Nump
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Dustin Perfetto, known by his stage name Nump, is a Filipino American
hip hop
artist best known for his single, "I Gott Grapes" featuring E-40
and The Federation
produced by D1 of the Knockaholicks. The single was released in 2005 on Nump's own label, Bay Luv Records, on the album, "The NUMP Yard". In 2006, the album was re-released by E-40's label, 3030/Sick Wid It Records
under a distribution agreement with Navarre Distribution. "I Gott Grapes" received significant air play in the bay area and is mostly associated with the bay area's hyphy
genre. The single was followed by a remix called "I Gott Grapes (Worldwide Treemix)." He has worked with artists such as DJ Shadow
, E-40
, The Federation
, MIA
, apl.de.ap
of The Black Eyed Peas
, DJ Qbert, and many more. Nump was also featured on MTV
's My Block: The Bay. In 2010 he's in some of 454 Life Ent. new music videos like "Family Affair, Go Hard, Rock,Rock,Rock, & This Ain't Nothin New."
In addition to his work as a performing rapper, Nump is also an audio engineer at Infinite Studios in Alameda, CA. The studio is well known for its association with projects of bay area artists such as E-40 and his label Sick Wid It Records
, the Conscious Daughters, Too Short, Messy Marv
, and the late 2Pac. As a recording engineer, Nump has worked with acts such as Green Day
, Blackalicious
, Smash Mouth
, and Iggy Pop
.
In early 2010, Nump signed to the new record label 454 Life Entertainment
with other Asian-American artists such as Thai Ngo
, Drew Deezy
, and IZ
.
1. NUMPfomaniack
2. I Made Yew Biitch (feat. Dubee)
3. Fake I.D. (skit)
4. Slizzzerd (feat. Turf Talk
)
5. One Mo Giinn (feat. Droop-E
)
6. Pocket Full Ov Twomp$
7. I Gott Grapes (feat. E-40
& The Federation
)
8. Stunna Shadez (feat. The D.B.'z)
9. Booty Klap (feat. Cleezi & Vital
)
10. Hard 2 Gitt (skit)
11. Hard 2 Gitt (feat. Kahli)
12. Time (feat. Equipto)
13. Pillow Talkin Sleepy Headz
14. Be Like Mike DREAM (feat. Reena Lynn)
15. Tha Knockaholik Nok (skit)
16. 2 @ A Time
17. Dem 10'z Naw Dem 20'z (skit)
18. Ridin' On 80'z
19. Krankin (3030/Sick Wid It RMX) (feat. Mugzi & Droop-E
)
20. F.O.B. (Gorrilapino Unit) (feat. Dojia MD, Insane 1 & DL Da Arsun)
21. Way Beyond BAYsik (feat. JT The Bigga Figga
, Tre$Paper & Mike Mar)
22. Thank Yew Speech
23. Thank Yew
1. Numptroduction 2 Da Game
2. Legalize My Medicine - (featuring Greenirie of Beachwood Aged & M.I.A.)
3. Michael Phelps - (featuring Cousin Fik & E-40
)
4. Dollaskrillyall
5. Horny Block Use - (featuring B-Slimm & Strong Arm Steady
)
6. Tap Out - (featuring Decadez & Paul Wall
)
7. So Good (Dat Kush) - (featuring Berner
, Decadez, Laroo, Willie Joe & Cellski)
8. Goin Hollywood
9. Gottstahavitt
10. We Gon Make It - (featuring Kd. Stuntz)
11. Git Drunk B4 Da Club - (featuring Work Dirty & Turf Talk
)
12. Trophy Gurl - (featuring Decadez, Droop-E
& Matt Blaque)
13. Daddy's Girl - (featuring Trinity Destiny & Verse)
14. Hi Skool High - (featuring Rae Rosero, Hot Of The Dbz & Roscoe Umali)
15. My Loved Ones
16. Walkin Fashion Statement - (featuring Ya Boy
)
17. Yesenia loves - YB
Filipino American
Filipino Americans are Americans of Filipino ancestry. Filipino Americans, often shortened to "Fil-Ams", or "Pinoy",Filipinos in what is now the United States were first documented in the 16th century, with small settlements beginning in the 18th century...
hip hop
Hip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
artist best known for his single, "I Gott Grapes" featuring 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...
and The Federation
The Federation (band)
The Federation is a hip-hop group from Fairfield, California, part of the San Francisco Bay Area. The group consist of Doonie Baby , Stressmatic, and Goldie Gold, along with their producer Rick Rock...
produced by D1 of the Knockaholicks. The single was released in 2005 on Nump's own label, Bay Luv Records, on the album, "The NUMP Yard". In 2006, the album was re-released by E-40's label, 3030/Sick Wid It Records
Sick Wid It Records
Sick Wid It Records is a United States based hip hop record label owned and founded by rapper E-40.- Current artists :*B-Slimm*Big Omeezy*E-40*Laroo 'The Hard Hitta'*DB'z *Issue*Droop-E*Nump*Turf Talk*Cousin Fik- Former artists :...
