Earl Stevens, better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 26 studio albums to date, appeared on numerous movie soundtracks, and has also done guest appearances on a host of other rap albums. Initially an underground artist, his 1995 solo album In a Major Way opened him up to a wider audience. Beginning in 1998, he began collaborating with mainstream rappers outside the San Francisco Bay Area. He rose to higher mainstream popularity in 2006 with his single "Tell Me When to Go", which was produced by Lil Jon.
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.
This is the discography of American rapper E-40.
The Best of E-40: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow is the first greatest hits compilation by American rapper E-40. It was released August 24, 2004 on Jive Records and Sick Wid It Records. The album peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 133 on the Billboard 200.
Loyalty and Betrayal is the sixth studio album by American rapper E-40, released October 10, 2000, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Battlecat, Bosko, Jazze Pha, Rick Rock and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at number 18 on the Billboard 200. Two singles were released, "Behind Gates" and "Nah, Nah...", the latter peaked at number 61 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. The album features guest performances by fellow members of the Click: B-Legit, D-Shot and Suga-T, as well as Mack 10, Eightball, Too Short, Young Mugzi, Levitti, Pimp C and Birdman.
Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire is the 5th studio album by American rapper E-40, released November 9, 1999 on Jive and Sick Wid It. The album features production by Ant Banks, Bosko, Battlecat, Clint "Payback" Sands, Rick Rock and Studio Ton. It peaked at #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #28 on the Billboard 200. Like his previous album this was also certified gold. The album features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit, D-Shot and Suga-T, as well as Jayo Felony, C-Bo, Fat Joe, Celly Cel, Levitti, The Mossie, Lil Wayne, Birdman and Juvenile.
Tha Hall of Game is the third studio album by American rapper E-40, released October 27, 1996, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 4 on the Billboard 200. One single, "Things'll Never Change"/"Rapper's Ball", peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. and performed well on several other charts as well. The album was certified gold in 1997 by the RIAA. The album features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit, D-Shot and Suga-T, as well as 2Pac, Luniz, Cold 187um, Kokane, Keak da Sneak and Levitti.
In a Major Way is the second studio album by American rapper E-40, released March 14, 1995, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 13 on the Billboard 200, selling 70,000 copies in its first week. The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Game Related is the second studio album by American rap group The Click, released November 7, 1995, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Mike Mosley, Roger Troutman, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 21 on the Billboard 200. Two singles were released, "Hurricane" and "Scandalous", and both appeared on multiple Billboard singles charts. The album features guest performances by Roger Troutman and Levitti, as well as one solo track for each member of the group.
Heat 4 Yo Azz is the debut album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1994 for Sick Wid It Records and was produced by Celly Cel, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. The album was mildly successful, making it to #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart. Guests include B-Legit, E-40 and Funk Mobb. The album was re-released on Jive Records the same year without the track "Zig Zags & Body Bags."
The Hemp Museum is the second solo studio album by American rapper B-Legit. It was released on November 26, 1996 through Sick Wid It/Jive Records. Production was handled by Studio Ton, Mike Mosley, Kevin Gardner, Redwine, Femi Ojetunde, Emgee, Tone Capone and B-Legit himself, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from C-Bo, Levitti, Celly Cel, Daryl Hall, E-40, Kurupt, A-1 and Funk Mobb.
Throwblock Muzic is the sixth album released by B-Legit. It was released on November 20, 2007 for Sick Wid It Records and SMC Recordings and featured production from B-Legit, Mike Mosley and G-Man Stan.
Mash Confusion is the debut album by American rap group A-1, released August 24, 1999 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. A-1 is composed of Big Bone and D-Day. The album features production by Bosko, K-Lou, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. Several guest performers appear on the album, including: E-40, B-Legit, Little Bruce, Killa Tay, Phats Bossi and Nikki Scarfoze.
Southwest Riders is a compilation album presented by American rappers E-40 and B-Legit. It was released August 26, 1997, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Bosko, DJ Paul, Juicy J, KLC, The Legendary Traxster, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and T-Mix. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on the Billboard 200. The album features performances by Richie Rich, UGK, A-1, WC, 3X Krazy, Luniz, Celly Cel, Eightball & MJG, Twista and Brotha Lynch Hung.
The Mossie was an American rap group from Vallejo, California, with members: Kaveo, Mugzi and Tap Dat Ass. They first appeared together on E-40's 1993 EP, The Mail Man. Before dropping their 1997 debut album, Have Heart Have Money, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records, they appeared together on several other Sick Wid It releases, including: The Hogg in Me, The Hemp Museum and Southwest Riders.
The Hogg in Me is compilation presented by American rap label Sick Wid It Records. It was released November 21, 1995, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album was produced by Celly Cel, Damian Law, Dre "Young Dog" Riggins, Filthy Rich, Kevin Gardner, K-Lou, Levitti, Redwine, Stevie Wright and Studio Ton. It peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album features performances by B-Legit, Celly Cel, Levitti, Funk Mobb, The Mossie, Playaz Tryna Strive, A-1 and Reservoir Hoggz.
Sick Wid It's Greatest Hits is a compilation album presented by American rap label Sick Wid It Records. It was released on November 9, 1999, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album was produced by D-Shot, Femi Ojetunde, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Redwine, Roger Troutman, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It features performances by Spice 1, Too Short, Kurupt, Daryl Hall, E-40, B-Legit, Celly Cel, Levitti, Bo–Roc, Roger Troutman and Mac Shawn.
All Frames of the Game is the debut album by American rap group Playaz Tryna Strive, released November 12, 1996, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. Playaz Tryna Strive, also known as P.T.S., is composed of Filthy Rich and T–Pup. The album was produced by Filthy Rich, K-Lou, Mike D, Studio Ton and Wayniac, and executive produced by B-Legit and E-40. The album peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It features guest performances by E-40, B-Legit, Levitti, Silk–E, Suga-T and E-Clipze.
Six Figures is the second studio album by American rapper D-Shot, released on July 29, 1997, on Jive Records and D-Shot's own label, Shot Records. The album was produced by Femi Ojetunde, Levitti, Studio Ton and D-Shot. It peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 81 on the Billboard 200. The album features guest performances by Spice 1, E-40, B-Legit, Celly Cel, Too Short, Mac Shawn, Levitti, and Bo-Roc of the Dove Shack.
