G-Slimm

G-Slimm
Birth name Kenneth Jackson Jr.
Born (1975-02-17)February 17, 1975
Origin New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died October 13, 1996(1996-10-13) (aged 21)
Genres Hip hop, Gangsta Rap, G-funk
Years active 1992–1996
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Associated acts

Kenneth Jackson Jr. (February 17, 1975 – October 13, 1996), stage name G-Slimm, was a gangsta rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. His debut album Fours Deuces & Trays was released in 1994 on New Orleans independent rap label Big Boy Records and was produced by Leroy "Precise" Edwards. The album featured guest appearances by Black Menace (J-Dawg & The Threat), Insane, and Mystikal. Fours Deuces & Trays was a huge underground success and he was on the verge of signing a major deal with Relativity Records in 1995. He was shot to death and killed in 1996, before being able to record another album.[1]

Biography

Kenneth Jackson Jr. was raised in Algiers, New Orleans. As teenager he began rapping at parties on the Westbank alongside Marrero rapper Tim Smooth and Bustdown. He performed at a local block parties before being discovered by Charles "Big Boy" Temple in 1992. He was signed the next year to Big Boy Records along with Mystikal, Black Menace and Partners-N-Crime. Jackson dropped k from his name adopting the G and began doing features as G-Slimm. His debut album Fours Deuces & Trays was released on October 15, 1994, and featured, Mystikal who also made his debut on the album. Leroy "Precise" Edwards produced the tracks on the album, giving it a West Coast southern feel.[2] The album sold well over 200,000 copies the first month, becoming the most acclaimed local rap albums of 1994.[3][4] [5] Due to the identical track layout format, it was often compared with Dr. Dre.'s The Chronic album. It was the first album produced in New Orleans to have a California G-Funk sound, relevant to G-Funk area of the mid 90s. The following year Jackson was offered a deal by Relativity Records. While working on his sophomore album titled G-Slimm for Relativity, he was murdered before it hit the stores. His last feature was with close friend rapper Tim Smooth on his album "Da Franchise." Da Franchise was released in 1998 two years after his death. [6] G-Slimm's vocals was also featured on Big Boy's 1997 compilation album "We G's".[7]

Death

Jackson was shot to death on October 13, 1996, in Algiers, New Orleans. Witnesses stated that he and three other men were walking to a nearby store when shots were fired at them. Jackson was shot once in the back and was pronounced dead at Charity Hospital.[8][9] [10]

Discography

Year Album Chart positions
US R&B/
Hip-Hop
1994 Fours Deuces & Trays
1996 G-Slimm

References

  1. ↑ "G-Slimm - Four's Deuce's & Tray's - Tha Chronic". thachronic.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  2. ↑ Justin Ivey (September 25, 2015). "Charles 'Big Boy' Temple Passes Away As Cash Money's Most Legitimate Rival & New Orleans Hip Hop Pioneer". HipHopDX.
  3. ↑ "G-Slimm". Last FM. Retrieved October 6, 2016.
  4. ↑ Eric Brightwell (June 16, 2009). "Big Boy Records". Amoeba Music (blog).
  5. ↑ "The Mind of Mystikal - OffBeat Magazine". offbeat.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  6. ↑ "Tim Smooth - Da Franchise Player - MP3 Download". purple-drank.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  7. ↑ "Big Boy Records Presents - We G's: CD - Rap Music Guide". www.rapmusicguide.com. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
  8. ↑ Ussery, Bob. "Rapper afraid he'd be killed, his mother says". Reproduced at "G-Slimm - Fours Duces & Trays". Chopper Bullets (blog). July 28, 2010.
  9. ↑ MacAdams, Torii (June 3, 2016). "Beyond Soulja Slim: Remembering the Lost Heroes of New Orleans Rap". Red Bull Music Academy Daily.
  10. ↑ Jeff, Hayward (October 14, 1996). "Rapper shot to death in Algiers".
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