12 Gauge
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12 Gauge
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Biography
Georgia native Isiah Pinkney began as a DJ, but turned to rapping due to Miami rap, R&B, and 2 Live Crew inspirations. His debut album appeared in 1994 on Scotti Bros. Records and was followed in 1998 by Freaky One. ~ John Bush, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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12 Gauge (rapper)
For the band formerly known as 12 Gauge, see Emerson Drive.
| 12 Gauge | |
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| Birth name | Isiah Pinkney |
| Born | 1968 (age 43–44) Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 1990s |
| Labels | Scotti Bros. Roadrunner |
12 Gauge (born 1968) is a rapper from Augusta, Georgia. Born Isiah Pinkney, he started out as a DJ, moving to rapping in the early 1990s, releasing three full-length albums. He is best known for his only top 40 single "Dunkie Butt", which peaked at 28 on Billboard Hot 100 and earned a gold certification.
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Discography
- 12 Gauge (Scotti Bros., 1994) US Billboard 200 peak #141, US R&B peak #44[1]
- Let Me Ride Again (Scotti Bros., 1995)
- Freaky One (Roadrunner Records, 1998)
Single
- "Dunkie Butt (Please Please Please)" - Billboard Hot 100 peak #28, Hot Rap Singles peak #3[2]
References
- ^ Billboard, Allmusic.com
- ^ Billboard Singles, Allmusic.com
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