Joe Budden
Encyclopedia
Early life
Budden was born in Spanish HarlemSpanish Harlem
East Harlem, also known as Spanish Harlem and El Barrio, is a section of Harlem in the northeastern part of the New York City borough of Manhattan. East Harlem is one of the largest predominantly Latino communities in New York City. It includes the area formerly known as Italian Harlem, in which...
, but lived in Queens
Queens
Queens is the easternmost of the five boroughs of New York City. The largest borough in area and the second-largest in population, it is coextensive with Queens County, an administrative division of New York state, in the United States....
until he was 12 and from there moved to Jersey City, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
. He is one of five boys (one older brother and three younger brothers - two are twin brothers). Budden heard music in his home (his father is an emotional multi-instrumentalist) and on the streets while he grew up.
Career
In the year 2003, Budden released his debut solo studio album, Joe BuddenJoe Budden (album)
-Samples & Interpolations:-Production:* White Boy - 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14* Just Blaze - 3, 9, 13* Lofey - 15* White Boy also produced the Bonus Tracks...
. It included Budden's 2003 Grammy-nominated summer hit "Pump It Up
Pump It Up (Joe Budden song)
"Pump It Up" is the title of a song co-written and recorded by American hip hop artist Joe Budden. It was released in August 2003 as second single from his self-titled debut. It was featured in 2 Fast 2 Furious, You Got Served and on Madden NFL 2004, and reached #38 in the U.S...
", and was also featured in the soundtrack for the movie 2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious
2 Fast 2 Furious is a 2003 street racing action film directed by John Singleton. It is the second film in The Fast and the Furious film series following The Fast and the Furious . It stars Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Devon Aoki, and Chris Bridges; and was directed by John Singleton. The...
and the video games Def Jam Vendetta
Def Jam Vendetta
Def Jam Vendetta is a professional wrestling video game that combined hip hop with pro wrestling. It was released for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. It was Electronic Arts' first attempt at a wrestling game since the widely-panned WCW Backstage Assault...
& Def Jam Fight for NY. The song "Focus" was also featured in the game and Joe Budden was also a character. Its second single was "Fire
Fire (Joe Budden song)
"Fire " is the second single single from Joe Budden's self-titled debut, featuring Flipmode artist, Busta Rhymes. The song was produced by Just Blaze....
" featuring Busta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Trevor Tahiem Smith, Jr., better known by his stage name Busta Rhymes ,Smith is an American rapper, producer and actor. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the alias Busta Rhymes after NFL wide receiver George "Buster" Rhymes...
, which was in the movie Mean Girls
Mean Girls
Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy-drama film directed by Mark Waters. The screenplay was written by Tina Fey and is based in part on the non-fiction book Queen Bees and Wannabes by Rosalind Wiseman, which describes how female high school social cliques operate and the effect they can have...
. The song "Drop Drop" was featured on the soundtrack for the movie Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave
Cradle 2 the Grave is a 2003 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak featuring martial artist Jet Li and rapper DMX.-Plot:...
. Joe has hinted in many songs that he was a recovering drug addict and has reaffirmed his position several times through multiple outlets.
After his debut album, Budden's sophomore release titled ‘The Growth’ was hampered due to the label's problems with Joe and his Def Jam seniors not happy with the direction of his music. The production of the album appeared to end up in a development hell and was ultimately not released. Continued disagreements between Budden and Def Jam forced the two sides to part ways.
However, Budden managed to release the first and second installments of his Mood Muzik mixtape series while on Def Jam, and the series has been met with critical acclaim.
In December 2007 Budden signed a multi-album deal with Amalgam Digital
Amalgam Digital
Amalgam Digital, Inc. is a new media outfit that was founded in 2006 as a privately owned company and launched AmalgamDigital.com in 2007. Amalgam is a digital media/technology platform that leverages the Internet to revolutionize the way artist & music are discovered, marketed and distributed...
and released his independent debut Padded Room as well as Mood Muzik 3: The Album, Halfway House
Halfway House (album)
Halfway House is a download-only album by rapper Joe Budden. It was released on October 28, 2008 by Amalgam Digital. Halfway House was released when Budden's planned second album, Padded Room, was delayed. Its release marked Joe Budden's first return to the Billboard 200 in 5 years, and about 3,000...
