Dejuan Walker, better known by his stage name Suga Free, is an American rapper.
The Peoples Champ is the 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.
Against the Grain is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper Kurupt. It was released on August 23, 2005, through Death Row Records, making it his first and, to date, only solo album for the label. Production was handled by Mark Sparks, Doug Mayhem, Sir Jinx, Baby-C-Style, Blaqthoven, Diverse, Joshua Andrews, Ric Rude, Screwface and Tha Row Hitters, with Suge Knight serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Eastwood, Tri Star, Young Tone, 2Pac, Dave Hollister, Domination, M.O.P., Potion, Roscoe, Spider Loc, The Dayton Family and Val C.
Tha Carter III is the sixth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on June 10, 2008, by Cash Money, Universal Motown & Young Money Entertainment. It follows a string of mixtape releases and guest appearances on other hip hop and R&B artists' albums. The album features appearances from Jay-Z, T-Pain, Fabolous, Robin Thicke, Busta Rhymes, Juelz Santana, Babyface, Bobby V, and Kanye West, among others. It also features Static Major, who is credited posthumously following his death in February of that year.
Breakin News is the eighth studio album by American rapper E-40. It was released on September 9, 2003, through Sick Wid' It/Jive Records. Recording sessions took place at The Orange Room, The Cosmic Slop Shop in Sacramento, The Archives, Hard Knock Studios, Right Track Studios in New York City, Bosko's Chicken and Beats Studios in Los Angeles, and The Pharmacy Recording. Production was handled by Rick Rock, Big Smash, Bosko, Caviar, CMT, Droop-E, E-A-Ski, Lil' Jon, Mo Mo, Nick Fury, Overdose and Sam Bostic, with E-40 serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from The Mossie, Mo Mo, Turf Talk, Doonie Baby, Rankin' Scroo, the Clipse, B-Legit, Bonecrusher, David Banner, DJ Kay Slay, Don Parma, E-A-Ski, Goapele, James "Stomp Down" Bailey, Keak da Sneak, Lil' Jon & the East Side Boyz, Messy Marv, Passion, San Quinn and Stressmatic.
American rapper E-40 has released 27 studio albums, 7 collaborative albums, 6 compilation albums, 1 mixtape, 5 extended plays, 38 singles, and 8 other charting songs.
Beat'n Down Yo Block! is the debut studio album by Atlanta-based American rapper Unk. It was released on October 3, 2006 through Koch Records. Production was handled by DJ Montay, MC Assault, Freddie B, Big Korey and Joe Durty. It features guest appearances from DJ Montay, Dru, Baby D, Backbone, Big Korey, D.G. Yola, DJ Jelly, Jazze Pha, Jizzleman, Loko and Parlae. The album peaked at number 109 on the Billboard 200, number 21 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, number 8 on the Top Rap Albums, and topped the Heatseekers Albums charts in the United States.
"Rubberband Banks" is a song by American hip hop recording artist Young Dro, released as the second single from his debut studio album Best Thang Smokin' (2006). The song, like its predecessor, was produced by Grand Hustle in-house producer Cordale "Lil' C" Quinn. The song's title refers to the act of storing large quantities of banknotes using rubber bands.
Distortion is the only solo studio album by American musician Joseph "Rev. Run" Simmons from hip hop group Run–D.M.C. It was originally scheduled to be released in 2003, but was delayed until its release date of October 18, 2005. Production was handled entirely by Whiteboy and Rev Run, who also served as executive producer together with his brother Russell Simmons. The album debuted at number 78 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the United States. Its lead single "Mind on the Road" peaked at number 98 on the Pop 100.
"Suga Suga" is a song by American rapper Baby Bash featuring Frankie J. The song was written by both singers and was released on July 21, 2003, as the second and final single from Baby Bash's third studio album, Tha Smokin' Nephew (2003). It is Baby Bash's highest-charting song on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching number seven, and it appeared on several international rankings, including the New Zealand Singles Chart, where it peaked at number one. It has received sales certifications in Australia, Germany, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The discography of American rapper Birdman consists of four studio albums, one collaborative album, two mixtapes, 23 music videos, 48 singles, including 23 as a featured artist, and 7 promotional singles. In 2002, Birdman released his debut studio album Birdman under the recording name Baby. It peaked at number 24 on the US Billboard 200, spending 23 weeks on the chart. Three singles were released from the album; the first, "Do That...", reached number 33 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and the second, "What Happened to That Boy", reached number 45 on the same chart. The third single, "Baby You Can Do It", only charted on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales chart. In 2003, Birdman collaborated with singer Ginuwine on the single "Hell Yeah" and rapper Bow Wow on the single "Let's Get Down", which reached numbers 17 and 14 respectively on the Hot 100.
