King Chip: Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
|||
| Line 12: | Line 12: | ||
|Instruments = Vocals |
|Instruments = Vocals |
||
|years_active = 2002–present |
|years_active = 2002–present |
||
|label = S.L.A.B. |
|label = S.L.A.B., Wicked Awesome Records, [[Republic Records]] |
||
|associated_acts = [[Kid Cudi]], [[The Cool Kids]], [[Freddie Gibbs]], [[Curren$y]], [[Big Sean]] |
|associated_acts = [[Kid Cudi]], [[The Cool Kids]], [[Freddie Gibbs]], [[Curren$y]], [[Big Sean]] |
||
|website = http://www.kingchip.com/ |
|website = http://www.kingchip.com/ |
||
Revision as of 17:17, 3 April 2013
King Chip | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Worth |
| Also known as | Chip tha Ripper |
| Born | October 20, 1986 |
| Origin | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | S.L.A.B., Wicked Awesome Records, Republic Records |
| Website | http://www.kingchip.com/ |
Charles Jawanzaa Worth[1] (born October 20, 1986), better known by his stage name King Chip (formerly known as Chip tha Ripper), is an American hip hop recording artist from Cleveland, Ohio, who now currently resides in Los Angeles, California.[2]
Career
2006-2011: Mixtapes
Since 2006, Worth obtained a significant following through hip-hop blogs and frequent appearances on mixtapes.[3] Much of Worth's recent work has been done alongside fellow Ohio native and rapper Kid Cudi. Worth incorporates the slow, "chopped 'n' screwed" style of southern hip hop in his music.[4] Worth amassed a cult-like following on the underground scene and Internet blogs throughout 2007 and 2008 for his hard, but often humorous lyrics. A large part of his internet success was due to his rap "SLAB Freestyle." The lyrics "Interior Crocodile Alligator / I Drive a Chevrolet Movie Theater" gained notoriety in blogs and image boards and eventually grew into an internet meme. Multiple videos featuring the lyrics from "SLAB Freestyle" were posted on sites such as YouTube with humorous images accompanying the looped lyrics or featuring altered lyrics based on Chip's track.
In 2007, the track "Club Rockin" off his Money mixtape featured hip-hop artist Akon singing the chorus.[5] Worth has decided to remain independent over the years and keep his options open as far as labels go. In 2008 Worth started making trips to Chicago which lead to working with Kidz in the Hall on their album The In Crowd doing a song titled "Mr. Alldatshit" as well as forming many other relationships that Worth still holds till this day. On September 5, 2010 Chip Tha Ripper announced plans to form a group called "The Almighty GloryUS" with fellow Cleveland rapper Kid Cudi. Chip Tha Ripper states The Almighty GloryUS stems from a mutual appreciation between the two artists.[6]
Worth was featured on producer Hi-Tek's album, Hi-Teknology 3 in 2007; and on Kid Cudi's first mixtape, A Kid Named Cudi in 2008. He hooked up with The Kids In The Hall and Donnis for what seems to be a favorable connection, by featuring on their 2008 The In Crowd and their 2010 Land of Make Believe album. Then in 2009 he was featured on Kid Cudi's first album "Man on the Moon: The End of Day" which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.[7] Chip was a featured artist on the track "The End" from Kid Cudi's sophomore album, Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager (2010). On February 18, 2011, Freddie Gibbs announced on his website that he joined up with Chip and The Cool Kids to form the hip hop supergroup, P.O.C. (Pulled Over by the Cops).[8]
2011-present: Name change and Charles Worth
On August 9, 2012, the rapper announced a name change, from Chip tha Ripper to King Chip. He also revealed he signed a deal with talent agency Creative Artists Agency (CAA).[1] Defending his decision to change his moniker, Chip tweeted: "I am King Chip. Actually born in the ghetto slums of East Cleveland, Ohio. Rest in peace my mentor & former king, Hawk. His death made me....". Continuing on later, he said: "My birth name is Charles Jawanzaa Worth. Jawanzaa is Swahili and it means 'great leader and great warrior.' Look it up. I am King Chip."[1] His first credit under the new stage name was his role as a featured artist on longtime friend and collaborator Kid Cudi's single "Just What I Am", taken from Cudi's third studio album Indicud (2013). On November 22, 2012, King Chip released the first track from his upcoming project, "Clevelafornia," titled "7-8 Rings."
