Charles Kente Williams, better known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is an American rapper from Oakland, California. He is known for his gravelly voice, for coining the term hyphy in 1994, and for his contributions to the hyphy movement.
The term hyphy is an Oakland, California slang meaning "hyperactive". More specifically, it is an adjective describing the hip hop music and the culture associated with the Oakland area. The term was first coined by Oakland rapper Keak da Sneak.
Monterrio Williams, better known by his stage names Luni Coleone or Lunasicc, is an American Garden Blocc Crip rapper who began his musical career on the streets of Sacramento, California.
3X Krazy was an American hip hop group formed in Oakland, California in 1994. The group consisted of members Keak da Sneak, B.A. and Agerman.
Earl Stevens Jr., better known by his stage name Droop-E, is an American rapper and record producer. He is the son of the Bay Area rapper E-40.
Brandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.
Turf Talk, is a Bay Area rapper involved with the hyphy movement. He is a cousin of Bay Area rapper E-40, and is signed to his record label Sick Wid It Records.
Sultan Banks, better known as Traxamillion, was an American hip hop producer from San Jose, California. He produced records such as Keak da Sneak's "Super Hyphy" and Dem Hoodstarz "Grown Man Remix". His first album, The Slapp Addict, was a compilation of Bay Area hyphy artists and was released August 22, 2006.
Gangsta Party is the ninth solo studio album by American rapper Daz Dillinger. It was released on September 25, 2007 through High Powered Entertainment. Production was handled by John Silva, who also served as executive producer together with Daz, and Paul Silva. It features guest appearances from Spice 1, E-40, Francci Richard, G-Dub, Hussein Fatal, Jagged Edge, Jayo Felony, Joe Budden, Keak da Sneak, Kurupt, Mistah F.A.B., Redman, Roscoe, San Quinn, Young Noble, Yukmouth and Erin Thompkins.
The Genie of the Lamp is the tenth studio album by Bay Area rapper Mac Dre released on July 20, 2004.
Deified is a solo studio album by American rapper Keak da Sneak. It was released on February 19, 2008 via AllNDaDoe/Koch Records. Production was handled by David "Mozart" Korkis, Traxamillion, CHOPS, Droop-E, The Slapboyz and DJ Vlad. It features guest appearances from Paul Wall, Bra-Hef, Celly Cel, Chingo Bling, Clyde Carson, Daz Dillinger, E-40, Lil' Keke, Lil' Retro, Matt Blaque, Messy Marv, Mistah F.A.B., Prodigy, San Quinn, Scoot, The Alchemist, The Jacka, Too $hort and Yaberation. The album sold 3,800 copies in its first week on shelves, debuting at #196 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Steve Davison, better known as PSD, PSD Tha Drivah or Stevie Dee, is a rapper and producer from Vallejo, California, who is closely associated with the late Mac Dre.
Hi-Tek is the second studio solo album by rapper, Keak da Sneak and considered to be his best album by fans. It was released on June 16, 2001, by Moe Doe and was produced by Ant Banks, Rick Rock, One Drop Scott, Tone Capone, D-Dre, and Keak da Sneak. The album was a modest success, peaking at #95 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, #18 on the Top Independent Albums, and #37 on the Top Heatseekers, and selling 6,510 copies in its first week out.
Retaliation is a solo album by rapper Keak da Sneak. It was released on January 15, 2002, by Black Market Records, and was produced by Sean T, Keak da Sneak and One Drop Scott. It sold 2,500 copies on its first week on shelves.
SMC Recordings is an independent hip hop record label established in 2005 in Del Valle, Texas, by Charles Vasquez, Micheal Luna, and Saroj Thapa. SMC primarily signs and distributes established hip hop artists.
Max Perry, primarily known by his stage name Maxwell Smart is a record producer, born in New York City and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He has worked with artists including Wiz Khalifa, Trina, and Snoop Dogg.
The Jack Artist is the second studio album by American rapper The Jacka. It was released on March 15, 2005, through The Artist Records. Recording sessions took place at The Grill Studios in Emeryville. All songs were produced by Maki & RobLo of Blahk Operah Muzik with the exception of "Girls Say", which was produced by Sync Knock. The whole album was executive produced and written by The Jacka.
Jae Synth is an American music video director, music producer and disc jockey from Sacramento, California
James "Husalah" Ratliff, is an American rapper from Pittsburg, California. He began his career with the Pittsburg group the Mob Figaz, whose first album, C-Bo's Mob Figaz, was released in 1999. Like his late close friend The Jacka, Husalah is a Muslim, and frequently references Islam in his lyrics. He has released three solo studio albums, as well as numerous group projects.
The Street Album is the third studio album by American rapper The Jacka. It includes guest appearances from Keak da Sneak, Messy Marv, The Federation & Dem Hoodstarz, amongst other artists. The Street Album peaked at #80 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
