Skatterman & Snug Brim

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Skatterman & Snug Brim
Also known asYung Gunz
Origin Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Genres Gangsta rap
Years active2002–present
Labels Strange Music (2002–2009)
Bigg Shot (2009–present)
MembersSkatterman
Snug Brim
Website www.myspace.com/skattermankc

Skatterman & Snug Brim is a rap duo from Kansas City, Missouri, United States, best known for their song "Block Party".

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After releasing projects separately, Skatterman (born Stacy Dewayne Landis [1] ) and Snug Brim (born Aaron R. Henderson [1] ) combined as a group. The duo released their first album, Worth A Million, in 2002 through Below Radar Records. On the cover they were listed as "Skatterman & Snug Brim," but the inside of the case displayed "Skatterman & Snug Brim AKA Yung Gunz." The "Yung Gunz" name was later dropped due to a conflict with another group of the same name, but different spelling, (Young Gunz).

After the release of their first album, the duo signed with the Kansas City-based label, Strange Music. They recorded the album, Urban Legendz which was released in 2004. The single from the album, "Block Party," charted #24 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales in October of the same year. [2]

Word on tha Streets was released August 12, 2008. The follow-up to their Urban Legendz album featured the songs: "I'm That Nigga", "Sukka Dukkas" and "Heartbreaker." Featured artists included Tech N9ne, Young Buck, Paul Wall and Rich The Factor. [3]

On February 9, 2009, Tech N9ne's official website announced the duo's decision to leave the Strange Music label after fulfilling their commitment. [4]

Bigg Shot Music & Films

Bigg Shot Music & Films
Founded2009 (2009)
FounderSkatterman
Snug Brim
Distributor(s)Deep Distribution Worldwide
Genre Hip hop
Country of origin U.S.

On February 23, Skatterman & Snug Brim issued a press release through their MySpace account confirming that they had left the Strange Music label after fulfilling their two-album commitment. The duo also revealed that they had started a new label, Bigg Shot Music & Films, with Skatterman acting as President / CEO and Snug Brim handling the Creative / A&R aspect of the company.

Plans for a new Skatterman & Snug Brim album were also included in this release, indicating that their third album Perseverance would be released through the label on September 1 via a two-album distribution deal with RYKO/Warner Bros. [5] However, plans for the album were later dropped due to Snug Brim's decision to go back to school and work towards a 15-month certification in music marketing. Skatterman also moved forward with work on a solo mixtape titled The Cookbook, released on November 2, 2009. The mixtape will be followed by his studio album, Self Made scheduled for release on March 16, 2010. [6]

Discography

Studio albums

YearAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
[7]
Sales
Top Heatseekers
2002 Worth a Million
  • Released: August 16, 2002
  • Label: Below Radar Records
  • Format: CD
2004 Urban Legendz
2008 Word on tha Streets 481,158 [8]
"" indicates albums that did not chart.

Solo releases

Skatterman

  • 1998: Southside Rollers
  • 2009: The Cook Book: Recipe 1
  • 2012: The Cook Book: Recipe Two

Snug Brim

  • 1998: Center Piece Of The Puzzle
  • 2001: Snug Brim Presents Murder 1 Rebelz
  • 2009: Hood Gospel

Music videos

Features

  • 2013: Bloodstepp - Putcha Hands Up Again (Featuring Skatterman & Snug Brim) from the album Bass and Bubblegum
  • 2014: Bloodstepp - Putcha Hands Up Again (Featuring Skatterman & Snug Brim) (Chopped And Skrewed By DJ Mad Hatter) from the album Grand Theft Ufo: Floppy Disk Edition

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References

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  2. Billboard.com - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales - Block Party (Oct. 02, 2004)
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