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Chris Barriere, better known as 3-2, previously known as Lord 3-2 and Mr. 3-2, is an American rapper from Houston. He has long affiliation with Rap-a-Lot Records
.
Barriere first started his career as Lord 3-2 and was one-half of the Convicts alongside Big Mike
. The duo released their self-titled debut in 1991, but disbanded the following year after making an appearance on Big Mello
's Bone Hard Zaggin
. After dropping the "Lord" from his name, 3-2 made several guest appearances on other Rap-a-Lot albums before joining his second group, the Blac Monks
with D.A. and AWOL. 3-2 released two albums with the Blac Monks, 1994's Secrets of the Hidden Temple
and 1998's No Mercy.
After nearly six years with Rap-a-Lot, 3-2 finally released his solo debut in late 1996 entitled Wicked Buddah Baby
. The album fared well on the Billboard's R&B and Heatseekers charts, but failed to make the Billboard 200
. After leaving Rap-a-Lot in 1998, Barriere became known as Mr. 3-2 and joined his third group, the Southside Playaz, who then became original members of the Screwed Up Click
, a collective of rappers associated with DJ Screw
. Southside Playaz released two albums together, 1998's You Gottus Fuxxed Up and 2000's Street Game. After the Southside Playaz split, 3-2 released his second album in 2001 entitled The Governor.
Rap-A-Lot Records
Rap-a-Lot Records is a Houston hip hop record label. Rap-a-Lot was created in 1986. Sublabels include Smoke-a-Lot Records. The label was founded by James Prince in the mid-1980s and, with its most famous act the Geto Boys, put the South on the hip hop map. Since then, it has maintained its success...
.
Barriere first started his career as Lord 3-2 and was one-half of the Convicts alongside Big Mike
Big Mike
Michael Barnett, better known by his stage name Big Mike, is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was originally a member of Convicts with Houston rapper Mr. 3-2. Its album would be the first of many releases Mike would put out on Houston-based Rap-A-Lot Records...
. The duo released their self-titled debut in 1991, but disbanded the following year after making an appearance on Big Mello
Big Mello
Curtis Donnell Davis , better known by his stage name Big Mello, was an American rapper from Houston, Texas...
's Bone Hard Zaggin
Bone Hard Zaggin
Bone Hard Zaggin is the debut album by southern rapper Big Mello.-Track listing:# "Intro"# "Bone Hard Niggaz"# "Don't Let the Name Fool You"# "Creepin' in a 'Lac"# "Mac's Drive 'Lac's"# "Love Don't Love Nobody"# "Creepin' in a 'Lac II"...
. After dropping the "Lord" from his name, 3-2 made several guest appearances on other Rap-a-Lot albums before joining his second group, the Blac Monks
Blac Monks
Blac Monks is a southern rap group consisting of Mr. 3-2, Da and Awol. In 1994 they released their debut album, Secrets of the Hidden Temple, on Rap-A-Lot Records. In 1998, Raheem and Quiet Storm joined Blac Monks on the album No Mercy....
with D.A. and AWOL. 3-2 released two albums with the Blac Monks, 1994's Secrets of the Hidden Temple
Secrets of the Hidden Temple
Secrets of the Hidden Temple is the 1995 album released by Blac Monks. The group consists of Houston rappers Mr. 3-2, Da and Awol. Production on the album was done by John Bido, Mike Dean and Troy Clark.-Track listing:# "Blac Monk Intro"...
and 1998's No Mercy.
After nearly six years with Rap-a-Lot, 3-2 finally released his solo debut in late 1996 entitled Wicked Buddah Baby
Wicked Buddah Baby
Wicked Buddah Baby is the debut album by southern rapper 3-2, released on September 17, 1996 through Rap-a-Lot Records.-Background:3-2 had been with Rap-a-Lot since 1991 and had previously released two group albums for label, Convicts in 1991 with the Convicts and Secrets of the Hidden Temple in...
. The album fared well on the Billboard's R&B and Heatseekers charts, but failed to make the Billboard 200
Billboard 200
The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard magazine. It is frequently used to convey the popularity of an artist or groups of artists...
. After leaving Rap-a-Lot in 1998, Barriere became known as Mr. 3-2 and joined his third group, the Southside Playaz, who then became original members of the Screwed Up Click
Screwed Up Click
The Screwed Up Click is an assortment of rappers mainly from the southside of Houston started by DJ Screw.After appearing on numerous screw tapes and spreading their name throughout southern hip hop, they have become well known. Despite the deaths of several members and the incarceration of...
, a collective of rappers associated with DJ Screw
DJ Screw
Robert Earl "DJ Screw" Davis, Jr. was a Houston, Texas-based DJ. He was known as a central figure in the Houston hip-hop community and was the creator of the now-famous Chopped and Screwed DJ technique...
. Southside Playaz released two albums together, 1998's You Gottus Fuxxed Up and 2000's Street Game. After the Southside Playaz split, 3-2 released his second album in 2001 entitled The Governor.
Albums
- 1996: Wicked Buddah BabyWicked Buddah BabyWicked Buddah Baby is the debut album by southern rapper 3-2, released on September 17, 1996 through Rap-a-Lot Records.-Background:3-2 had been with Rap-a-Lot since 1991 and had previously released two group albums for label, Convicts in 1991 with the Convicts and Secrets of the Hidden Temple in...
- 2001: The GovernorThe Governor (album)The Governor is the second studio album by southern rapper 3-2, released on October 30 2001, through N Yo Face Records. The Album features Big Hawk, Beezoe, Billy Bad Ass, Mike D, Big T, Sincere, D.Z., Marilyn, Big Steve & MC Breed.-Track listing:...
- 2005: Over the Law
- 2005: On Probation
- 2006: Family Ties
- 2008: Fatt Domino