B. Down (solo); Other affiliates of the label include Blue Steel, Poppin Fresh, Rags, Richie-B, Big Ben, Kutt Master Kellam, Comie, Homie-D, M.C. Unique, J. Dandridge, Gold, and MC Drastic.
West Coast rapper/producer B. Down hits the streets with his bangin 3rd solo CD, featuring 14 tracks of major beats, hard lyrics, and major music to ride to...
THE NEW B. DOWN ALBUM, "THE LEGEND OF NICKMATA" IS NOW AVAILABLE!!
B. Down is a rap artist/producer on the Los Angeles based independent label, Rap Junkie Records (ASCAP).
B. Down's first album, "B. Down, The L.A. Rap Junkie," was released in December of 1998, and featured the single "L. A. Rap Junkie," which gained popularity in L.A. and the Bay Area with the lowrider crowd and others. Guest appearances on the album included Poppin' Fresh, an independent rapper from the Bay Area, and Homie-D from East Los Angeles. The initial pressing sold out rather quickly, as did the second pressing, and all this was done strictly through street promotion, local performances in Los Angeles, consignments, and direct sales.
In the Summer of 2000, the second B. Down album, "RAP TACTICS," was completed, and helped secure distribution for Rap Junkie Records through a number of distributors. With distribution in place, the "Rap Tactics" album became more accessible to fans throughout the West Coast, and helped boost B. Down's popularity quite significantly. Primary singles on Rap Tactics included "GAME (featuring Blue Steel, Richie-B, and Gold)," "CHICKEN HEADS (featuring Poppin' Fresh)," "L. A. EASTSIDE (featuring Homie-D)," and DEFINITE CONNECTS (featuring Poppin' Fresh & J. Dandridge)." B. Down's improved production skills, the variety of guest artists, and stronger promotion and distribution resources combined to make RAP TACTICS a very successful release, and it's popularity continues today amongst fans of underground rap music that appreciate the hunger that hustling, independent artists display.
In 2001, the first Rap Junkie Records compilation CD, "B. Down Presents: Independent Game," was released. It included some familiar artists from previous B. Down albums, including Poppin' Fresh and J. Dandridge, along with a roster of others from Los Angeles and the Bay Area. With B. Down featured on tha majority of the tracks either rapping or producing, AllMusicGuide.com said it was virtually a new B. Down solo album. The compilation was quite successful in Los Angeles and the Bay Area, and also in Japan, where the popularity of West Coast Rap and lowriding helped boost B. Down's overseas popularity.
The third B. Down solo album, "WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES," a second compilation, "B. Down Presents: Independent Game, Volume 2," and the MC Unique solo album "The King of Linguistics," all followed in 2002. Welcome To Los Angeles was a true solo album, with B. Down doing all of the production and lyrics, and no guest appearances whatsoever. This was a significant move in a climate where most artists were releasing albums with so many guest appearances that they appeared more like compilations than solo CDs. The results were positive, as the album was strongly embraced in the L.A. area. Hit singles on the CD included "Chrome Deez," "I'm Takin' Over," and the title track, "Welcome To Los Angeles."
The new (4th) B. Down album, "The Legend of Nickmata," is now available, and features guest appearances by Poppin' Fresh and Ikee.
B. Down CDs and songs are currently available on most online CD & download retailers as well, including TowerRecords.com, iTunes, MusicMatch, MP3tunes, PureTracks, MSN Music, iSound, PlayIndies, etc.
Rap Junkie Records CDs:
(1) "B. Down, The L. A. Rap Junkie"
(2) "B. Down - Rap Tactics"
(3) "B. Down Presents: Independent Game" (compilation)
(4) "MC Unique - The King Of Linguistics"
(5) "B. Down Presents: Independent Game, Volume 2"
(6) "B. Down - Welcome To Los Angeles"
(7) "B. Down - The Legend of Nickmata"
Press reviews:
(1)MURDER DOG, Volume 8, Number 1
(2)Listen.com
(3)Rago (UK)
(4) AllMusicGuide.com
Peace,
Rap Junkie Records
what it do my friend... got a couple new bangers up...
1st and foremost..check out the song "u wanna steal my name" its dedicated to this cat that claims hes nathan nice ill let yall hear the story for yourself tho i gave yall a snippet stay tuned for the whole get down soon
also check out g-thang(that good thang) f beeda weeda let me know what u think! i appreciate it...truely
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B. Down, whatz good family? Hey I got the new "The Legend Of Nickmata" that you mailed me. I am going to give it a few more listens and give you a good report back.
I am going to get you out a copy of my new L-Love presents "The Styles Of The Bay 2" cd next week. I have been super busy.
Nice stuff fam, check out my new beats. Vote and help us win the competition. To vote 1. click link on left side of my profile page 2. select judge 3. select DJ/Beats 4. When we come up in rotation vote for us. Thanks
L-Love presents "The Styles Of The Bay 2" featuring Automatic and Coppo with Mistah F.A.B, M-Dash with Jacka of The Mob Figaz, Rappin' 4-Tay, Mac Jeff, Blackbook of African Identity, Mac & A.K., Enormus Tha Ox with Mugso, J.Gib of Take Ova Ent, Huey, Damien, Playgyrl Slim, Slo-O and many more!
Hey Nick...I have been neglecting myspace lately...just not enough time in the day ya know...my new cd is coming out very nicely...I think you're gonna dig it :-) What's new in your world? I know it's all wonderful...
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