under a distribution agreement with Navarre Distribution. "I Gott Grapes" received significant air play in the bay area and is mostly associated with the bay area's hyphy
Hyphy
The word hyphy is Conor Devlin's preferred short word meaning "hyperactive." It was created by Bay Area rapper Keak Da Sneak when he used the term on an album he recorded in 1994. From the USA Today article: "Every record label was getting at us at that time, but we fumbled the ball," says E-40,...
genre. The single was followed by a remix called "I Gott Grapes (Worldwide Treemix)." He has worked with artists such as DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow
Joshua Paul Davis better known as DJ Shadow is an American music producer, DJ and songwriter. He is considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip hop and first gained notice with the release of his highly acclaimed debut album Endtroducing....., which was constructed...
, 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...
, The Federation
The Federation (band)
The Federation is a hip-hop group from Fairfield, California, part of the San Francisco Bay Area. The group consist of Doonie Baby , Stressmatic, and Goldie Gold, along with their producer Rick Rock...
, MIA
M.I.A. (artist)
Mathangi "Maya" Arulpragasam , better known by her stage name M.I.A. , is an English singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer, painter and director of Sri Lankan Tamil descent. Her compositions combine elements of hip hop, electronica, dance, alternative and world music. M.I.A...
, apl.de.ap
Apl.de.ap
Allan Pineda Lindo, Jr. better known as apl.de.ap , is a Filipino-American rapper, record producer, and occasional drummer who is best known as a member of The Black Eyed Peas.-Early life:Pineda was born in Belfast...
of The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are an American pop group , formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1995. The group includes rappers will.i.am, apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and singer Fergie. Since the release of their third album Elephunk in 2003, the group has sold an estimated 56 million records worldwide...
, DJ Qbert, and many more. Nump was also featured on MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
's My Block: The Bay. In 2010 he's in some of 454 Life Ent. new music videos like "Family Affair, Go Hard, Rock,Rock,Rock, & This Ain't Nothin New."
In addition to his work as a performing rapper, Nump is also an audio engineer at Infinite Studios in Alameda, CA. The studio is well known for its association with projects of bay area artists such as E-40 and his label Sick Wid It Records
Sick Wid It Records
Sick Wid It Records is a United States based hip hop record label owned and founded by rapper E-40.- Current artists :*B-Slimm*Big Omeezy*E-40*Laroo 'The Hard Hitta'*DB'z *Issue*Droop-E*Nump*Turf Talk*Cousin Fik- Former artists :...
, the Conscious Daughters, Too Short, Messy Marv
Messy Marv
Marvin Watson, better known by his stage name Messy Marv, is an American rapper from Pittsburg, CA, but represents the Fillmore Area of San Francisco, CA.Messy Marv is affiliated with the blood gang...
, and the late 2Pac. As a recording engineer, Nump has worked with acts such as Green Day
Green Day
Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1987. The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong, bassist and backing vocalist Mike Dirnt, and drummer Tre Cool...
, Blackalicious
Blackalicious
Blackalicious is an American hip hop duo from Sacramento, California made up of rapper Gift of Gab and DJ/producer Chief Xcel . They are noted for Gift of Gab's often "tongue-twisting", multisyllabic, complex rhymes and Chief Xcel's "classic" beats...
, Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth
Smash Mouth is an American rock band from San Jose, California. The band was formed in 1994, and was originally composed of Steve Harwell, Greg Camp, Paul De Lisle and Kevin Coleman as lead vocals, guitar, bass and drums respectively...
, and Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Though considered an innovator of punk rock, Pop's music has encompassed a number of styles over the years, including pop, metal, jazz and blues...
.
In early 2010, Nump signed to the new record label 454 Life Entertainment
454 Life Entertainment
454 Life Entertainment is a hip-hop record label based in San Jose, California. It was founded along with its sister company 454 Films on March 19, 2010. The record label is 100% independently owned, and currently has a roster of 4 artists.- Company history :...
with other Asian-American artists such as Thai Ngo
Thai Ngo
Thai Minh Ngo, or known as simply Thai is an American rapper and actor of Vietnamese descent currently signed with record label 454 Life Entertainment. On July 1, 2011 he was featured on "The Break" of XXL magazine online....
, Drew Deezy
Drew Deezy
Drew Deezy is a hip hop artist from San Jose, California. He has become a prominent rapper on the West Coast, as well as the New Zealand markets with hit singles such as "I Don't See Nothing Wrong". In 2010, Drew signed with 454 Life Entertainment and was featured in the label's compilation album...
