Volume 10
Encyclopedia
Volume 10 is a hip hop artist from Los Angeles
, California
. He was part of the Heavyweights Crew
, which included artists Freestyle Fellowship
, Medusa, Ganjah K, and other Los Angeles acts from what later became Project Blowed
. His 1994 hit single Pistol Grip Pump was released to critical acclaim despite being edited for radio and referred to simply as Pump.
Volume 10 is featured in Ava DuVernay's
2008 hip hop documentary This Is the Life.
Singles
on their album Renegades.
"Pistol Grip Pump" was also featured in the movie Set It Off
but was briefly heard.
"Pistol Grip Pump" was featured on the video game Def Jam: Fight for NY
as a soundtrack song.
Los Ángeles
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, California
California
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. He was part of the Heavyweights Crew
Project Blowed
Project Blowed refers to an open-mic workshop, its affiliated hip hop crew, and the two compilation albums released by that collective. The Leimert Park workshop is the longest running open-mic for Hip-Hop in the world.-The Good Life:...
, which included artists Freestyle Fellowship
Freestyle Fellowship
Freestyle Fellowship are a rap group from Los Angeles consisting of rappers Aceyalone, Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter and producer J Sumbi...
, Medusa, Ganjah K, and other Los Angeles acts from what later became Project Blowed
Project Blowed
Project Blowed refers to an open-mic workshop, its affiliated hip hop crew, and the two compilation albums released by that collective. The Leimert Park workshop is the longest running open-mic for Hip-Hop in the world.-The Good Life:...
. His 1994 hit single Pistol Grip Pump was released to critical acclaim despite being edited for radio and referred to simply as Pump.
Volume 10 is featured in Ava DuVernay's
Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay is an American filmmaker, film marketer and film distributor.-Film Marketing:DuVernay formed The DuVernay Agency, later known as DVA Media + Marketing, in 1999...
2008 hip hop documentary This Is the Life.
Cameos
- "Heavyweights" (Freestyle FellowshipFreestyle FellowshipFreestyle Fellowship are a rap group from Los Angeles consisting of rappers Aceyalone, Myka 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter and producer J Sumbi...
- Innercity GriotsInnercity Griots-Personnel:Information taken from Allmusic.*arranging – Edman, JMD, Kevin O'Neal*bass – Robert Harris, JMD, Kevin O'Neal, Christy Smith, Alfred Threats*bass – Kevin O'Neal, Christy Smith*drums – Robert Harris, JMD...
) - "What It Do?" (Project BlowedProject BlowedProject Blowed refers to an open-mic workshop, its affiliated hip hop crew, and the two compilation albums released by that collective. The Leimert Park workshop is the longest running open-mic for Hip-Hop in the world.-The Good Life:...
- 10th Anniversary CD/DVD) (2005)
Chart history
Album| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. 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... |
~ |
| U.S. Billboard Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums | 66 |
Singles
| Year | Song | Chart positions | ||
| Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks | Hot Rap Singles | ||
| 1994 | "Pump" | ~ | #64 | ~ |
Trivia
Volume 10's single "Pistol Grip Pump" was covered by Rage Against The MachineRage Against the Machine
Rage Against the Machine is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1991, the group's line-up consists of vocalist Zack de la Rocha, bassist and backing vocalist Tim Commerford, guitarist Tom Morello and drummer Brad Wilk...
on their album Renegades.
"Pistol Grip Pump" was also featured in the movie Set It Off
Set It Off
Set It Off is a 1996 action and crime film directed by F. Gary Gray, and stars Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox and Kimberly Elise , as four close friends in Los Angeles, California who decide to plan and execute a bank robbery...
but was briefly heard.
"Pistol Grip Pump" was featured on the video game Def Jam: Fight for NY
Def Jam: Fight for NY
Def Jam: Fight for NY is the sequel to Def Jam Vendetta, a hip hop-influenced 3D fighting game released for the GameCube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox and is followed by Def Jam: Icon...
as a soundtrack song.