38 Spesh
38 Spesh | |
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Also known as | .38 Special, Spe$h |
Born | Rochester, New York |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2008–present |
Associated acts | Kool G Rap, Styles P, DJ Green Lantern, Benny, Conway, Klass Murda |
Website | http://38spesh.bandcamp.com/ |
38 Spesh is an American recording artist, rapper and producer.
Biography
Early life and career beginnings
38 Spesh was born in Rochester, New York and began rapping in the early 2000s. He began making appearances on Sirius XM show Invasion Radio hosted by fellow Rochester native DJ Green Lantern in 2008 and was featured in XXL Magazine for his music in 2009.[1]
Shortly after his initial breakthrough, 38 Spesh spent two years incarcerated and was paroled to Atlanta, Georgia where he began to pursue a full-time career in music.
Following his release, Spesh began releasing several notable mixtapes and albums with other artists affiliated with his Trust Comes First Music group. Spesh's musical style is highlighted by one of the most unique rapping voices in the game and his strong punchline. Notable rappers who have worked with 38 Spesh include Styles P, Jadakiss, Uncle Murda, AZ, N.O.R.E., and French Montana. He has worked with several high profile Hip Hop producers among the likes of DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Alchemist.[2]
Discography
With Kool G Rap...
- 2018 Son of G Rap - Collaboration album
With Benny The Butcher...
- 2018: Stabbed & Shot
Solo Projects
- 2012: Time Served
- 2014: The Art of Production
- 2015: The Trust Tape
- 2015: The Trust Tape 2
- 2015: Out On Bail
- 2016: 38 Laws of Powder
References
- ↑ "DJ GREEN LANTERN PRESENTS 38 SPECIAL: OUT ON BAIL". XXL Staff. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ↑ Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh Deliver "Son Of G Rap" Album HipHop