User:Ts4ts4ever/kilog
Kilo G | |
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| Birth name | Robert L. Johnson Jr. |
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| Born | August 28, 1976 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | January 15, 1997 (aged 22) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1992–1997 |
| Labels | Cash Money Records |
Robert L. Johnson Jr. (August 28, 1977– January 15, 1997), known by his stage name Kilo G, was an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. One of the first horrorcore rapper, Kilo G was also the first artist signed to Cash Money Records, marking the early development of the influential New Orleans-based label.
Life and career
Kilo G was born and raised in Algiers, New Orleans. In High School, he played football at L.B. Landry College and Career Preparatory High School. At the age of 14, he met budding record executives Baby and Ronald "Slim" Williams. His grandmother signed his contract because he was too young. His debut album The Sleepwalker was released in 1992. Although the album briefly appeared on Billboard's "Hot Dance Breakouts" chart in September 1992, it sold only a few thousand copies.[1]
Following the release of The Sleepwalker, Kilo G dropped out of school, began living with his girlfriend, had a child, and began working on a second album. The new album was the first project produced for Cash Money Records by Mannie Fresh, who had just returned from California.[2][failed verification] Released in 1995, The Bloody City was more successful, and is remembered for Kilo G's grim yet mellow lyricism.[3][failed verification]
Death
On January 15, 1997, Kilo G was murdered outside his apartment at Live Oaks in New Orleans, at the age of 20. The murder was never solved.[4]
Legacy
Akthough his career was short, Kilo G's music influenced New Orleans rap, and he is remembered as a key figure in the foundation of Cash Money records. Lil Wayne,[5] Wild Wayne,[6] and others mention Kilo G as an influence in their work.
Discography
The Sleepwalker (1992) The Bloody City (1995)
References
- ^ Miller, Matt (2012). Bounce: Rap Music and Local Identity in New Orleans. Amherst: Univ of Massachusetts Press. ISBN 978-1-55849-936-2.
- ^ Hobbs, Holly (August 28, 2022). "Mannie Fresh". 64 Parishes. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
- ^ Brightwell, Eric. "Biography". Amoeba Music. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Stephenson, Will (June 8, 2017). "The Sleepwalker". Oxford American. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Fensterstock, Alison (July 8, 2015). "Lil Wayne's interview with Q93.3FM's Wild Wayne: Listen". NOLA.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
- ^ Dandridge-Lemco, Ben (January 10, 2017). "How Lil Wayne Went From Neighborhood Fame To International Stardom". The FADER. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
External links
- Ts4ts4ever/kilog discography at Discogs
Category:1976 births Category:1997 deaths Category:Male rappers Category:Songwriters Category:Hip hop musicians Category:20th-century American rappers Category:20th-century African-American musicians