Biography

Cougnut, real name Ronald Fields (January 11, 1968–September 4, 2001) was a rap artist from Lakeview

Ocean View, San Francisco, California

Ocean View is a neighborhood in the southern portion of San Francisco, California, USA. It was first established as a satellite community in the 1910s and originally centered around the intersection of Sagamore Street and San Jose Avenue. Today, the neighborhood is bordered by Orizaba Avenue to the...

, San Francisco.
As frontman of rap group Ill Mannered Playas (I.M.P), and later as solo artist he was known for his real street credibility. His best known release is I.M.P. - Ill Mannered Playas, which came out on In-A-Minute Records.
Often invited for compilations and featurings, he was one of the most prominent rappers in the Bay Area in his prime (from 1993 til his death). JT The Bigga Figga

JT the Bigga Figga

JT the Bigga Figga born Joseph Tom is a hip hop producer/rapper from San Francisco, California's Fillmore neighborhood. The popularity of his self-released Playaz n' the Game led to his signing with Priority Records in 1995....

, Master P

Master P

Percy Robert Miller , better known by his stage name Master P or his business name P. Miller, is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, investor, and producer. He is the founder of the popular label No Limit Records, which went bankrupt and was relaunched as New No Limit Records through Koch...

, Andre Nickatina

Andre Nickatina

Andre L. Adams , better known by his stage name Andre Nickatina, is an American rapper from San Francisco, California. He previously performed under the stage name Dre Dog.-Musical career:...

, Da'unda'dogg

Da'unda'dogg

Da'unda'dogg is an American recording artist, producer and CEO of Cavvy R. Records. In addition he owns Da'unda'dogg clothing company and was once Co-CEO of Thizz Entertainment....

, Sean T, RBL Posse

RBL Posse

RBL Posse was a 1990s gangsta rap group from Hunters Point in San Francisco, California.-History:Formed in 1991 by Black C and Mr. Cee . Their first release, the self-produced "Don't Give Me No Bammer" came out on In-a-Minute Records and made the Billboard magazine Hot Rap Singles chart, peaking...

, Million Dollar Dream, Baldhead Rick are some examples of the artists he worked with.
He died in a car accident in Daly City on September 4, 2001.

Discography

1989 - I.M.P. - No Prisoners

1990 - I.M.P. - I.M.P. Dogs

1993 - I.M.P. - Back In The Dayz

1993 - Herm - Trying To Survive In The Ghetto Compilation

1995 - JT The Bigga Figga

JT the Bigga Figga

JT the Bigga Figga born Joseph Tom is a hip hop producer/rapper from San Francisco, California's Fillmore neighborhood. The popularity of his self-released Playaz n' the Game led to his signing with Priority Records in 1995....

 - Dwellin' In Tha Labb

1995 - Cold World Hustlers - Iceland

1995 - Dre Dog - I Hate You With a Passion

I Hate You With a Passion

I Hate You with a Passion is the second album by rapper Dre Dog. It was released on April 19, 1995 for In-a-Minute Records and was produced by Dre Dog, T.C., Mark 5, The Enhancer, Reggie Smith, Race and Rob V. This album would prove to be Andre Nickatina's most successful album chart-wise, peaking...

1996 - I.M.P. - Ill Mannered Playas

1997 - West Coast Bad Boyz, Vol. 1: Anotha Level of the Game

West Coast Bad Boyz, Vol. 1: Anotha Level of the Game

West Coast Bad Boyz, Vol. 1: Anotha Level of the Game' is the first compilation album released by No Limit Records. It was originally released on August 9, 1994, but was later re-released on July 22, 1997...

1997 - Notorious Pimps Playas & Hustlas Compilation

1997 - Cloud Nine Production's Fattest James Volum 1 Compilation

1997 - Southwest Riders Compilation

1998 - Bayriderz Compilation

1998 - 50/50 Chances Compilation

1998 - 17 Reasons Compilation

1998 - Million Dollar Dream - This Is How We Lay Low

1998 - 4080 Magazine Compilation II Bay Luv

1998 - 4080 Magazine Compilation III The Twomp Sack

1999 - Million Dollar Dream - Money & Muscle

1999 - Apt.3 "The Soundtrack"
2001 - Bay Area Playas 3 Compilation

2002 - Apt.3/DNA Ent "Theme Music To Drug Dealins & Killins"
2005 - Apt.3/DNA Ent presents "Known Associates 2"

External links

• Discography at discogs.com
• [ Discography at allmusic.com]

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