Craig G | |
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 Craig G in 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Craig Curry |
| Born | March 24, 1973 |
| Origin | Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1985–present |
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Craig Curry (born March 24, 1973),[1][2] better known by his stage name Craig G, is an American rapper. He is perhaps best known as one of the members of hip hop producer Marley Marl's Cold Chillin' Records group Juice Crew.[3][4]
He recorded the single "Shout Rap" with Marley Marl in 1985 at 12 years old and in 1988 recorded "The Symphony" with Juice Crew described by Allmusic as "a landmark moment in the evolution of hardcore rap".[4] He was then signed by Atlantic Records who released two albums, in 1989 and 1991, with little promotion[4] After his experience with Atlantic his career went quiet for much of the 1990s although later in the decade he regained popularity with underground rap fans. He released another album in 2003 on D&D Records This Is Now!!! featuring collaborations with Marley Marl, DJ Premier and Da Beatminerz.[4][5]
- ^ Hess, Mickey (2009) Hip Hop in America: a Regional Guide: Volume 1 - East Coast and West Coast, Greenwood Publishing Group, ISBN 978-0-313-34323-0, p. 55
- ^ Bry, David (2001) "Something in the Water", Vibe, March 2001, p. 80
- ^ "Juice Crew". hiphop.sh. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 12 December 2010.
- ^ a b c d Birchmeier, Jason "Craig G Biography", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-01-27
- ^ Bush, John "This Is Now Review", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-01-27