Guilty Simpson
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| Guilty Simpson | |
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 In Atlanta, Georgia in March 2008
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Byron Simpson |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. |
| Genres | Midwest Hip hop Detroit hip hop |
| Occupations | rapper |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1991 – present |
| Labels | Stones Throw Records |
Byron Simpson, better known by his stage name Guilty Simpson is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He was previously known as Guilt. Over time, he saw that there were more emcees using the alias. In order to set himself apart from the others, he added his last name to become Guilty Simpson. He is signed to Stones Throw Records. He is also known for being a favorite of the late producer J Dilla.[1] His debut album, Ode to the Ghetto includes production from J Dilla, as well as other frequent collaborators Madlib and Black Milk. Along with Sean Price, Guilty Simpson and Black Milk form the rap trio Random Axe. Simpson is also affiliated with the Detroit hip hop collective Almighty Dreadnaughtz. His major influences were Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Scarface and the Queens-based Kool G Rap.[1]
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[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2008: Ode to the Ghetto (Stones Throw)
- 2009: O.J. Simpson (with Madlib)[2]
- 2009: Random Axe (with Black Milk & Sean Price)
[edit] Singles
- 2007: "Man's World" 12" (Prod. J Dilla)
- 2007: "Getting Bitches" 12" (Prod. Mr Porter) b/w "She Won't Stay At Home" (Prod. Madlib)
- 2008: "Ode To The Ghetto" 12" (Prod. Oh No) b/w "Home Invazion (Madlib Robbery Remix)" (Prod. Madlib)
- 2008 ""Guilt Trip" b/w "Trusted (Lying Bitch)" Digital Single (Prod. L.G.P)
- 2008: "Footwork (Size 12 Version)" 7" (Prod. Madlib)
- 2009: "Stress" 12" (Prod. J Dilla)
- 2009: "Coroners Music" 12" (Prod. Madlib) b/w "OJ Simpson" (Prod. Madlib)
- 2009: "Acquired Taste" 7" (Prod. Metro)
[edit] Mixtapes
- 2007: Stray Bullets (mixed by DJ Rhettmatic) (Stones Throw)
[edit] Appearances
- 2003: "Strapped" (Jaylib - Champion Sound)
- 2003: "As Serious As Your Life (J Dilla Remix)" feat. J Dilla (Four Tet - As Serious As Your Life 12")
- 2004: "Alert" (B.R. Gunna - Dirty District: Vol. 2)
- 2006: "Heartbreaker" (T3 - Olio: The Mixtape)
- 2006: "Special" feat. Paradime (Dabrye - Two/Three)
- 2006: "Baby" feat. Madlib; "Jungle Love" feat. M.E.D. (J Dilla - The Shining)
- 2006: "Clap Your Hands" (Peanut Butter Wolf - Chrome Children)
- 2007: "Money Motivated Movements" (Peanut Butter Wolf - Chrome Children Vol. 2)
- 2007: "Take Notice" (J Dilla - Ruff Draft)
- 2007: "Nightmare" (Phat Kat - Carte Blanche)
- 2007: "Watch Your Step" feat. Vinnie Paz (Percee P - Perseverance)
- 2007: "Play Your Position" (Skyzoo - Corner Store Classic)
- 2007: "For The D" feat. Eric Lau (Producer No. 1 - The Album)
- 2007: "For The D (Harmonic 313 Remix)" feat. Eric Lau (Producer No. 1 - Remix EP)
- 2007: "Supreme" feat. Invincible (Buff1 - Pure)
- 2007: "Sound The Alarm" (Black Milk - Popular Demand)
- 2007: "Mouth Music" feat. Busta Rhymes (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont - Caltroit)
- 2007: "Before I Die (Hip Hop Version)" (The Heliocentrics - Stones Throw Promo Sampler 2007)
- 2007: "Mash's Revenge" feat. MF DOOM; "Make It Fast" (Peanut Butter Wolf - 2K8 B-Ball Zombie War)
- 2008: "Rapcats Can't Fuck" feat. Mr Smee (DJ LKB & Miles Flint - Spezial Blend EP)
- 2008: "Bad Man" feat. Scorpion (Fat Ray & Black Milk - The Set Up)
- 2008: "Just LIKE A Man" (88-Keys - Adam's Case Files: The Mixtape)
- 2008: "Middle Of The Map Pt. 2" feat. Black Milk (Kidz In The Hall - The In Crowd)
- 2008: "Can't F*** With My City" (Trick Trick)
- 2008: "Psycho (Guncheck)" (D3CCPT - Psycho (Guncheck) 12")
- 2008: "Strategies" (Shawn Jackson - First Of All...)
- 2008: "Ferocious" (DJ Design - Jetlag)
- 2008: "Do My Thing" feat. Royce Da 5'9" (DJ Revolution - King Of The Decks)
- 2008: "Blow The Horns On 'Em"; "Go!" (Madlib - WLIB AM: King Of The Wigflip)
- 2008: "R U Listening" (Illa J - Yancey Boys)
[edit] References
[edit] External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Guilty Simpson |
- Guilty Simpson at MySpace
- Guilty Simpson on Stones Throw
- Interview with Guilty Simpson for Cream.Cz
- April 2008 Interview with L.A. Record
- Interview with La Famiglia Magazine
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