Rich Boy
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Marece Richards better known by his stage name
Rich Boy, is an American
rapper from Mobile, Alabama
. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's
". His self-titled
debut album was released in early 2007.
in order to concentrate on trying to rap. Rich Boy signed a contract with Zone 4
through Interscope Records
and started to work on his debut album. In the meantime, he sneaked onto one of Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace
compilations and on a few mix tapes, such as Comeback Season by Canadian rapper Drake
and Da Bottom, Vol. 5 by DJ Ideal and Jermaine Dupri
.
," "Boy Looka Here
," "Good Things", and "Let's Get This Paper". "Throw Some D's" reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
, and #2 on the Hot Rap Tracks
chart. "Boy Looka Here" and "Good Things" both peaked around #50 on the R&B chart.
. Rich Boy's second album Resurrected in Diamonds is slated for a 2011 release. The first single is "She Luvs Me (She Luvs Mi Knot)" featuring Polow da Don
and it was released on June 21, 2010.Dr. Dre
and Polow da Don
produced on the album. Rich Boy has also worked with R&B singer Lloyd
and Young Money artist Drake
, on a track called "To The Floor"
based on a still photograph of rapper Rich Boy that was taken during his studio visit to MTV’s Total Request Live in March 2007. The original picture reveals the young Southern rapper biting his lower lip while trying to listen to someone speaking in the audience. Since its inception, both the facial expression and the catchphrase “Dat Ass” have been used as a popular response to rump threads on message boards.
Stage name
A stage name, also called a showbiz name or screen name, is a pseudonym used by performers and entertainers such as actors, wrestlers, comedians, and musicians.-Motivation to use a stage name:...
Rich Boy, is an American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
rapper from Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
Mobile is the third most populous city in the Southern US state of Alabama and is the county seat of Mobile County. It is located on the Mobile River and the central Gulf Coast of the United States. The population within the city limits was 195,111 during the 2010 census. It is the largest...
. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's
Throw Some D's
"Throw Some D's" is the first single off the self-titled album of rap artist Rich Boy, and his most commercially successful song to date. The single was produced by Butta and Polow da Don....
". His self-titled
Rich Boy (album)
Rich Boy is the self-titled debut album by southern rapper Rich Boy. The album was released on March 13, 2007. The original title was "Product of tha Hustle" when "Throw Some D's" played on Music Choice. A promo/street single released in 2005 was "Get to Poppin'." His debut single is "Throw Some...
debut album was released in early 2007.
Early career
Richards dropped out of his studies of mechanical engineering at Tuskegee UniversityTuskegee University
Tuskegee University is a private, historically black university located in Tuskegee, Alabama, United States. It is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund...
in order to concentrate on trying to rap. Rich Boy signed a contract with Zone 4
Zone 4 (record label)
Zone 4 is an American record label created as a joint venture between producer Polow da Don and Interscope Records.-History:The label was launched in Atlanta, Georgia on July 16, 2007. Polow started out with four acts - Keri, Rich, YV & i-15 and later added a 5th act in 2008 - YouTube/Myspace...
through Interscope Records
Interscope Records
Interscope Records is an American record label owned by Universal Music Group that currently operates as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group.-History:...
and started to work on his debut album. In the meantime, he sneaked onto one of Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace
Disturbing Tha Peace
Disturbing tha Peace is a record label founded by Christopher "Ludacris" Bridges, his manager Chaka Zulu and Zulu's brother Jeff Dixon...
compilations and on a few mix tapes, such as Comeback Season by Canadian rapper Drake
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
and Da Bottom, Vol. 5 by DJ Ideal and Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri
Jermaine Dupri Mauldin , known as Jermaine Dupri or JD, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper.- Early life and career :...
.
2007: Self titled debut album
On March 13, 2007, Rich Boy released his self-titled debut album, with the singles "Throw Some D'sThrow Some D's
"Throw Some D's" is the first single off the self-titled album of rap artist Rich Boy, and his most commercially successful song to date. The single was produced by Butta and Polow da Don....
," "Boy Looka Here
Boy Looka Here
"Boy Looka Here" is the second single off the self-titled debut album by rap artist Rich Boy. The single was produced by Polow da Don. The video was recently released and features the Omega Psi Phi, Tuskegee University and Alabama A&M University marching band. This song was used in an Extreme...
," "Good Things", and "Let's Get This Paper". "Throw Some D's" reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs
Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,...
, and #2 on the Hot Rap Tracks
Hot Rap Tracks
Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single...
chart. "Boy Looka Here" and "Good Things" both peaked around #50 on the R&B chart.
2011: Resurrected In Diamonds
He recently released a single "Top of the World", part of the More Than A Game soundtrack albumMusic Inspired by More Than a Game
Music Inspired by More Than a Game is the official album name for music taken from and inspired by the film More Than a Game. The film is centered around the life of LeBron James and was released in October 2009. The soundtrack and film were both executive produced by Harvey Mason, Jr. on behalf of...
