Slim da Mobster
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Anthony Johnson better known by his stage name Slim The Mobster is a Los Angeles
-based rapper currently signed to Gang Module Records and Aftermath Entertainment
. He is currently working on Dr. Dre
's third studio album Detox. Slim The Mobster is known as Dr. Dre's new protegé. He is currently also working on his debut Aftermath Entertainment studio album. Johnson's manager is John Monopoly
, who ushered in Kanye West
's rapping career. His influence includes gangsta rap
acts like The D.O.C and The Notorious B.I.G. He took his rap name from notorious pimp
Fillmore Slim
and from being in the trap having the mindset of a Mobster.
and Corpus Christi, Texas
. In February 2008 he was featured on a Hussein Fatal
mixtape. He solicited demos to Dr. Dre
in 2008 and eventually got a record deal with Aftermath Entertainment
. Since then he has had featured music on 50 Cent
's ThisIs50 website. He released his first track to the internet titled "Mutha Fuckin Streets" which features Glasses Malone
and is produced by Dr. Dre which introduced Slim The Mobster to the masses. They shot a street music video
for the track..
did with Snoop Dogg
and 2001 did with Eminem
. As of Late 2010 he is focused on getting Dr. Dre's Detox which he is heavily featured on finished. He has been doing some writing for Detox. Slim announced in December 2010 he will release a new freestyle every Friday in a program titled "Freestyle Fridays" with the first being his freestyle to "Kush".
According to Slim Detox and his debut album will have similar elements but totally different feels to them. He stated that Dr. Dre will be featured on it and will "feel like an N.W.A album.
“Gun Play”, the first music video from War Music, was released on Wednesday, September 6, 2011. It also gained him more notoriety as the video was passed all around YouTube because Slim looks strikingly similar to twitter personality @OfficiallyIce. It was followed by “Fuck You”, which was released on September 14, 2011. A video titled "Who Is Slim The Mobster" was released on October 10th showcasing the artist.
" during his life on the streets. His uncle is famed former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross.
Mixtapes
Los Ángeles
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-based rapper currently signed to Gang Module Records and Aftermath Entertainment
Aftermath Entertainment
Aftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by Dr. Dre. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records. Current acts include Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Slim da Mobster, with former acts including Busta Rhymes, Game, Raekwon,...
. He is currently working on Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
's third studio album Detox. Slim The Mobster is known as Dr. Dre's new protegé. He is currently also working on his debut Aftermath Entertainment studio album. Johnson's manager is John Monopoly
John Monopoly
John Monopoly is a well-known hip hop talent scout and manager. He is a former member of the old-school Chicago prep-school krewes, "Hilltop" & "The Outcasts"....
, who ushered in 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...
's rapping career. His influence includes gangsta rap
Gangsta rap
Gangsta Rap is a subgenre of hip hop music that evolved from hardcore hip hop and purports to reflect urban crime and the violent lifestyles of inner-city youths. Lyrics in gangsta rap have varied from accurate reflections to fictionalized accounts. Gangsta is a non-rhotic pronunciation of the word...
acts like The D.O.C and The Notorious B.I.G. He took his rap name from notorious pimp
Pimp
A pimp is an agent for prostitutes who collects part of their earnings. The pimp may receive this money in return for advertising services, physical protection, or for providing a location where she may engage clients...
Fillmore Slim
Fillmore Slim
Clarence Sims , best known by his stage name, Fillmore Slim, is a blues vocalist and guitarist with five albums to his credit...
and from being in the trap having the mindset of a Mobster.
Early life and music career
Slim The Mobster grew up all over from South CentralSouth Central
South Central may refer to:* South Los Angeles , an area in Los Angeles, California* South Central Alaska, a region containing Anchorage metropolitan area* South Central Railway Zone , a part of Indian Railways...
and Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U.S. state of Texas. The county seat of Nueces County, it also extends into Aransas, Kleberg, and San Patricio counties. The MSA population in 2008 was 416,376. The population was 305,215 at the 2010 census making it the...
