Project Pat

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Project Pat
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Project Pat performing in 2007
Background information
Birth namePatrick Earl Houston
Born (1973-02-08) February 8, 1973 (age 51)
North Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
OccupationRapper
Years active1991–present
Labels
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Patrick Earl Houston (born February 8, 1973), known professionally as Project Pat, is an American rapper from Tennessee. [2] He is the older brother of Juicy J, the co-founder of Three 6 Mafia. [3] [4]

Contents

Houston was formerly a member of the hip-hop group the Kaze, joining in 1998, the same year that their debut album Kamakazie Timez Up was released.

Career

Music beginnings and Ghetty Green

Project Pat began his career with appearances on his brother Juicy J's early releases with DJ Paul in the early 1990s. After serving several years in prison for robbery charges and disappearing from recording, he re-emerged in 1999 with the solo album Ghetty Green , released on his brother's Hypnotize Minds label. He became an affiliated member of Juicy and Paul's group Three 6 Mafia, and first gained mainstream attention when he provided the hook for the group's hit single "Sippin' on Some Syrup" in 2000.

2000–2002: Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin and Layin' Da Smack Down

Houston released his second studio album Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin on February 13, 2001. The singles "Chickenhead" and "Don't Save Her" gained national radio airplay, along with music videos appearing on BET and MTV.

Shortly after the release of Mista Don't Play, Houston was charged with a parole violation and began a four-year prison sentence after unlicensed guns were discovered in his car during a traffic stop. His third album Layin' Da Smack Down was released in 2002 shortly after the beginning of the sentence and featured a video made for "Make Dat Azz Clap".

2002–2006: Release and Crook by da Book: The Fed Story

After his release from prison in 2005 he released Crook by da Book: The Fed Story which came in on #64 on the Billboard 200, selling about 40,000 copies in its first week. The first single off the album was "Good Googly Moogly" featuring DJ Paul and Juicy J.

2007–2011: Walkin' Bank Roll, Real Recognize Real & Loud Pack

After Houston was released from his deal with Columbia he signed with Koch, now known as E1. His fifth studio album Walkin' Bank Roll was released in 2007 and debuted at No. 45 on the Billboard 200. The lead single from the album was "Don't Call Me No Mo'" featuring Three 6 Mafia. His sixth studio album Real Recognize Real was his first major release for the label Asylum Records. The album featured the hit single "Keep It Hood" featuring OJ da Juiceman. It debuted at No. 8 on the Top Rap Albums Chart, with about 10,000 copies sold in the first week of release. On July 19, 2011, Houston released his seventh studio album Loud Pack on Hypnotize Minds and his newly founded label Project.

2012–present: Mixtapes and Mista Don't Play 2

On March 28, 2013, Houston announced that his next album would be titled Mista Don't Play 2. [5] The album would be released by E1 Music, the first single will be "Be A G", and feature Juicy J, along with the late Doe B. Juicy J also produces half of the album. [6] The album was released on April 14, 2015.

On August 15, 2016, Houston appeared on the J. Sims song "Visa", which appeared on the Mattrix Mixtape: We're Going Worldwide, Vol 5 compilation, presented by Matthew Rix. He announced a mixtape titled M.O.B. which was released on September 8, 2017. [7]

In 2021, Project Pat was featured on the single "Knife Talk" on Drake's album Certified Lover Boy which reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In 2023, Pat collaborated with Juicy J on a joint album titled, THEM GOATS. [4]

In 2024, Pat was featured on the song "Sked" alongside Denzel Curry and Kenny Mason.

Personal life

Project Pat often visits prisons to perform motivational speaking. [8] [9] He is the founder of the Go Foundation, a Collierville, Tennessee-based nonprofit organization that focuses on prison ministry. [10]

Discography

Studio albums

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"Don't Save Her" is a song by American rapper Project Pat and the second single from his second studio album Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin (2001). It features American rapper Crunchy Black. Produced by DJ Paul and Juicy J, the song contains a sample of "Where Da Cheese At" by Three 6 Mafia. Both DJ Paul and Crunchy Black perform the chorus.

References

  1. ↑ Peter A. Berry, "Project Pat Drops 'M.O.B.' Album Featuring Young Dolph and Juicy J", "XXLMag.com", August 2017
  2. ↑ https://www.ascap.com/repertory#ace/work/888784786 [ bare URL ]
  3. ↑ Project Pat. "Project Pat | Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
  4. 1 2 Saponara, Michael (November 27, 2023). "Juicy J Readies Joint Projects With Project Pat & Logic As Part Of 7-Album Spree". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  5. ↑ I.G.O.D. on March 28, 2013, in Video (March 28, 2013). "Project Pat Talks About Staying Relevant, Dropping New With Taylor Gang & More (Video)". The9elements.com. Retrieved July 24, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ↑ Aguilar, Elva (January 31, 2014). "Interview: Juicy J Talks About Lord Infamous, Katy Perry's "Dark Horse," & His Relationship With Taylor Gang". Complex. Retrieved November 18, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Project Pat Shares "M.O.B." Album Details". HipHopDX. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
  8. ↑ Person, Sierra. "Memphis rapper Project Pat speaks to inmates at West TN State Penitentiary". WBBJ-TV. ABC News. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Award Winning Artist Volunteers At Tennessee Prisons". Tennessee Department of Corrections. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  10. ↑ Turner, Dakarai; Chandler, Chelsea. "Project Pat's nonprofit hopes to turn lives around through message of God". Fox 13 Memphis. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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