Messier 2 or M2 is a globular cluster in the constellation Aquarius, five degrees north of the star Beta Aquarii. It was discovered by Jean-Dominique Maraldi in 1746, and is one of the largest known globular clusters.
Ghetto Supastar is the debut solo studio album by former Fugees member and American rapper Pras. The album was released on October 27, 1998, through Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records.
"Ghetto Supastar (That Is What You Are)" is a song by American rapper Pras, featuring rapper Ol' Dirty Bastard and R&B singer Mýa. Produced by Pras and Wyclef Jean, with co-procution from Jerry 'Wonda" Duplessis and Che Pope, it samples Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's 1983 single "Islands in the Stream" as written by the The Bee Gees. Also featured on the soundtrack for the 1998 film Bulworth, the song was released as the second single from Pras' solo debut album Ghetto Supastar on June 6, 1998.
Marvin Watson Jr., better known by his stage name Messy Marv, is an American rapper who began his career in the Fillmore District of San Francisco, California. Messy was also known as a collaborator in the rap group Kaalman's Krew.
Quincy Adams Brooks, known professionally as San Quinn, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California. He is the cousin of Messy Marv, Stevie Johnson, and Ya Boy.
Young Money Entertainment is an American record label founded by rapper Lil Wayne. Young Money's president is Lil Wayne's lifelong friend and fellow rapper Mack Maine. The label was an imprint of Cash Money Records and is distributed by Republic Records.
SMC Recordings is an independent hip hop record label established in 2005 in Del Valle, Texas, by Charles Vasquez, Micheal Luna, and Saroj Thapa. SMC primarily signs and distributes established hip hop artists.
Max Perry, primarily known by his stage name Maxwell Smart is a record producer, born in New York City and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He has worked with artists including Wiz Khalifa, Trina, and Snoop Dogg.
This is the discography of American rapper Messy Marv.
John Christopher, known as I.N.F.O. is an American record producer, born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, who specializes in Hip hop/R&B/Pop. He has been known to work in the production duo "I.N.F.O. & NOVA". Some of the notable artists I.N.F.O. has worked with include Chris Brown, Cam'ron and The Diplomats, Birdman, Young Money Juelz Santana, Fabolous, Trae, Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Lloyd, Rich Boy, Master P., Lil Wayne, B.G., among many others. I.N.F.O.'s style is known to contain original compositions with heavy synth laden melodies and 808 drums. His more recent production can be identified with a vocal tag saying "INFO" at the beginning and ending of songs. In 2010, I.N.F.O. joined Cash Money Records as an in-house producer. I.N.F.O. also boasts a co-publishing deal with Money Mack, an entity of Cash Money Records, which is administered by Universal Music Publishing Group.
"Function" is the third single from E-40's 16th studio album The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil 2. The song features fellow rappers YG, Iamsu! and Problem. The song is produced by Trend of the group League of Star 2012. The song was certified Gold by the RIAA on November 3, 2016.
Phillip Anthony Beasley, known professionally as Philthy Rich is an American rapper.
Prenuptial Agreement is the sixth studio album by American rapper J. Stalin. It was released on January 12, 2010 via SMC Recordings. Production was handled by Adam "Swerve" Trujillo, the Mekanix, Mike Rizmo, Cinematik, DJ Fresh, Jallah Keys, Joe Millionaire, Kareem K, SK, Sneaky Mike, Traxamillion and Troy "Tha Rolla" Sanders. It features guest appearances from Shady Nate, 211, E Da Singa, Lil' Blood, E-40, Dubb 20, Glasses Malone, Jallah Keys, Jay Jonah, Lil' Kev, Lil Retro, Matt Blaque, Messy Marv, Mistah F.A.B., Philthy Rich, San Quinn, SK, Stevie Joe, The Jacka and Too $hort. The album peaked at #71 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at #18 on the Heatseekers Albums chart.
Memoirs of a Curb Server is the seventh studio album by American rapper J. Stalin, released on July 10, 2012 via Town Thizzness & Fontana. It peaked at #54 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, #16 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, and at the top spot on the Top Heatseekers Pacific chart, making it J. Stalin's most successful album to date. It is also the most successful album for the INgrooves imprint.
Thizz City is a compilation album by American rapper Messy Marv, released on August 10, 2010, via SMC Recordings. The album includes performances by San Quinn, Berner and Cellski, among others, and guest appearances from Keak da Sneak, Glasses Malone, Skaz One and more. Thizz City charted on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Da Bidness 2 is a collaboration album by American rappers The Boy Boy Young Mess, Keak da Sneak & PSD, released in January 2011 via Fatt City Incorporated & SMC Recordings. The sequel to their 2007 album Da Bidness, it features guest appearances from Jagged Edge, Baby Bash & E-40, among others. It charted on the Heatseekers Pacific chart.
Migos were an American hip hop group originating from Lawrenceville, Georgia, founded in 2008. The group was originally composed of rappers Quavo, his nephew Takeoff, and Offset. Quavo is from Athens, Georgia and Offset and Takeoff were born and raised in nearby Lawrenceville. As a group, they were managed by Coach K, the former manager of American rappers Gucci Mane and Jeezy, and frequently collaborated with producers such as DJ Durel, Murda Beatz, Zaytoven, and Buddah Bless. Recognized for their contribution to trap music in the 2010s, Billboard stated that the group "influenced pop culture and the entire English language by bringing their North Atlanta roots to the mainstream".
Armani Depaul, also known as Flav, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and director. Based in the Bay Area in Northern California, he operates the independent label Beach Boi Music.
Empire Distribution, Records and Publishing Inc. is an American distribution company and record label founded in 2010 by Ghazi Shami with offices in New York City, London, Nashville, and Atlanta. It has released albums in various genres but it is predominantly focused on hip hop music. Many prominent companies and artists have partnerships with EMPIRE, with music being distributed across platforms such as iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Deezer, Spotify, Vevo, SoundCloud, and Rdio, along with physical CDs and vinyl being distributed to traditional record stores.
Carlton Davis Mays, Jr., professionally known as Honorable C.N.O.T.E., is an American hip hop record producer and songwriter.