, and Escape Route
Escape Route
Escape Route is a digital album by Joe Budden which was released exclusively on Amalgam Digital on August 11, 2009. As of October 6, 2009, the album was made available in stores.-Background:...
.
Joe Budden reached out to Crooked I
Crooked I
Dominick Wickliffe, better known by his stage name Crooked I, is an American rapper from Long Beach, California. He is a member of the hip hop group, Slaughterhouse with other members Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz and Royce da 5'9. Slaughterhouse is currently signed to Shady Records / Interscope Records....
, Royce da 5'9", Joell Ortiz
Joell Ortiz
Joell Ortiz is an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York, and a member of the group Slaughterhouse.-Biography:Joell Ortiz was born to Puerto Rican parents. Ortiz grew up in the Cooper Park Houses in the East Williamsburg section of Brooklyn, New York formerly signed to Dr. Dre's Aftermath...
and Nino Bless for a track titled "Slaughterhouse" on one of his Amalgam Digital
Amalgam Digital
Amalgam Digital, Inc. is a new media outfit that was founded in 2006 as a privately owned company and launched AmalgamDigital.com in 2007. Amalgam is a digital media/technology platform that leverages the Internet to revolutionize the way artist & music are discovered, marketed and distributed...
releases, Halfway House
Halfway House (album)
Halfway House is a download-only album by rapper Joe Budden. It was released on October 28, 2008 by Amalgam Digital. Halfway House was released when Budden's planned second album, Padded Room, was delayed. Its release marked Joe Budden's first return to the Billboard 200 in 5 years, and about 3,000...
. Based on the reception of the track, they decided to form a group, minus Nino Bless, and named it after the first song they made together. They released numerous songs throughout early 2009, leading up to their self-titled album
Slaughterhouse (album)
Slaughterhouse is the self-titled debut album of hip hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse, consisting of members Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9" and Crooked I. The album was released on August 11, 2009 on E1 Music. Their debut album sold 18,600 copies in its first week...
, which was released through E1 on August 11, 2009. The album features production from Alchemist
Alchemist
An alchemist is a person who practices alchemy. Alchemist may also refer to:-People and groups:*The Alchemist , a hip hop music producer and rapper*Alchemist , an Australian progressive metal band...
, DJ Khalil
DJ Khalil
Khalil Abdul-Rahman, better known by his stage name DJ Khalil, is a Los Angeles based American hip hop/soul record producer, and is the instrumental half of the hip hop duo Self Scientific, together with rapper Chace Infinite...
, Mr. Porter, Streetrunner
StreetRunner
Nicholas Warwar, better known as STREETRUNNER, is a Grammy Award Winning American record producer and DJ who works and lives in Miami, Florida. He first gained recognition in 2004 for producing Terror Squad's hit single, "Take Me Home". More recently he has gained fame for working with Lil Wayne on...
, plus guest appearances from Pharoahe Monch
Pharoahe Monch
Pharoahe Monch is an American hip hop artist. He is known for his complex lyrics, complex delivery, and internal and multisyllabic rhyme schemes.-Biography:...
, K. Young, and The New Royales.
The group signed with Shady Records
Shady Records
Shady Records is an American record label specializing in hip hop music. Eminem and his manager Paul Rosenberg founded the label in 1999 after the release of The Slim Shady LP.Since the formation, the label has signed nine acts...
on January 12, 2011.
Personal life
Many of Joe Budden's relationships with women have been in the spotlight, most notably his 5 year relationship with model Tahiry. He has also dated model Esther BaxterEsther Baxter
Esther Baxter is a model and aspiring actress from Miami, Florida.-Biography:Esther Baxter rose to prominence after being featured in the music video for Petey Pablo's single "Freek-A-Leek" in 2004...
.
Budden has a son from a previous relationship. In 2010, he was wanted by New Jersey police in relation to unpaid child support payments.
Budden has also been in the spotlight for his numerous controversies with other rappers including Game, Prodigy
Prodigy (rapper)
Lance Albert Johnson Banks, better known as Prodigy, is an American rapper and one half of the hip-hop and rap duo Mobb Deep....
, Saigon
Saigon (rapper)
Brian Daniel Carenard, better known by his stage name Saigon, is an American rapper and occasional actor.Saigon is currently signed to Suburban Noize Records and Just Blaze's Fort Knocks Entertainment record label. After years of delay due to former record label interference, his album The Greatest...
