UGK was an American hip hop duo from Houston, Texas, more specifically an outskirt called Port Arthur, Texas, formed in 1987, by Bernard "Bun B" Freeman and Chad "Pimp C" Butler. They released their first major-label album, Too Hard to Swallow, in 1992, followed by several other albums charting on the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts, including the self-titled Underground Kingz album, which contained their single "International Players Anthem " and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, in August 2007. The duo has also been featured on hit singles by several other artists, such as "Big Pimpin'" by Jay-Z and "Sippin' on Some Syrup" by Three 6 Mafia. Pimp C founded UGK Records in late 2005. On December 4, 2007, Pimp C died in his West Hollywood, California hotel room.
Chad Lamont Butler, better known by his stage name Pimp C, was an American rapper and record producer. He was best known for his work with Bun B as one half of the hip-hop duo Underground Kingz (UGK).
Bernard James Freeman, known professionally as Bun B, is an American rapper. He is best known as one half of the southern rap duo UGK, a group he formed in 1987 alongside Pimp C. Aside from his work with UGK, Bun B has released five solo albums, including 2010's Trill OG, which received the rare 5-mic rating from The Source.
Webster Gradney Jr. who performs under the mononym Webbie, is an American rapper from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He's been signed to the independent Trill Entertainment label since 2003. In 2005 he came into the hip hop scene with "Gimme That" featuring Bun B. His songs "Bad Bitch" and "Swerve" were featured on Gangsta Musik, his 2003 group album with Lil Boosie, and in the 2005 movie Hustle & Flow. Webbie's second album, Savage Life 2, was released in early 2008 with the hit single "Independent" featuring Lil Boosie and Lil Phat.
The Peoples Champ is the commercial debut and second studio album by American rapper Paul Wall. It was released on September 13, 2005, by Atlantic Records, Asylum Records, and Swishahouse. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 176,000 copies in its first week. This serves as his first number one in two solo studio releases after Chick Magnet (2004). The album was supported by four singles: "Sittin' Sidewayz", "They Don't Know", "Girl", and "Drive Slow". Both "Sittin' Sidewayz" and "Girl" became a certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling 500,000 copies each in the United States.
Trill is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Bun B. It was released on October 18, 2005, through Rap-A-Lot Records. Recording sessions took place at Studio 7303 in Houston and at PatchWerk Recording Studios and Stankonia Studios in Atlanta. Production was handled by Mr. Lee, Mannie Fresh, Salih Williams, Bigg Tyme, Cory Mo, Jazze Pha, John Bido, KLC, Lil Jon, Maejor, Mike Dean, Mr. Collipark, Sean Wee, Trey Songz and Travis Barker. It features guest appearances from Lil' Keke, Mike Jones, Young Jeezy, Z-Ro, Aztek, Birdman, Chamillionaire, Jay-Z, Jazze Pha, J. Prince, Juvenile, Lil' Flip, Ludacris, Mannie Fresh, Mddl Fngz, Paul Wall, Pimp C, Scarface, Slim Thug, T.I., Too $hort, Trey Songz, Ying-Yang Twins and Skinhead Rob.
My Ghetto Report Card is the ninth studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released on March 14, 2006, by BME Recordings, Sick Wid It Records, Reprise Records and Warner Bros. Records. The album was supported by two singles: "Tell Me When to Go" featuring Keak Da Sneak, and "U and Dat" featuring T-Pain and Kandi Girl.
My Homies is the fifth studio album by an American rapper Scarface. It was released March 3, 1998, by Rap-A-Lot and Virgin Records. The album features production by Mike Dean, Mr. Lee, N.O. Joe, Scarface, and Tone Capone. Upon its release, My Homies peaked at number 4 on the US Billboard 200, becoming a certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as of April 6, 1998. The album features guest performances from 2Pac, Master P, Ice Cube, Devin the Dude, B-Legit, UGK, Too Short, Do or Die, and Willie D. Scarface appeared solo onto two out of thirty songs, while performing with others on thirteen and does not contribute vocals on fifteen. The sequel to the album, My Homies Part 2, was released on March 7, 2006.
Bred 2 Die, Born 2 Live is the debut studio album by American rapper Lil Scrappy. The album was released on December 5, 2006 by G'$ Up Entertainment, BME Recordings and Reprise Records. The album debuted at number 24 on the Billboard 200 with about 82,000 copies sold. Guests on the album include Yung Joc, Young Buck, Young Dro, Lil Jon, Three 6 Mafia, Lloyd, Yo Gotti, Olivia, 50 Cent, among others.