, and IZ
IZ
IZ may mean:*IATA code for Arkia Israel Airlines*NATO country code and Federal Information Processing Standard 10-4 country code for Iraq*International zone, a type of extraterritoriality governed by international law...
.
Solo albums
- 2006: The NUMP Yard
1. NUMPfomaniack
2. I Made Yew Biitch (feat. Dubee)
3. Fake I.D. (skit)
4. Slizzzerd (feat. Turf Talk
Turf Talk
Turf Talk , is a Bay Area rapper at the forefront of the hyphy movement. His unique style of delivery has earned both local and national acclaim...
)
5. One Mo Giinn (feat. Droop-E
Droop-E
Droop-E is a member of the production team The Pharmaceuticals and the son of Bay Area rapper E-40. He often works with his cousin B-Slimm.- Biography :...
)
6. Pocket Full Ov Twomp$
7. I Gott Grapes (feat. 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...
& The Federation
The Federation
The Federation may refer to:* Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, often just called "The Federation", a part of the country of Bosnia and Herzegovina* The Federation , an interstellar alliance in the Star Trek fictional universe...
)
8. Stunna Shadez (feat. The D.B.'z)
9. Booty Klap (feat. Cleezi & Vital
Vital
Vital or Vitals may refer to:* VITAL for Children, a charitable organisation* Vitalism, the doctrine that life cannot be explained solely by mechanism* Vitalism , the Jain teacher Mahāvīra's philosophy...
)
10. Hard 2 Gitt (skit)
11. Hard 2 Gitt (feat. Kahli)
12. Time (feat. Equipto)
13. Pillow Talkin Sleepy Headz
14. Be Like Mike DREAM (feat. Reena Lynn)
15. Tha Knockaholik Nok (skit)
16. 2 @ A Time
17. Dem 10'z Naw Dem 20'z (skit)
18. Ridin' On 80'z
19. Krankin (3030/Sick Wid It RMX) (feat. Mugzi & Droop-E
Droop-E
Droop-E is a member of the production team The Pharmaceuticals and the son of Bay Area rapper E-40. He often works with his cousin B-Slimm.- Biography :...
)
20. F.O.B. (Gorrilapino Unit) (feat. Dojia MD, Insane 1 & DL Da Arsun)
21. Way Beyond BAYsik (feat. 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....
, Tre$Paper & Mike Mar)
22. Thank Yew Speech
23. Thank Yew
- 2009: Student Ov Da Game
1. Numptroduction 2 Da Game
2. Legalize My Medicine - (featuring Greenirie of Beachwood Aged & M.I.A.)
3. Michael Phelps - (featuring Cousin Fik & 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...
)
4. Dollaskrillyall
5. Horny Block Use - (featuring B-Slimm & Strong Arm Steady
Strong Arm Steady
Strong Arm Steady, often referred to as SAS, is a rap/hip hop group in California's underground hip hop scene. As of December 2009, the act consists of members Mitchy Slick of San Diego, California, and Phil Da Agony and probably the most visually distinct member, Krondon, who is albinistic...
)
6. Tap Out - (featuring Decadez & Paul Wall
Paul Wall
Paul Michael Slayton , better known by his stage name Paul Wall, is an American rapper. He is currently affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well as...
)
7. So Good (Dat Kush) - (featuring Berner
Berner
Berner is or was the surname of the following people:*Alexander Berner*Berner*Bruno Berner*Carl Berner*Geoff Berner*Peter Berner*Sara Berner...
, Decadez, Laroo, Willie Joe & Cellski)
8. Goin Hollywood
9. Gottstahavitt
10. We Gon Make It - (featuring Kd. Stuntz)
11. Git Drunk B4 Da Club - (featuring Work Dirty & Turf Talk
Turf Talk
Turf Talk , is a Bay Area rapper at the forefront of the hyphy movement. His unique style of delivery has earned both local and national acclaim...
)
12. Trophy Gurl - (featuring Decadez, Droop-E
Droop-E
Droop-E is a member of the production team The Pharmaceuticals and the son of Bay Area rapper E-40. He often works with his cousin B-Slimm.- Biography :...
& Matt Blaque)
13. Daddy's Girl - (featuring Trinity Destiny & Verse)
14. Hi Skool High - (featuring Rae Rosero, Hot Of The Dbz & Roscoe Umali)
15. My Loved Ones
16. Walkin Fashion Statement - (featuring Ya Boy
Ya Boy
William Joseph Crawford , better known by his stage name Ya Boy, is an American rapper from the Fillmore District, San Francisco. He is a younger cousin of San Francisco rapper San Quinn and also the cousin of Bills WR Steve Johnson. Crawford graduated from El Camino High School in South San...
)
17. Yesenia loves - YB
- 2011 #DailyMedication
External links
- Official Nump Website
- Nump At 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....
- Official 454 Life Entertainment Website