Joseph Wayne McVey IV, better known by his stage names Z-Ro and the Mo City Don, is an American rapper from Houston, Texas. He was named one of America's most underrated rappers by The New York Times in 2007.
Kings of the South is a collaborative mixtape by American rappers Lil' Flip and Z-Ro. It was released on March 29, 2005 via Pay Day/Clover G Records. Production was handled by Price, Mike Dean, Oomp Camp, Lil' Flip and Z-Ro. It features guest appearances from Will-Lean, Point Blank, Trae tha Truth, B.G. Duke, C-Note, Da Black Al Capone and Yukmouth.
Pimpalation is the second solo studio album by American rapper Pimp C from UGK. It was released on July 11, 2006 through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records, making it the rapper's last solo album released during his lifetime. Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House of Hits, at M.A.D. Studios and Studio 7303 in Houston and at PatchWerk Recording Studios in Atlanta. Production was handled by several record producers, including Mr. Lee, Mike Dean, Jazze Pha and Mannie Fresh. A chopped and screwed version of the album was mixed by DJ Michael "5000" Watts. The album features a large number of guest performers, such as 8Ball & MJG, ABN, Ali & Gipp, Big Mike, Bun B, Chamillionaire, J. Prince, Lil' Boosie, Lil' Keke, Mike Jones, Scarface, Slim Thug, Tela, Webbie and Willie D among others.
Thug Matrimony: Married to the Streets is the sixth studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on October 26, 2004 via Slip-N-Slide/Atlantic Records. The album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 with 145,000 copies sold in the first week released. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on December 1, 2004.
The Life of Joseph W. McVey is the eighth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on February 24, 2004 through Rap-A-Lot 4 Life/J. Prince Entertainment with distribution via Asylum Records. Recording sessions took place at Dean's List House Of Hits in New York City, at Noddfactor Studios in Denton, and at M.A.D. Studios in Houston. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, Bigg Tyme, Sean "Solo" Jemison and Tone Capone. It features guest appearances from Trae tha Truth, Scarface and Tanya Herron. The album peaked at number 170 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Just Tryin' ta Live is the second solo studio album by American rapper Devin the Dude. It was released on August 27, 2002 via Rap-A-Lot Records. Production was handled by mostly by Rob Quest, Michael "Domo" Poye and Mike Dean, alongside several other record producers including David Banner, DJ Premier, Dr. Dre and N.O. Joe. It features guest appearances from Odd Squad, Nas, Pooh Bear, Raphael Saadiq and Xzibit. The album has no charting singles, but it peaked at number 61 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Self Explanatory is the debut studio album by American rapper I-20. It was released on October 5, 2004 via Disturbing tha Peace/Capitol Records. Production was handled by Salaam Remi, Groove Junkeys, the Heatmakerz, Craig Love, DJ Paul, Hot Runner, Joe Traxx, Juicy J, Lil' Jon, Red Spyda and Ski. It features guest appearances from Butch Cassidy, Ludacris, 2 Chainz, Bone Crusher, Chingy, Devin the Dude, Juvenile, Lil' Fate, Shawnna and Three 6 Mafia. The album peaked at number 42 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and at #5 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
I'm Still Livin' is the tenth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro from Houston, Texas. It was released on November 7, 2006 via Rap-A-Lot Records, Atlantic Records and Asylum Records. Production was primarily handled by Mike Dean, alongside Richard "Enigma" Hervey, Bigg Tyme, Dani Kartel, Mr. Lee, and Z-Ro himself. It features guest appearances from P.O.P., Tanya Herron, Trae tha Truth, Big Hawk, Bun B and Lil' Keke. The album peaked at number 75 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. Its chopped and screwed version was edited by Paul Wall.
King of tha Ghetto: Power is the eleventh solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on May 8, 2007 through Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Atlantic Records. It features guest appearances from Point Blank, Spice 1, B.G. Duke, Big Boss, Big Shasta, D-Bo, Dougie D, Lil' Flip, Mike D, Pimp C and Vicious. The album peaked at number 197 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Thug Lord: The New Testament is the second solo studio album by American rapper Yukmouth. It was released on March 27, 2001 via Rap-A-Lot/Virgin Records. Production was handled by Mike Dean, 7 Aurelius, Mr. Lee, Damon Elliott, L.T. Hutton, P. Killer Trackz and Rick Rock, with J. Prince serving as executive producer. It Features guest appearances from C-Bo, Phats Bossi, CJ Mac, Kokane, Kool G Rap, Kurupt, Lil' Mo, Mac Minister, Mad Max, Nate Dogg, Outlawz, Poppa LQ and Tech N9ne. The album peaked at number 71 on the Billboard 200 and number 17 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums in the United States.
