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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anthony Wells |
| Also known as | T-Rock Mr. Washington Prince of the Park Young David |
| Born | March 26, 1981 College Park, Georgia, U.S. |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Labels | Rock Solid Music (2000–present) Hypnotize Minds (2000− present) RecordJet (1995− present) Prophet Entertainment (1995–present) 6th Enterprise (2000−2015) Loud Records (2008− present) Psychopathic Records (2013–2016) Cold Busted (2017−present) |
Anthony Wells (March 26, 1981), better known by his stage name T-Rock, is an American rapper. He is also known under the pseudonyms Mr. Washington, Young David and Prince of the Park. T-Rock is a member of the musical genre Memphis rap, in which Gangsta rap style is used.[1]
Music career
[edit]1990-2000: beginnings of career in Hip hop
[edit]He began his musical career in his hometown, he was born March 26, 1981 in College Park, Georgia on the south side of Atlanta, and is one of the most prolific hip-hop artists with an extensive discography of more than 40 releases. He is a member of the Atlanta-born Punk Entertainment and released a trio of albums during the first Rock Solid/4:20 (2003) and Defcon 1: Lyrical Warfare (2003).[2] He also started his own Rock Solid Music company in the early 2000s.[1] T-Rock is known for its profound lyric vocabulary and unparalleled work ethic. T-Rock launched its official solo project at the age of 16. After the release of his first album titled Throw Yo Neighborhood Up (2009). Have circulated through the local stores, he ended up finding his way to the affiliate of the hip hop group Three 6 Mafia Memphis Mafia in Tennessee the well-known MC Mack. After an improvised reunion between T-Rock, DJ Paul, Juicy J and MC Mack, who heard MC Mack's song Prosperity Over Poverty, T-Rock signed their first major recording contract at the age of 17.[1] The album was produced by music producer Brandon McKinney. Then MC Mack discovered the tape and played T-Rock for members of Three 6 Mafia, DJ Paul and Juicy J. They signed a contract with the seventeen-year-old rapper on their Hypnotize Minds label.[3]
After releasing three studio albums, Throw Yo Neighborhood (2009), Etched In Stone: The Lost Chronicles (2011), and Universal Mackin' (2008), T-Rock released their first national CD in 2002, album called Conspiracy Theory with the label Secret Service Entertainment, the album was an independent commercial success, selling more than 20 thousand copies with no consent of promotion in radios or great record company, following his contract with Hypnotize Minds & Secret Service, he reached another milestone by creating and founding his own music company, Rock Solid Music, a label that would showcase his own music, as well as his Area 51 group.[1]
In 2004, T-Rock released his first project under Rock Solid Music, the album The Mr. Washington Story (2004), an effort entirely produced by him and his fellow label and friend, Adonis.
In 2009, she released her other album, Throw Yo Neighborhood Up (2009), reaching #75 on the Top 100 R&B Hip Hop charts in the United States. T-Rock has released several albums since, and has made numerous guest appearances (including MC Mack).[3] His fourth album was released in 2004, titled The Mr. Washington Story (2004).[3]
Working together with his Rock Solid Music label and other distribution labels such as IAP Distribution and Select-O-Hits, T-Rock would continue to prove that he is one of Hip Hop's most favorite artists, delivering several releases within a year. Rock added to its street-legend and underground status with universal classics such as the Clean Up Project series, 4:20/Reincarnated, Da Kush, and the Burning Book series, just to name a few of his popular projects.
In 2014, T-Rock, an experienced veteran at the height of his career, signed a major distribution deal with Universal Music and the record label Ingrooves Music.[3] He also formed a new group the same year, The Havenotz, a collective of new artists associated with Rock Solid Music.
