Charles Kente Williams (Bowens), commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is a rapper from Oakland, California; He is known for his scratchy, gruff voice and for coining the term hyphy in 1994.
Lead the Way is the second studio album by American rap supergroup, T.W.D.Y. It was released October 3, 2000 on Thump Records. It peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album was produced entirely by Ant Banks and Sonny B. It features guest performances by West Coast heavy-weights: Kurupt, Ice-T, Too Short, CJ Mac, B-Legit, MC Eiht, Luniz, King T, Dru Down and Cold 187um.
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.
Tha Hall of Game is the third studio album by American rapper E-40, released October 29, 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.
Da Baydestrian is the third studio album by American rapper Mistah F.A.B. from Oakland, California. It was released on May 15, 2007 via SMC Recordings and Thizz Entertainment. Production was handled by several record producers, including Gennessee Lewis, Maxwell Smart, Sean T, Traxamillion, Rob-E, Bedrock, Politics, Trackademicks, and Young L. It also features guest appearances from Keak da Sneak, Messy Marv, Spice 1, Too $hort, Fabo, 2Dolla, Dogwood, Dyson, and J. Nash.
The Autopsy is the first EP by American rapper C-Bo, released in 1994 on AWOL Records. It was produced by Mike Mosley and Sam Bostic. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 19 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers. One single was released, "Groovin' On a Sunday". The EP features guest performances from Keak da Sneak & Agerman, together known as Dual Committee, and AWOL Records label-mate Pizzo.
Deified is a solo studio album by American rapper Keak da Sneak. It was released on February 19, 2008 via AllNDaDoe/Koch Records. It features guest appearances from Celly Cel, Chingo Bling, Clyde Carson, Daz Dillinger, E-40, Lil' Keke, Messy Marv, Mistah F.A.B., Paul Wall, Prodigy, San Quinn, The Alchemist, The Jacka and Too $hort among others. The album sold 3,800 copies in its first week on shelves, debuting at #196 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Da Bidness is an album released by the Bay Area rappers, PSD, Keak da Sneak and Messy Marv. It was released on February 13, 2007, for Thizz Entertainment, SMC Recordings and Gateway Records and was produced by the prominent Bay Area producers Traxamillion, Droop-E, Rick Rock, Jake and the Phatman as well as PSD himself, Clipto, Indo & Fireworks, Lev Berlak, Tha Rolla and Don Juan. The collaboration proved successful and charted on three Billboard charts, peaking at #82 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, #40 on the Independent Albums chart and #12 on the Top Heatseekers. Two singles were released from the album, "Cus, Cus" and "That Go", though neither made it to the charts. Various other Bay Area rappers contributed to the album including E-40 and San Quinn.
Dual Committee is an album by 3X Krazy members Keak da Sneak and Agerman under the name Dual Committee. It was released March 21, 2000 on Moe Doe Records and was produced by Ant Banks, E-A-Ski & CMT, Rick Rock, Alonzo Jackson, Mike Sexton and Tone Capone. 3X Krazy member B.A. did not participate in the recording.
The Appearances of Keak da Sneak is a compilation album released by rapper, Keak da Sneak featuring songs from various previously released albums in which he had a guest appearance. It was released on October 23, 2001 for Moe Doe Records and was produced by Ant Banks, One Drop Scott and Tone Capone. Many guests appeared on the album, including Luniz, Mac Dre and his group, 3X Krazy. It sold 5,000 copies in its first week on shelves.
Counting Other Peoples Money is the fifth studio solo album released by rapper Keak da Sneak. It was released on September 23, 2003, for Moe Doe Entertainment and produced by E-A-Ski, Rick Rock, DJ Epik, D-Dre and CMT. The album peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, No. 37 on the Top Heatseekers chart and No. 38 on the Top Independent Albums chart.
Welcome to Scokland is the collaborative effort of hip hop artists Keak Da Sneak of Oakland, California and San Quinn of San Francisco, California, released in December 2008 by Ehustl Entertainment. It debuted on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at #64, on the Rap Albums chart at #11, and at #30 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
Derty Werk is the debut album by American rap supergroup, T.W.D.Y. It was released April 20, 1999 on Thump Records. It peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 135 on the Billboard 200. One single, "Players Holiday", peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Rap Songs and performed well on several other charts as well. The album was produced entirely by Ant Banks and features guest performances by Spice 1, CJ Mac, B-Legit, Keak da Sneak, Agerman and Mac Shawn.