All Eyez on Us is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Lil' Flip and Young Noble. It was released on March 4, 2008 via Real Talk Entertainment. Production was handled by Beat Killaz, Vince V. and Real Talk Ent. with Derrick "Sac" Johnson served as executive producer. It features the lone guest appearance from Gudda Gudda. The album debuted at number 137 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 5,400 units during its first week. The title is a homage to 2Pac's 1996 album All Eyez on Me.
Crack is the twelfth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on September 16, 2008 via Rap-A-Lot Records, Warner Bros. Records and Asylum Records. Production was handled by Mr. Lee, Bigg Tyme, J. Moses, Cory Mo and Z-Ro himself. It features guest appearances from Lil' Keke, Mike D, Trae, Paul Wall and Slim Thug. The album chronicles the life story side of Z-Ro, like most of his albums. He stated that the streets would be hooked to the name of it. The chopped and screwed version of the album was done by Michael "5000" Watts and released on October 28, 2008.
Cocaine is the thirteenth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on October 27, 2009 via Rap-A-Lot Records, Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records. Production was mostly handled by Z-Ro himself, alongside Bigg Tyme, Big E, and Beanz N Kornbread. It features guest appearances from Chris Ward, Lil' Flip, Big Pokey, Billy Cook, Gucci Mane, Lil' O and Mike D. The album peaked at number 147 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Heroin is the fourteenth solo studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on June 21, 2010 via Rap-A-Lot 4 Life/J. Prince Entertainment/Fontana Distribution. Recording sessions took place at M.A.D. Studios and at King Of The Ghetto Studio in Houston. Production was handled by Mike Dean, Bigg Tyme, Big E, Steve Below and Z-Ro himself. It features guest appearances from Chris Ward, Billy Cook, Chamillionaire, Lil' Flip, Mike D, Trae and Paul Wall. The album peaked at number 142 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
"Narrow Road" is a song by American rapper NLE Choppa, released as the fifth single from his debut studio album Top Shotta (2020). The song features American rapper Lil Baby and was produced by Quay Global.
Melting the Crown is the eighteenth studio album by American rapper Z-Ro. It was released on February 24, 2015 through One Deep Entertainment and J. Prince Entertainment. Recording sessions took place at The Cold Chamber Studios and at Hoover Sound Studio in Houston. The album features guest appearances from Kirko Bangz, Lil' Keke, Mike D and Rick Ross.
"Mac 10" is a song by American rapper Trippie Redd featuring Georgia rappers Lil Baby and Lil Duke. It was released as the second single from Redd's second studio album ! (2019) on July 24, 2019, with an accompanying music video. The song was produced by Wheezy and Bobby Raps, both of whom wrote the song with the three artists.
"Perfect" is a song by American rapper Logic from his sixth studio album No Pressure (2020). It was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on August 11, 2020. The song features uncredited vocals from rapper Juicy J, and was produced by 6ix, FnZ and Keanu Beats. The official remix of the song was released on September 24, 2021, featuring American rappers Lil Wayne and ASAP Ferg.
Welcome to O'Block is the debut studio album by American rapper King Von and the only one to be released during his lifetime. It was released on October 30, 2020, through Only the Family and Empire Distribution. Welcome to O'Block was released just a week before King Von was shot and killed on November 6, 2020. The album features chief production from Chopsquad DJ and guest appearances from Dreezy, Fivio Foreign, Lil Durk, Moneybagg Yo, Polo G and Prince Dre. It peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200, after his death.
"Voice of the Heroes" is a song by American rappers Lil Baby and Lil Durk, released on May 31, 2021 as the lead single and from their collaborative studio album of the same name (2021), with an accompanying music video. It was produced by Touch of Trent and Haze.
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