Phat Kat
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Phat Kat (b. Ronnie Watts) is a rapper from the east side of Detroit, Michigan
. His career began in the mid 90's as part of 1st Down
, which consisted of Phat Kat on vocals and Jay Dee on production. The group was short lived however, possibly because of insufficient support/promotion from their label, Payday, but the two continued to collaborate on many occasions afterwards, starting with an appearance on "Fat Cat Song" and its remix, from Slum Village
's Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1)
.
His first full-length album, The Undeniable LP
was released on June 22, 2004, on Barak Records. It featured appearances from Slum Village, Dwele
, Big Tone of 87 Wasted Youth, and Obie Trice
. Kat released a 12-inch single
in late 2006 for the song Cold Steel produced by J Dilla, he then followed it with his latest LP, Carte Blanche, on April 24 on Look Records. The album has proved to be Kat's most universally acknowledged effort yet.
During a radio interview with T3 in WJLB, Phat Kat rung in and spoke against T3. He stated that T3 had dismantled the group, after the Reunion Pt 2 video was released and Elzhi
wasn't in the video. T3 had said that he and Elzhi were still on good speaking terms, however Phat Kat contradicted him saying that "Elzhi ain't f***ing witchu, don't do that to the fans, keep it real". T3 didn't know what the future of Slum Village was as Elzhi hadn't released a statement regarding his intentions of whether to continue Slum Village and Phat Kat strongly disagreed. Phat Kat was incredibly incensed and continued to swear as T3 tried to explain.
Detroit, Michigan
Detroit is the major city among the primary cultural, financial, and transportation centers in the Metro Detroit area, a region of 5.2 million people. As the seat of Wayne County, the city of Detroit is the largest city in the U.S. state of Michigan and serves as a major port on the Detroit River...
. His career began in the mid 90's as part of 1st Down
1st Down
1st Down was a Detroit hip-hop group consisting of Jay Dee and Phat Kat.The duo signed to Payday Records in 1995, and released one 12", "A Day Wit' The Homies", before disbanding as a group, due to label trouble. They once again reunited for Phat Kat's Dedication to the Suckers EP, in 1999, which...
, which consisted of Phat Kat on vocals and Jay Dee on production. The group was short lived however, possibly because of insufficient support/promotion from their label, Payday, but the two continued to collaborate on many occasions afterwards, starting with an appearance on "Fat Cat Song" and its remix, from Slum Village
Slum Village
Slum Village was a hip hop group from Conant Gardens, Detroit, Michigan.The group was formed by three members: rappers Baatin and T3, plus rapper and producer J Dilla . J Dilla left in 2002 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records...
's Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1)
Fan-Tas-Tic (Vol. 1)
Fan-Tas-Tic , is the first album by Detroit group Slum Village. It comprises songs from their demo album, which was recorded in 1996 and 1997, but not officially released until 8 years later. It was nonetheless leaked onto the underground circuit and caused "quite a stir" in 1997. The whole...
.
His first full-length album, The Undeniable LP
The Undeniable LP
The Undeniable LP is the debut album by Detroit rapper and close Slum Village affiliate Phat Kat. It was released twice, both on Barak Records...
was released on June 22, 2004, on Barak Records. It featured appearances from Slum Village, Dwele
Dwele
Andwele Gardner , better known by his stage name Dwele is a soul singer, songwriter and record producer from Detroit, Michigan.-Biography:...
, Big Tone of 87 Wasted Youth, and Obie Trice
Obie Trice
Obie Trice III is an American rapper and songwriter. He began rapping at the age of 11, and is most known for his time spent signed to Shady Records. Obie Trice has formed his own record label, Black Market Entertainment.-Biography:...
. Kat released a 12-inch single
12-inch single
The 12-inch single is a type of gramophone record that has wider groove spacing compared to other types of records. This allows for louder levels to be cut on the disc by the cutting engineer, which in turn gives a wider dynamic range, and thus better sound quality...
in late 2006 for the song Cold Steel produced by J Dilla, he then followed it with his latest LP, Carte Blanche, on April 24 on Look Records. The album has proved to be Kat's most universally acknowledged effort yet.
