Brandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.
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.
Shaheed Akbar, better known by his stage name The Jacka, was an American rapper from Pittsburg, California. He began his career as part of the rap group Mob Figaz.
Crystal Johnson is an American singer and songwriter from Brooklyn, New York. She has performed in a variety of stage productions and has collaborated with a wide array of well-known artists including Anthony Hamilton, Dr. Dre, Heavy D, Mobb Deep, Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Angie Stone, Usher and many others.
The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 1 is the fifteenth studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released on March 26, 2012, by Heavy on the Grind Entertainment and EMI. His sixteenth and seventeenth albums, The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2 and The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 3, were also released on the same day.
"Function" is the third single from E-40's 16th studio album The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2. The song features fellow rappers YG, Iamsu! and Problem. The song is produced by Trend of the group League of Star 2012. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 3, 2016.
Gilbert Anthony Milam Jr., better known by his stage name Berner, is an American rapper and entrepreneur signed to Wiz Khalifa's Taylor Gang Entertainment. He has released over 50 albums, several of which have charted on Billboard's "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. As an entrepreneur, he created the Cookies brand of cannabis products and clothing wear that formed out of San Francisco in the early 2010s. The company has grown to include dozens of dispensaries across the United States and abroad, along with multiple clothing stores.
Drought Season 2 is a collaboration album between American rappers Berner & The Jacka, the second album of their Drought Season series. It did not match the success of the first volume, but it still peaked at #66 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. The album includes guest appearances from Killa Tay & Messy Marv, among other artists.
Devil Rejectz 2: House of the Dead is a collaboration album between American rappers Ampichino and The Jacka. It peaked at #83 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Devil Rejectz 2: House of the Dead includes guest appearances from T-Nutty, Yukmouth, Mistah F.A.B., Berner and Rydah J. Klyde, amongst other artists.
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.
Cake & Ice Cream 2 is the 15th studio album by American rapper Messy Marv. The 2nd album of his Cake & Ice Cream trilogy, it peaked at #39 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #25 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, and at #12 on the Rap Albums chart. It is one of the most successful albums of his career. Cake & Ice Cream 2 includes guest appearances from E-40 and The Jacka, among others, and also performances by Gucci Mane, Mistah F.A.B., Yukmouth & Turf Talk. As of April 2009, it had sold 5,222 copies in the U.S.
Draped Up & Chipped Out, Vol. 4 is the seventh compilation album by American rapper Messy Marv. The album is the 4th and final album of his Draped Up & Chipped Out series. Although it never matched the success of the series' third volume, it did peak at #79 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #33 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, #1 on the Top Heatseekers West North Central chart, and #5 on the Top Heatseekers Pacific chart. It includes guest appearances from Tech N9ne, Keak da Sneak, Young Doe, Krizz Kaliko, The Jacka, Dru Down & Big Scoob, among others.
Blow is collaboration album between American rappers Messy Marv and Berner. The album includes guest appearances from B-Legit, Yukmouth and C-Bo. Blow peaked at #87 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #31 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, and #6 on the Top Heatseekers West North Central chart.
Blow: Blocks and Boat Docks is collaboration album between American rappers Messy Marv and Berner, the second album of their Blow series. The album features guest appearances from Brisco, Yukmouth, B-Legit, The Jacka, J. Stalin and San Quinn, among others.
The Shooting Range is a compilation album by American rapper Messy Marv, released on August 2010, via Clickclack Records. The first of the Shooting Range series, the album features guest appearances from D.O.E., Young Doe, Glasses Malone and The Jacka, among others. It peaked on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at No. 85.
Border Wars is a collaboration album between American rappers Berner and The Jacka. The album includes guest appearances from Rappin' 4-Tay, San Quinn, Liqz and Messy Marv.
20 Lights is the first solo extended play by American rapper Berner. It was released on January 6, 2015 via Bern One Entertainment. Production was handled by Cheeze, Cozmo, Ricky P, Sean T, Sledgren, The Elevaterz and Max Perry. It features guest appearances from Ampichino, Curren$y, Mac Dre, Migos, Smiggz, The Jacka and Wiz Khalifa. The album peaked at number 95 on the Billboard 200. Music video for "OT" was directed by David Camarena.
Gotti is a solo album by American rapper Berner. It was released on December 3, 2021 via Bern One Entertainment/EMPIRE. Production was primarily handled by Cozmo. It features guest appearances from Cozmo, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, Kevin Cossom, Future, Jadakiss, Madeline Lauer, Janelle Marie, Millyz, Mozzy, Nas, Ryn Nicole, Rod Wave, Rick Ross, Styles P, Ty Dolla $ign, Wiz Khalifa, and John Gotti's trial tapes. On the Billboard charts in the United States, the album peaked at number 23 on the Billboard 200, number 11 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 4 on Top Rap Albums, and number 2 on the Independent Albums chart.
From Seed to $ale is a solo album by American rapper Berner. It was released on October 27, 2022, via Bern One Entertainment/Empire. It features guest appearances from Cozmo, Seddy Hendrinx, CJ Washington, Hollywood, JMSN, Mozzy, The Jacka and Wiz Khalifa. The album peaked at number 20 on the Billboard 200.