Super Saucy is the fourth solo studio album by American hip hop recording artist Baby Bash. It was released on March 15, 2005, through Universal Records. Recording sessions took place at Digital Services in Houston, Konvict Music Studios in Atlanta, Sony Studios in New York, Larabee North in Los Angeles, The Muzik Factory in Las Vegas, and The Grill Studios in Oakland. Production was handled by Happy Perez, Akon, Baby Dookes, Dash, Fredwreck, Jose "Block Of Rock" De Leon, Swampkat and Mintman, with Charles Chavez and Baby Bash serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Akon, Natalie Alvarado, Russell Lee, Angel Dust, Avant, A-Wax, Bosko, Butch Cassidy, Chingo Bling, Don Cisco, E-40, Grimm, Jay Tee, Lucky Luciano, Mac Dre, Miami The Most, Money Mike, Mr. Kee, Nate Dogg, Nino Brown, Paul Wall, Pitbull, Rasheed, Richie Rich, Suga Free and 3rd Wish.
Cyclone is the fifth solo studio album by the American hip hop recording artist Baby Bash. It was released on October 30, 2007 via Arista Records. Production was handled by Happy Perez, J. R. Rotem, Ryan Tedder, DJ Felli Fel, Jim Jonsin, Justin Trugman, Kookie, Lil' Jon, Peter Ramirez, Play-N-Skillz and Scoop DeVille. It features guest appearances from Paula DeAnda, Aundrea Fimbres, Casely, Chingo Bling, Da Stooie Bros., Keith Sweat, Lucky Luciano, Marcos Hernandez, Mickaël Zibi, Mistah F.A.B., Pimp C, Queenie, Ryan Tedder, Sean Kingston and T-Pain.
The New Testament (The Truth) is the second studio album by American rapper Suga Free. It was released on March 2, 2004 via Bungalo/Universal Records. Production was handled by DJ Quik, Big Saccs, Fastlane, Frank Nitty, Hi-C and DJ Koki. It features guest appearances from Cash Flow, Bigg Steele, Chingy, Hi-C and Kokane. It peaked at number 72 on the US Billboard 200 and at number 23 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
"Let's Get Down" is a song by American rapper Bow Wow, released on June 24, 2003 as the first single off his third album Unleashed (2003). The song was written by Shad Moss, Phalon Alexander, Rahman Griffin and a then-unknown T.I. It was produced by Jazze Pha and features rapper Birdman under his former alias "Baby". It's the first song to be released by Bow Wow without the "Lil'" moniker in his name after making his film debut in 2002's Like Mike and releasing his cover of "Basketball" for the film's soundtrack. Bow Wow said that following the name change, he wanted to do the same with his music by contributing more into the songwriting process of the album and release a single that matched his new image.
Don't Feed da Animals is the second studio album by American rapper Gorilla Zoe. It was released on March 17, 2009. The album peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard 200, number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and number 1 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums. The album sold 29,000 copies in its first week, and 134,660 copies to date.
Finally Famous: Born a Thug, Still a Thug is the eighth studio album by American rapper Trick Daddy. It was released on September 15, 2009 through Dunk Ryder Records. Production was handled by Gold Ru$h, Chronic Chris, Gorilla Tek, Kane Da Kameleon, Mizzle Boy, Ohzee, Schife, and The Runners among others.
Bashtown is the fourth studio album, and eighth album overall, released by the American hip hop recording artist Baby Bash. Released on March 22, 2011, it is the first of his albums to be released on Upstairs Records. Bashtown was produced by Jim Jonsin, Printz Board, Happy Perez, Mickaël, J. Lacy, & C-Ballin and has vocal guests E-40, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Jay Rock, Marty James, The Jacka, Z-Ro, Krizz Kaliko, Lucky Luciano and Lloyd among others. According to Baby Bash, the album was recorded entirely in 2010, although many singles and the album were released in 2011.
American rapper Lil Wayne has released 285 singles including 19 promotional singles. Lil Wayne attained his first singles chart entry in 1999 as a featured artist on Hot Boys member Juvenile's single "Back That Azz Up", which peaked at number 19 on the United States Billboard Hot 100 and became a top ten hit on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. Wayne later released his debut solo studio album Tha Block Is Hot in November 1999. Its title track and lead single, which features B.G. and Juvenile, reached number 65 on the Billboard Hot 100. Lights Out followed in December 2000 and produced the singles "Get Off the Corner", "Everything" and "Shine". "Way of Life", the lead single from Wayne's third studio album 500 Degreez, peaked at number 71 on the Hot 100 and became a top 20 hit on the Hot Rap Songs chart. In 2004, Wayne was featured on the single "Soldier" by American girl group Destiny's Child, which became his first top ten hit on the Hot 100 and enjoyed commercial success internationally.
Ronald Ray Bryant, better known by his stage name Baby Bash, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California. His first two albums, Savage Dreams (2001) and On Tha Cool (2002) were released independently through Dope House Records. After changing the last part of his stage name to "Bash," he released the 2003 single "Suga Suga", which peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 and led to his signing of a recording contract from Universal Records. "Suga Suga" served as the lead single for his third album and major label debut, Tha Smokin' Nephew (2003).
