Lil' Troy
Encyclopedia
Troy Birklett, better known by his stage name Lil' Troy is an American
rapper from Houston, Texas
.
Lil' Troy, who featured in his songs many members of Houston's thriving rap scene of the late 1990s, managed to reach national audiences with his single "Wanna Be a Baller
" produced by Bruce "Grim" Rhodes. The song reached #70 on the Billboard Hot 100
, and propelled his debut album, Sittin' Fat Down South
, to the Top 25 albums on the Billboard 200
. After the success of the lead single, Lil' Troy was picked up by Universal Music Group
, which re-released his debut album in 1999 with a larger national distribution. The debut album was a success, as it certified platinum by the RIAA selling 1.5 million copies. Lil' Troy released his follow up in 2001, titled Back to Ballin
. This album did not contain a charting single and did not fare nearly as well as his debut. He released his third and to date last album, Paperwork, in 2006.
Lil' Troy is a co-owner and manager of his own club in downtown Houston called The Orbit Room, which frequents famous Houston rappers and raves. He is often seen on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University
in Nacogdoches, Texas
, with one of his sons (and SFA student) TiDarian "T" Birklett performing free shows.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper from Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
.
Life and career
Before his rapping career, Birklett was a successful drug dealer, who funded his music business with the money he earned from selling drugs. He eventually was convicted of "using a communications device to commit a felony" and was sentenced to eighteen months in prison, although served only nine months in Beaumont, Texas, federal detention.Lil' Troy, who featured in his songs many members of Houston's thriving rap scene of the late 1990s, managed to reach national audiences with his single "Wanna Be a Baller
Wanna Be A Baller
"Wanna Be a Baller" is a 1998 hit single from Lil' Troy's debut album Sittin' Fat Down South, which went to number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. It was produced by Bruces Rhodes and featuring Big T, Yungstar, Fat Pat, H.A.W.K. and Lil' Will. The lyrics "Wanna Be a Baller, Shot Caller" were...
" produced by Bruce "Grim" Rhodes. The song reached #70 on the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
, and propelled his debut album, Sittin' Fat Down South
Sittin' Fat Down South
Sittin' Fat Down South is the first album by southern rapper Lil' Troy. The album was produced by Bruce "Grim" Rhodes and certified platinum on October 12, 1999 by the RIAA with over 1.9 million copies sold in the United States.-Tracks:...
, to the Top 25 albums on 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 the success of the lead single, Lil' Troy was picked up by Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
, which re-released his debut album in 1999 with a larger national distribution. The debut album was a success, as it certified platinum by the RIAA selling 1.5 million copies. Lil' Troy released his follow up in 2001, titled Back to Ballin
Back to Ballin
Back to Ballin is the second album by southern rapper Lil' Troy.-Track listing:# "Pimp Is Back" :39 # "For Years" 3:48 # "Mo Money, Mo Problems" 4:50 # "Pop Ya Collar" 3:58 # "We Gon Lean" 4:23...
. This album did not contain a charting single and did not fare nearly as well as his debut. He released his third and to date last album, Paperwork, in 2006.
Lil' Troy is a co-owner and manager of his own club in downtown Houston called The Orbit Room, which frequents famous Houston rappers and raves. He is often seen on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Founded as a teachers' college in 1923, the university was named after one of Texas' founding fathers, Stephen F. Austin. Its campus resides on part of the homestead of another Texas founding...
in Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches is a city in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in the United States. The 2010 census recorded the city's population to be 32,996. It is the county seat of Nacogdoches County and is situated in East Texas. Nacogdoches is a sister city of Natchitoches, Louisiana.Nacogdoches is the home of...
, with one of his sons (and SFA student) TiDarian "T" Birklett performing free shows.
Albums
- 1999 Sittin' Fat Down SouthSittin' Fat Down SouthSittin' Fat Down South is the first album by southern rapper Lil' Troy. The album was produced by Bruce "Grim" Rhodes and certified platinum on October 12, 1999 by the RIAA with over 1.9 million copies sold in the United States.-Tracks:...
- 2001 Back to BallinBack to BallinBack to Ballin is the second album by southern rapper Lil' Troy.-Track listing:# "Pimp Is Back" :39 # "For Years" 3:48 # "Mo Money, Mo Problems" 4:50 # "Pop Ya Collar" 3:58 # "We Gon Lean" 4:23...
- 2006 PaperworkPaperworkPaperwork is a term used to describe excessive, intricate or meticulous work with documents in an unnecessary and incidental way to more important tasks.- United States Paperwork Reduction Act :...