Charles Kente Williams (Bowens), commonly known by his stage name Keak da Sneak, is an American rapper from Oakland, California; He is known for his scratchy, gruff voice and for coining the term hyphy in 1994.
Lead the Way is the second studio album by American rap supergroup, T.W.D.Y. It was released October 3, 2000 on Thump Records. It peaked at number 74 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album was produced entirely by Ant Banks and Sonny B. It features guest performances by West Coast heavy-weights: Kurupt, Ice-T, Too Short, CJ Mac, B-Legit, MC Eiht, Luniz, King T, Dru Down and Cold 187um.
3X Krazy was an American hip hop group formed in Oakland, California in 1994. The group consisted of members Keak da Sneak, B.A. and Agerman.
Brandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.
Turf Talk, is a Bay Area rapper at the forefront of the hyphy movement. His unique style of delivery has earned both local and national acclaim. Turf Talk is the protégé and cousin of platinum-selling Bay Area pioneer and legend E-40, and is signed to his mentor's Sick Wid It/30/30 Records.
Hits II: Ganked & Gaffled is second greatest hits album by American rapper Spice 1. It was released February 20, 2001 on Mobb Status Entertainment. The album features production by Ant Banks, Blackjack, E-A-Ski, Mike Dean, Paris, Rick Rock, Sam Bostic and Spice 1. It features songs from all of Spice 1's previous albums, as well as guest appearances from the albums: Hard to Hit, In a Major Way, Lost and the single "I Got 5 on It". The album features performances by 2Pac, E-40, Luniz, Dru Down, Shock G, Richie Rich, Roger Troutman, Too Short, 8Ball and Rappin' 4-Tay.
Tha Hall of Game is the third studio album by American rapper E-40, released October 29, 1996, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Ant Banks, Mike Mosley, Rick Rock, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 4 on the Billboard 200. One single, "Things'll Never Change"/"Rapper's Ball", peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. and performed well on several other charts as well. The album was certified gold in 1997 by the RIAA. The album features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit, D-Shot and Suga-T, as well as 2Pac, Luniz, Cold 187um, Kokane, Keak da Sneak and Levitti.
Jake & the Phatman is an American record production and songwriting duo, composed of multi-instrumentalists Glenn Standridge and Robert C. "Bobby" Ozuna Jr. They won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards in 2003.
It's Not What You Say... It's How You Say It is the sixth studio album by Bay Area rapper Mac Dre released on November 20, 2001.
Heart of a Gangsta, Mind of a Hustla, Tongue of a Pimp is the fourth album by Bay Area rapper Mac Dre. Originally released on Outbac Records, on Ghetto Celebrities, Mac Dre makes reference to Outbac Records never paying him.
Deified is a solo studio album by American rapper Keak da Sneak. It was released on February 19, 2008 via AllNDaDoe/Koch Records. It features guest appearances from Celly Cel, Chingo Bling, Clyde Carson, Daz Dillinger, E-40, Lil' Keke, Messy Marv, Mistah F.A.B., Paul Wall, Prodigy, San Quinn, The Alchemist, The Jacka and Too $hort among others. The album sold 3,800 copies in its first week on shelves, debuting at #196 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Steve Davison, better known as PSD, PSD Tha Drivah or Stevie Dee, is a rapper and producer from Vallejo, California, US, who is closely associated with the late Mac Dre.
Dual Committee is an album by 3X Krazy members Keak da Sneak and Agerman under the name Dual Committee. It was released March 21, 2000 on Moe Doe Records and was produced by Ant Banks, E-A-Ski & CMT, Rick Rock, Alonzo Jackson, Mike Sexton and Tone Capone. 3X Krazy member B.A. did not participate in the recording.
Hi-Tek is the second studio solo album by rapper, Keak da Sneak and considered to be his best album by fans. It was released on June 16, 2001 for Moe Doe Records and was produced by Ant Banks, Rick Rock, One Drop Scott, Tone Capone, D-Dre and Keak da Sneak. The album was a modest success, peaking at #95 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, #18 on the Top Independent Albums and #37 on the Top Heatseekers, and selling 6,510 copies in its first week out.
Counting Other Peoples Money is the fifth studio solo album released by rapper Keak da Sneak. It was released on September 23, 2003, for Moe Doe Entertainment and produced by E-A-Ski, Rick Rock, DJ Epik, D-Dre and CMT. The album peaked at No. 87 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, No. 37 on the Top Heatseekers chart and No. 38 on the Top Independent Albums chart.
Keak da Sneak is a solo album released by rapper, Keak da Sneak. It was released on November 9, 2004 for Moe Doe Entertainment and was produced by E-A-Ski, Tone Capone and D-Dre.
Dre Day: July 5th 1970 is a posthumous 2008 album by Hyphy Bay Area rapper Mac Dre.
The Best of Mac Dre is the first "best of" album by Mac Dre. It was released in 2002 by Sumo/Thizz Entertainment ©. It is the first compilation of his hit songs, later followed by The Best of Mac Dre, Vol. 2 & 3. Though Mac Dre was killed by gunshot on November 1, 2004, his Bay Area legacy lives on through his music. This album features other Bay Area hip hop legends such as Keak da Sneak, Messy Marv, and San Quinn.
Ant Banks Presents T.W.D.Y.: Derty Werk is the debut studio album by American hip hop supergroup T.W.D.Y.. It was released on April 20, 1999 via Thump Street Records. Production was handled entirely by member Ant Banks, who also served as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Otis & Shug, Gripsta, Playa Metro, Too $hort, Agerman, B-Legit, CJ Mac, Dolla Will, J-Dubb, Keak da Sneak, Mac Mall, Mac Shawn, MC Ant, Pooh-Man and Spice 1.
