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Anthony Johnson[1] better known by his stage name Slim the Mobster, is an American rapper. He signed with Gang Module Records. Slim The Mobster was known as Dr. Dre's protégé.[2] Johnson's manager is John Monopoly, who ushered in Kanye West's rapping career.[3] His influence includes gangsta rap acts like The D.O.C and The Notorious B.I.G.[4][5] He took his rap name from notorious pimp Fillmore Slim and from having the mindset of a Mobster.[4][5]
Slim The Mobster | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Anthony Johnson |
| Also known as | Southside Slim |
| Born | July 10, 1979 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels |
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Early life
editSlim The Mobster grew up all over from Loudonville, NY to Corpus Christi, Texas.[5][failed verification]
Career
editIn February 2008, he was featured on a Hussein Fatal mixtape.[4] He delivered demos to Dr. Dre in 2008 and eventually got a record deal with Aftermath Entertainment. Dr Dre asked Eminem and 50 Cent who agreed to sign Slim as a joint venture, officially signing him to Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit Records.[4][6]
2009-2010: Working on Dr. Dre's Detox and debut album
editSlim The Mobster started to work on Dr. Dre's Detox in 2009, including the single, "Kush".
2011: Slim The Mobster presents War Music
editHis first album was War Music, powered by Crooks & Castles. War Music features ten original tracks including "Whose House?", "What Goes Up", and "Back Against the Wall". In addition to rhymes from Slim, guest work came from Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, Prodigy, Nikki Grier and more. The street album features production from Dr. Dre, Jake One, Nottz, Bink, Sid Roams, and Siege Monstracity. The album is executive produced by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg and Sha Money XL and was originally hosted by DJ Whoo Kid.
2012–present: S.O.O.N. (Something Out of Nothing)
editHis debut album under Aftermath Entertainment, entitled S.O.O.N. (Something Out Of Nothing), was due to be released on August 21, 2012. Among the many contributors are Xzibit, King Tee, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Jay Rock, Busta Rhymes, and Big K.R.I.T.[citation needed] In 2012 he left Aftermath Entertainment and planned to release his album S.O.O.N. (Something Out Of Nothing) on Gang Module.
Personal life
editHe claimed to have been "stabbed, shot, robbed, kidnapped and was a member of the Crips street gang" during his life on the streets.[4] His uncle is former drug kingpin Freeway Ricky Ross.[7]
Discography
edit- Albums
- Mixtapes
- 2010: South Central's Finest (Hosted By DJ Clue)
- 2011: War Music (Hosted By DJ Whoo Kid)
Guest appearances
edit| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Gettin Money" | 2009 | Hussein Fatal | Thugterainment Soldiers |
| "Street Life" | 2011 | Hardtimerz | New Jersey State of Mind |
| "Scared Money" (Remix) | 2011 | N.O.R.E., 2 Chainz, | — |
| "I'm A Stop" (Remix) | 2012 | Too $hort, Devin The Dude, Baby Bash | — |
| "Bullets" | C-Bo, King Tee | Orca' | |
| "Andy Warhol" | XV | Popular Culture | |
| "Love Me"[8] | Drew32 | Label Me | |
| "Thank You" (Remix) | Scoe, Kendrick Lamar | — | |
| "Stand Tall" | Xzibit | Napalm | |
| "Movie" | Xzibit, Game, Young De, Crooked I | ||
| "Tear Dropz & Closed Caskets" | Ca$his, Roccett | The Art Of Dying |
References
edit- ^ Naam anthony johnson Locatie The World Craig. "anthony johnson (@Slimthemobster) op Twitter". Twitter.com. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ Jayson Rodriguez, with additional reporting by Shaheem Reid and Rahman Dukes (July 23, 2009) Meet Dr. Dre, Eminem And 50 Cent's New Protege: Slim Da Mobster MTV. Accessed August 15, 2009.Edwin Ortiz (2009-07-24). "DX News Bits: Slim Da Mobster, Skyzoo | HipHopDX Mobile". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ Rodriguez, Jayson (2009-07-23). "Meet Dr. Dre, Eminem And 50 Cent's New Protege: Slim Da Mobster - Music, Celebrity, Artist News". MTV. Archived from the original on July 25, 2009. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ a b c d e Paine, Jake (24 May 2010). "Slim da Mobster: Warning Shots". HipHopDX. Retrieved 15 August 2012.
- ^ a b c Aftermathmusic.com. "Interview w/ Aftermath Entertainment official website". Aftermathmusic. Retrieved 24 November 2010.
- ^ Paine, Jake (May 24, 2010). "Slim da Mobster: Warning Shots". HipHopDX.com. Retrieved 23 November 2010.
- ^ Jacobs, Allen (2010-12-17). "Dr. Dre Says In 2011, He's Focusing On West Coast Hip Hop - Kendrick Lamar, Slim da Mobster | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "Mixtape: Drew32 - "Label Me"". Fly Solez. 2012. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2012.
