Fat Killahz
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Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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Years active | 2001–present |
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The Fat Killahz is a hip-hop collective from Detroit, Michigan, US. It's made up of four imposing emcees: Fatt Father,[1] Bang Belushi[2] (also known as Shim E. Bango), MarvWon,[3] and King Gordy.[4] All four are veterans of the same open mic and battle circuits that birthed the likes of Eminem, D12, Slum Village, and Royce Da 5'9". All four are proficient, battle-tested lyricists.
Biography
Members
Fatt Father [5](Fatts, Fattfather, born Shabazz Ford[6]) is the leader of the group. Fatts is capable of going from personable to menacing in a matter of moments; lyrically vivid yet down to earth, his descriptive tales of the pleasure and pain of street life pull the listener into his world.
Bang Belushi [7](Shim-E-Bango), maybe the largest member, possesses an agile, quick-witted flow that's as colorful as the trademark throwback jerseys he wears. His unmistakable voice lends energy and inertia to every track he blesses.
Marvwon [8](Brett Marve, Marv Won) is a verbal flamethrower. His style is a flammable mixture of antagonistic street braggadocio and humorous pop culture references. He also produces tracks.
King Gordy (born Waverly W. Alford III) is indescribable, an enigma wrapped in a scowling horn-headed visage, furiously spitting rapid-fire gothic venom, yet still capable of turning heads and opening ears with a unique and soulful brand of singing.
History
The Fat Killahz[9] began in 2001 as an inside joke between Marvwon and Fattfather. The joke turned into serious business; they enlisted heavyweights Shim E-Bango and King Gordy shortly thereafter. Seemingly overnight, open mic after open mic was ransacked by the four fat and furious emcees. Tearing down local spots like the Lush Lounge, the Blind Pig, Motor, St. Andrew's Hall and the Shelter, and the State Theater, F.K. rapidly gained respect in the streets and a devoted following. Battle opponents and fellow emcees quickly learned that F.K. was nothing to play with; all four emcees were skilled lyricists and engaging performers, and as a group they gradually developed a unique sound: heavy, thumping street anthems, melodic, bouncy tracks to ride to, humorous hood stories, and healthy doses of comic relief. After smashing a number of venues (including a raucous, shirtless performance at the 2002 Impact Convention), the Fat Killahz decided it was time to hit the studio.
They released the 2 Fat, 2 Furious mixtape to positive reactions throughout Detroit city, and the public just wanted more. Making an appearance on King Gordy's solo album The Entity, the single Fat-Tastic 4 rose to #1 on the college hip-hop charts. F.K. followed up a successful run supporting Gordy as the opening act on D12's US tour in 2004 with the release of their WFKR 31.3 FKM: FK Radio The Mixtape "The World's Largerst Mixtape".
They were treated to the full-length album: on March 15, 2005, "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?" was released via No Tyze Entertainment. Featuring production from hard hitters such as Denaun Porter and B.R. Gunna, "Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?" displays the Fat Killahz dynamic song writing, vivid street savvy lyrical poetry, and comedic wit. Then six years later they put out their extended play album named The E.P. via Morbid Music LLC. The Fat Killahz are currently working on their sophomore album titled Fat Tuesday.[10]
Discography
Albums
- 2005 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? [11]
Guess Who's Coming To Dinner? | |
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Studio album by The Fat Killahz | |
Released | March 15, 2005 |
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Length | 1:09:48 [12] |
Label | No Tyze Entertainment |
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No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Intro" | DJ House Shoes | 2:40 |
2. | "Get Ya Paper" | Black Milk | 3:51 |
3. | "Cuff Yo Bitch" | Silent Riot | 3:22 |
4. | "Let Em Go" | Silent Riot | 5:07 |
5. | "Skit" | 1:18 | |
6. | "The Fat Song" | K.I.D.D. | 3:42 |
7. | "Die Tonite" (featuring Guilty Simpson) | Kon Artis | 4:02 |
8. | "The Game" | Black Milk | 3:56 |
9. | "Born To Roll" (additional vobals by Big Herk) | Big Cobb | 4:36 |
10. | "Do Somethin'" | Silent Riot | 4:45 |
11. | "Skit" | 1:19 | |
12. | "Smoke" | DJ Dez | 3:45 |
13. | "We Got That" | Silent Riot | 4:07 |
14. | "Come 1 Come All" |
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4:35 |
15. | "Even Though" (featuring Fenix) |