T-Rock collaborated with artists like Twista, Pastor Troy, Lord Infamous, Gangsta Boo, Mr. Sche, MC Mack, Chat, II Tom, DJ Cree, Mossberg, J-Green, Kingpin Skinny Pimp.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Throw Yo Neighborhood Up (1996)
- Conspiracy Theory (2002)
- Rock Solid/4:20 (2003)
- The Myth of Reality (2003)
- Defcon 1: Lyrical Warfare (2003)
- ATL Badboys (Kollaboalbum mit Deep South) (2003)
- Rock Solid 2003 Vol. 1 (2003)
- Da Clean Up Project (2003)
- The Mr. Washington Story (2004)
- Slang & Serve (2004)
- Etched In Stone: The Lost Chronicles Vol. 1 (2005)
- On da Grind: Rock Solid Edition (2005)
- Rock Solid 2003 Vol. 2 (2005)
- Universal Mackin‘ (2005)
- 4:20/Reincarnated: The Mixtape (2006)
- United Ghettos (Kollaboalbum mit Smoky) (2007)
- Da Kush (2007)
- Vendetta (Kollaboalbum mit Mr.Sche) (2006)
- Roaches N Da Ashtray (Mixtape) (2008)
- On the Grind (2008)
- The Burning Book Chapter I (War Wounds) (2008)
- The Burning Book Chapter II (Life Lessons) (2010)
- I Grind, I Hustle (2010)
- Papers-Vol. 1 (2013)
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Zandria F. Robinson, ed. (March 5, 2010). Soul Lagacies: Hip Hop and Historicity in Memphis. Greenwood Publishing Group An Imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC. p. 549. ISBN 978-0-313-34325-4. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ Rabaka, Reiland (July 10, 2013). The Hip Hop Movement: From R&B and the Civil Rights Movement to Rap and the Hip Hop Generation. The Rowman & Littefield Publishing Group, Inc. p. 549. ISBN 978-0-313-34325-4. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Caulfield, Keith. "Greatest of All Time Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artists : Page 1 - Billboard". December 15, 2017. Retrieved April 25, 2018.
External links
[edit]- T-Rock on Twitter
- T-Rock - New Songs, Playlist on BBC Music
- T-Rock - Vevo on Vevo
- Bio at Allmusic
- He's A Survivor Bomb Records' David Paul returns to the DJ days T-Rock was an opener
- Profile at MP3.com
- Profile at CDUniverse.com
- T-Rock at Amazon.com
- Three Six Mafia Biography (down towards the middle)
- Amazon and CDUniverse
- Three 6 Mafia History
- T-Rock Discography at Discogs
- T-Rock Albums: songs, discography, biography, and listening
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| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee |
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| Years active | 2001–2014 – present |
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Kami Kaze Inc. is a hip hop group based in Memphis, Tennessee the group since it was formed, has released 4 studio albums. The name KamiKaze is due to the union of the five members:[1] MC Mack, Scan Man, Corb Rome (f.k.a. Lil 'Corb), Pimp Teddy, Nigaro, D.P.C. (1st Half), Da Menace (2nd Half), Mac Yo group was formed in the year 2000 by MC Mack.
History
[edit]Kamikaze was formed in 2001 with the formation of 5 MCs and 1 DJ: MC Mack, Scan Man, Corb Rome (f.k.a. Lil 'Corb), Pimp Teddy, Nigaro, D.P.C. (1st Half), Da Menace (2nd Half), Mac Yo.[2] In 2018, he competed in Video Music MTV 2004 for best rap music video with "Kamikaze Like Da Nazis".[3] Still in relation to Vevo, the group was the only rap to own a blog on the company's website, was featured on the group's first album entitled Kami Kaze (album), released in 2001 and winner of the Hip Hop Top Award on the Billboard review.[4] This made the band nominated in the Billboard 200[3] Hip Hop/R&B category of the same year, but the award was won by the Memphis Three 6 Mafia hip hop group.[3][3]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| Year | Album[3] | Billboard 200[5] | |||
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| 2001[3] | Kami Kaze (album) (2001) | 100 | 2005[3] | Only The Strong Survive | 100 |
Compilations
[edit]- Best Of Kami Kaze Inc. (2006)
Singles
[edit]| Year | Single[3] | Billboard Hot Rap |
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| 2018 | "Drug Song, Pt. 2" (2010) (with DJ Paul) | 5[6] | Murk (2018) | — | single only |
References
[edit]- ^ Chris (Feb 12, 2018). "Hip-Hop/R&B Surpasses Rock As The Most Popular U.S. Music Genre For The First Time". Genuis.com. Retrieved Feb 17, 2018.
