Big B (rapper)
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Big B | |
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| Birth name | Bryan David Mahoney |
| Born | July 30, 1972 Upland, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Suburban Noize, Big Whale, Atlantic |
| Member of | OPM |
| Website | feedbigb |
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.
Career
[edit]Early career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]| 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
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ "A&R". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
- ^ Allmusic Overview on every Big B
- ^ Billboard's discography on every Big B