Discography
Studio albums
- Charles Worth (TBA)
- The Almighty GloryUS (with Kid Cudi) (TBA)
EPs
- From Me to You: The Prelude to Gift Raps (2010)
- Clevelafornia (TBA)
Mixtapes
- MONEY (2007)
- Can't Stop Me (2008)
- The Cleveland Show (2009)
- Independence Day (2010)
- Gift Raps (2011)
- Tell Ya Friends (2012)
Singles
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Rap | |||
| "Just What I Am" (Kid Cudi featuring King Chip) |
2012 | 74 | 17 | 13 | Indicud |
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Ohio All Stars" | 2007 | Hi-Tek, Cross, Showtime, Mann | Hi-Teknology 3 |
| "T.G.I.F." | 2008 | Kid Cudi | A Kid Named Cudi |
| "Mr. Alldatshit" | Kidz in the Hall, Donnis | The In Crowd | |
| "Jockin'" | 2009 | Donnis, Naledge | — |
| "Hyyerr" | Kid Cudi | Man on the Moon: The End of Day | |
| "Fresh Academy" | 2010 | Kidz in the Hall, Donnis | Land of Make Believe |
| "Polo Rugby" | Skooda Chose | Top Five Material Pt.2 | |
| "I Am the Man" | Jadakiss, Nipsey Hussle, Mikey Rocks | The Choice Is Yours | |
| "Oil Money" | Freddie Gibbs, Chuck Inglish, Bun B, Dan Auerbach | Str8 Killa | |
| "Five Bucks (5 On It)" | Big Sean, Curren$y | Finally Famous Vol. 3: Big | |
| "Fat Raps (Remix)" | Big Sean, Chuck Inglish, Asher Roth, Dom Kennedy, Boldy James | ||
| "The End" | Kid Cudi, Nicole Wray, GLC | Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager | |
| "Runnin’ My City" | Mikkey Halsted, Bun B, Killer Mike, Crooked I, Mistah F.A.B, Gillie da Kid | The Dark Room | |
| "Back Home" | 2011 | Asher Roth | — |
| "Roll Call" | The Cool Kids, Asher Roth | When Fish Ride Bicycles | |
| "Marsha Braidy" | 2012 | The World Famous Tony Williams, Fonzworth Bentley | Some of My Best Rappers Are Friends |
| "For Seasons" | Curren$y | Priest Andretti | |
| "Extra Well" | Chiddy Bang | — | |
| "Busta Ass Nigga"[9] | Hit-Boy, Bun B | HITstory | |
| "Turned Up" | Paypa | The Bottle: Henny on the Rocks 2 | |
| "Old English" | Travi$ Scott | Owl Pharoah | |
| "Weed Raps" | Smoke DZA | K.O.N.Y | |
| "Experimental" | Big Sean, Juicy J | Detroit | |
| "Yes Lord" | Audio Push, Travi$ Scott | Inland Empire | |
| "Church" | Game, Trey Songz | Jesus Piece | |
| "Back Home" | Mike Posner | — | |
| "Official" | 2013 | Eric Bellinger | |
| "M.O.B." (Remix) | Rocky Diamonds, Tomorrow, Thatguysoda | ||
| "Grow Up" | Rolls Royce Rizzy | Grustling 101 | |
| "Another You" (Remix) | The World Famous Tony Williams, Kanye West, Freddie Gibbs | — | |
| "Brothers"[10] | Kid Cudi, ASAP Rocky | Indicud | |
| "Afterwards (Bring Yo Friends)"[10] | Kid Cudi, Michael Bolton |
References
- ^ a b c "Chip Tha Ripper Signs With CAA, Changes Name To King Chip". HotNewHipHop.com. August 9, 2012. Retrieved August 15, 2012.
- ^ Hockley-Smith, Sam. "Chip Tha Ripper, The Cleveland Show Mixtape". TheFader. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
- ^ "Daily News - :Chip Tha Ripper Working On New Album, Forms Group With Kid Cudi". Allhiphop.com. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ^ "Features : King Chip: Gift Raps". Allhiphop.com. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ^ 03:50 PM. "Chip Tha Ripper Money - RRT". Real Rap Talk. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Kuperstein, Slava (September 5, 2010). "Chip tha Ripper Talks Group With Kid Cudi, New Album". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 6, 2010.
- ^ Up for Discussion Jump to Forums (2009-09-14). "Kid Cudi Makes Peace With 'Man On The Moon'". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2011-03-12.
- ^ Freddie Gibbs. "Freddie Gibbs - BLOG - P.O.C. Pulled Over by the Cops "Authority"". freddiegibbs.com. Retrieved 2012-02-06.
- ^ Horowitz, Steven J. (August 7, 2012). "Hit-Boy "HITstory" Album Stream & Download". HipHopDX. Cheri Media Group. Retrieved September 21, 2012.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|work=(help) - ^ a b Weiss, Sam (2013-03-26). "Kid Cudi Unveils "Indicud" Album Art and Tracklist". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved 2013-03-27.