The Mossie | |
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![]() Kaveo, Mugzi & Tap Dat Ass | |
Background information | |
Origin | Vallejo, California, United States |
Genres | West Coast hip hop, Rap, Gangsta rap |
Years active | 1993–2006 |
Labels | Sick Wid It Records, Jive Records |
Website | Mugzi on Myspace |
Members | Kaveo Mugzi Tap Dat Ass |
The Mossie was an American rap group from Vallejo, California, with members: Kaveo, Mugzi and Tap Dat Ass. They first appeared together on E-40's 1993 EP, The Mail Man . Before dropping their 1997 debut album, Have Heart Have Money , on Sick Wid It and Jive Records, they appeared together on several other Sick Wid It releases, including: The Hogg in Me , The Hemp Museum and Southwest Riders .
The Mossie's debut album, Have Heart Have Money , was released in 1997 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers and at number 62 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. [1] It was executive produced by B-Legit and E-40 and features guest performances by Celly Cel, Levitti, 187 Fac, Silk-E, G-Note, B-Legit and E-40. Along with a single, a music video was released to promote the album, "Nobody Can Be You But You", [2] featuring E-40 and cameo appearances by B-Legit, Celly Cel, D-Shot and Suga-T. The group then went on to appear on several Bay Area artists' albums and compilations, together as a group and as solo artists.
In 2001, the group resurfaced with their second studio album, Point Seen, Money Gone. It was produced by Ant Banks, Bosko, Kevin Gardner, Redwine, Sean T and Tone Capone. Three years later Young Mugzi (a.k.a. Mugzilla) dropped a soundtrack on his own label, 30-30 Records titled, Lifestyles of the Disobayish. The album features guest performances by Turf Talk, E-40, San Quinn, Celly Cel, Messy Marv, Spice 1, Laroo and The Mossie.
Earl Tywone Stevens Sr., better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper. He is a founding member of the rap group the Click, and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. He has released 28 studio albums to date, appeared on numerous movie soundtracks, and has also done guest appearances on a host of other rap albums. Initially an underground artist, his 1995 solo album In a Major Way opened him up to a wider audience. Beginning in 1998, he began collaborating with mainstream rappers outside the San Francisco Bay Area. He rose to higher mainstream popularity in 2006 with his single "Tell Me When to Go", which was produced by Lil Jon.
Earl Tywone Stevens Jr., better known by his stage name Droop-E, is an American rapper, and producer. He is the son of the Bay Area rapper E-40.
Brandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.
Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire is the 5th studio album by American rapper E-40, released November 9, 1999 on Jive and Sick Wid It. The album features production by Ant Banks, Bosko, Battlecat, Clint "Payback" Sands, Rick Rock and Studio Ton. It peaked at #2 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #28 on the Billboard 200. Like his previous album this was also certified gold. The album features guest performances by fellow members of The Click: B-Legit, D-Shot and Suga-T, as well as Jayo Felony, C-Bo, Fat Joe, Celly Cel, Levitti, The Mossie, Lil Wayne, Birdman and Juvenile.
In a Major Way is the second studio album by American rapper E-40, released March 14, 1995 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 13 on the Billboard 200, selling 70,000 copies in its first week. The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA.
Game Related is the second studio album by American rap group The Click, released November 7, 1995, on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Mike Mosley, Roger Troutman, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 21 on the Billboard 200. Two singles were released, "Hurricane" and "Scandalous", and both appeared on multiple Billboard singles charts. The album features guest performances by Roger Troutman and Levitti, as well as one solo track for each member of the group.
Heat 4 Yo Azz is the debut album by Vallejo, California rapper, Celly Cel. The album was released in 1994 for Sick Wid It Records and was produced by Celly Cel, Sam Bostic and Studio Ton. The album was mildly successful, making it to #34 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop album chart. Guests include B-Legit, E-40 and Funk Mobb. The album was re-released on Jive Records the same year without the track "Zig Zags & Body Bags."
Song'z U Can't Find is a compilation of Celly Cel's guest appearance on other rappers albums and compilations. The project was released in 2002 for Boss Up Muzik and was produced by Celly Cel, Studio Ton and G-Man Stan. This compilation marked the first Celly Cel album not to chart on any album charts. Guests include E-40, B-Legit, Rappin' 4-Tay, WC, Baby Beesh and C-Bo.
