Three 6 Mafia
Template:Infobox musical artist 2 Three 6 Mafia is the first hip-hop group from Memphis, TN, to go platinum as well as the first hip-hop group and second hip-hop act overall to be nominated for and win an Oscar. The group has primarily consisted of three members: DJ Paul, Juicy J, and Lord Infamous. Crunchy Black left the group in June, 2006, but has been replaced since by Project Pat. They helped pioneer crunk.
Early career
Three 6 Mafia started in 1991 with two brothers, DJ Paul and Lord Infamous who chose to collaborate with Juicy J under the name Triple 6 Mafia. The hip hop group formed through release of many EPs off of their own record company Prophet Entertainment (Later renamed Hypnotize Minds Records.)
In 1995, the group released its first official album, Mystic Stylez. It had recorded this album by using the profits from its highly successful underground tape Smoked Out, Loced Out. On the 1995 single "Live By Yo Rep", the group had accused a Cleveland group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony of stealing its style (a mix of quasi-harmonic rapping and blatant references to the occult). A rebuttal from Bone Thugs-N-Harmony came on the track "All Original" on their album Art of War that speaks critical remarks against Triple 6 Mafia. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony paid insult to Three 6 Mafia on the song "Notorious Thugs" with The Notorious B.I.G.. The group also was able to make a number of other enemies with former members such as Playa Fly, Gangsta Blac, and Skinny Pimp. They also lost several members such as Koopsta Knicca left due to a monetary dispute, while La Chat is currently pursuing a solo career. Gangsta Boo is rumored to have converted to Christianity and is interested in gospel music (which she denies, saying that it's a rumor started by her former label mates). Although during their early career, they also were able to propel the careers of several other rappers.
On June 7th 2006, Sony officially acknowledged the departure of original Three 6 Mafia member, Crunchy Black. Story
Relativity Records
In 1997, they were signed to Relativity Records where they released the first major record release Chapter 2: World Domination. During this time, they were able to develop their technical style to gain some attention from major hip hop audiences with the single “Tear Da Club Up '97”. Also, on May 26, 2006 they performed on SmackDown! sponsored by WWE Wrestler Mark Henry.
Columbia Records
In 2003, Three 6 Mafia released the album Da Unbreakables, which features collaborations with Lil' Flip, Pimp C, (from UGK), Lil' Wyte, Frayser Boy, and Project Pat. The album produced the hit "Ridin' Spinnaz," which featured Lil' Flip.
In 2005, Three 6 Mafia released their highly anticipated new album Most Known Unknown. It was notable that Lord Infamous was missing from this album. The generally accepted reason was that he had been incarcerated; however, Three 6 Mafia claimed he was on "holiday.” Recently, he has officially returned to Three 6 Mafia. The album includes the hit "Stay Fly," featuring Young Buck, 8-Ball, and MJG.
Academy Award
On March 5, 2006, Three 6 Mafia made history as they became the first African-American hip-hop group to win an Academy Award for Best Song and also became the first hip-hop artists to ever perform at the ceremony. The group was nominated for the song "It's Hard Out Here for a Pimp" from the Hustle & Flow soundtrack. This marked only the second time that a hip-hop act was nominated following Eminem. The Oscar-winning members of Three 6 Mafia were credited by their real names, Jordan Houston (Juicy J) and Paul Beauregard (DJ Paul), along with Cedric Duane Coleman (Frayser Boy), although host Jon Stewart did refer to them as Three 6 Mafia after their victory.
