Dudley Perkins (rapper)

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Dudley Perkins
Also known asDeclaime
Origin Oxnard, California, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • singer
Years active1994–present
Labels

Dudley Perkins is an American rapper and singer from Oxnard, California. [1] He has released records on Stones Throw Records under his own name and the alias of Declaime. [2] In 2008, he co-founded the SomeOthaShip Connect record label with his partner Georgia Anne Muldrow. [3]

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Life and career

Having begun rapping in 1987, he was featured on The Alkaholiks' 1995 album Coast II Coast under the Declaime moniker. [4] In 2001, he released Andsoitisaid, his first album as Declaime. [2]

Dudley Perkins released A Lil' Light , an album entirely produced by Madlib, on Stones Throw Records in 2003. [5] His second album as Dudley Perkins, titled Expressions (2012 A.U.), was released in 2006. [6] In 2009, he released Holy Smokes, which was entirely produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow. [7] In 2013, he released Dr. Stokley on Mello Music Group. [8]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

EPs

Singles

Guest appearances

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