Best of Celly Cel 2: Tha Sick Wid It Dayz is the second greatest hits album by rapper, Celly Cel. The compilation was released in 2007 for R.N.L.G. Records and was the sequel to 1999's The Best of Celly Cel.
Hempin' Ain't Easy is the third album by B-Legit. It was released on July 25, 2000, for Koch Records and Sick Wid It Records and featured production from B-Legit, Ant Banks, Daz Dillinger, Studio Ton, Tone Capone, Big Sin, Bosko, Mr. Payback, Sam Bostic and Keith Clizark. Hempin' Ain't Easy peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and No. 21 on the Independent Albums chart. The single, "Hempin' Ain't Easy", reached No. 64 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.
Tryin' to Get a Buck is the debut album by American rapper B-Legit, released March 2, 1993 on Sick Wid It Records. The album was produced entirely by Studio Ton. It peaked at number 41 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 26 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers. The album features guest performances by labelmates: E-40, Little Bruce, Levitti and Mac Shawn.
Mash Confusion is the debut album by American rap group A-1, released August 24, 1999 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. A-1 is composed of Big Bone and D-Day. The album features production by Bosko, K-Lou, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. Several guest performers appear on the album, including: E-40, B-Legit, Little Bruce, Killa Tay, Phats Bossi and Nikki Scarfoze.
Down and Dirty is the debut album by American rap group The Click, released in 1992 on Sick Wid It Records. It peaked at number 87 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Southwest Riders is a compilation presented by American rappers E-40 and B-Legit. It was released August 26, 1997 on Jive and Sick Wid It Records. The album features production by Bosko, DJ Paul, Juicy J, KLC, The Legendary Traxster, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and T-Mix. It peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 23 on the Billboard 200. The album features performances by Richie Rich, UGK, A-1, WC, 3X Krazy, Luniz, Celly Cel, Eightball & MJG, Twista and Brotha Lynch Hung.
Little Bruce, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California, best known for this 1994 debut album released on Sick Wid It, now known as Heavy on the Grind Entertainment, and Jive Records, XXXtra Manish.
Have Heart Have Money is the debut album by American rap group The Mossie, released August 26, 1997 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. It was produced by DJ Xtra Large, K-Lou, Levitti, The Mossie, Rick Rock, Sean T, Studio Ton and Tone Capone and executive produced by B-Legit and E-40. The album peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers and at number 62 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It features guest performances by E-40, 187 Fac, Celly Cel, Levitti, B-Legit, and G-Note of Funk Mobb.
The Hogg in Me is compilation presented by American rap label Sick Wid It Records. It was released November 21, 1995 on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album was produced by Celly Cel, Damian Law, Dre "Young Dog" Riggins, Filthy Rich, Kevin Gardner, K-Lou, Levitti, Redwine, Stevie Wright and Studio Ton. It peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album features performances by B-Legit, Celly Cel, Levitti, Funk Mobb, The Mossie, Playaz Tryna Strive, A-1 and Reservoir Hoggz.
Sick Wid It's Greatest Hits is a compilation album presented by American rap label Sick Wid It Records. It was released on November 9, 1999, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. The album was produced by D-Shot, Femi Ojetunde, Kevin Gardner, Mike Mosley, Redwine, Roger Troutman, Sam Bostic, Studio Ton and Tone Capone. It features performances by Spice 1, Too Short, Kurupt, Daryl Hall, E-40, B-Legit, Celly Cel, Levitti, Bo–Roc, Roger Troutman and Mac Shawn.
All Frames of the Game is the debut album by American rap group Playaz Tryna Strive, released November 12, 1996, on Sick Wid It and Jive Records. Playaz Tryna Strive, also known as P.T.S., is composed of Filthy Rich and T–Pup. The album was produced by Filthy Rich, K-Lou, Mike D, Studio Ton and Wayniac, and executive produced by B-Legit and E-40. The album peaked at number 100 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. It features guest performances by E-40, B-Legit, Levitti, Silk–E, Suga-T and E-Clipze.
Six Figures is the second studio album by American rapper D-Shot, released on July 29, 1997, on Jive Records and D-Shot's own label, Shot Records. The album was produced by Femi Ojetunde, Levitti, Studio Ton and D-Shot. It peaked at number 21 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and at number 81 on the Billboard 200. The album features guest performances by Spice 1, E-40, B-Legit, Celly Cel, Too Short, Mac Shawn, Levitti, and Bo-Roc of the Dove Shack.