Ghetto Millionaire is the debut album by Royal Flush, released on August 19, 1997 through TVT Records.The album featured by production from various producers, including prominent hip-hop producers Da Beatminerz, L.E.S., Buckwild and Hi-Tek.
Cake & Ice Cream is the 14th studio album by American rapper Messy Marv. It peaked at #49 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #42 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. It is the first album of his Cake & Ice Cream trilogy and includes guest appearances from Gucci Mane, Yukmouth and Keak da Sneak, among others.
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.
Draped Up & Chipped Out, Vol. 3 is a compilation album by American rapper Messy Marv, released on December 9, 2008. It peaked at #50 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #27 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, and #16 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. It is the third, and most successful, album of his Draped Up & Chipped Out series, and one of the most successful albums of his career. It includes performances by Krizz Kaliko, Tech N9ne, Killer Mike, Capone-N-Noreaga, Sean T, Mistah F.A.B., Jay Rock and Yukmouth, and a guest appearance from Keak da Sneak, among others.
Clyde Carson is an American rapper from Oakland, California. He was originally known as a member of the hip hop group The Team. After the group went on hiatus, he was the one member of the group to break out as a solo artist. He was signed to rapper The Game's Black Wall Street Records and Capitol Records in 2006. While signed there he released the EP Doin' That. However, he wasn't signed to them for long, before deciding to go back to releasing music independently via Moe Doe Entertainment. After returning to just that label, he has released two EPs: Bass Rock and Playboy. He also released the song "Slow Down", which was featured on the video game Grand Theft Auto V.
EMPIRE Distribution, Records and Publishing Inc. is an American distribution company and record label founded in 2010 by Ghazi Shami and headquartered in San Francisco, California with offices in New York City, London, and Atlanta. It has released albums in various genres but it is predominantly focused on hip hop music. Companies and artists such as Olamide, Top Dawg Entertainment, Steel Wool, Jazz Anderson, Cody Wolfe, Kane Brown, Funk Volume, WHITE EAGLE,, ESGN, Think It's A Game Entertainment, Paper Route Empire, Hitco Entertainment, Doggystyle Records, Funk Or Die Entertainment, Mozzy Records, Bad Dreams Records, Trill Entertainment, Last Kings Records (Tyga), Taylor Gang Entertainment, Hustle Gang, No Limit Forever Records, Nature Sounds, Jamla Records, Bad Vibes Forever (XXXTentacion), Mastered Trax (C-Kan), SOB X RBE/RBE Lledgendary/YWN, Fresh Rebel Muzik Lil Bean/Empire, Play Runners Association, Muddy Boyz (MBNel), Afficials,, TJGang200 (Layy[Layy2xx]), Pimp Tobi/EMPIE, and Rich Broke Entertainment have partnerships with EMPIRE, with music being distributed across platforms such as iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Deezer, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Rdio, along with physical CDs and vinyl being distributed to traditional record stores.
Son of a Pimp Part 2 is the fifth studio album by American rapper Mistah F.A.B. from Oakland, California. It was released on May 27, 2016 via Faeva Afta/EMPIRE. Production was handled by several record producers, including Iamsu!, Jake One, Pete Rock, P-Lo, Sean T, and Tha Bizness among others. It also features guest appearances by the likes of 2 Chainz, B.o.B, Bobby V, Bun B, Carl Thomas, Crooked I, Devin the Dude, E-40, Fashawn, G-Eazy, J. Stalin, Jadakiss, Keak da Sneak, Kendrick Lamar, Keyshia Cole, Kobe, Lil' Boosie, Lupe Fiasco, Curren$y, Paul Wall, Raekwon, Schoolboy Q, Slim Thug, Snoop Dogg, Tech N9NE, The Jacka, Too $hort, and Z-Ro among others. The album peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 16 on the Top Rap Albums, number 22 on the Independent Albums, number 3 on the Heatseekers Albums. This album is a follow-up to the rapper's 2005 album Son of a Pimp.
