The Beat Bullies
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The Beat Bullies are an Atlanta-based music production duo. They helped produced Chamillionaire
's debut album The Sound of Revenge
. They also have worked with numerous Atlanta-based rappers such as T.I.
and Ludacris
.
, Nelly
, Snoop Dogg, Ronald Isley, Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, and Killer Mike. The Beat Bullies have marked several Billboard chart-topping releases including Chamillionaire (The Sound of Revenge), Carlos Santana (All That I Am), Nelly (Suit and Sweatsuit) and the Purple Ribbon All-Stars
(Got Purp? Vol. 2).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Teeth Malloy and Nikki Broadway met while students at Morehouse College in Atlanta. At the time, they were individually producing for several popular Atlanta University Center-based artists. Before long, Teeth Malloy and Nikki Broadway began working together and formed The Beat Bullies.
Teeth Malloy, originally from Savannah, Georgia, grew up as a classically-trained pianist, who played tenor saxophone and drums in his middle and high school bands. Nikki Broadway was raised in Boston with a strong art background, honing his skills on the turntables in high school. Once teamed up, Teeth Malloy and Nikki Broadway combined their extensive knowledge, diverse talents, and love of music to pioneer a groundbreaking sound as they began to "bully" beats.
With a clean, crisp sound, infused with live instrumentation, The Beat Bullies are elevating Southern rap music production to a new dimension. Their bass-heavy, mesmerizing beats have artists, critics and fans embracing their unique sound and uncompromising style.
Teeth also refuses to return a book he borrowed from a friend several years ago. Can he make hits? ...Yes. But return a book? ...No!
" Patton of OutKast
to form Boom Boom Room Productions. The Beat Bullies have been featured in several magazines including "XXL" and "Scratch." They were also named to "Atlanta's Top 30 Under 30" list for 2006.
The Beat Bullies discovered Killer Mike rapping in a dorm while they were all students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, and went on to produce his debut album "Monster." Other early projects include work with Young Jeezy, Slimm Calhoun, Smilez and Southstar, and Gangsta Boo.
The Beat Bullies set the tone for Chamillionaire’s Universal Records debut “The Sound of Revenge” with several standouts including "Grown and Sexy," "Southern Takeover" with Pastor Troy and Killer Mike, "Radio Interruption," and "Think I’m Crazy" with pop star Natalie
.
Whether in the club, on the radio, or in the streets, The Beat Bullies have everyone chanting, "You can find me in the A!" with their smash single "Kryptonite (I'm On It)" by the Purple Ribbon All-Stars featuring Big Boi. "Kryptonite" rocketed to No. 1 as a hit anthem across the country.
The Beat Bullies displayed their intense musical depth and diversity as they worked with the legendary Carlos Santana
on his "All That I Am" album, producing "My Man" featuring Mary J. Blige
and Big Boi with lyrics by Rob Thomas
of Matchbox Twenty
. Nelly's "Suit" album includes The Beat Bullies-produced song "She Don't Know My Name" with Snoop Dogg
and Ron Isley. When Nelly released "Sweatsuit," which featured all of the hits that made his albums "Sweat" and "Suit" instant classics, "She Don't Know My Name" was featured again.
Chamillionaire
Hakeem Seriki , better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. Chamillionaire is also the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click...
's debut album The Sound of Revenge
The Sound of Revenge
-Chart position:-Producers:* Sean Blaze – Producer, Engineer, Mixing* Twinzbeatz / Thundertrax – Producer* Mannie Fresh – Producer* Scott Storch – Producer* Happy Perez – Keyboards, Producer* Gary Fly – Assistant* Rick DeVarona – Assistant...
. They also have worked with numerous Atlanta-based rappers such as T.I.
T.I.
Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. , better known by his stage name T.I., is an American rap artist, film and music producer, actor and author. He is also the founder and co-chief executive officer of Grand Hustle Records....
and Ludacris
Ludacris
Christopher Brian Bridges , better known by his stage name Ludacris, is an American rapper and actor. Along with his manager, Chaka Zulu, Ludacris is the co-founder of Disturbing tha Peace, an imprint distributed by Def Jam Recordings...
.
Overview
Composed of Teeth Malloy and Nikki Broadway, The Beat Bullies have amassed an impressive catalog of hits, working on projects with OutKast, ChamillionaireChamillionaire
Hakeem Seriki , better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. Chamillionaire is also the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click...
, Nelly
Nelly
Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr. , better known by his stage name Nelly, is an Grammy Award winning American rapper and actor. He has performed with the rap group St. Lunatics since 1993 and signed to Universal Records in 1999. Under Universal, Nelly began his solo career in 2000 with his debut album...
