Richard Martin Lloyd Walters, better known as Slick Rick, is an English-American rapper and record producer. He rose to prominence as part of Doug E. Fresh & the Get Fresh Crew in the mid-1980s. Their songs "The Show" and "La Di Da Di" are considered early hip hop classics. "La Di Da Di" is one of the most sampled songs in history.
Nathaniel Thomas Wilson, better known by his stage name Kool G Rap, is an American rapper. He began his career in the mid-1980s as one half of the group Kool G Rap & DJ Polo and as a member of the Juice Crew. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential and skilled MCs of all time, and a pioneer of mafioso rap/street/hardcore content and multisyllabic rhyming. On his album The Giancana Story, he stated that the "G" in his name stands for "Giancana", but on other occasions he has stated that it stands for "Genius".
William Michael Griffin Jr., better known by his stage name Rakim, is an American rapper. He is one half of golden age hip hop duo Eric B. & Rakim, with whom he released four albums: Paid in Full (1987), Follow the Leader (1988), Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em (1990), and Don't Sweat the Technique (1992). He also released four solo albums: The 18th Letter (1997), The Master (1999), The Seventh Seal (2009), and G.O.D.'s Network: Reb7rth (2024).
David R. Styles, better known by his stage name Styles P, is an American rapper, best known as a member of East Coast hip hop group the Lox. Formed with fellow rappers Sheek Louch and Jadakiss in 1994, the group was also part of the Ruff Ryders Entertainment collective.
Kenneth Doniell Moore, better known by his stage name Big Moe, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas.
The Screwed Up Click is an American hip hop collective based in Houston, Texas, that was led by DJ Screw. Its most notable members include DJ Screw, Big Hawk, Big Mello, Big Moe, Big Pokey, the Botany Boyz, E.S.G., Fat Pat, Lil' Flip, Lil' Keke, Lil' O, and Z-Ro. In addition, Devin the Dude, K-Rino, Lil' Troy, South Park Mexican and UGK are considered to be "Screwed Up Affiliated". Many of the current and former SUC members come from the neighborhoods of South Park, 3rd Ward, Sunnyside, Cloverland, Hiram Clarke and South Acres.
Moe Life is the third studio album by American rapper Big Moe from Houston, Texas. It was released on May 27, 2003 via Wreckshop Records. The album peaked at number 33 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 29 on the Independent Albums in the US Billboard charts.
Purple World is the second studio album by American rapper Big Moe, from Houston, Texas. It was released on April 23, 2002, via Wreckshop Records, Priority Records and Capitol Records.
Throwed in da Game is the second studio album by the American rapper Fat Pat, released in 1998. Like Ghetto Dreams, Throwed in da Game was a posthumous release. The album peaked at No. 40 on Billboard's Top R&B Albums chart.
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.
On My Way to Church is the debut studio album by American rapper and record executive Jim Jones. The album was released on August 24, 2004, through Diplomat Records and Koch Records. The production on the album was handled by various producers including Chad Hamilton, Boola, Ryan Press, Heatmakerz and Jones himself among others. The album also features guest appearances by T.I., Cam'ron, Bun B, Juelz Santana and more.
A-Town Secret Weapon is the third studio album by American Atlanta-based rapper Baby D. It was released on April 29, 2008, through Big Oomp/Koch Records. Recording sessions took place at The Kush House. Production was handled by DJ Montay, MC Assault, Freddy B, Joe Durty, Malcolm XX and Mr. Jonz. It features guest appearances from Blazed, BackBone, DJ Jelly, Escobar, Gucci Mane, Loko, Pastor Troy, Sandman, Sean P and Shawty Lo.
Silverback Gorilla is the third solo studio album by American rapper Sheek Louch. It was released on March 18, 2008, via Koch Records. Production was handled by Vinny Idol, Mr. Devine, Red Spyda, Soul G., Dame Grease, DJ Montay, Doc Little, J. Cardim, Marcus D'Tray, StreetRunner and The Knocks. It features guest appearances from The Lox, Bun B, Fat Joe, Hell Rell, Jim Jones, Mike Smith, The Bully, The Game and Unk.
Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman) is the third solo studio album by American rapper Styles P. It was released on December 4, 2007 through D-Block/Koch Records. Production was handled by Vinny Idol, Dame Grease, Poobs, The Alchemist, Akon, Café Society, DJ Green Lantern, Dragan Čačinović, Hi-Tek, Kid Capri, Mr. Devine, Pete Rock and Swizz Beatz, with F. "Hit" Neufville, Kristi Clifford and Styles P serving as executive producers. It features guest appearances from Akon, Beanie Sigel, Black Thought, Ghostface Killah, Max B, Raw Buck, Ray J, Swizz Beatz, The Alchemist, The Bully, The Lox, and comedian Tony T. Roberts.
Definition of Real is the second studio album by American rapper Plies. It was released on June 10, 2008, by Big Gates Records, Slip-n-Slide Records and Atlantic Records. Guest appearances include Ne-Yo, J. Holiday, Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, Jamie Foxx and The-Dream. The album garnered mixed reviews from critics who questioned Plies' lyricism and vocal work. Definition of Real debuted at number 2 on the Billboard 200 and spawned two singles: "Bust It Baby Pt. 2" and "Please Excuse My Hands".
We Global is the third studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released on September 16, 2008, by We the Best Music Group, Terror Squad Entertainment and Koch Records. The album contains guest appearances from The Game, T-Pain, Bun B, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Plies, Akon, Trick Daddy, Blood Raw, Brisco, Birdman, Lil Boosie, Nas, Kanye West, Fabolous, Fat Joe, Sean Paul, Busta Rhymes, Pitbull, Casely and Flo Rida among others.
Evacuation Notice is the fourth solo studio album by American rapper Big Pokey, from Houston, Texas. It was released on July 22, 2008, through Koch Records. It features guest appearances from Big Mike, Lil' Keke, Lil' O, Papa Reu, Paul Wall, Slim Thug and Mobstyle Crew among others. The album peaked at number 75 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
Da Fat Rat wit da Cheeze is the second solo studio album by American rapper Lil' O, from Houston, Texas. It was released on November 21, 2000, via Game Face Entertainment. The album features Screwed Up Click members and fellow Houston-based recording artists, including Big T, BFK, Poppy and Slim Thug among others. The album peaked at number 199 on the Billboard 200 and number 63 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, making it his most successful album to date. Its lead single, "Back Back", peaked at number 62 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and number 65 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart.
City Under Siege is the fifth studio album by American rapper E.S.G., from Houston, Texas. It was released on April 25, 2000, via Wreckshop Records. The album peaked at #65 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, #22 on the Independent Albums and #30 on the Heatseekers Albums in the US Billboard charts.
Ghetto Dreams is the debut solo studio album by American rapper Fat Pat of Screwed Up Click. It was released on March 17, 1998 through Wreckshop Records, making it his first posthumous release following his death on February 3, 1998. Recording sessions took place at J2 Recording Studio in his hometown of Houston, Texas. Production was handled by Double D, Noke D, Sean "Solo" Jemison, Prowler, Big Swift and J Slash, with D-Reck serving as executive producer. It features guest appearances from Big Hawk, Big Moe, Big Pokey, Big Steve, Billy Cook, C-Note, Corey-B, Double D, Lil' Keke, Mike D, Ronnie Spencer, Sean Pymp & Tyte Eyes. The album peaked at number 39 on the US Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 19 on the Top Heatseekers, supported by a single "Tops Drop", which made it to #10 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100.
