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Similar Artists:

Slum Village, Ta'Raach, Sean Price, Royce da 5'9", Illa J, Finale, Phat Kat

Influenced By:

Kool G, Too Short, Scarface

Formal Connection With:

Black Milk
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  • Active: 2000s
  • Genres: Rap
  • Instrument: Vocals
  • Representative Albums: "Ode to the Ghetto

Biography

In contrast to his imposing presence and hard thug posture comparable to rappers like Bumpy Knuckles or Big Shug, Detroit rhyme-slayer Guilty Simpson first achieved exposure on records by eccentric left-field producers like Madlib, Dabrye, Four Tet, and one of his biggest admirers, Detroit's own J Dilla. His lyrics and distinctive flow can also be found on locally released material dating back to the late '90s as a member of local hip-hop brigade Tha Almighty Dreadnaughtz, but those independently made albums and mixtapes are extremely rare outside of the Motor City. Thus, his proper debut came by way of Jay Dee, who threw him on the song "Strapped," which was recorded for Champion Sound (2003), an album Jay Dee did jointly with Madlib. Thrust into the lead of a new class of Detroit MCs in the mid- to late 2000s, Simpson was being called on to make many guest appearances for various Detroit and other Michigan artists, including Dabrye (Two/Three), Jay Dee (The Shining, Ruff Draft), Monica Blaire (Portraits of Me), and Black Milk (Popular Demand), throughout 2006 and 2007. Amidst all that, in late 2006 he officially joined the roster of L.A.-based Stones Throw Records, one of the label homes of Jay Dee (who persistently pushed the company to sign him) before he passed away earlier in the year. After appearing on the label's Chrome Children compilation and tour, Simpson steadily worked on his solo debut as well as a collaborative LP with MC/producer Black Milk and Boot Camp Clik lyricist Sean Price. Finally, in March of 2008, Guilty released his solo debut, Ode to the Ghetto, which featured beats from Madlib, Mr. Porter and Black Milk, among others. ~ Cyril Cordor, All Music Guide
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Guilty Simpson

In Atlanta, Georgia in March 2008
Background information
Birth name Byron Simpson
Origin Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A.
Genres Midwest Hip hop
Detroit hip hop
Occupations rapper
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1991 – present
Labels Stones Throw Records

Byron Simpson, better known by his stage name Guilty Simpson is a rapper from Detroit, Michigan. He was previously known as Guilt. Over time, he saw that there were more emcees using the alias. In order to set himself apart from the others, he added his last name to become Guilty Simpson. He is signed to Stones Throw Records. He is also known for being a favorite of the late producer J Dilla.[1] His debut album, Ode to the Ghetto includes production from J Dilla, as well as other frequent collaborators Madlib and Black Milk. Along with Sean Price, Guilty Simpson and Black Milk form the rap trio Random Axe. Simpson is also affiliated with the Detroit hip hop collective Almighty Dreadnaughtz. His major influences were Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A., Scarface and the Queens-based Kool G Rap.[1]

Contents

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • 2007: "Man's World" 12" (Prod. J Dilla)
  • 2007: "Getting Bitches" 12" (Prod. Mr Porter) b/w "She Won't Stay At Home" (Prod. Madlib)
  • 2008: "Ode To The Ghetto" 12" (Prod. Oh No) b/w "Home Invazion (Madlib Robbery Remix)" (Prod. Madlib)
  • 2008 ""Guilt Trip" b/w "Trusted (Lying Bitch)" Digital Single (Prod. L.G.P)
  • 2008: "Footwork (Size 12 Version)" 7" (Prod. Madlib)
  • 2009: "Stress" 12" (Prod. J Dilla)
  • 2009: "Coroners Music" 12" (Prod. Madlib) b/w "OJ Simpson" (Prod. Madlib)
  • 2009: "Acquired Taste" 7" (Prod. Metro)

Mixtapes

Appearances

  • 2003: "Strapped" (Jaylib - Champion Sound)
  • 2003: "As Serious As Your Life (J Dilla Remix)" feat. J Dilla (Four Tet - As Serious As Your Life 12")
  • 2004: "Alert" (B.R. Gunna - Dirty District: Vol. 2)
  • 2006: "Heartbreaker" (T3 - Olio: The Mixtape)
  • 2006: "Special" feat. Paradime (Dabrye - Two/Three)
  • 2006: "Baby" feat. Madlib; "Jungle Love" feat. M.E.D. (J Dilla - The Shining)
  • 2006: "Clap Your Hands" (Peanut Butter Wolf - Chrome Children)
  • 2007: "Money Motivated Movements" (Peanut Butter Wolf - Chrome Children Vol. 2)
  • 2007: "Take Notice" (J Dilla - Ruff Draft)
  • 2007: "Nightmare" (Phat Kat - Carte Blanche)
  • 2007: "Watch Your Step" feat. Vinnie Paz (Percee P - Perseverance)
  • 2007: "Play Your Position" (Skyzoo - Corner Store Classic)
  • 2007: "For The D" feat. Eric Lau (Producer No. 1 - The Album)
  • 2007: "For The D (Harmonic 313 Remix)" feat. Eric Lau (Producer No. 1 - Remix EP)
  • 2007: "Supreme" feat. Invincible (Buff1 - Pure)
  • 2007: "Sound The Alarm" (Black Milk - Popular Demand)
  • 2007: "Mouth Music" feat. Busta Rhymes (Black Milk & Bishop Lamont - Caltroit)
  • 2007: "Before I Die (Hip Hop Version)" (The Heliocentrics - Stones Throw Promo Sampler 2007)
  • 2007: "Mash's Revenge" feat. MF DOOM; "Make It Fast" (Peanut Butter Wolf - 2K8 B-Ball Zombie War)
  • 2008: "Rapcats Can't Fuck" feat. Mr Smee (DJ LKB & Miles Flint - Spezial Blend EP)
  • 2008: "Bad Man" feat. Scorpion (Fat Ray & Black Milk - The Set Up)
  • 2008: "Just LIKE A Man" (88-Keys - Adam's Case Files: The Mixtape)
  • 2008: "Middle Of The Map Pt. 2" feat. Black Milk (Kidz In The Hall - The In Crowd)
  • 2008: "Can't F*** With My City" (Trick Trick)
  • 2008: "Psycho (Guncheck)" (D3CCPT - Psycho (Guncheck) 12")
  • 2008: "Strategies" (Shawn Jackson - First Of All...)
  • 2008: "Ferocious" (DJ Design - Jetlag)
  • 2008: "Do My Thing" feat. Royce Da 5'9" (DJ Revolution - King Of The Decks)
  • 2008: "Blow The Horns On 'Em"; "Go!" (Madlib - WLIB AM: King Of The Wigflip)
  • 2008: "R U Listening" (Illa J - Yancey Boys)

References

  1. ^ a b Guilty Simpson | Stones Throw Records
  2. ^ Features: Guilty Simpson: Guilty Conscience | Hip Hop News > HipHopDX.com

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