40 Glocc
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40 Glocc
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40 Glocc is a West Coast gangsta rapper who was signed to G-Unit Records in 2006. Born Lawrence White (aka Tory Gasaway) in Galveston, TX, on December 16, 1979, he was raised by his grandmother and didn't meet his mother until age eight. Upon reuniting with his mother, he moved with her first to Los Angeles and then to Colton (aka the Zoo), a city in San Bernardino County, CA. He was quickly drawn into the gang culture of the area, and after leaving home at age 13, he lived on the streets as a member of the Colton City Crips. He made his commercial recording debut as a rapper in 1998 on the album Migrate Adapt or Die by the Zoo Crew, a group also featuring rappers K-9 and Natural Born. Several years later he made his solo album debut with The Jackal (2003). Released on the BMG-distributed label Empire Musicwerks, The Jackal features an impressive production roster including Dr. Dre, Battlecat, and Prodeje of South Central Cartel, plus notable guest features such as Kurupt, Ras Kass, Suga Free, Spice 1, and Tray Deee. Unfortunately, the association with Empire Musicwerks was short-lived, and 40 Glocc subsequently found himself in search of other recording opportunities. In 2006 he was signed to G-Unit Records thanks in part to his affiliation with labelmates Mobb Deep, with whom he shared management, but little came of the association besides publicity and prestige. In addition to releasing a series of mixtapes such as That New Nigga and Street Hop (both 2007), he sought to garner attention for himself with attacks on various rappers of greater renown; for example, he released the commercial single "3 Amigos," on which he attacked G-Unit adversaries the Game, Lil Wayne, and Young Buck. ~ Jason Birchmeier, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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40 Glocc
| Big Bad 4-0 | |
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| Birth name | Tory Gassway |
| Also known as | 40 Glocc, 40, Glocc |
| Born | December 16, 1979 Galveston, Texas |
| Origin | Colton, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, West coast hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Zoo Life, Infamous, G-Unit, G-Unit West |
| Associated acts | 50 Cent, G-Unit, Mobb Deep, Ras Kass, Spider Loc, Zoo Crew, Zoo Babies, Village Boo, Cashis |
| Website | www.40Glocc.com |
Tory Gassway[1] (born December 16, 1979), is an American rapper and actor, better known as Big Bad 4-0 formerly known as 40 Glocc.[2] He is currently signed to Infamous Records[3] and G-Unit Records.[3][4] He is also an artist of G-Unit West.
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Biography
Early life
Tory Gassway was born in Galveston Texas on December 16, 1979. At the age of eight he moved with his mother to various locations in California, until finally settling in the Inland Empire district of Colton also known as "The Zoo". There, he joined the local set of the Crips gang known as the Colton City Crips, though during an injunction against the Crip set, he later denied his involvement in the gang.[1] He then began to rap with local friends and by 1997, his group, the "Zoo Crew", were recording and promoting their first album, Migrate, Adapt or Die, produced by Tony G and Julio G.[5]
Rap career
Big Bad 4-0 negotiated a deal with Empire Musicwerks, with distribution by BMG. It was through this deal, he recorded and released his first solo effort, "The Jakal", which featured such guests as, Bad Azz, Tray Deee, Ras Kass, Kurupt, Mac Minister, Spice 1 and several others; and such producers as Battlecat and Dr. Dre among several others. It was after this album that he decided to part ways with Empire Music.
His manager was also managing Mobb Deep, who were then signed to G-Unit Records. [6][7] 40 Glocc joined their label, Infamous Records, under the G-Unit imprint.[3][4]
New World Agenda
Recent events
Big Bad 4-0 is working with artists such as Dr. Dre, The Alchemist and Havoc. He has also been working with his group, the "Zoo Babies", while also promoting his label "ZooLife Ent.".[8] He has also been on tour with such acts as G-Unit, Mobb Deep, Ray J, Snoop & Doggpound & many more. He's released a song entitled "Where the Hammers At?",[9] the beat for which was later used as the beat for G-Unit's song Rider Pt. 2.[6] He later released a remix to "Hammers" which features G-Unit and their respective verses of Rider Pt. 2.[10] In late fall 2010, 40 Glocc signed affiliated rapper Ras Kass to his label Zoo Life. On Feb 15th he released a digital street album called "COPS" with various features from Jayo Felony, Tip Toe, Tony Yayo and more. 40 Glocc and Spider Loc release an official highly anticipated album "Graveyard Shift" in stores & online March 29, 2011. 40's official website is www.40glocc.com
40 Glocc was recently featured in the film Rhyme and Punishment. This 2011 documentary chronicles rap artists who have been to prison. 40 Glocc has recently released a new single called "Damn" featuring Ray-J,and two remixes with Twista & Yo Gotti. In 2009, he released a diss song called "3 Amigos" aimed to Lil Wayne, Young Buck and The Game.
