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'''Mr. Envi'''' (born '''Holland Dai'mon Witherspoon''' in [[Greensboro, Alabama]]) is an American rapper based out of [[Bossier City, Louisiana]]. He is the founder of Southern Stisles Records and owner of Hood Critic Magazine.
'''Mr. Envi'''' (born '''Holland Dai'mon Witherspoon''' in [[Greensboro, Alabama]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.last.fm/music/Mr.+Envi' |title=Mr. Envi' – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at |publisher=Last.fm |date= |accessdate=2015-06-24}}</ref> is an American rapper based out of Bossier City, Louisiana. He is the founder of Southern Stisles Records and owner of Hood Critic Magazine.


==Biography==
==Biography==
In 2001 Mr. Envi’ started releasing mixtapes locally catching the attention of a local radio personality at 107.5FM in [[Uniontown, Alabama]], where he’s originally from. This soon led him to his first single “Break His Jaw”, to be aired on local radio. Shortly after, he moved to Louisiana where he felt he’d have a better opportunity to break out nationally.
In 2001 Mr. Envi’ started releasing mixtapes<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.datpiff.com/mixtapes-search.php?criteria=mr.+envi%27&x=4&y=12 |title=Mr. Envi' – Free Mr. Envi' Mixtapes at Datpiff.com |publisher=Datpiff.com |date= |accessdate=2015-05-22}}</ref> locally catching the attention of a local radio personality at 107.5FM in Uniontown, Alabama, where he’s originally from. This soon led him to his first single “Break His Jaw”, to be aired on local radio. Shortly after, he moved to Louisiana where he felt he’d have a better opportunity to break out nationally<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wwsmag.com/updates/mr-envi-imma-boss/ |title=Mr. Envi' – WWS Magazine Exclusive Interview |publisher=WWS Magazine |date= |accessdate=2011-07-13}}</ref>.

Mr. Envi’ released his first album “Rydaz Redemption” in 2011. The album debuted at #3 on the CMJ National Hip Hop Add Charts. Rydaz Redemption was later followed by two EP’s, “Kollaborationz” in 2012 and “Point of No Return” in 2013. He went on to sign a non-exclusive distribution deal with Oklahoma-based Tate Music Group, releasing one album entitled “The Recap” in 2014.
Mr. Envi’ released his first album “Rydaz Redemption” in 2011<ref>{{cite web|url=http://skopemag.com/2011/08/31/mr-envi-rydaz-redemption |title=Mr. Envi' – Skope Magazine Review |publisher=Skope Magazine |date= |accessdate=2011-08-21}}</ref>. The album debuted at #3 on the CMJ National Hip Hop Add Charts. Rydaz Redemption was later followed by two EP’s, “Kollaborationz” in 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=85074&string=Mr. |title=Mr. Envi' – Top40-Charts.com News Review |publisher=Top40-Charts.com |date= |accessdate=2012-12-17}}</ref> and “Point of No Return” in 2013<ref>{{cite web|url=http://allaccessmagazine.com/2013/04/25/holland-witherspoon-aka-mr-envi/ |title=Mr. Envi' – Music Review |publisher=All Access Magazine |date= |accessdate=2013-04-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mr-envi-mn0002482038/discography |title=Mr. Envi' – AllMusic Discography |publisher=AllMusic.com |date= |accessdate=2015-06-24}}</ref>. He went on to sign a non-exclusive distribution deal with Oklahoma based Tate Music Group, releasing one album entitled “The Recap” in 2014<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tatepublishingnews.com/newsroom/2014/01/07/dynamic-rap-artist-unveils-new-album/ |title=Mr. Envi' – Dynamic Rap Artist Unveils New Album |publisher=Tate Publishing News |date= |accessdate=2014-01-07}}</ref>.
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Over the years, Mr. Envi’ has shared the stage, as well as toured alongside notable acts such as [[Juvenile]], [[Shawnna]] and [[Chalie Boy]] just to name a few. He is currently working on his next album titled “Damage Kontrol”. The album features guest appearances from [[Young Bleed]], [[La Chat]] and more. “Damage Kontrol” is scheduled to be released on August 14, 2015 and plans of a tour is said to follow shortly after the release.

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Over the years, Mr. Envi’ has shared the stage, as well as toured alongside notable acts such as Juvenile, Shawna and Chalie Boy just to name a few. He is currently working on his next album titled “Damage Kontrol”. The album features guest appearances from Young Bleed, La Chat and more<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.illuminati2g.com/untouchable/2015/04/21/mr-envi-interview |title=Mr. Envi' – Interview |publisher=Illuminati 2G |date= |accessdate=2015-04-21}}</ref>. “Damage Kontrol” is scheduled to be released on August 14, 2015 and plans of a tour is said to follow shortly after the release.


