Expensive Taste was an American hip hop super-group formed by Paul Wall, Skinhead Rob (Transplants), and Travis Barker. Expensive Taste released a 15-track mixtape for free from a newly registered website. Travis Barker said on his Twitter blog that two new songs would be available soon on iTunes. Two songs by Expensive Taste appeared on Paul Wall's album, Heart of a Champion.
The Likwit Crew is an American hip hop collective from California, founded by Compton-based rapper King Tee. Considered to have been originated in 1992 when King Tee introduced Tha Alkaholiks trio, composed of members E-Swift, J-Ro and Tash, on the lead single "Got It Bad Y'all" from his third studio album Tha Triflin' Album.
Ramone Johnson, better known by his stage name Cashis, is an American rapper who was born and raised in Chicago, but moved to Irvine, California. He was most notably featured on the Shady Records album Eminem Presents: The Re-Up with Eminem and the record label, and released The County Hound EP in 2007. The County Hound EP sold 6,700 copies in its first week and debuted on the US Billboard 200 at number 106. He's best known for appearing on Eminem's song, "You Don't Know", featuring 50 Cent and Lloyd Banks.
No Days Off is a fourth mixtape album by American rapper and record producer the Alchemist. It was released on September 26, 2006 via ALC Records. The majority of production was handled by the Alchemist, except for two tracks, produced by Evidence and DJ Sebb. It features guest appearances from Evidence, Prodigy, 40 Glocc, Agallah, Defari, Joe Scudda, Kokane, Mitchy Slick, Obie Trice, Ras Kass, Tha Dogg Pound, Un Pacino and Xzibit.
The Layover EP is the first solo extended play by American rapper and record producer Evidence. It was released on November 25, 2008, via Decon. Recording sessions took place at Soundproof East, Chop Shop Studios, The Ether, The Lab NYC, Dirt Class West, Daddy's Crib, Soundproof West, Studio 1, Dirty Science Lab 12. Production was handled by The Alchemist, Khrysis, DJ Babu, Sid Roams, and Evidence himself. It features guest appearances from Aloe Blacc, Blu, Defari, Elzhi, Fashawn, Krondon, Phonte and Will.i.am. The album didn't reach the Billboard 200 chart, however, it peaked at No. 27 on the Heatseekers Albums in the United States, and received generally favourable reviews from music critics.
Strong Arm Steady, often referred to as SAS, is a hip hop group in California's underground hip hop scene. As of December 2009, the act consists of members Phil Da Agony, Krondon, of Los Angeles, and Mitchy Slick of San Diego, California. Originally an amorphous collective of at least eight, formed as an alternative to the gang-focused productions of West Coast hip hop's then-dominant Death Row Records, SAS pared down to four members for recording in the studio and performing live, with Xzibit as the frontman. Since he left the group in 2006, the three remaining members have been a stable trio.
Deep Hearted is the debut studio album by American hip hop group Strong Arm Steady. It was released on August 28, 2007, through Nature Sounds. Production was handled by DJ Khalil, Da Riffs, J. Thrill, Thayod Ausar, Blaqthoven, DJ Babu, Dubb Knox, Evidence, J Macc and Madlib, with Devin "Dev 1" Horwitz, Phil Da Agony and Krondon serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Planet Asia, Talib Kweli, Black Thought, Blaqthoven, Chamillionaire, Dilated Peoples, Ina Williams, Jelly Roll, Juvenile, PNB, Ras Kass, Saukrates, Styliztik Jones, Tha Alkaholiks, The Game and Xzibit.
Tear Gas is the fourth studio album by American rapper The Jacka. It was released on June 16, 2009 through The Artist Records/SMC Recordings. Recording sessions took place at 17 Hertz Studios in Hayward and at Skyblaze Studios in Emeryville. Production was handled by M.G. The Producer, RobLo, Bedrock, Traxamillion, Cellski, Jeffro, Joe Millionaire, Kareem K, Lee Bannon, Lee Majors, Stagmata and The Inkredibles, with The Jacka serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Ampichino, Andre Nickatina, AP.9, Cellski, Cormega, Devin the Dude, Dubb 20, E-40, Freeway, J. Stalin, Jynx, Krondon, Masspike Miles, Matt Blaque, Mistah F.A.B., Mitchy Slick, Paul Wall, Phil da Agony, Planet Asia, Rydah J. Klyde, Sky Balla and Zion I. The album debuted at number 93 on the US Billboard 200, with 5,800 copies sold in its first week of release. In 2022, Rolling Stone included the album at #196 on their list of The 200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums Of All Time.