In December 2011, 40 Glocc was arrested on domestic violence charges after allegedly strangling and beating his girlfriend.[citation needed]
Discography
Studio albums
- 2003: The Jakal
- 2011: C.O.P.S: Crippin' On Public Streets[11]
- 2012: New World Agenda
Collaboration albums
- 1997: Migrate, Adapt or Die (with Zoo Crew)
- 2009: Concrete Jungle (with Zoo Life)
- 2011: Graveyard Shift (with Spider Loc; Hosted by DJ Drama)
Official mixtapes
- 2006: Outspoken[12]
- 2006: Outspoken 2[13]
- 2007: Outspoken 3 (With DJ Whoo Kid, hosted by 50 Cent)[14]
- 2007: That New Nigga (With DJ Nik Bean and DJ Felli Fel)[3][15]
- 2009: I Am Legend (With DJ Whoo Kid and DJ Nik Bean)[16]
Filmography
1999: Thicker Than Water
2000: Tha Eastsidaz
2002: Book of Love
- American Rap Stars
2008: Number One with a Bullet
2009: Miss March
- The Second Half
- Rhyme And Punishment (2011)
References
- ^ a b (June 08, 2010) Colton rapper 40 Glocc scoffs at gangster identity PE.com Accessed November 30, 2008.
- ^ (August 24, 2008) 40 Glocc Changes His Name To "Big Bad 40", Joins 50 Cent Tour PE.com Accessed November 30, 2008.
- ^ a b c d Review of "That New Nigga" on DubCNN.com. DubCNN. Retrieved August 11, 2008.
- ^ a b G4 - The Feed - Freestyle 101: 40 Glocc & Gail Gotti (G-Unit) G4TV Accessed August 14, 2008.
- ^ The Zoo Crew: Migrate Adapt or Die at ARTISTdirect. ArtistDirect. Retrieved August 12, 2008.
- ^ a b Lil Jay. Lloyd Banks & Tony Yayo Interview (June 2008). DuBCNN. Retrieved July 28, 2008.
- ^ Shaheem Reid (January 25, 2006) Mobb Deep, 50 Cent Get Tattoos To Prove Loyalty MTV Accessed August 15, 2008.
- ^ DubCNN News Archive. (You may have to scroll down to find the particular section.) DubCNN.com Accessed August 12, 2008.
- ^ 40 Glocc & Sam Scarfo "Where the Hammers At?" on DubCNN.com DubCNN.com Accessed August 7, 2008.
- ^ 40 Glocc ft. 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Young Buck, Tony Yayo "Hammers" G-Unit remix on DubCNN.com DubCNN.com Accessed August 7, 2008.
- ^ "40 glocc - C.o.p.s "Criping On Public Streets" Hosted by dj nik bean // Free Mixtape @". Datpiff.com. 2011-02-16. http://www.datpiff.com/40-glocc-Cops-Criping-On-Public-Streets-mixtape.200325.html. Retrieved 2012-03-30.
- ^ "Outspoken on DatPiff". Datpiff.com. Archived from the original on 30 August 2010. http://www.datpiff.com/40_Glocc_Out_Spoken_Vol_1.m1557.html. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
- ^ "Outspoken 2 on Dat Piff". Datpiff.com. 2006-08-26. Archived from the original on 30 August 2010. http://www.datpiff.com/HipHopWestcom_40_Glocc_Out_Spoken_Vol_2.m1450.html. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
- ^ 40 Glocc Outspoken Vol. 3 Download at DuBCNN.com. Retrieved July 9, 2008.
- ^ That New Nigga at DatPiff.com. Retrieved July 10, 2008.
- ^ 40 Glocc Releases Star-Studded Mixtape Online. HipHopDX.com. Retrieved January 9, 2009.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: 40 Glocc |
- Official website
- 40 Glocc at the Internet Movie Database
- 40 Glocc on Myspace
- Documentary on 40GLOCC at Dailymotion.com
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