, Ransom, several members of the Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan
The Wu-Tang Clan is a hip-hop group from Staten Island that consists of RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late Ol' Dirty Bastard. They are frequently joined by fellow childhood friend Cappadonna, a quasi member of the group...
Studio Albums
- 2003: Joe BuddenJoe Budden (album)-Samples & Interpolations:-Production:* White Boy - 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14* Just Blaze - 3, 9, 13* Lofey - 15* White Boy also produced the Bonus Tracks...
- 2007: Mood Muzik 3: The AlbumMood Muzik 3: The AlbumMood Muzik 3: The Album is the official retailed version of Mood Muzik 3: For Better or for Worse released by Joe Budden on February 26, 2008. The album sold 1,100 copies in the first week. So far the album has sold over 10,000 copies independently...
- 2008: Halfway HouseHalfway House (album)Halfway House is a download-only album by rapper Joe Budden. It was released on October 28, 2008 by Amalgam Digital. Halfway House was released when Budden's planned second album, Padded Room, was delayed. Its release marked Joe Budden's first return to the Billboard 200 in 5 years, and about 3,000...
- 2009: Padded RoomPadded Room (album)Padded Room is Joe Budden's official second album, the follow-up to 2003's Joe Budden. The album was released in both CD and digital format on February 24, 2009. In addition, Joe Budden and Amalgam are offering two bonus tracks for fans purchasing the digital version.-Background:In 2008, Joe Budden...
- 2009: Escape RouteEscape RouteEscape Route is a digital album by Joe Budden which was released exclusively on Amalgam Digital on August 11, 2009. As of October 6, 2009, the album was made available in stores.-Background:...
- TBA: The Great EscapeThe Great Escape (Joe Budden album)The Great Escape is the upcoming third studio album by rapper Joe Budden, set to be released in 2011.-Background:Joe Budden has stated that the album is actually the final piece of the four album concept, which includes Halfway House, Padded Room and Escape Route, as he finally finds salvation and...
Collaboration Albums
- 2009: SlaughterhouseSlaughterhouse (album)Slaughterhouse is the self-titled debut album of hip hop supergroup, Slaughterhouse, consisting of members Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden, Royce Da 5'9" and Crooked I. The album was released on August 11, 2009 on E1 Music. Their debut album sold 18,600 copies in its first week...
with Slaughterhouse - 2011: Slaughterhouse EPSlaughterhouse EP- Personnel :By DiscoOS.* Andres Titus: Composer, Performer* Alonzo Mario Stevenson: Composer* Andrew Kelley: Art Direction, Design* Bob Perry: A&R* Bryan Fryzel* Chad Griffith: Photography* David Styles: Composer, Performer* Deleno Matthews: Composer...
with Slaughterhouse
Mixtape
- 2004: Mood Muzik: The Worst Of Joe Budden
- 2005: Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse?Mood Muzik 2: Can It Get Any Worse? is the 2nd mixtape in the Mood Muzik series by Joe Budden. Although released as a mixtape, it is critically acclaimed and has been reviewed favorably by the - Track listing:...
- 2007: Mood Muzik 3: For Better or for WorseMood Muzik 3: For Better or for WorseMood Muzik 3: For Better or For Worse is the 3rd installment in the critically acclaimed Mood Muzik series by American rapper Joe Budden and DJ On Point.-Background:...
- 2010: Mood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The WorstMood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The WorstMood Muzik 4: A Turn 4 The Worst is the 4th and latest installment to the Mood Muzik series by rapper Joe Budden.-Background:During an interview, Joe Budden stated that Mood Muzik 4 would be "less dark" than the previous installments...
- 2011: Mood Muzik 4.5: The Worst Is Yet To Come
Awards and nominations
- Grammy Awards
- 2004, Best Male Rap Solo Performance: "Pump It Up" (nominated).
- Other awards
- 2003 Vibe Next Award (winner).
- United Kingdom, MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award for "Clubbin" with Marques Houston (nominated).
- United Kingdom, MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award for Best Rap Performance (nominated).
- 2004 Black Reel Award for Best Song from a Movie for "Pump It Up" in 2 Fast 2 Furious (nominated).