Big B (rapper)
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Bryan Mahoney, real name and best known by his stage name Big B, is an American
rapper
currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist. Along with John E. Necro, he performs vocals in the rap rock
band OPM
, which is also signed with Subnoize.
and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada
. He started out in a Las Vegas based band, 187. He was also an original member of the bands, Spade Bigrade and OPM, as well as one of the co-founders of, Controversy Sells.
met Big B through freestyle motocross
events. DJ Bobby B, D Loc, and Richter occasionally met Twitch, Scummy, Metz
, and Dawes
, who were great friends with Big B.
Bobby B, Loc and Richter praised Big B and his band OPM
to the Subnoize leaders, including Daddy X
. Subnoize listened to OPM and were very pleased, but unfortunately the band was already signed to a major label, Atlantic
.
After enjoying the label, Big B decided to sign a deal. Within a week he met Mellow Man Ace
(Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Inductee) and Bronek while in the studio. Ace
from Ice T
's camp attended the Sub Noize office and heard some of Big B's work in which he expressed his interest in the artist. This ultimately resulted in Big B's debut solo album under Suburban Noize Records known as High Class White Trash
.
Since then, Big B has released multiple albums, including three with OPM
. He has also collaborated with The Dirtball and Subnoize Souljaz
. In addition, he was featured on the track "Keep It Simple" for Blaze Ya Dead Homie
's album, Clockwork Grey.
Big B and The Dirtball also collaborated on an all-exclusive song called "Check Royalty" for the "When There's No More Room In Hell Volume 1" compilation which was put out on SugarDaddy Records, an independent label fronted by the band Wolfpac
's front man Daddy Long Legs.
In 2009, Big B released a duet with Scott Russo from Unwritten Law
called "Sinner", which peaked at #29 on Billboard's Alternative Songs. It also received radio play.
Bryan Mahoney, real name and best known by his stage name Big B, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist. Along with John E. Necro, he performs vocals in the rap rock
Rap rock
Rap rock is a cross-genre fusing vocal and instrumental elements of hip hop with various forms of rock. Rap rock is often confused with rap metal and rapcore, subgenres that include heavy metal-oriented and hardcore punk-oriented bands, respectively....
band OPM
OPM (band)
OPM is a Southern California based ska punk band. OPM has a distinctive sound, combining hip hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae.-Band history:...
, which is also signed with Subnoize.
Early career
Big B was born, Bryan Mahoney, in Upland, CaliforniaUpland, California
Upland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, located at an elevation of 1,242 feet . As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 73,732, up from 68,393 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on May 15, 1906, after previously being named North Ontario.-History and culture:Upland...
and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
. He started out in a Las Vegas based band, 187. He was also an original member of the bands, Spade Bigrade and OPM, as well as one of the co-founders of, Controversy Sells.
Suburban Noize Records Deal
The Kottonmouth KingsKottonmouth Kings
Kottonmouth Kings is an American rap rock group from Placentia, Orange County, California. Kottonmouth Kings officially formed in 1994, and describe themselves as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock"...
met Big B through freestyle motocross
Freestyle Motocross
Freestyle Motocross is a variation on the sport of motocross in which motorcycle riders attempt to impress judges with jumps and stunts.The two main types of freestyle events are:...
events. DJ Bobby B, D Loc, and Richter occasionally met Twitch, Scummy, Metz
Metz
Metz is a city in the northeast of France located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers.Metz is the capital of the Lorraine region and prefecture of the Moselle department. Located near the tripoint along the junction of France, Germany, and Luxembourg, Metz forms a central place...
, and Dawes
Dawes
Dawes Cycles is a British bicycle manufacturer known for its high-quality hand-built bicycles. Dawes produces a full range of bikes including road, mountain bikes and tandems, but is best known for touring bikes, specifically the Galaxy and the Super Galaxy model lines.Founded in Birmingham, the...
, who were great friends with Big B.
