musical experiencesagain, i rise
Despite critical success for both of their albums, the duo was never commercially successful. How can this be..people WAKE UP!
my take on a Classic..don't sleep on get'n a copy of this album..you will wonder what eva'happen'd to hip hop..u will realize there is a concentrated effort on the part of white supremacy to silence this art..for the sheer lack of such artistry today..1993 was a good year..listen to 'represent' and note the reality of which it speaks..what'up my brothers..we need to get back to this ..
Runaway Slave
i've crank'd this in my ipod..my soul cries out for more like this on the contemporary tip..but i know it's too late..the sheer phrophecy of Showbiz is heart breaking..blood definitly had his finger on the pulse of AmeriKan Culture..
what ever happen'd to these bloods..
Showbiz | |
| Real Name: | Rodney LeMay |
| Profile: | New York hip-hop producer. Member of D.I.T.C. (Diggin' In The Crates) crew. |
| In Groups: | D.I.T.C., Showbiz & A.G. |
| Name Variations: | All | Showbiz | Show |
AG__________
today wit Look Records..i'm gonna support the brother..from now on fo sho..
History
The duo's first release was an EP titled Soul Clap, released in 1992, also known as Showbiz & A.G. They released their debut album, Runaway Slave, the same year. A short version of their track "Soul Clap" was included on the album, as well as past recordings such as "Fat Pockets" and "Party Groove". The posse cut "Represent" featured the first album appearance of rapper Big L. Other album guests included Black Sheep's Dres, Diamond D, Lord Finesse and Deshawn.
In 1994, Showbiz & A.G. made a guest appearance on Black Sheep's second album Non-Fiction, on the track "E.F.F.E.C.T.". Showbiz soon shortened his name to Show, changing the group name to Show & A.G. Their 1995 album, Goodfellas, featured a darker sound than their debut. Guest artists on the LP included D-Flow, Lord Finesse, DJ Premier, Roc Raida, Dres, Method Man and Diamond D. The most successful song from the album is DJ Premier's Nyte Time Remix to the track "Next Level", the instrumental was later featured in a battle scene on the movie 8 Mile. Despite critical success for both of their albums, the duo was never commercially successful.[citation needed]
Show and A.G. appeared on a number of D.I.T.C. projects within the next few years, releasing an album, Full Scale, in 1998. Selections on the album included the title track and "Drop It Heavy", which featured Big Pun and KRS-One. The song was later included on D.I.T.C.'s self-titled group album, and A.G.'s solo album. In 1999, A.G. released his solo debut, The Dirty Version, which featured guest production from Show, Lord Finesse, Buckwild, Diamond D and DJ Premier. Guest MC's included Ghetto Dwellas, Fat Joe, Diamond D, O.C., Guru, KRS-One and Big Pun.
In 2000, Show & A.G. teamed up with D.I.T.C. to release a self-titled group album. Show produced the tracks "Get Yours", "Way Of Life","Drop It Heavy" and "Weekend Nights". A.G. appeared on the songs "Thick", "Day One", "Foundation", "Drop It Heavy", "Stand Strong", "Weekend Nights" and "Tribute", a track made for Big L, who was murdered in 1999.
Show has produced for artists like Big L, Big Pun, Das EFX, Diamond D, Fat Joe, Freddie Foxxx, KRS-One, Black Sheep, Lord Finesse, M.O.P., O.C., Organized Konfusion, Sadat X and The Pharcyde.
A.G. completed his solo album for Look Records titled Get Dirty Radio, released October 31, 2006.
A.G.'s Infected Intertainment and Record Label is currently celebrating the 15th Anniversary of the release of Showbiz & AG's "Runaway Slave" LP, one of Billboard's Top Ten Underground LP's
some'time ______myspace is such'a distraction..
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