MF Grimm
| MF Grimm | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Percy Carey |
| Also known as | MF Grimm GM Grimm Superstar Jet Jaguar The Grimm Reaper |
| Genre(s) | Underground rap |
| Occupation(s) | Producer Rapper |
| Years active | 1993-present |
| Label(s) | Day By Day Entertainment |
| Associated acts |
Monsta Island Czars The Gravediggaz |
Percy Carey, also known as MF Grimm, GM Grimm, The Grimm Reaper, Build (and Destroy), and Superstar Jet Jaguar, is an underground rapper from New York City.
Biography
In the early nineties Grimm was known as The Grimm Reaper and was part of a group called The Gravediggaz, not to be confused with the Wu-Tang Clan affiliated Gravediggaz and its member Grym Reaper. During this time, he worked alongside his DJ, Roc Raida of X-Ecutioners. He also collaborated with hip-hop legends like Kool G Rap and KMD.
In 1993, Grimm placed at the World Supremacy Battle, already known as an experienced battle rapper. That year, he released his first 12" single, So Whatcha Want Nigga? and performed at the Jack The Rapper convention on Execution Night, sharing the stage with Lady of Rage, Tupac, and Dogg Pound, in Atlanta. Grimm was soon approached by several major labels.
Murder attempt
In 1994, Grimm survived several murder attempts against him and was shot eleven times total. As a result, he was deafened, blinded, and paralyzed from the waist down, as can be see on the cover of MF EP. Doctors predicted he would suffer nulled senses and be paralyzed for the rest of his life. Grimm recovered full vision, hearing, and speech ability, but is still permanently confined to a wheelchair.
Post-hospitalisation
Grimm went on to release several 12" singles on the Fondle 'Em label and also collaborated with MF DOOM on an EP released by Brick Records entitled MF EP. Since then, DOOM and Grimm's relationship has grown into a rivalry.
Grimm founded label Day By Day Entertainment in the late-1990s, releasing the work of independent artists, including MF DOOM’s Operation: Doomsday. At around the same time, he put together his Godzilla-inspired MC collective, the Monsta Island Czars.
Life in jail
Facing narcotics and conspiracy charges, Grimm was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2000. He paid a one-day bail of $100,000, recording The Downfall of Ibliys: A Ghetto Opera in those twenty-four hours. During his stay in jail, Grimm studied law. Filing many counter-suits, his sentence was eventually reduced to three years and he was released in 2003.
Post-incarceration
He has since completed his second album Digital Tears: E-mail from
Purgatory under his Monsta Island Czars moniker Superstar Jet Jaguar. He
is currently working on expanding Day By Day Entertainment to carry both rock and
MF Grimm has the alias GM Grimm, for Grand Master Grimm. He stated in an interview that "GM is me and Roc Raida", so it reads, "Grand Master Roc Raida and Grand Master Grimm".[1]
On 25 July 2006, MF Grimm released the first three-disc album in hip hop history, entitled American Hunger. The album was originally supposed to be released on 3 July 2006, but was pushed back in order to address contemporary social and political issues that were not previously on the album. The album came out to critical praise and is being hailed as an instant classic. It includes the anticipated seven minute dis track to MF DOOM, "The Book Of Daniel".
There are persistent rumors that MF Grimm penned much of lyrics for Dr. Dre's The Chronic album and was originally meant to be featured on Main Source's "Live at the Barbecue" track, which holds the distinction as being Nas's first major appearance on record. He mentioned in '' that he penned lyrics for various artists in his early career, but did not mention any names.
In the Fall of 2006, Grimm appeared on Ill Bill's "Ill Bill is the Future Vol. 2" album. Grimm added his verse to the track 'Karma' also featuring Block McCloud alongside Ill Bill.
Grimm's life story was retold in a comic book autobiography, , which was released by DC Comics' Vertigo imprint in September 2007. He is also to release a new album called The Hunt For The Gingerbread Man which is to be set in mid-summer 2007.
Discography
 January 12, 2002
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 March 1, 2004
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 May 11, 2004
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 April 25, 2005
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 July 25, 2006
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 September 25, 2007
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