The Price of Fame is the fifth studio album by American rapper Bow Wow. It was released on December 19, 2006, by Bow Wow's LBW Entertainment, an imprint of Columbia Records; it serves as the first project issued through the former label. The album features guest appearances from Chris Brown, Johntá Austin, Pimp C, T-Pain, Lil Wayne, Da Brat, Lil Scrappy, Khleo Thomas, R. Kelly, and former label boss Jermaine Dupri. Production was handled by the latter two themselves, alongside No I.D., Nitti, Lil Ronnie, LRoc, and Bryan-Michael Cox. It was Bow Wow's second album to contain uncensored profanity, though a Parental Advisory label was never issued.
Underground Kingz is the fifth studio album by American hip hop duo UGK. The album was released on August 7, 2007, by Jive Records. The production on the album was handled by multiple producers including Lil Jon, Jazze Pha, Swizz Beatz, DJ Paul and Pimp C himself. The album also features guest appearances from T.I., Talib Kweli, Rick Ross, Big Daddy Kane, Slim Thug, Too Short, Charlie Wilson, Outkast, Three 6 Mafia, and many more.
Ridin' Dirty is the third studio album by American hip hop duo UGK. It was released on July 30, 1996, by Jive Records. Despite no music videos or official singles being released, it is their best selling album with over 850,000 copies sold to date, with 70,000 copies sold in its first week.
Bad Azz is the third solo studio album and major label debut by American rapper Lil' Boosie. It was released on October 24, 2006, via Trill Entertainment and Asylum Records. Recording sessions took place at Trill Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Production was handled by Mouse and BJ. It features guest appearances from Webbie, Big Head, Foxx, Pimp C and Yung Joc. The album debuted at number 18 on the US Billboard 200, selling 41,000 copies in the first week. Its lead single, "Zoom", made it to number 61 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Hustle & Flow: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture is the compilation soundtrack album to Craig Brewer's 2005 film Hustle & Flow. It was released on July 12, 2005, via Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records.
"Wipe Me Down" is a song by American rapper Foxx, included as a song on the Trill Entertainment compilation album Trill Entertainment Presents: Survival of the Fittest (2007). The song's backing track was composed by American record producer Mouse On Tha Track. A remixed version, featuring additional vocals from fellow rappers Lil Boosie and Webbie, was released as a single in 2007, with Lil Boosie listed as the lead artist. There is another remixed version featuring UGK, Foxx has different vocals than the other remix version along with vocals from Pimp C & Bun B.
"Independent" is the first single by Webbie from his second album Savage Life 2. It features Lil Phat and Lil Boosie and a sample of Webbie's "Bad Bitch" in the chorus. Rapper Macklemore would later sample "Independent" on his #1 hit, "Can't Hold Us".
"I Miss You" is a R&B/hip hop song written by Webbie, Mouse and Mannie Fresh for Webbie's second studio album, Savage Life 2 (2008). The song samples Diana Ross' "Missing You", and features LeToya Luckett. It was originally going to feature singer Kelis, but she was replaced for unknown reasons. While the song is about Webbie being on the road and looking forward to returning home to his woman, it is dedicated to Houston rappers that recently have died, mainly for UGK member Pimp C. The song was leaked to the internet on February 5, 2008, and was officially released on March 10, 2008.
II Trill is the second solo studio album by American rapper Bun B. It was released on May 20, 2008, through Rap-A-Lot Records with distribution via Asylum Records and Atlantic Records, serving as a sequel to his successful debut 2005 album Trill.
UGK 4 Life is the sixth and final studio album by American hip hop duo UGK. It was released on March 31, 2009, by Jive Records. Recording sessions took place at Mad Studios in Houston, Swagger Studios in Los Angeles, Trill Cave Studios in Port Arthur, Maximedia Studios in Dallas, Chung King Studios and Legacy Recording Studios in New York, and Silent Sound Recording Studios in Atlanta. Production was handled by Cory Mo, Pimp C, Steve Below, Averexx, DJ B-Do, Mannie Fresh and Akon, with Mike Dean and Giorgio Tuinfort serving as co-producers. It features guest appearances from 8Ball & MJG, Akon, Big Gipp, B-Legit, E-40, Lil' Boosie, Raheem DeVaughn, Ronald Isley, Sleepy Brown, Snoop Dogg, Too $hort and Webbie.
The Naked Soul of Sweet Jones is the third solo studio album by American rapper Pimp C. It was released through Rap-A-Lot Records and Universal Motown Records on October 5, 2010, making it his first posthumous solo release. The album features guest appearances from Bun B, Da Underdawgz, BankRoll Jonez, Bub, Chamillionaire, Cory Mo, Drake, E-40, Hezeleo, Ivory P., Jazze Pha, J-Dawg, Lil' Boosie, Rick Ross, Slim Thug, The Gator Mane, Too $hort, Webbie and Young Jeezy.
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