During a radio interview with T3 in WJLB, Phat Kat rung in and spoke against T3. He stated that T3 had dismantled the group, after the Reunion Pt 2 video was released and Elzhi
Elzhi
Jason Powers is a hip-hop artist from Detroit, Michigan. Many Underground fans know him as "Detroit's Best Kept Secret". As a former member of Slum Village he now records as a solo artist...
wasn't in the video. T3 had said that he and Elzhi were still on good speaking terms, however Phat Kat contradicted him saying that "Elzhi ain't f***ing witchu, don't do that to the fans, keep it real". T3 didn't know what the future of Slum Village was as Elzhi hadn't released a statement regarding his intentions of whether to continue Slum Village and Phat Kat strongly disagreed. Phat Kat was incredibly incensed and continued to swear as T3 tried to explain.
Albums
- The Undeniable LPThe Undeniable LPThe Undeniable LP is the debut album by Detroit rapper and close Slum Village affiliate Phat Kat. It was released twice, both on Barak Records...
(2004, Barak Records) - The Quiet Bubble (2006, Mixtape)
- Carte Blanche (2007, Look Records)
- Katakombz (Coming Soon)
Singles
- 1st Down1st Down1st Down was a Detroit hip-hop group consisting of Jay Dee and Phat Kat.The duo signed to Payday Records in 1995, and released one 12", "A Day Wit' The Homies", before disbanding as a group, due to label trouble. They once again reunited for Phat Kat's Dedication to the Suckers EP, in 1999, which...
(Phat Kat & Jay Dee) - A Day Wit' The Homies (1995, Payday) - Dedication To The Suckers (1999, House Shoes Recordings)
- Club Banger (2001, Barak)
- Boss Of All Bosses Featuring Phat Kat, Nature & P-Dap (2005, DMB Records)
- Game Over Ft. Phat Kat & Jay Dee (2005, Ghostly International)
- Cold Steel (2007, Look Records)
Appearances
- 2001 "Featuring Phat Kat" (from the Jay Dee album Welcome 2 DetroitWelcome 2 DetroitWelcome 2 Detroit is the 2001 debut solo album from Slum Village producer J Dilla . The album followed the group's critically acclaimed Fantastic, Vol. 2, and kicked off BBE's "Beat Generation" series...
) - 2004 "True Story" (from the B.R. Gunna album Dirty District: Vol. 2)
- 2004 "Zoom" (from the Slum Village album "Detroit Deli"
- 2005 "Hear This" (from the Slum VillageSlum VillageSlum Village was a hip hop group from Conant Gardens, Detroit, Michigan.The group was formed by three members: rappers Baatin and T3, plus rapper and producer J Dilla . J Dilla left in 2002 to pursue a solo career with MCA Records...
album Slum VillageSlum Village (album)Slum Village is Slum Village's fifth album, released on October 25, 2005. The release includes a bonus DVD which includes footage on the making of the album as well as an interview with T3 and Elzhi on the group's history. The DVD also features Slum Village's first two music videos "Climax " and...
) - 2005 "Detroit Rapstar" (from the Lil SkeeterCousin SkeeterCousin Skeeter is a television show which ran on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2003. It starred Robert Ri'chard as Bobby, a young boy, whose life changed when his strange cousin Skeeter comes to live with his family. With Skeeter's help, Bobby learns life lessons and tackles the general ups and downs of...
album Detroit Rapstar) - 2007 "Lookatusnow" from the Black Milk album Popular Demand
- 2008 "Bonus Track prod. Metodo Shintaro" from the Shotta Sangre album
- 2008 "Keep it Real" with ElzhiElzhiJason Powers is a hip-hop artist from Detroit, Michigan. Many Underground fans know him as "Detroit's Best Kept Secret". As a former member of Slum Village he now records as a solo artist...
and "Do It" from the Cadik album "Basic"