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Joe Budden
Budden performing in March 2010.
Budden performing in March 2010.
Background information
Birth nameJoseph Anthony Budden II
OriginJersey City, New Jersey
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2002 – present
LabelsDef Jam, Desert Storm, Amalgam Digital, E1
WebsiteOfficial website

Joe Budden is an American rapper from Jersey City, New Jersey.

Early life

Budden was born in Spanish Harlem, but lived in Queens until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey. He is one of five boys (one older brother and three younger brothers - two are twin brothers). Budden heard music in his home and on the streets while he grew up.

Career

In the year 2003, Budden released his debut solo studio album, Joe Budden. It included Budden's 2003 Grammy-nominated summer hit "Pump It Up", and was also featured in the soundtrack for the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious and the video games Def Jam Vendetta, Def Jam Fight for NY, and Madden NFL 2004. The song "Focus" was also featured in the game and Joe Budden was also a character. Its second single was "Fire" featuring Busta Rhymes, which was in the movie Mean Girls. The song "Drop Drop" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Cradle 2 the Grave. Joe has hinted in many songs that he was a recovering drug addict and has reaffirmed his position several times through multiple outlets.

After his debut album, Budden's sophomore release titled ‘The Growth’ was hampered due to the label's problems with Joe and his Def Jam seniors not happy with the direction of his music. The production of the album appeared to end up in a development hell and was ultimately not released. Continued disagreements between Budden and Def Jam forced the two sides to part ways.[1] However, Budden managed to release the first and second installments of his Mood Muzik mixtape series while on Def Jam, and the series has been met with critical acclaim.[2]

In December 2007 Budden signed a multi-album deal with Amalgam Digital and released his independent debut Padded Room as well as Mood Muzik 3: The Album, Halfway House, and Escape Route.

Joe Budden reached out to Crooked I, Royce da 5'9", Joell Ortiz and Nino Bless for a track titled "Slaughterhouse" on one of his Amalgam Digital releases, Halfway House.[3] Based on the reception of the track, they decided to form a group, minus Nino Bless, and named it after the first song they made together.[3] They released numerous songs throughout early 2009, leading up to their self-titled album, which was released through E1 on August 11, 2009.[4] The album features production from Alchemist, DJ Khalil, Mr. Porter, Streetrunner, plus guest appearances from Pharoahe Monch, K. Young, and The New Royales.[5] The group signed with Shady Records on January 12, 2011.[6]

Personal life

Many of Joe Budden's relationships with women have been in the spotlight, most notably his 5 year relationship with model Tahiry.[7] He has also dated model Esther Baxter.[8]

Budden has a son from a previous relationship.[9] In 2010, he was wanted by New Jersey police in relation to unpaid child support payments.[10]

Budden has also been in the spotlight for his numerous controversies with other rappers including Grafh, Game, Prodigy, Saigon, J-Hood, Busta Rhymes, Sky Highh, Ransom & Wu-Tang Clan[11]

Discography

Main article: Joe Budden discography

Studio Albums

Collaboration Albums

Mixtapes

Awards and nominations

  • Grammy Awards
    • 2004, Best Male Rap Solo Performance: "Pump It Up" (nominated).
  • Other awards
    • 2003 Vibe Next Award (winner).
    • United Kingdom, MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award for "Clubbin" with Marques Houston (nominated).
    • United Kingdom, MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award for Best Rap Performance (nominated).
    • 2004 Black Reel Award for Best Song from a Movie for "Pump It Up" in 2 Fast 2 Furious (nominated).

References

  1. ^ "Joe Budden leaves Def Jam". Yorapper.com. October 10, 2007. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  2. ^ "New CD's". The New York Times. January 16, 2006.
  3. ^ a b "FEATURE: Crooked I, The Freestyler[Definitive Dozen] | Hip Hop On A Higher Level". Xxlmag.Com. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  4. ^ https://www.allmusic.com/album/r1596722
  5. ^ Kuperstein, Slava (August 10, 2009). "Slaughterhouse - self-titled | Read Hip Hop Reviews, Rap Reviews & Hip Hop Album Reviews". HipHopDX. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  6. ^ RealTalkNY (January 12, 2011). "Eminem Officially Signs Slaughterhouse & Yelawolf To Shady Records | RealTalkNY". Realtalkny.uproxx.com. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
  7. ^ "Tahiry. x Complex: The Exclusive Interview, Gallery & Video". Complex Magazine. October 5, 2009.
  8. ^ "Shacking Up! Joe Budden's Tips for Living with Your Mate!". UrbLife.com. December 17, 2010.
  9. ^ http://www.xclusivetrax.com/index.php?option=com_traxartist&task=playVideo&id=1148
  10. ^ http://www.sohh.com/2010/10/joe_budden_arrest_warrant_issued_in_new.html
  11. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus (September 16, 2009). "Raekwon's Associate Comes Forward, "I Punched [Joe Budden] In The Face Cause He Was Wrong" [Video". Sohh.Com. Retrieved February 27, 2011.

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