Bobby B, Loc and Richter praised Big B and his band OPM
OPM (band)
OPM is a Southern California based ska punk band. OPM has a distinctive sound, combining hip hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae.-Band history:...
to the Subnoize leaders, including Daddy X
Daddy X
Brad Xavier,born around 1965,known by his stage name Daddy X, is a hip hop artist and record producer. He was previously in the punk/hardcore band Doggy Style, in which he was going by the stage name of Daddy X. He is currently the frontman for Kottonmouth Kings, Humble Gods, and X-Pistols...
. Subnoize listened to OPM and were very pleased, but unfortunately the band was already signed to a major label, Atlantic
Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
.
After enjoying the label, Big B decided to sign a deal. Within a week he met Mellow Man Ace
Mellow Man Ace
Ulpiano Sergio Reyes , better known as Mellow Man Ace, is an American rapper. He is best known for his hit single "Mentirosa"...
(Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Inductee) and Bronek while in the studio. Ace
Ace
An ace is a playing card. In the standard French deck, an ace has a single suit symbol located in the middle of the card, sometimes large and decorated, especially in the case of the Ace of Spades...
from Ice T
Ice T
Tracy Marrow , better known by his stage name Ice-T, is an American musician and actor.He was born in Newark, New Jersey and moved to the Crenshaw district of Los Angeles when he was in the 7th grade. After graduating from high school he served in the United States Army for four years...
's camp attended the Sub Noize office and heard some of Big B's work in which he expressed his interest in the artist. This ultimately resulted in Big B's debut solo album under Suburban Noize Records known as High Class White Trash
High Class White Trash
High Class White Trash is the debut solo album of rapper, Big B released on January 20, 2004 with Suburban Noize Records.-CD Track Listing:...
.
Since then, Big B has released multiple albums, including three with OPM
OPM (band)
OPM is a Southern California based ska punk band. OPM has a distinctive sound, combining hip hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae.-Band history:...
. He has also collaborated with The Dirtball and Subnoize Souljaz
Subnoize Souljaz
Subnoize Souljaz is an American hip hop super group consisting of many current Artists under the Suburban Noize Records record label.*Brother J*Chucky Styles*Daddy X*The Dirtball*D-Loc*Jared Gomes*John E...
. In addition, he was featured on the track "Keep It Simple" for Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Blaze Ya Dead Homie
Chris Rouleau, also known as Blaze Ya Dead Homie, is an American rapper from Romeo, Michigan. His stage persona is that of a reincarnated gang member killed in the late 1980s, and his music is a fusion of gangsta rap and horrorcore.-Biography:...
's album, Clockwork Grey.
Big B and The Dirtball also collaborated on an all-exclusive song called "Check Royalty" for the "When There's No More Room In Hell Volume 1" compilation which was put out on SugarDaddy Records, an independent label fronted by the band Wolfpac
Wolfpac
Wolfpac is an American hip hop group formed in 1997 by former Bloodhound Gang member and co-founder Daddy Long Legs. Wolfpac released its debut extended play, Wicked This Way Comes, on May 18, 1999 through Chord Recordings. Daddy Long Legs claims that he funded the EP's production by robbing...
's front man Daddy Long Legs.
In 2009, Big B released a duet with Scott Russo from Unwritten Law
Unwritten Law
Unwritten Law is an American rock band formed in 1990 in Poway, California and currently recording for Suburban Noize Records. They have released seven full-length studio albums and have toured internationally, including performances on the Warped Tour...
called "Sinner", which peaked at #29 on Billboard's Alternative Songs. It also received radio play.
