second album released by rapper, Ganksta N-I-P. It was released on June 24, 1993 through Rap-a-Lot Records and was produced by famed southern hip hop producer, Mike Dean, along with Crazy C and John Bido... - Ganksta N-I-P - Psychotic GeniusPsychotic GeniusPsychotic Genius is the third album released by rapper, Ganksta N-I-P. It was released on February 20, 1996 through Rap-a-Lot Records and was produced by Mike Dean, Mike B, Gregory Jackson, Mezeio Jackson, Swift and N.O. Joe...
- Ganksta N-I-P - Interview with a KillaInterview with a KillaInterview with a Killa is the fourth album released by rapper, Ganksta N-I-P. It was released on June 30, 1998 through Rap-a-Lot Records and featured production from Mike Dean, James Prince, J.B., Red Boy and Lakewood. The album peaked at #57 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #34 on the Top...
- Geto BoysGeto BoysGeto Boys is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys earned notoriety for its lyrics which included misogyny, gore, psychotic experiences, and necrophilia...
- The ResurrectionThe Resurrection (Geto Boys Album)The Resurrection is the sixth album by the Geto Boys. The album was released after the Geto Boys reunited after a 3-year breakup. It is considered to be one of the group's most critically praised albums, and the first of a one-two punch of creativity.... - Geto BoysGeto BoysGeto Boys is a rap group from Houston, Texas, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. The Geto Boys earned notoriety for its lyrics which included misogyny, gore, psychotic experiences, and necrophilia...
- The Foundation - Hussein FatalHussein FatalBruce Washington , better known by his stage name, Hussein Fatal, is an American rapper and a member of Outlawz.-Murder of Tupac Shakur:...
- Fatal - Jamal - Last Chance, No BreaksLast Chance, No BreaksLast Chance, No Breaks is the solo debut album by emcee Jamal, which was released on October 10, 1995, by Rowdy Records and featured production from Erick Sermon, Easy Mo Bee, Redman, and Mike Dean. The album proved to be minor success, peaking at #198 on the Billboard 200, #37 on the Top...
- JuvenileJuvenile (rapper)Terius Gray, better known by his stage name Juvenile, is an American rapper, He is also a former member of hip-hop group the Hot Boys . At the age of 19, he began recording raps, releasing his debut album Being Myself in 1995...
- Reality Check - Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
- GraduationGraduation (album)Graduation is the third studio album by American hip hop artist Kanye West, released September 11, 2007 on Roc-A-Fella Records. Recording sessions for the album took place during 2005 to 2007 at Chung King Studios and Sony Music Studios in New York City and at Chalice Studios and The Record Plant... - Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
- My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy - Kanye WestKanye WestKanye Omari West is an American rapper, singer, and record producer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and...
& Jay-ZJay-ZShawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...
- Watch the ThroneWatch the ThroneWatch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West, released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings. Recording sessions for the album took place at various recording locations and began in November 2010. It was... - Kastro & E.D.I.E.D.I. MeanMalcolm Greenridge , better known as E.D.I. Mean, is an American rap artist and a member of the Outlawz. While in the third grade, Malcolm became friends with Katari "Kastro" Cox who later introduced his cousin, Tupac Shakur, to E.D.I. Mean.-Dramacydal:In 1992, Kastro, Greenridge, and Tupac's...
- Blood BrothersBlood Brothers (Kastro and E.D.I. album)Blood Brothers is an studio album by underground American rappers Kastro & E.D.I. from the hip hop group Outlawz.-Track listing:... - Kid CudiKid CudiScott Ramon Seguro Mescudi , better known by his stage name Kid Cudi , sometimes stylized KiD CuDi, is an American rapper, singer and actor. He first gained major attention after the release of his debut mixtape A Kid Named Cudi. In 2009, his single "Day 'n' Nite" reached the top five of the...
- Man On The Moon II: The Legend Of Mr. RagerMan on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. RagerMan on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager is the second studio album by American recording artist Kid Cudi. The album was formerly known as Cudder: The Revolution of Evolution, before being renamed. The album was released November 9, 2010 by GOOD Music and Universal Motown.Man on the Moon II: The... - King TeeKing TeeRoger McBride, mostly known as King Tee , is an American West coast rapper from Compton, California.-Career:...
- Thy Kingdom ComeThe Kingdom ComeThy Kingdom Come is the fifth studio album by West Coast hip hop artist King Tee. It was released in 2002 on Greedy Green Entertainment and Mo Beatz. The album was originally titled The Kingdom Come and was slated for a release on June 30, 1998, on Aftermath Entertainment. The 2002 release contains... - Menace Clan - Da Hood
- Mike JonesMike Jones (rapper)Michael "Mike" Jones is an American southern rap artist, who initially was affiliated with the record label Swishahouse, then left to be the owner of Ice Age Entertainment....
- The Voice - OutlawzOutlawzOutlawz, formally known as Outlaw Immortalz, is an American hip hop group founded by Tupac Shakur in late 1995 after Shakur's release from prison. Collectively, they are probably best known for appearing in the video "Hit 'Em Up", in a diss track aimed at Biggie Smalls and other New York...
- Ride Wit Us Or Collide Wit UsRide Wit Us Or Collide Wit UsRide wit Us or Collide wit Us is the debut studio album by Outlawz in 2000, not counting Still I Rise.-Track listing:-Album chart positions:... - Odd SquadOdd SquadThe Odd Squad was a Southern hip-hop group consisting of Devin the Dude, Jugg Mugg, and Rob Quest. The first album, Fadanuf Fa Erybody!! was released in 1994 on Rap-A-Lot Records. The album was considered by Scarface to be the label's finest release. Having been out of print for many years,...