. In February 2008 he was featured on a Hussein Fatal
Hussein Fatal
Bruce Washington , better known by his stage name, Hussein Fatal, is an American rapper and a member of Outlawz.-Murder of Tupac Shakur:...
mixtape. He solicited demos to Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
in 2008 and eventually got a record deal with Aftermath Entertainment
Aftermath Entertainment
Aftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by Dr. Dre. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records. Current acts include Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Slim da Mobster, with former acts including Busta Rhymes, Game, Raekwon,...
. Since then he has had featured music on 50 Cent
50 Cent
Curtis James Jackson III , better known by his stage name 50 Cent, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, investor, record producer, and actor. He rose to fame with the release of his albums Get Rich or Die Tryin and The Massacre . Get Rich or Die Tryin has been certified eight times platinum by...
's ThisIs50 website. He released his first track to the internet titled "Mutha Fuckin Streets" which features Glasses Malone
Glasses Malone
Charles Phillipivory Penniman , better known by his stage name Glasses Malone, is an American rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Early life:Glasses Malone grew up in the Watts and Compton neighborhoods in Los Angeles County...
and is produced by Dr. Dre which introduced Slim The Mobster to the masses. They shot a street music video
Music video
A music video or song video is a short film integrating a song and imagery, produced for promotional or artistic purposes. Modern music videos are primarily made and used as a marketing device intended to promote the sale of music recordings...
for the track..
2009-2010: Detox and debut album
Detox is set to solidify Slims career as The ChronicThe Chronic
The Chronic is the solo debut album of American hip hop artist Dr. Dre, released December 15, 1992, on his own record label Death Row Records, and distributed by Priority Records. Recording sessions for the album took place in June 1992 at Death Row Studios in Los Angeles and at Bernie Grundman...
did with Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
and 2001 did with Eminem
Eminem
Marshall Bruce Mathers III , better known by his stage name Eminem or his alter ego Slim Shady, is an American rapper, record producer, songwriter and actor. Eminem's popularity brought his group project, D12, to mainstream recognition...
. As of Late 2010 he is focused on getting Dr. Dre's Detox which he is heavily featured on finished. He has been doing some writing for Detox. Slim announced in December 2010 he will release a new freestyle every Friday in a program titled "Freestyle Fridays" with the first being his freestyle to "Kush".
According to Slim Detox and his debut album will have similar elements but totally different feels to them. He stated that Dr. Dre will be featured on it and will "feel like an N.W.A album.
2011: War Music
War Music is a street album by Slim The Mobster through Gang Module and Aftermath Entertainment powered by Crooks & Castles, and is set to be released on November 8th, 2011. The street album features production from Jake One, Nottz, and Siege Monstracity, and is executive produced by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Sha Money XL.“Gun Play”, the first music video from War Music, was released on Wednesday, September 6, 2011. It also gained him more notoriety as the video was passed all around YouTube because Slim looks strikingly similar to twitter personality @OfficiallyIce. It was followed by “Fuck You”, which was released on September 14, 2011. A video titled "Who Is Slim The Mobster" was released on October 10th showcasing the artist.
Personal life
He claimed to have been "stabbed, shot, robbed, kidnapped and was a member of the CripsCrips
The Crips are a primarily, but not exclusively, African American gang. They were founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1969 mainly by Raymond Washington and Stanley Williams...
" during his life on the streets. His uncle is famed former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross.
Discography
Studio Albums- TBC: The Movie
Mixtapes
- War MusicWar Music (Slim the Mobster album)War Music is the debut mixtape by American rapper Slim the Mobster, hosted by DJ Whoo Kid. The album is Slim's debut on Aftermath Entertainment with Gang Module, and is due out for release on November 9th, 2011. It was originally due out on the 25 October, but was delayed until the 8th of November....
(2011), Aftermath EntertainmentAftermath EntertainmentAftermath Entertainment is an American record label founded by Dr. Dre. It operates as a subsidiary of, and is distributed through, Universal Music Group's Interscope Records. Current acts include Dr. Dre, Eminem, 50 Cent and Slim da Mobster, with former acts including Busta Rhymes, Game, Raekwon,...
and Gang Module Records.