Albums
| # | Artist | Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 187 | Furious | 2001 2001 in music See also:* 2001 in music Record labels established in 2001-Events:*January 1**Comeback of Guns N' Roses in House of Blues**Hum disbands.*January 17 – Bass player Jason Newsted leaves Metallica after 14 years with the band.... |
Big Whale |
| 2 | Big B | High Class White Trash High Class White Trash High Class White Trash is the debut solo album of rapper, Big B released on January 20, 2004 with Suburban Noize Records.-CD Track Listing:... |
2004 2004 in music See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol.... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 3 | OPM OPM (band) OPM is a Southern California based ska punk band. OPM has a distinctive sound, combining hip hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae.-Band history:... |
For Them Asses ForThemAsses ForThemAsses is the second album by California band OPM, released on June 1, 2004.-Track listing:# "Intro" – 0:34# "Bump" - 3:38# "Rollin" - 3:49# "Luffly" - 3:15# "Interlude: Dave Grohl" - 0:11# "Kali Kings" - 4:42... |
2004 2004 in music See also:* 2004 in music Record labels established in 2004-January:*January 1**The Vienna New Year's Concert is conducted by Riccardo Muti.**Kurt Nilsen wins World Idol.... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 4 | Big B | White Trash Renegade White Trash Renegade White Trash Renegade is the second solo album of rapper, Big B released on July 19, 2005 by Suburban Noize Records.... |
2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 5 | OPM OPM (band) OPM is a Southern California based ska punk band. OPM has a distinctive sound, combining hip hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae.-Band history:... |
California Poppy California Poppy (album) California Poppy is the third/junior album by California band OPM, released on July 18, 2006. It spawned three singles: "For Tonight" and "Rock Me Slow" in 2006 and "Lion's Pride" in 2007.-Track listing:# "Intro" - 0:30# "For Tonight" - 3:43... |
2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 6 | Big B | Random Shit Big B Presents: Random Shit Random Shit is the third solo album of rapper, Big B released on August 8, 2006 by Suburban Noize Records.-CD Track Listing:... |
2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 7 | Big B | More To Hate More to Hate More to Hate is the fourth solo album by rapper Big B, released on August 28, 2007. The album's first single, "White Trash Life", debuted on Sirius Radio on July 13, 2007. As of the week of September 15, 2007 the album was listed #17 on the Billboards Top Hotseekers, #15 on Top Internet Albums... |
2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 8 | OPM OPM (band) OPM is a Southern California based ska punk band. OPM has a distinctive sound, combining hip hop, rock music, and pop with laid-back reggae.-Band history:... |
Golden State of Mind | 2009 2009 in music The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 9 | Big B | American Underdog | 2009 2009 in music The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 10 | Big B | Good Times & Bad Advice | 2010 2010 in music 2010 in music may refer to:*2010 in American music*2010 in Australian music*2010 in British music*2010 in Canadian music*2010 in European music *2010 in Irish music*2010 in Japanese music*2010 in New Zealand music... |
Suburban Noize Records |
| 11 | Big B | Music for misfits | 2011 | Suburban Noize Records |
Album Appearances
| # | Artist | Title | Year | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tsunami Bros. | King Harbor | 2003 2003 in music -January:* January – following an investigation by The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry and London detectives, police raids in England and the Netherlands recover nearly 500 original Beatles studio tapes, recorded during the Let It Be sessions. Five people are arrested... |
Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and underground hip hop... |
| 2 | Subnoize Souljaz Subnoize Souljaz Subnoize Souljaz is an American hip hop super group consisting of many current Artists under the Suburban Noize Records record label.*Brother J*Chucky Styles*Daddy X*The Dirtball*D-Loc*Jared Gomes*John E... |
Sub Noize Souljaz Sub Noize Souljaz Sub Noize Souljaz is the first official album by the Subnoize Souljaz released on February 15, 2005. Sub Noize Souljaz is a fifteen track collaboration unifying the whole Sub Noize label in many combinations... |
2005 2005 in music -Events:*During the year 2005, 12 rock music albums scored number 1 in the USA. This was the first time even ten albums have scored number 1 since 1996.-January:... |
Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and underground hip hop... |
| 3 | Subnoize Souljaz | Droppin Bombs Droppin Bombs Droppin Bombs is the second studio album by Subnoize Souljaz and was released on July 18, 2006. The album is a twenty track collaboration between all the artists signed to Suburban Noize Records... |
