Pill (rapper)
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Tyrone Rivers, better known by his stage name Pill, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.
's Unsigned Hype section. The mixtape received praise from fellow Atlanta rapper André 3000
. Later that year he was featured in XXL Magazine's
Show & Prove section. He also appeared on Killer Mike's Underground Atlanta
compilation on the tracks "Bunkin'" and "Grind Time." His second mixtape 4075: The Refill and his second single off the mixtape "Glass" was released.
In 2010 he was featured on the cover of XXL as part of the XXL Freshman 10 line-up with Donnis
, Nipsey Hussle
, Jay Rock
, J. Cole, OJ da Juiceman
and more. In June he released his third mixtape and first Gangsta Grillz mixtape 1140: The Overdose which was hosted by DJ Drama
. He later appeared on fellow XXL Freshman Freddie Gibbs's
EP Str8 Killa No Filla on the track "Do Wrong." He was also featured on "Introducing the Business" by Mark Ronson
, which featured on Ronson's album Record Collection (album)
.
Maybach Music Group, the hip-hop imprint founded by Rick Ross, has announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Records. Maybach also announced its latest signee, Atlanta rapper Pill, on February 22.
Recently Pill was featured on "Ya Killin Me", a song off of Tech N9ne's new All 6's and 7's album which appeared as a bonus track.
Career
In early 2009 Pill's first mixtape 4180: The Prescription and his first single "Trap Goin' Ham" was released. Pill was featured in The SourceThe Source (magazine)
The Source is a United States-based, monthly full-color magazine covering hip-hop music, politics, and culture, founded in 1988. It is the world's second longest running rap periodical, behind United Kingdom-based publication Hip Hop Connection. The Source was founded as a newsletter in 1988...
's Unsigned Hype section. The mixtape received praise from fellow Atlanta rapper André 3000
André 3000
André Lauren Benjamin , better known by his stage name André 3000 is an American rapper, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, best known for being part of American hip-hop duo OutKast alongside fellow rapper Big Boi...
. Later that year he was featured in XXL Magazine's
XXL (magazine)
XXL is a Hip-Hop magazine, published by Harris Publications.In 1997, XXL was founded by former Source staffers as well as other Harris Publication employees, who wanted to create their own magazine about the hip-hop music and culture using the model developed by the founders of The Source...
Show & Prove section. He also appeared on Killer Mike's Underground Atlanta
Underground Atlanta (album)
Underground Atlanta is a 2-disc album by rapper Killer Mike, released August 31, 2009. It was his last album before he changed his name to Mike Bigga...
compilation on the tracks "Bunkin'" and "Grind Time." His second mixtape 4075: The Refill and his second single off the mixtape "Glass" was released.
In 2010 he was featured on the cover of XXL as part of the XXL Freshman 10 line-up with Donnis
Donnis
Ladonnis Decurtis Crump , better known by the stage name Donnis, is an American rapper based in Atlanta, Georgia. He released his debut mixtape, Diary of an ATL Brave, in 2009, and signed to Atlantic Records in 2010.XXL Staff . “”.-Early life:Donnis was born on June 2, 1984 in Montclair, California...
, Nipsey Hussle
Nipsey Hussle
Ermias Asghedome , better known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle. He is a Westcoast rapper from Los Angeles, California.-Music career:...
, Jay Rock
Jay Rock
Johnny Reed McKinzie Jr. , better known by his stage name Jay Rock, is an American rapper. He was named one of the top 13 most street artists by XXL. His voice has been called a cross between Immortal Technique and Rick Ross. He is a part of the rap group Black Hippy which also features Kendrick...
, J. Cole, OJ da Juiceman
OJ da Juiceman
Otis Williams, Jr. ,better known as OJ Da Juiceman, is an American Southern Rapper and a member of 1017 Brick Squad. OJ Da Juiceman is also founder of vanity label 32 Entertainment.-Early life:Otis Williams, Jr...
and more. In June he released his third mixtape and first Gangsta Grillz mixtape 1140: The Overdose which was hosted by DJ Drama
DJ Drama
Tyree Cinque Simmons better known as DJ Drama is an American hip hop artist and the official DJ for Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I.....
. He later appeared on fellow XXL Freshman Freddie Gibbs's
Freddie Gibbs
Fredrick Tipton , better known by his stage name Freddie Gibbs, is an emerging hip hop performer. He was signed by Interscope Records before being let go from his deal without a record being released...
EP Str8 Killa No Filla on the track "Do Wrong." He was also featured on "Introducing the Business" by Mark Ronson
Mark Ronson
Mark Daniel Ronson is an English DJ, guitarist, music producer, artist and co-founder of Allido Records. He currently works with his band under the music alias of Mark Ronson & The Business Intl....
, which featured on Ronson's album Record Collection (album)
Record Collection (album)
-Track listing:-Musicians:*Mark Ronson - vocals, guitar, percussion, keyboards, drum machine, bass, bell ringing*Nick Movshon - bass, drums*Victor Axelrod - keyboards, percussion*Homer Steinwess - drums-Additional personnel:...
.
Maybach Music Group, the hip-hop imprint founded by Rick Ross, has announced a partnership with Warner Bros. Records. Maybach also announced its latest signee, Atlanta rapper Pill, on February 22.
Recently Pill was featured on "Ya Killin Me", a song off of Tech N9ne's new All 6's and 7's album which appeared as a bonus track.
Albums
- The Epidemic (TBA)
- The Medicine (TBA)
- Untitled project with Big Boi & Killer Mike (TBA)
- Self Made Vol. 1Self Made Vol. 1MMG Presents: Self Made, Vol. 1 has received generally favorable reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 66, based on 7 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable".-Track...
(with Maybach Music GroupMaybach Music GroupMaybach Music Group is a record label founded by Rick Ross, currently distributed by Warner Bros. Records, which took over distribution following the expiration of a deal with Def Jam Recordings....
) May 24, 2011
Mixtapes
- 4180: The Prescription (2009)
- 4075: The Refill (2009)
- 1140: The Overdose1140: The Overdose1140: The Overdose is the third mixtape by Atlanta, Georgia rapper Pill that was featured in the XXL Freshman 10. his mixtape is hosted by the famous underground disc jockey DJ Drama. 1140: The Overdose boasts features from Killer Mike, Colin Munroe and several others while beats have been...
(2010) - The Diagnosis (2011)