Warner Brothers Records
In early 2006 Three 6 Mafia & Hypnotize Mindz Records signed a direct deal with Warner Brothers Records.[citation needed]
Three 6 Mafia discography
- (1995) Mystic Stylez
- (1995) Live by Yo Rep
- (1996) Chapter 1: Da End #126 US
- (1997) Chapter 2: World Domination #40 US (Certified: Gold)
- (1999) Underground, Vol. 1: (1991-1994)
- (1999) Underground, Vol. 2: Club Memphis
- (2000) Three 6 Mafia Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse #36 US
- (2000) When the Smoke Clears #6 US (Certified: Platinum)
- (2000) Underground, Vol. 3: Kings of Memphis
- (2001) Mystic Stylez (Hypnotize Minds)
- (2001) Choices: The Album
- (2001) Triple 6 Mafia's Greatest Hits & Mixes, Vol. 1
- (2002) Dat's How It Happen to'M
- (2003) Da Unbreakables #4 US (Certified:Gold)
- (2005) Choices II: The Setup
- (2005) Most Known Unknown #3 US (Certified:Platinum)
- (2005) Most Known Hits #154 US
Solo discography
- (1996) Kingpin Skinny Pimp - King Of Da Playaz Ball
- (1996) Gangsta Blac - Can It Be
- (1998) Prophet Posse - Body Parts
- (1998) Indo G - Angel Dust
- (1998) The Kaze - Kamakazie Timez Up
- (1998) Gangsta Boo - Enquiring Minds
- (2001) Gangsta Boo - Both Worlds *69
- (1998) Tear Da Club Up Thugs - Crazyndalazdayz (Certified: Gold)
- (1999) Project Pat - Ghetty Green
- (1999) Koopsta Knicca : Da Devil's Playground: Underground
- (2000) Project Pat - Murderers & Robbers
- (2001) Project Pat - Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin (Certified: Platinum)
- (2001) La Chat - Murder She Spoke
- (2002) Project Pat - Layin' da Smack Down
- (2003) Project Pat - Mix Tape: The Appeal
- (2002) DJ Paul - Underground 16: For da Summa
- (2002) Juicy J - Chronicles of the Juice Man
- (2003) T-Rock - Rock Solid/4:20
- (2003) Lil Wyte - Doubt Me Now
- (2004) Lil Wyte - Phinally Phamous
- (2003) Frayser Boy - Gone on That Bay
- (2005) Frayser Boy - Me Being Me
- (2005) Chrome - Straight to the Pros
WWE
Recently, Three 6 Mafia recorded a song, "Some Bodies Gonna Get It", for the WWE Wreckless Intent CD, and performed the song live on WWE SmackDown!. Three 6 Mafia also gave WWE.com an interview about the song and their live performance [1].
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | US Rap | UK Singles | |||
| 1997 | "Tear Da Club Up" | - | - | - | - | Chapter 2: World Domination |
| 1997 | " Late Night Tip" | - | - | - | - | Chapter 2: World Domination |
| 2000 | "Sippin' On Some Syrup" (ft. UGK & Project Pat) | - | - | - | - | When the Smoke Clears |
| 2000 | "Weak Azz B****" (ft. La Chat) | - | - | - | - | When the Smoke Clears |
| 2000 | "Tongue Ring" | - | - | - | - | When the Smoke Clears |
| 2001 | "2-Way Freak" | - | - | - | - | Choices: The Album |
| 2001 | "Don't Save Her" | - | - | - | - | Mista Don't Play: Everythangs Workin |
| 2001 | "Baby Mama" (feat. La Chat) | - | - | - | - | Choices: The Album |
| 2002 | "Get the F*** Out my Face" | - | - | - | - | Dat's How It Happen to'Me |
| 2003 | "Testin My Gangsta" | - | - | - | - | Da Unbreakables |
| 2003 | "Ridin Spinners" (feat. Lil Flip) | - | - | - | - | Da Unbreakables |
| 2003 | "Ghetto Chick" | - | - | - | - | Da Unbreakables |
| 2004 | "Squeeze It" | - | - | - | - | Choices II: The Set Up |
| 2005 | "Stay Fly" (feat. Young Buck & Eightball & MJG) | #13 [Platinum] | #9 | #3 | #33 | Most Known Unknown |
| 2006 | "Poppin' My Collar" | #22 [Gold] | #10 | #7 | - | Most Known Unknown |
| 2006 | "Roll Wit It" | - | - | - | - | Most Known Unknown |
| 2006 | "Side 2 Side" (Remix) (feat. Project Pat & Bow Wow) | TBR | TBR | TBR | TBR | Most Known Unknown |