Krayzie Bone
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Anthony Henderson better known as Krayzie Bone, is an American rapper and is a former member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
.
, in 1998. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
, The Marley Brothers
, Mariah Carey
, Big Pun
, Three 6 Mafia
, E-40
, 8 Ball & MJG
, Kurupt
, Naughty By Nature
and Snoop Dogg
. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA.
In 2001, Krayzie released Thug On Da Line
. The album didn't do as well as his previous release, and was criticized for its frequent guest appearances from fellow Thugline members by a few hardcore fans. However his album received plenty of positive reviews from music critics and went gold. Amazon.com
went as far as labeling it one of the best albums of 2001.
In 2006 Krayzie Bone was featured in a song "Ridin'
" by Chamillionaire
. "Ridin'" was awarded "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. It was also nominated for Best Rap Song. It became number one in December on the Piczo Chart 3 months after its physical release. The song also topped the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released there.
The song ranked #3 on Rolling Stone
's "100 Best Songs of 2006" and #91 on VH1's
"100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop". It was the best selling ringtone in 2006, with 3.2 million sales, certified by the RIAA as the first multi-platinum Mastertone artist in history. It was also awarded the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, which was awarded in 2006.
, a collective of Cleveland based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts. He broke apart from the group in 1998 to form ThugLine Records
, or TL. After a brief reunion, Krayzie again parted ways with BTNH in 2011 citing "uncontrollable circumstances" In many videos he can be spotted wearing a chain that says TL. In 2010 the name ThugLine Records was changed to The Life Entertainment. In order to reach out to more artists and identify the best talent for the label, Conquer The Industry was developed as an internet channel to help up and coming music artists break into the music industry.
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip-Hop/R'n'B band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1991. It originally consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in 1994, when Bone...
.
Solo career
Krayzie Bone recorded his solo debut, Thug Mentality 1999Thug Mentality 1999
-Disc 2:#"Murda Won't Stop" #"Where My Thugz At"#"Smokin' Budda#"Knieght Riduz " #"Try Me"#"Theze Dayz" #"Silent Warrior"#"Shoot The Club Up"...
, in 1998. The album was released as a double disc set, featuring a large selection of guest appearances, including Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American Hip-Hop/R'n'B band from Cleveland, Ohio formed in 1991. It originally consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Rapper Eazy-E of the group N.W.A signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in 1994, when Bone...
, The Marley Brothers
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers
Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers was a reggae group composed of Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Sharon Marley and Cedella Marley, all children of Bob Marley.-Albums:*Play the Game Right *Children Playing...
, Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, and actress. She made her recording debut with the release of her eponymous studio album in 1990, under the guidance of Columbia Records executive Tommy Mottola, whom she later married in 1993...
, Big Pun
Big Pun
Christopher Lee Rios , better known by his stage name Big Pun , was an American rapper who emerged from the underground rap scene in The Bronx in the late 1990s...
, Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia
Three 6 Mafia are an Academy Award-winning, American rap group originating from Memphis, Tennessee. Formed in 1991 as Triple 6 Mafia, by DJ Paul, Juicy J, & Lord Infamous, the group at its most featured six members including; Crunchy Black, Gangsta Boo and Koopsta Knicca...
, E-40
E-40
Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
, 8 Ball & MJG
8 Ball & MJG
8Ball & MJG is an American Rap and Crunk duo from Memphis, Tennessee. The two rappers met at in 1980.They first appeared on the rap scene with their 1992 underground album Listen To The Lyrics...
, Kurupt
Kurupt
Ricardo Emmanuel Brown , better known by his stage name Kurupt, also known as Kurupt Tha Kingpin, Kurupt Young Gotti or Young Gotstra is an American rapper and former Executive Vice President of Death Row Records...
, Naughty By Nature
Naughty by Nature
Naughty by Nature are a Grammy Award-winning American hip hop trio from East Orange, New Jersey that at the time of its formation in 1989 consisted of Treach, Vin Rock, and the DJ Kay Gee...
and Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA.
In 2001, Krayzie released Thug On Da Line
Thug On Da Line
Thug on da Line is the second studio album by rapper Krayzie Bone. The album was released on 2001 on Thugline Records, Ruthless Records and Loud Records. He released the single "Hard Time Hustlin'" . The rap group Kneight Rieduz, also make an appearance on the album in "Kneight Riduz Wuz Here"...