. Rich Boy's second album Resurrected in Diamonds is slated for a 2011 release. The first single is "She Luvs Me (She Luvs Mi Knot)" featuring Polow da Don
Polow Da Don
Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones , better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for a variety of artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I...
and it was released on June 21, 2010.Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Andre Romelle Young , primarily known by his stage name Dr. Dre, is an American record producer, rapper, record executive, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is the founder and current CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and a former co-owner and artist of Death Row Records...
and Polow da Don
Polow Da Don
Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones , better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for a variety of artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I...
produced on the album. Rich Boy has also worked with R&B singer Lloyd
Lloyd
The name Lloyd is a variation of the Welsh word llwyd or clwyd, which means "grey" or "brown".-People:See main articles:* Lloyd * Lloyd * Lloyd Lloyd or Lloyd's or Lloyds may also refer to:...
and Young Money artist Drake
Drake (entertainer)
Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation....
, on a track called "To The Floor"
Albums
| Year | Title | Peak chart positions | ||
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| U.S. 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... |
U.S. R&B Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The name of the chart was changed from Top R&B Albums in 1999... |
U.S. Rap Top Rap Albums Top Rap Albums is a record chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks Rap and hip-hop albums based on sales compiled by Nielsen SoundScan. The chart began publication for the week of November 13, 2004.... |
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| 2007 | Rich Boy Rich Boy (album) Rich Boy is the self-titled debut album by southern rapper Rich Boy. The album was released on March 13, 2007. The original title was "Product of tha Hustle" when "Throw Some D's" played on Music Choice. A promo/street single released in 2005 was "Get to Poppin'." His debut single is "Throw Some...
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| 2011 | Resurrected In Diamonds
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Mixtapes
| Year | Mixtape |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Bring It To The Block
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| 2008 | Bigger Than The Mayor
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| 2009 | Pacc Man
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| Kool-Aid, Kush & Convertibles Kool-Aid Kush & Convertibles Kool-Aid Kush & Convertibles is a mixtape by rap artist Rich Boy, recorded in Mississippi with the producer Supa Villain. It was released in July, 2009 by the Atlanta DJ, DJ Scream.-Reception:...
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| 2011 | 12 Diamonds
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Gold Kilo$
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Solo singles
| Year | Song | Peak charts | Album | ||
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| US 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... |
US R&B Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States.The chart, initiated in 1942, is used to track the success of popular music songs in urban, or primarily African American, venues. Dominated over the years at various times by jazz, rhythm and blues, doo-wop, soul,... |
US Rap Hot Rap Tracks Rap Songs is a chart released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It lists the 25 most popular hip-hop/rap songs, calculated weekly by airplay on rhythmic and urban radio stations and sales in hip hop-focused or exclusive markets. From 1989 through 2001, it was based on how much the single... |
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| 2006 | "Throw Some D's Throw Some D's "Throw Some D's" is the first single off the self-titled album of rap artist Rich Boy, and his most commercially successful song to date. The single was produced by Butta and Polow da Don.... " (Featuring Polow da Don Polow Da Don Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones , better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for a variety of artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I... ) |
6 | 3 | 2 | Rich Boy |
| 2007 | "Boy Looka Here Boy Looka Here "Boy Looka Here" is the second single off the self-titled debut album by rap artist Rich Boy. The single was produced by Polow da Don. The video was recently released and features the Omega Psi Phi, Tuskegee University and Alabama A&M University marching band. This song was used in an Extreme... " |
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| "Good Things" (Featuring Polow da Don Polow Da Don Polow-Freache Jamal Fincher Jones , better known by known by professional name Polow da Don or Awesome Jones, is an American record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer. His cousin is Atlanta singer Monica. He has produced for a variety of artists including Usher, Nelly, Christina Aguilera, T.I... & Keri Hilson Keri Hilson Keri Lynn Hilson is an American R&B singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Hilson began her music career as a songwriter, penning tracks for several artists in the mid-2000s as part of the five-person production and songwriting team, The Clutch... ) |
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| 2009 | "Drop Drop (Rich Boy song) "Drop" is the first single off rapper Rich Boy's second album, Resurrected in Diamonds. The single was produced by Cha Lo and Polow da Don, and released on January 20, 2009 on Interscope Records.... " |
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| 2010 | "To The Floor" (Featuring Lloyd Lloyd (singer) Lloyd Polite, Jr. , who performs under the mononym Lloyd, is an American R&B recording artist, who experienced as a member of the group N-Toon before embarking on a solo career in 2004.... & Drake Drake (entertainer) Aubrey Drake Graham , who records under the mononym Drake, is a Canadian recording artist and actor. He originally became known for playing Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation.... ) |
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Dat Ass
Dat Ass is an internet memeInternet meme
The term Internet meme is used to describe a concept that spreads via the Internet. The term is a reference to the concept of memes, although the latter concept refers to a much broader category of cultural information.-Description:...
based on a still photograph of rapper Rich Boy that was taken during his studio visit to MTV’s Total Request Live in March 2007. The original picture reveals the young Southern rapper biting his lower lip while trying to listen to someone speaking in the audience. Since its inception, both the facial expression and the catchphrase “Dat Ass” have been used as a popular response to rump threads on message boards.