{{cite news}}:|first2=missing|last2=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|subscription=(help) - ^ Chris (Feb 12, 2018). "Hip-Hop/R&B Surpasses Rock As The Most Popular U.S. Music Genre For The First Time". Genuis.com. Retrieved Feb 17, 2018.
{{cite news}}:|first2=missing|last2=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|subscription=(help) - ^ a b c d e f g h "Seed of 6ix Discography at Discogs". Discogs.
- ^ Chris (Feb 12, 2018). "Hip-Hop/R&B Surpasses Rock As The Most Popular U.S. Music Genre For The First Time". Genuis.com. Retrieved Feb 17, 2018.
{{cite news}}:|first1=missing|last1=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|subscription=(help) - ^ "Seed of 6ix - Chart history - Billboard". Billboard.
- ^ "Rap Music: Top Rap Songs Chart (1) - Billboard".
External links
[edit]- HipHopDX
- Kami Kaze Inc. on iTunes
- Kami Kaze Inc. on MTV
- Kami Kaze Inc. Discography at Discogs on Discogs
- Official site
- Kami Kaze Inc. Albums: songs, discography, biography, and listening
- Kami Kaze Inc. FreeListening on SoundCloud
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| Years active | 2014–2015 –present |
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Seed of 6ix is a Memphis, Tennessee rap group comprised of Locodunit (Thomas Dunigan) and Lil Infamous (Ricky Dunigan, Jr.). Locodunit and Lil Infamous are the nephews of the co-founder of hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, DJ Paul (Paul Beauregard). Lil Infamous is also the son of former co-founder Lord Infamous (Ricky Dunigan). Locodunit and Lil Infamous started the group in late 2014 and released their first debut album Faces of Gospel on February 6, 2015 the album is available on various digital platforms such as iTunes, Google Play and Spotify.[2] His style was also widely considered as horrorcore, crunk and gangsta rap. The group began in 2014 in Memphis, Tennessee with Lil Infamous (Ricky Dunigan, Jr.) and Locodunit (Thomas Dunigan)[3] for the sake of rapper DJ Paul the group released several releases of numerous EPs by Hypnotize Minds' own label. DJ Paul[4] is responsible for imputing the group's musical career and has since produced numerous singles and the last work for the group was released the first album Faces of Gospel (2015).
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Faces of Gospel (2015)
Singles
[edit]- Get Buck (2018 with DJ Paul)
Collaborative albums
[edit]- Watch What U Wish... (with DJ Paul & Locodunit) (2002)
References
[edit]- ^ "Kings of Memphis Rap - The Legacy of DJ Paul & Juicy J: Hypnotize Minds/Prophet Entertainment Full Catalogue". June 3, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|subscription=(help) - ^ "Seed of 6ix - Music on Google Play". Retrieved Feb 17, 2018.
{{cite news}}:|archive-url=requires|archive-date=(help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|subscription=(help) - ^ "Meet Seed of 6ix, the next chapter of Three 6 Mafia". Revolt TV. Feb 12, 2018. Retrieved Feb 17, 2018.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|subscription=(help) - ^ "DJ Paul on Lord Infamous' Lagacy and What he Meant to Hip-Hop". XXL. December 22, 2013. Retrieved Feb 17, 2018.