. The album didn't do as well as his previous release, and was criticized for its frequent guest appearances from fellow Thugline members by a few hardcore fans. However his album received plenty of positive reviews from music critics and went gold. Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
went as far as labeling it one of the best albums of 2001.
In 2006 Krayzie Bone was featured in a song "Ridin'
Ridin'
"Ridin" is the second single from Chamillionaire's album, The Sound of Revenge, and features a guest rap by Krayzie Bone. Its title is often incorrectly assumed to be "Ridin' Dirty" due to the chorus...
" by Chamillionaire
Chamillionaire
Hakeem Seriki , better known by his stage name Chamillionaire, is an American rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur. He is the CEO of Chamillitary Entertainment. Chamillionaire is also the founder and an original member of The Color Changin' Click...
. "Ridin'" was awarded "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards. It was also nominated for Best Rap Song. It became number one in December on the Piczo Chart 3 months after its physical release. The song also topped the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart when it was released there.
The song ranked #3 on Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone is a US-based magazine devoted to music, liberal politics, and popular culture that is published every two weeks. Rolling Stone was founded in San Francisco in 1967 by Jann Wenner and music critic Ralph J...
"100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop". It was the best selling ringtone in 2006, with 3.2 million sales, certified by the RIAA as the first multi-platinum Mastertone artist in history. It was also awarded the last Best Rap Video at the MTV Video Music Awards, which was awarded in 2006.
Record labels
Krayzie Bone was a founding member of Mo Thugs FamilyMo Thugs Family
Mo Thugs was an American hip hop collective from Cleveland, Ohio, formed and led by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Together, the Mo Thugs collective released four studio albums from 1996 to 2003.-History:...
, a collective of Cleveland based rap and Hip-Hop musical acts. He broke apart from the group in 1998 to form ThugLine Records
ThugLine Records
TheLife Entertainment, previously known as Thugline Records, is a record label founded by rappers Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone of rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, also known as ThugLine Family, ThugLine Soldiers and TL...
, or TL. After a brief reunion, Krayzie again parted ways with BTNH in 2011 citing "uncontrollable circumstances" In many videos he can be spotted wearing a chain that says TL. In 2010 the name ThugLine Records was changed to The Life Entertainment. In order to reach out to more artists and identify the best talent for the label, Conquer The Industry was developed as an internet channel to help up and coming music artists break into the music industry.
Discography
- 1999: Thug Mentality 1999Thug Mentality 1999-Disc 2:#"Murda Won't Stop" #"Where My Thugz At"#"Smokin' Budda#"Knieght Riduz " #"Try Me"#"Theze Dayz" #"Silent Warrior"#"Shoot The Club Up"...
- 2001: Thug on da LineThug on da LineThug on da Line is the second studio album by rapper Krayzie Bone. The album was released on 2001 on Thugline Records, Ruthless Records and Loud Records. He released the single "Hard Time Hustlin'" . The rap group Kneight Rieduz, also make an appearance on the album in "Kneight Riduz Wuz Here"...
- 2003: The Legend Underground (Part 1)
- 2005: Gemini: Good vs. EvilGemini: Good Vs. EvilGemini: Good vs. Evil is Krayzie Bone's fourth CD release . It was released on February 8, 2005. He signed a one-album deal with then newly established Ball'r Records . It was his first album in almost four years...
- 2008: The Fixtape Vol. 1: Smoke on ThisThe Fixtape Vol. 1: Smoke on ThisThe Fixtape Vol. 1: Smoke on This is a solo album by Krayzie Bone. It was his first 'street' album, released by RBC Records, and has since been followed by two further volumes. He explained the album's title: "It's not a mixtape and it isn't a whole new album; it's somewhere in the middle, so I...
- 2009: The Fixtape Vol. 2: Just One Mo Hit
- 2010: The Fixtape Vol. 3: Lyrical Paraphernalia
- 2011: The Fixtape Vol. 4: Under The Influence
- 2012: Chasing the Devil
Grammy Award
- 1997: "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" (Tha CrossroadsTha Crossroads"Tha Crossroads" is a Grammy Award–winning song performed by the hip hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, dedicated to the late rap icon Eazy-E and released in 1996...
) (with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony) - 2007: "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" (Ridin') (with Chamillionaire)