2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and underground hip hop... |
| 4 | Various Artists | When There's No More Room In Hell Volume 1 | 2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
SugarDaddy Records |
| 5 | Kottonmouth Kings Kottonmouth Kings Kottonmouth Kings is an American rap rock group from Placentia, Orange County, California. Kottonmouth Kings officially formed in 1994, and describe themselves as "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock"... |
Hidden Stash III Hidden Stash III Hidden Stash III is the thirteenth studio album from the Kottonmouth Kings, released on November 21, 2006, which is a 3 disc CD-DVD combo.... |
2006 2006 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2006.-January:*January 10 – Eric Burdon releases his album Soul of a Man and begins touring with a new band.... |
Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and underground hip hop... |
| 6 | Hed PE | Insomnia Insomnia (Hed PE album) Insomnia is an album by American punk rock band Hed PE, released on July 17, 2007.- Music :Hed PE has cited thrash metal bands such as Slayer as an influence on the musical style of Insomnia.- Release and reception :... |
2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and underground hip hop... |
| 7 | Blaze Ya Dead Homie Blaze Ya Dead Homie Chris Rouleau, also known as Blaze Ya Dead Homie, is an American rapper from Romeo, Michigan. His stage persona is that of a reincarnated gang member killed in the late 1980s, and his music is a fusion of gangsta rap and horrorcore.-Biography:... |
Clockwork Grey | 2007 2007 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2007.-January:*January 1 - George Shearing is knighted for services to music in the Queen's New Year Honours List. Evelyn Glennie becomes a Dame... |
Psychopathic Records Psychopathic Records Psychopathic Records, also known as "The Hatchet", is an American independent record label based in Farmington Hills, Michigan that specializes in hip hop music. The label was founded in 1991 by Alex Abbiss and hip hop group Insane Clown Posse.... |
| 8 | The Dirtball | Crook County | 2008 2008 in music 2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such... |
Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and underground hip hop... |
| 9 | Axe Murder Boyz Axe Murder Boyz Axe Murder Boyz are an American hip hop duo from Denver, Colorado. The group consists of brothers Mike and James Garcia, who perform under the names Bonez Dubb and Otis.-Biography:... |
Gods Hand Gods Hand Gods Hand is the third studio album by Axe Murder Boyz. Released in 2008, it is the first of two albums that Canonize released in association with Hatchet House before AMB left the label in 2011... |
2008 2008 in music 2008 was a huge year in music history with the emergence of pop superstars Lady Gaga and Katy Perry into the mainstream. Also, this is the year that is widely agreed upon by critics as the start of the fall of hip hop from the mainstream and the rise of Synthpop into the mainstream due to acts such... |
Hatchet House Hatchet House Hatchet House is the sub-label of independent record label Psychopathic Records, based in Royal Oak, Michigan in the United States, which was formed in 2007 by American hip hop group Insane Clown Posse.-History:... |
| 10 | Hed PE | New World Orphans New World Orphans New World Orphans is the seventh studio album, by American rock band Hed PE. Released on January 13, 2009, it is the band's fourth album on Suburban Noize Records.- Music :... |
2009 2009 in music The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year... |
Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and underground hip hop... |
| 11 | Subnoize Souljaz Subnoize Souljaz Subnoize Souljaz is an American hip hop super group consisting of many current Artists under the Suburban Noize Records record label.*Brother J*Chucky Styles*Daddy X*The Dirtball*D-Loc*Jared Gomes*John E... |
Blast From The Past Blast from the Past Blast from the Past may refer to:* Blast from the Past , a 1999 romantic comedy film* Blast from the Past , a 1998 suspense novel by Ben Elton* "Blast from the Past", a 1997 James Bond short story by Raymond Benson... |
2009 2009 in music The following is a list of notable events and releases in 2009 in music. Susan Boyle's album I Dreamed a Dream became the biggest selling album in the world for 2009, selling 8.3 million copies in five weeks; more than any other artist's in the whole year... |
Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records Suburban Noize Records, also known as "Subnoize", is an independent record label based in Burbank, California that specializes in punk rock and underground hip hop... |
External links
- Big B Official Website
- Big B Official MySpaceMySpaceMyspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
- SuburbanNoize Records Official Big B Biography