38 Spesh

38 Spesh
Birth name	Justin Harrell
Also known as	.38 Special, Spe$h
Born	(1984-12-29) December 29, 1984 Rochester, New York
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	2008–present
Website	http://38spesh.bandcamp.com/

Justin Harrell (born December 29, 1984), better known by his stage name 38 Spesh, is an American recording artist, rapper and producer.

Biography

Early life and career beginnings

38 Spesh was born on December 29, 1984 in Rochester, New York and began rapping in the early 2000s. He began making appearances on Sirius XM show Invasion Radio hosted by fellow Rochester native DJ Green Lantern in 2008 and was featured in XXL Magazine for his music in 2009.

Shortly after his initial breakthrough, 38 Spesh spent two years incarcerated and was paroled to Atlanta, Georgia where he began to pursue a full-time career in music.

Following his release, Spesh began releasing several notable mixtapes and albums with other artists affiliated with his Trust Comes First Music group. Spesh's musical style is highlighted by one of the most unique rapping voices in the game and his strong punchlines. Notable rappers who have worked with 38 Spesh include Styles P, Jadakiss, Uncle Murda, AZ, N.O.R.E., Kool G Rap, and French Montana. He has worked with several high-profile Hip Hop producers among the likes of DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Alchemist.

Discography

Solo projects

• 2008: Out on Bail
• 2009: In Custody
• 2012: Time Served
• 2014: The Art of Production
• 2015: The Trust Tape
• 2015: The Trust Tape 2
• 2016: The 38 Laws of Powder
• 2019: 5 Shots
• 2019: The 38 Strategies of Raw
• 2019: The Trust Tape 3
• 2019: 1994

Collaboration projects

• 2015: Cocaine Cowboys (with Benny The Butcher)
• 2018: Stabbed & Shot (with Benny The Butcher)
• 2018: In the Mob We Trust (with Joe Blow)
• 2018: Son of G Rap (with Kool G Rap)