- Fadanuf Fa Erybody!!Fadanuf Fa Erybody!!Fadanuf Fa Erybody!! is the only album by Odd Squad, a hip hop group known for its member Devin the Dude. The other members were Jugg Mugg, and Rob Quest. The album, Fadanuf Fa Erybody!! was released in 1994 on Rap-A-Lot Records and distributed by Priority Records. The album was considered by... - Pimp CPimp CChad Lamont Butler , better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper, singer, and producer...
- Sweet James Jones StoriesSweet James Jones StoriesSweet James Jones Stories is the solo debut album by Pimp C. Released on Rap-A-Lot Records. Producers include Leroy Williams, Wendell Springer, & Mike Dean... - Pimp C - PimpalationPimpalationPimpalation is the second solo album by Pimp C released on July 11, 2006."I'm Free," featuring a sample of Free Fallin' by Tom Petty, is the first single from the album. Rolling Stone voted the single one of the year's best, placing it at #80 on its Top 100 list...
- ScarfaceScarface (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:...
- Last of a Dying Breed - Scarface - The DiaryThe DiaryThe Diary is the highly acclaimed third album from rapper Scarface. This album is one of the few to receive a perfect rating from both The Source Magazine and XXL...
- Scarface -The UntouchableThe UntouchableThe Untouchable is the fourth album from Houston hip hop artist Scarface. Scarface debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart for the first time in his career with the album; in addition it peaked at the top of the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart for two weeks, giving Scarface his second #1...
- Scarface - Made
- SeagramSeagram MillerSeagram Miller was an American rapper from Oakland, California.Miller released three albums in his lifetime: The hard-edged and violent The Dark Roads and the more typically laid-back west coast style Reality Check. 1997's Souls on Ice was released posthumously after Miller's death. Miller was...
- Souls on IceSouls on IceSouls on Ice is the third and final studio album by American rapper Seagram. It was released posthumously on August 12, 1997, by Rap-A-Lot/Noo Trybe Records, a year after Seagram's passing. Seagram was murdered by gunfire on July 31, 1996, while shielding his long-time friend Gangsta P.The album... - ShyneShyneMoshe Levi Ben-David , better known by his stage name Shyne, is a Belizean rapper.-Background:...
- Godfather Buried AliveGodfather Buried AliveGodfather Buried Alive is the second studio album by rapper Shyne. Shyne who was incarcerated at the time, was in the middle of serving a 10 year jail sentence for a shooting in New York City. It was released August 10, 2004 off Def Jam. The album included 13 tracks, 12 of which were previously... - UGKUGKUGK 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...
- Too Hard to SwallowToo Hard to Swallow-Track listing:#"Something Good" - 5:27#"Use Me Up" - 4:29#"Pocket Full of Stones" - 6:09#"Short Texas" - 6:18#"Cocaine in the Back of the Ride" - 3:44#"It's Too Hard to Swallow" - 5:19#"Cramping My Style" - 4:45... - UGK - UGK 4 Life
- Willie DWillie DWillie D is an American rapper who gained fame as the lead member of the pioneering rap group from Houston, Geto Boys. Despite his reputation for being a hardcore artist who pens often provocative lyrics, Willie D is known for his diligent work in the community and many of his songs contain...
- I'm Goin' Out Lika SoldierI'm Goin' Out Lika SoldierI'm Goin' Out Lika Soldier is second album by Willie D in 1992. This album was released after a falling-out with the Geto Boys and refers to the incident on the album in the following lyric "I left Charlie Brown on the cut, 'cause I felt like Snoopy, workin for Peanuts", referring to his feeling... - 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...
- Thugged Out: The AlbulationThugged Out: The AlbulationThugged Out: The Albulation is the debut album by rapper Yukmouth, released November 3, 1998 on Rap-A-Lot Records. The album was produced by 88 Keys, Don Juan, Mike Dean, Mr. Lee and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 8 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 40 on the Billboard 200... - Yukmouth - Thug Lord: The New TestamentThug Lord: The New TestamentThug Lord: The New Testament is the second studio album by rapper Yukmouth, released on March 27, 2001. Unlike his last album, the album barely made the top 75 on the Billboard 200 peaking at #71.-Track listing:-Chart positions:...
- Yukmouth - GodzillaGodzilla (album)Godzilla is the third studio album by rapper Yukmouth, released July 22, 2003 on Rap-A-Lot and Smoke-A-Lot Records.-Track listing:-Chart positions:...
- Young NobleYoung NobleRufus Cooper III , also known by his stage name Young Noble, is an American rapper who worked with the group Outlawz in 1996....
- Noble JusticeNoble Justice-Track listing:... - Z-ROZ-RoJoseph Wayne McVey , better known by his stage name Z-Ro, is an American rapper, singer and producer from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by the New York Times.-Early life:...
- The Life of Joseph W. McVeyThe Life of Joseph W. McVeyThe Life of Joseph W. McVey is the 8th solo album by Z-Ro. This album also spawned the only charted single by Z-Ro with I Hate U Bitch which charted number seventy-five on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.-Track listing:... - Z-RO - Let the Truth Be Told
- Z-RO - I'm Still Livin'I'm Still Livin'I'm Still Livin is the tenth solo album by Houston rapper Z-Ro, which was released on November 7, 2006. This album was the 2nd of his 3 Rap-A-Lot albums he's been in prison on the released dates. The "screwed & chopped" version of the album was released on November 21, 2006...
- Z-RO - Heroin