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External links
[edit]- Leonardo.G G/sandbox at IMDb
- Leonardo.G G/sandbox at Curlie on Spotify
- Leonardo.G G/sandbox at Curlie on Itunes
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T-Rock | |
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| Birth name | Anthony Wells |
| Also known as | T-Rock Rock |
| Born | March 26, 1981 College Park, Georgia |
| Origin | Memphis, Tennessee |
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Anthony Wells (March 26, 1981), better known by his stage name T-Rock, is an American rapper. T-Rock began his musical career in his hometown, he was born March 26, 1981 in College Park, Georgia on the south side of Atlanta, and is one of the most prolific hip-hop artists with an extensive discography of more than 40 releases.[1] While his career spanned 20 years in 2016, T-Rock continues to build his own empire as an artist and CEO of his own record company, Rock Solid Music.[1]
Career
[edit]T-Rock is known for its profound lyric vocabulary and unparalleled work ethic.[1] T-Rock launched its official solo project at the age of 16. After the release of his first album titled Throw Yo Neighborhood Up (2009) have circulated through the local stores, he ended up finding his way to the affiliate of the hip hop group Three 6 Mafia Memphis Mafia in Tennessee the well-known MC Mack. After an improvised reunion between T-Rock, DJ Paul, Juicy J and MC Mack, who heard MC Mack's song Prosperity Over Poverty, T-Rock signed their first major recording contract at the age of 17.[2]
After releasing three studio albums, Throw Yo Neighborhood (2009), Etched In Stone: The Lost Chronicles (2011), and Universal Mackin' (2008), T-Rock released their first national CD in 2002, album called Conspiracy Theory with the label Secret Service Entertainment, the album was an independent commercial success, selling more than 20 thousand copies with no consent of promotion in radios or great record company.[3]
Following his contract with Hypnotize Minds & Secret Service, he reached another milestone by creating and founding his own music company, Rock Solid Music, a label that would showcase his own music, as well as his Area 51 group.[3]
In 2004, T-Rock released his first project under Rock Solid Music, the album The Mr. Washington Story (2004)[3], an effort entirely produced by him and his fellow label and friend, Adonis.[4]
In 2009, she released her other album, Throw Yo Neighborhood Up (2009), reaching #75 on the Top 100 R&B Hip Hop charts in the United States.[5] T-Rock has released several albums since, and has made numerous guest appearances (including MC Mack).[5] His fourth album was released in 2004, titled The Mr. Washington Story (2004).[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Mickey, Hess Turner (2010). Hip Hop in America: A Regional Guide. ISBN 9780313343216. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
- ^ Will, Turner (2014). Rapper, Waiter, Pop-Cultural Plater Ice-T and the Politics of Black Cultural Production. ISBN 9781317071501. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
- ^ a b c "Top 100 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs – Albums Week of 2009". 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
- ^ a b "Top 100 Hip-Hop and R&B Songs – Albums Week of 2009". Billboard 100. 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
- ^ a b "Top Hip-Hop and R&B Songs – Albums Week of 2009". Billboard. February 21, 2009. Retrieved April 21, 2009.
External links
[edit]- T-Rock Discography at Discogs
- T-Rock Albums: songs, discography, biography, and listening
- T-Rock on Twitter
- T-Rock - New Songs, Playlist on BBC Music
- T-Rock - Vevo on Vevo
Category:1973 births Category:African-American male rappers Category:American male rappers Category:African-American rappers Category:Living people Category:Gangsta rappers Category:Horrorcore artists Category:Southern hip hop musicians Category:Rappers from Atlanta Category:Musicians from Memphis, Tennessee Category:Rappers from Tennessee Category:African-American crunk musicians Category:African-American record producers Category:American record producers Category:African-American songwriters Category:American songwriters Category:American hip hop record producers Category:Columbia Records artists Category:Rappers from Memphis, Tennessee Category:Songwriters from Tennessee Category:Songwriters from Tennessee