Raptile
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Addis Mussa better known by his stage names Addis & Raptile, is a German-Ethiopian rapper
, producer
and songwriter
. He has performed alongside with many American acts such as Xzibit
, Strong Arm Steady
and Trey Songz
.
ADDIS was signed to Sony BMG in Europe and sold over 250,000 units overseas (worldwide sales approx. 500,000 units). His catalogue of songs from Europe are available in the US on iTunes GLOBAL TAKEOVER 1-4. He has performed alongside many American acts such as Xzibit
, Strong Arm Steady
and Trey Songz
. In January 2007, He moved to Florida
and is currently working on his US Debut Album (tba).His Artist Lionezz participated in Ego Trip’s Miss Rap Supreme aired on VH1 early 2008.His song “Neva Eva” was featured in the video game NBA Live 07 (EA Sports).Addis a.k.a Raptile’s album, “Classic Material“ went to # 8 on the German media control charts. His international career continues with the release of his 3rd single, “MY EVERYTHING” featuring Jamaican reggae superstar Wayne Wonder, whose it-single “No Letting Go” was top 10 worldwide in 2003.
He moved to Florida in January 2007 and is currently working on his US Debut Album (tba).
His Artist Lionezz participated in ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme
aired on VH1 early 2008.
Appeared on the reality TV Program MTV Cribs
His song "Neva Eva" was featured in the video game NBA Live 07
(EA Sports
).
In 2010 ADDIS and his newly formed American-European Supergroup "Follow Your Instinct" released the Club Banger "Disco".
The song hit the US Billboard Hot Singles Top 30 for 9 weeks peaking at #14.
The song also hit US Billboard Hot R&B/HipHop Singles Top10 for 8 weeks peaking at #6.
Rapping
Rapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
, producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
. He has performed alongside with many American acts such as Xzibit
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
, 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...
and Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
.
Biography
ADDIS (former stage name Raptile) is an artist, producer and songwriter.ADDIS was signed to Sony BMG in Europe and sold over 250,000 units overseas (worldwide sales approx. 500,000 units). His catalogue of songs from Europe are available in the US on iTunes GLOBAL TAKEOVER 1-4. He has performed alongside many American acts such as Xzibit
Xzibit
Alvin Nathaniel Joiner , better known by his stage name Xzibit , is an American rapper, actor, and television host. He is known as the host of the MTV show Pimp My Ride, which brought him mainstream success...
, 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...
and Trey Songz
Trey Songz
Tremaine "Trey" Aldon Neverson , better known by his stage name Trey Songz, is an American singer-songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. His debut album, I Gotta Make It, was released in 2005, while his second album, Trey Day, was released in 2007...
. In January 2007, He moved to Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
and is currently working on his US Debut Album (tba).His Artist Lionezz participated in Ego Trip’s Miss Rap Supreme aired on VH1 early 2008.His song “Neva Eva” was featured in the video game NBA Live 07 (EA Sports).Addis a.k.a Raptile’s album, “Classic Material“ went to # 8 on the German media control charts. His international career continues with the release of his 3rd single, “MY EVERYTHING” featuring Jamaican reggae superstar Wayne Wonder, whose it-single “No Letting Go” was top 10 worldwide in 2003.
He moved to Florida in January 2007 and is currently working on his US Debut Album (tba).
His Artist Lionezz participated in ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme
Ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme
ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme is an American reality television series that airs on the VH1 cable network. It is a follow up to 2007's ego trip's The Rapper Show....
aired on VH1 early 2008.
Appeared on the reality TV Program MTV Cribs
MTV Cribs
MTV Cribs and CMT Cribs, depending on which channel it airs, is a franchise reality television program that originated on the MTV Networks' MTV. It later aired on its CMT channel that features tours of the houses and mansions of celebrities. The first show aired September 2000...
His song "Neva Eva" was featured in the video game NBA Live 07
NBA Live 07
NBA Live 07 is a video game released on the Xbox, Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable, and PC by EA Sports. The product features Tracy McGrady of the Houston Rockets on the cover. In the Spanish version Pau Gasol is featured.-Features:...
(EA Sports
EA Sports
EA Sports is a brand of Electronic Arts that creates and develops sports video games. Formerly a marketing gimmick of Electronic Arts, in which they tried to mimic real-life sports networks by calling themselves "EA Sports Network" with pictures or endorsements of real commentators such as John...
).
In 2010 ADDIS and his newly formed American-European Supergroup "Follow Your Instinct" released the Club Banger "Disco".
The song hit the US Billboard Hot Singles Top 30 for 9 weeks peaking at #14.
The song also hit US Billboard Hot R&B/HipHop Singles Top10 for 8 weeks peaking at #6.
Selected Discography 2010
| Chart Year | Artist | Album | Song | US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles Sales | US Billboard Hot Singles Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Addis feat. FYI | Animal Kingdom | Disco Disco Disco is a genre of dance music. Disco acts charted high during the mid-1970s, and the genre's popularity peaked during the late 1970s. It had its roots in clubs that catered to African American, gay, psychedelic, and other communities in New York City and Philadelphia during the late 1960s and... |
6 | 9 |
Albums
- 2001: Da Basilisk's Eye
- 2004: Classic Material
- 2005: Mozez (also available as Limited Edition)
- 2006: Hero Muzik
- 2006: Best of - Europe's Golden Child (Best Of CD)
- 2011: Addis "ANIMAL KINGDOM - Raptile's World" (Mixtape Album)
- 2011: Follow Your Instinct (FYI) "ANIMAL KINGDOM"
- 2012: Addis tbc.
Singles
- 2001: Microphone Igniter / We don't need u
- 2001: Rest your head on my chest
- 2004: Make Y'all Bounce (Feat. Xzibit ) ( Strong Arm Steady Version)
- 2004: Da Unbeatables (Feat. Valezka )
- 2004: My Everything (Feat. Wayne Wonder )
- 2005: Fight Back
- 2005: Da Symphony (Olé Olé)
- 2006: Go Faster
- 2006: Neva Eva
- 2006: Missin' Ur Kisses (feat. Trey Songz )
- Changed his name to "Addis" & also leads a new supergroup called "Follow Your Instinct"
- 2010: Stay Strong
- 2010: Disco (feat. FYI)