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Highway Robbery, Guilty Simpson

Guilty Simpson

September 26th, 2013

Born:
Detroit, MI

Genre:
Hip-Hop/Rap

Years Active:
'00s, '10s






Guilty Simpson

Biography

In contrast to his imposing presence and hard thug posture comparable to rappers like Bumpy Knuckles or Big Shug, Detroit rhyme-slayer Guilty Simpson first achieved exposure on records by eccentric left-field producers like Madlib, Dabrye, Four Tet, and one of his biggest admirers, Detroit's own J Dilla. His lyrics and distinctive flow can also be found on locally released material dating back to the late '90s as a member of local hip-hop brigade Tha Almighty Dreadnaughtz, but those independently made albums and mixtapes are extremely rare outside of the Motor City. Thus, his proper debut came by way of Jay Dee, who threw him on the song "Strapped," which was recorded for Champion Sound (2003), an album Jay Dee did jointly with Madlib. Thrust into the lead of a new class of Detroit MCs in the mid- to late 2000s, Simpson was being called on to make many guest appearances for various Detroit and other Michigan artists, including Dabrye (Two/Three), Jay Dee (The Shining, Ruff Draft), Monica Blaire (Portraits of Me), and Black Milk (Popular Demand), throughout 2006 and 2007. Amidst all that, in late 2006 he officially joined the roster of L.A.-based Stones Throw Records, one of the label homes of Jay Dee (who persistently pushed the company to sign him) before he passed away earlier in the year. After appearing on the label's Chrome Children compilation and tour, Simpson steadily worked on his solo debut as well as a collaborative LP with MC/producer Black Milk and Boot Camp Clik lyricist Sean Price. Finally, in March of 2008, Guilty released his solo debut, Ode to the Ghetto, which featured beats from Madlib, Mr. Porter and Black Milk, among others. Madlib would be the sole producer of his 2010 effort O.J. Simpson. . In contrast to his imposing presence and hard thug posture comparable to rappers like Bumpy Knuckles or Big Shug, Detroit rhyme-slayer Guilty Simpson first achieved exposure on records by eccentric left-field producers like Madlib, Dabrye, Four Tet, and one of his biggest admirers, Detroit's own J Dilla. His lyrics and distinctive flow can also be found on locally released material dating back to the late '90s as a member of local hip-hop brigade Tha Almighty Dreadnaughtz, but those independently made albums and mixtapes are extremely rare outside of the Motor City. Thus, his proper debut came by way of Jay Dee, who threw him on the song "Strapped," which was recorded for Champion Sound (2003), an album Jay Dee did jointly with Madlib. Thrust into the lead of a new class of Detroit MCs in the mid- to late 2000s, Simpson was being called on to make many guest appearances for various Detroit and other Michigan artists, including Dabrye (Two/Three), Jay Dee (The Shining, Ruff Draft), Monica Blaire (Portraits of Me), and Black Milk (Popular Demand), throughout 2006 and 2007. Amidst all that, in late 2006 he officially joined the roster of L.A.-based Stones Throw Records, one of the label homes of Jay Dee (who persistently pushed the company to sign him) before he passed away earlier in the year. After appearing on the label's Chrome Children compilation and tour, Simpson steadily worked on his solo debut as well as a collaborative LP with MC/producer Black Milk and Boot Camp Clik lyricist Sean Price. Finally, in March of 2008, Guilty released his solo debut, Ode to the Ghetto, which featured beats from Madlib, Mr. Porter and Black Milk, among others. Madlib would be the sole producer of his 2010 effort O.J. Simpson.

Top Albums

Highway Robbery, Guilty Simpson
1. Highway Robb..
Ode to the Ghetto, Guilty Simpson
2. Ode to the G..
Dice Game, Guilty Simpson
3. Dice Game
OJ Simpson, Guilty Simpson
4. OJ Simpson
Close Curtains / Unbelievable - EP, Guilty Simpson
5. Close Curtai..
Guilt Trip, Guilty Simpson
6. Guilt Trip
Close Curtains - Single, Guilty Simpson
7. Close Curtai..
Decadence (feat. Guilty Simpson) - Single, Slum Village
8. Decadence (f..
Teknoir - Single, DJ Revolution
9. Teknoir - Si..
This Year (feat. Guilty Simpson) - EP, Pete Cannon
10. This Year (f..
I Love You (feat. Guilty Simpson, Sean Price & Killah Trakz) - Single, Mike Beatz & Adonis
11. I Love You (..
Ghetto Superstar (feat. Guilty Simpson) - Single, RexiRex
12. Ghetto Super..
Birthright (feat. Big Tone, Guilty Simpson & Finale) - Single, J Dilla
13. Birthright (..
My Life (feat. Guilty Simpson & Mr Porter) - Single, Stat Quo
14. My Life (fea..
Ride To Dat (feat. Guilty Simpson) - Single, Libretto
15. Ride To Dat ..
The Block Bullies (feat. Phat Kat, Elzhi & Guilty Simpson) - Single, Jpalm
16. The Block Bu..
Hip Hop Throwback (feat. Guilty Simpson) - EP, Recordkingz
17. Hip Hop Thro..
Michigan Nights Remix (feat. Guilty Simpson) - Single, Block Barley
18. Michigan Nig..

Top Songs

NameAlbumTimePrice
1.
On the Run (feat. DJ Revolution)Highway Robbery2:40$0.99
2.
It's Nuthin (feat. AG)Highway Robbery3:08$0.99
3.
I'm the City (feat. Boldy James ..Highway Robbery4:21$0.99
4.
Easiest Way (Remix)Highway Robbery1:44$0.99
5.
Get That Pay (Og Mix)Highway Robbery2:39$0.99
6.
Go (feat. Elucid & Castle)Highway Robbery2:22$0.99
7.
Get That Pay (Scooby Mix)Highway Robbery2:26$0.99
8.
Take Your Power (Intro)Highway Robbery1:38$0.99
9.
TeknoirTeknoir - Single4:33$1.29
10.
How Will I GoDice Game3:58$1.29
11.
Wrong HandDice Game3:18$1.29
12.
Nasty (feat. Planet Asia)Dice Game3:44$1.29
13.
Truth Be ToldDice Game3:26$1.29
14.
Cook UpDice Game3:46$1.29
15.
Neverending StoryDice Game3:15$1.29
16.
Ink BlotchesDice Game3:04$1.29
17.
Lose YouDice Game3:02$1.29
18.
Dear JaneDice Game3:17$1.29
19.
ChangeDice Game3:14$1.29
20.
Potatoes (feat. Torae)Dice Game2:51$1.29
21.
I Can Do No WrongDice Game3:21$1.29
22.
One ManDice Game3:28$1.29
23.
Let's PlayDice Game3:13$1.29
24.
ReputationDice Game3:11$1.29
25.
Freezing DiceDice Game0:21$1.29

Top Music Videos

Get Riches, Guilty Simpson
1. Get Riches


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