Marvin Jones III, also known as Krondon, is an American rapper and actor from Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the group Strong Arm Steady, along with rappers Phil Da Agony and Mitchy Slick. As an actor Jones portrayed the main antagonist Tobias Whale in The CW superhero television series Black Lightning, and voiced Tombstone in the superhero film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
In Search of Stoney Jackson is the second studio album by California based hip hop group Strong Arm Steady, released on January 26, 2010 under Stones Throw Records. The album's title is a reference to actor Stoney Jackson. The album, entirely produced by Madlib, features guest appearances from Talib Kweli, Phonte, Fashawn, Evidence, Oh No, Roscoe, Guilty Simpson and a host of underground Los Angeles rappers, as well as former Strong Arm Steady members Planet Asia and Chace Infinite. The rap vocals are mainly performed by Phil Da Agony and Krondon, as Mitchy Slick appears on only two tracks. The album is considered a collaborative album, between Madlib and the L.A. hip hop collective, who chose the beats from 200 potential compositions.
Arms & Hammers is the third studio album by the American hip hop group Strong Arm Steady. It was released on February 22, 2011, via Blacksmith Records/Element 9. Production was handled by DJ Khalil, Blaqthoven, Jelly Roll, Terrace Martin, Madlib, Mars and Nottz. It features guest appearances from Blaqthoven, Chace Infinite, Jelly Roll, Kobe, KRS-One, Kurupt, Marsha Ambrosius, Planet Asia, Talib Kweli, The Game and Too $hort. This album is dedicated to the memory of Jermaine "Janky" Salmond & Bill "Bigga B" Operian.
Phillip Anthony Beasley, known professionally as Philthy Rich is an American rapper and convicted felon from Oakland, California.
Messy Slick is a collaboration album between American rappers Messy Marv and Mitchy Slick, released on March 27, 2007. It peaked at #95 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. It includes guest appearances from Yukmouth, Keak da Sneak, Rah2K, Damu, T-Nutty, Tiny Doo, Styles P and Krondon.
Kevin Lee "Chevy" Woods is an American rapper and songwriter from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is best known for his affiliation with hometown native rapper Wiz Khalifa, having signed to his Taylor Gang record label as among its first signees in the late 2000s. Woods made his first major appearance on Khalifa's 2011 song "Taylor Gang," which received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He has released the collaborative project The Cookout (2011) with Khalifa, as well as his Gangland mixtape series.
Population Control is the fourth studio album by East Coast hip hop producer Statik Selektah. The album was released on October 25, 2011. The album features guest appearances from Sean Price, Termanology, Big K.R.I.T., Freddie Gibbs, Mac Miller, Styles P, Saigon, Jared Evan, Action Bronson, Bun B, Talib Kweli, XV, Colin Munroe, Lil Fame, Pill, Reks, Mitchy Slick, Dom Kennedy, Strong Arm Steady, Skyzoo, Chuuwee, Nitty Scott, MC, Rapsody, Smoke DZA, Joell Ortiz, Brother Ali, Lecrae, DJ Premier, DJ Babu and Scram Jones among others. The album debuted at number 11 on the US Billboard Top Heatseekers chart in the first week of its release.
Mike & Keys are an American hip hop production and songwriting duo from Los Angeles, California that consists of Money Mike and J-Keys.
Marqus Brown, known as DJ Fresh, is an American hip hop DJ and producer based in Oakland and Los Angeles, California. Acclaim for his work includes being named to XXL magazine's 30 Best Hip-Hop Producers of 2016. In 2005, DJ.Fresh began releasing his The Tonite Show series of mixtapes, which have featured artists such as Mistah F.A.B., Raekwon, The Jacka, Yukmouth, Freddie Gibbs and Curren$y. He has also released a number of mixtapes and has produced albums for other artists. His 2013 collaboration with J. Stalin, Miracle & Nightmare on 10th Street, peaked at #61 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #28 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
Brian Honeycutt, better known by his stage name Kobe, is an American R&B singer and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. He is perhaps best known for his guest performances on songs by American rapper Eminem—including 2010's "Talkin' 2 Myself" and "Cinderella Man", and 2014's "Die Alone"—as well as songs produced by DJ Khalil.
Stereo Type is a collaborative studio album by American Los Angeles-based rap trio Strong Arm Steady and Boston-based hip hop record producer Statik Selektah. It was released on August 14, 2012, through Stones Throw Records. Production was handled by Statik Selektah, who also served as executive producer together with Peanut Butter Wolf and SAS member Krondon, with additional production by J Rocc. It features guest appearances from Chace Infinite, Planet Asia, Baby D, Bad Lucc, Black Hippy, Casey Veggies, David Banner, Dom Kennedy, Double R, Fiend, Picas0, Reks, Skeme and Tri State.
