Bryan David Mahoney[1] (born July 30, 1972), known by his stage name Big B, is an American rapper currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist.[2][3] Along with John E. Necro, he performs vocals in the band OPM, which is also signed with Suburban Noize.

Big B
Birth nameBryan David Mahoney
Born (1972-07-30) July 30, 1972 (age 52)
Upland, California, U.S.
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, producer
Years active1997–present
LabelsSuburban Noize, Big Whale, Atlantic
Member ofOPM
Websitefeedbigb.com

Career

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Early career

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Mahoney was born in Upland, California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He started out in a Las Vegas-based band, 187, and was also an original member of the bands Spade Brigade and OPM, as well as a co-founder of Controversy Sells.

With Suburban Noize

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DJ Bobby B, D Loc, and Johnny Richter of the Kottonmouth Kings first met Mahoney through freestyle motocross events. They praised Mahoney and his band OPM to the owners of Suburban Noize, including Daddy X, who listened to OPM and were impressed. However, the band was already signed to a major label, Atlantic Records.

Mahoney decided to sign a deal with Suburban Noize, and the following week met Mellow Man Ace and Bronek while in the studio. Ace from Ice-T's team visited the Suburban Noize office and heard some of Mahoney's work, expressing his interest. This resulted in the release of Mahoney's debut solo album, High Class White Trash, on Suburban Noize Records in 2004.

Since then, Mahoney has released several albums, including three with OPM, and has also collaborated with The Dirtball and Subnoize Souljaz. In addition, he was featured on the track "Keep It Simple" for Blaze Ya Dead Homie's album, Clockwork Gray.

Mahoney also collaborated with The Dirtball on a track called "Check Royalty" for the compilation When There's No More Room In Hell Volume 1, released on SugarDaddy Records, an independent label headed by Daddy Long Legs.

In 2009, Mahoney released a duet with Scott Russo from Unwritten Law called "Sinner", which peaked at #23 on Billboard's Alternative Songs.

His 2010 album Good Times & Bad Advice included guest appearances from Everlast, Cisco Adler, and Scott Russo. The album's title track was used in promotional material for Madison Square Gardens.

Mahoney has also appeared as a regular cast member on the A&E television series Inked, focusing on his work at the Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company in Las Vegas. In 2007, he appeared on the Vans Warped tour.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Year Artist Title Label
2001 187 Furious Big Whale
2004 Big B High Class White Trash Suburban Noize
2004 OPM ForThemAsses Suburban Noize
2005 Big B White Trash Renegade Suburban Noize
2006 OPM California Poppy Suburban Noize
2006 Big B Random Stuff Suburban Noize
2007 Big B More To Hate Suburban Noize
2009 OPM Golden State of Mind Suburban Noize
2009 Big B American Underdog Suburban Noize
2010 Big B Good Times & Bad Advice Suburban Noize
2011 Big B Music for Misfits Suburban Noize
2011 Big B Subnoize Collabos Suburban Noize
2013 Big B Fool's Gold Suburban Noize
2020 Big B Welcome to the Club Suburban Noize

Album appearances

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Year Artist Title Label
2003 Tsunami Bros. King Harbor Suburban Noize
2004 Bizzy Bone Alpha and Omega Bungalo Records
2005 Subnoize Souljaz Sub Noize Souljaz Suburban Noize
2006 Subnoize Souljaz Droppin Bombs Suburban Noize
2006 Various Artists When There's No More Room In Hell Volume 1 SugarDaddy Records
2006 Kottonmouth Kings Hidden Stash III Suburban Noize
2007 Hed PE Insomnia Suburban Noize
2007 Blaze Ya Dead Homie Clockwork Gray Psychopathic Records
2008 The Dirtball Crook County Suburban Noize
2008 Axe Murder Boyz Gods Hand Hatchet House
2009 Hed PE New World Orphans Suburban Noize
2009 Subnoize Souljaz Blast from the Past Suburban Noize

References

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  1. ^ "A&R". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  2. ^ Allmusic Overview on every Big B
  3. ^ Billboard's discography on every Big B
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