, Snoop Dogg, Ronald Isley, Carlos Santana, Mary J. Blige, Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty, and Killer Mike. The Beat Bullies have marked several Billboard chart-topping releases including Chamillionaire (The Sound of Revenge), Carlos Santana (All That I Am), Nelly (Suit and Sweatsuit) and the Purple Ribbon All-Stars
Purple Ribbon All-Stars
Purple Ribbon All-Stars is a southern hip-hop supergroup under the Purple Ribbon Records label. The group consists of Big Boi, Killer Mike, Sleepy Brown, Konkrete, C-Bone, Rock D, and Vonnegutt.-Singles:...
(Got Purp? Vol. 2).
Longtime friends and collaborators, Teeth Malloy and Nikki Broadway met while students at Morehouse College in Atlanta. At the time, they were individually producing for several popular Atlanta University Center-based artists. Before long, Teeth Malloy and Nikki Broadway began working together and formed The Beat Bullies.
Teeth Malloy, originally from Savannah, Georgia, grew up as a classically-trained pianist, who played tenor saxophone and drums in his middle and high school bands. Nikki Broadway was raised in Boston with a strong art background, honing his skills on the turntables in high school. Once teamed up, Teeth Malloy and Nikki Broadway combined their extensive knowledge, diverse talents, and love of music to pioneer a groundbreaking sound as they began to "bully" beats.
With a clean, crisp sound, infused with live instrumentation, The Beat Bullies are elevating Southern rap music production to a new dimension. Their bass-heavy, mesmerizing beats have artists, critics and fans embracing their unique sound and uncompromising style.
Teeth also refuses to return a book he borrowed from a friend several years ago. Can he make hits? ...Yes. But return a book? ...No!
Achievements
In addition to their successes on the charts, The Beat Bullies have made notable business achievements, partnering with Antwan "Big BoiBig Boi
Antwan André Patton , better known by his stage name Big Boi, is an American rapper, song-writer, record producer and actor, best known for being a member of American hip hop duo OutKast alongside André 3000. His work in the duo has produced six studio albums. During the duo's hiatus, he and André...
" Patton of OutKast
OutKast
Outkast is an American hip hop duo based in East Point, Georgia, consisting of Atlanta native André "André 3000" Benjamin and Savannah, Georgia-born Antwan "Big Boi" Patton. They were originally known as Two Shades Deep but later changed the group's name to OutKast...
to form Boom Boom Room Productions. The Beat Bullies have been featured in several magazines including "XXL" and "Scratch." They were also named to "Atlanta's Top 30 Under 30" list for 2006.
The Beat Bullies discovered Killer Mike rapping in a dorm while they were all students at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, and went on to produce his debut album "Monster." Other early projects include work with Young Jeezy, Slimm Calhoun, Smilez and Southstar, and Gangsta Boo.
The Beat Bullies set the tone for Chamillionaire’s Universal Records debut “The Sound of Revenge” with several standouts including "Grown and Sexy," "Southern Takeover" with Pastor Troy and Killer Mike, "Radio Interruption," and "Think I’m Crazy" with pop star Natalie
Natalie (singer)
Natalie Nicole Alvarado , better known simply as Natalie, is a Mexican-American R&B singer/songwriter.-Biography:After her high school years, she chose to study criminal justice after giving up her dreams of being a singer....
.
Whether in the club, on the radio, or in the streets, The Beat Bullies have everyone chanting, "You can find me in the A!" with their smash single "Kryptonite (I'm On It)" by the Purple Ribbon All-Stars featuring Big Boi. "Kryptonite" rocketed to No. 1 as a hit anthem across the country.
The Beat Bullies displayed their intense musical depth and diversity as they worked with the legendary Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana
Carlos Augusto Alves Santana is a Mexican rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion...
on his "All That I Am" album, producing "My Man" featuring Mary J. Blige
Mary J. Blige
Mary Jane Blige is an American singer-songwriter, record producer and occasional actress. She is a recipient of nine Grammy Awards and four American Music Awards, and has recorded eight multi-platinum albums. She is the only artist with Grammy Award wins in Pop, Rap, Gospel, and R&B. Blige has...
and Big Boi with lyrics by Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas (musician)
Robert Kelly "Rob" Thomas is an American rock recording artist and songwriter. He is the primary songwriter and lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist...
of Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty is an American rock band, formed in Orlando, Florida in 1995...
. Nelly's "Suit" album includes The Beat Bullies-produced song "She Don't Know My Name" 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 Ron Isley. When Nelly released "Sweatsuit," which featured all of the hits that made his albums "Sweat" and "Suit" instant classics, "She Don't Know My Name" was featured again.