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Compilations===
===Compilations===
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*Monsta Game - 2008
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*Dit Mon La Verrite - 2014
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|2006
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|''Monsta Game''
*Released: January 17, 2008
*Label: Southern Stisles Records
* Format: digital download
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===Mixtapes===
===Mixtapes===
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*^[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mr-envi-mn0002482038/discography// Mr. Envi' - Discography]. AllMusic. Retrieved June 24, 2015
*^[http://www.illuminati2g.com/untouchable/2015/04/21/mr-envi-interview// Mr. Envi' - Interview]. Illuminati 2G. April 21, 2015
*^[http://top40-charts.com/news.php?nid=79954]. Top40.com. September 7, 2012
*^[http://www.skopemag.com/2011/08/31/mr-envi-rydaz-redemption// Skope Magazine Interview]. Skope Magazine. July 5, 2011
*^[http://wwsmag.com/updates/mr-envi-imma-boss// WWS Magazine Exclusive interview with Mr. Envi']. WWS Magazine. July 13, 2011
*^[http://allaccessmagazine.com/2011/07/21/mr-envi'-rydaz-redemption/ All Accesss Magazine review]. All Access Magazine. July 21, 2011
*^[http://skopemag.com/2011/08/31/mr-envi-rydaz-redemption// Skope Magazine Review]. Skope Magazine. August 31, 2011
*^http://www.datpiff.com/mixtapes-search.php?criteria=mr.+envi/ Mr. Envi's mixtapes list at DatPiff.


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.southernstislesrecords.com// Southern Stisles Records Official Website]
*[http://www.southernstislesrecords.com// Southern Stisles Records Official Website]

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Mr. Envi'
Background information
Birth nameHolland Dai'mon Witherspoon
Born (1978-07-15) July 15, 1978 (age 46)
OriginUniontown, Alabama, United States
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Record producer, Rapper, Businessman
Years active2003-present
Websitewww.mrenvissr.com

Mr. Envi' (born Holland Dai'mon Witherspoon in Greensboro, Alabama)[1] is an American rapper based out of Bossier City, Louisiana. He is the founder of Southern Stisles Records and owner of Hood Critic Magazine.

Biography

In 2001 Mr. Envi’ started releasing mixtapes[2] locally catching the attention of a local radio personality at 107.5FM in Uniontown, Alabama, where he’s originally from. This soon led him to his first single “Break His Jaw”, to be aired on local radio. Shortly after, he moved to Louisiana where he felt he’d have a better opportunity to break out nationally[3].

Mr. Envi’ released his first album “Rydaz Redemption” in 2011[4]. The album debuted at #3 on the CMJ National Hip Hop Add Charts. Rydaz Redemption was later followed by two EP’s, “Kollaborationz” in 2012[5] and “Point of No Return” in 2013[6][7]. He went on to sign a non-exclusive distribution deal with Oklahoma based Tate Music Group, releasing one album entitled “The Recap” in 2014[8].

Over the years, Mr. Envi’ has shared the stage, as well as toured alongside notable acts such as Juvenile, Shawna and Chalie Boy just to name a few. He is currently working on his next album titled “Damage Kontrol”. The album features guest appearances from Young Bleed, La Chat and more[9]. “Damage Kontrol” is scheduled to be released on August 14, 2015 and plans of a tour is said to follow shortly after the release.

Discography

Independent Albums

Year Title
2011 Rydaz Redemption
  • Released: August 23, 2011
  • Label: Southern Stisles Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
2012 Kollaborationz
  • Released: November 27, 2012
  • Label: Southern Stisles Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
2014 The Recap
  • Released: January 7, 2014
  • Label: Tate Music Group
  • Format: CD, digital download
2015 Damage Kontrol

EP's

Year Title
2013 Point Of No Return
  • Released: March 19, 2013
  • Label: Southern Stisles Records
  • Format: CD, EP, digital download

Compilations

  • Monsta Game - 2008
  • Dit Mon La Verrite - 2014

Mixtapes

  • Tantrum - 2004
  • From Tha Top To Bottom Vol. 1 - 2009
  • From Tha Top To Bottom Vol. 2 - 2010
  • From Tha Top To Bottom Vol. 3 - 2011
  • Affiliationz Vol. 1 - 2011
  • From Tha Top To Bottom Vol. 4 - 2012

References

  1. ^ "Mr. Envi' – Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and pictures at". Last.fm. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  2. ^ "Mr. Envi' – Free Mr. Envi' Mixtapes at Datpiff.com". Datpiff.com. Retrieved 2015-05-22.
  3. ^ "Mr. Envi' – WWS Magazine Exclusive Interview". WWS Magazine. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
  4. ^ "Mr. Envi' – Skope Magazine Review". Skope Magazine. Retrieved 2011-08-21.
  5. ^ "Mr. Envi' – Top40-Charts.com News Review". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2012-12-17.
  6. ^ "Mr. Envi' – Music Review". All Access Magazine. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  7. ^ "Mr. Envi' – AllMusic Discography". AllMusic.com. Retrieved 2015-06-24.
  8. ^ "Mr. Envi' – Dynamic Rap Artist Unveils New Album". Tate Publishing News. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  9. ^ "Mr. Envi' – Interview". Illuminati 2G. Retrieved 2015-04-21.


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