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4:54 |
16. | "Do You Know" | K.I.D.D. | 4:04 |
17. | "Big Girls" | Jewels | 4:17 |
18. | "Good Bye" (featuring Neco Redd) | Silent Riot | 5:13 |
Total length: |
1:09:48 |
Extended plays
- 2011 - The E.P.[13]
The E.P. | |
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EP by The Fat Killahz | |
Released | August 9, 2011 |
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Length | 30:36 |
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No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Born To Sin" | 4:31 |
2. | "Fuck The World" | 4:15 |
3. | "Fuck Em Up" | 4:25 |
4. | "Run Bitch" | 3:34 |
5. | "Kick In The Door" | 4:00 |
6. | "Get High" (Skit) | 1:33 |
7. | "Therapy" | 3:48 |
8. | "Alien" | 4:30 |
Total length: |
30:36 |
Mixtapes
- 2003: 2 Fat, 2 Furious
- 2004: WFKR 31.3 FKM: FK Radio The Mixtape - "The World's Largerst Mixtape"
Solo
- Albums
Year | Title | Artist | Release date |
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2003 | The Entity | King Gordy | June 24, 2003 |
2006 | Van Dyke & Harper Music | August 1, 2006 | |
2007 | Cobain's Diary | August 1, 2007 | |
2008 | The Great American Weed Smoker | August 1, 2008 | |
Fatt Father [14] | Fatt Father | December 8, 2008 | |
2009 | Way Of The Won [15] | MarvWon | December 1, 2009 |
2010 | Wayne Fontes Music [16] | January 1, 2010 | |
Fatherly Advice (The Legend Of James Evans Sr.) | Fatt Father | June 19, 2010 | |
Xerxes Is The God-King | King Gordy | August 1, 2010 | |
2011 | King Gordy Sings The Blues | February 15, 2011 | |
2012 | Fatherhood [17] | Fatt Father | July 24, 2012 |
2016 | Veterans Day | November 11, 2016 | |
Soundtrack Of Autumn [18] | MarvWon | November 18, 2016 |
- EPs
Year | Title | Artist | Release date |
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2011 | Jesus Christ's Mistress | King Gordy | August 9, 2011 |
The Bridgecard EP | Shim E. Bango | August 31, 2011 | |
2012 | Hail Dark Lord Vader | King Gordy | August 8, 2012 |
Heavy In The Head...[19][20] | MarvWon | October 16, 2012 | |
2016 | Herojuana [21] | Shim E. Bango & King Gordy | August 20, 2016 |
- Mixtapes
Year | Title | Artist | Release date |
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2006 | King Of Horrorcore | King Gordy | August 1, 2006 |
Tales Of The Childless Father [22] | Fatt Father | October 9, 2006 | |
2008 | You Are The Father (hosted by Hex Murda) [23] | January 10, 2008 | |
Christmas With Fatt Father [24] | November 1, 2008 | ||
2009 | King Of Horrorcore 2 | King Gordy | August 13, 2009 |
References
- ↑ "Fatt Father (@FattFather) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "Bang Belushi (@ShimEBangO) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "Brett Mavre (@marvwon) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "LORD VADER!!!! (@HailKingGordy) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "FATT FATHER". FATT FATHER. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "FATT FATHER". FATT FATHER. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "The Bridgecard EP, by ShimEBangO". ShimEBangO. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "Marv Won". Marv Won. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "Fat Killahz (@FatKillahz) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "Fat Killahz's Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm". www.last.fm. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "New FAT KILLAHZ + BIG PROOF Record Out Now !!!!!!(313 on FIRE!!!) - Rap Basement Message Board". board.rapbasement.com. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/Guess-Whos-Coming-Dinner-Killahz/dp/B000QQZ3HS/ref=ntt_mus_dp_dpt_1
- ↑ "Fat Killahz by Fat Killahz on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2016-12-03.
- ↑ "Fatt Father, by FATT FATHER". FATT FATHER. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "Way of the Won, by Marv Won". Marv Won. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "Wayne Fontes Music, by Marv Won". Marv Won. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "Fatherhood, by FATT FATHER". FATT FATHER. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "Soundtrack of Autumn, by Marv Won". Marv Won. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "Marv Won - Heavy Is The Head (Album)". Marv Won - Heavy Is The Head (Album) ~ Shady Records. 2012-10-17. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "HEAVY IS THE HEAD..., by Marv Won". Marv Won. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "Herojuana, by Bang Belushi x King Gordy". Bang Belushi x King Gordy. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "Tales Of The Childless Father Vol.1, by FATT FATHER". FATT FATHER. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ "You Are The Father (hosted by Hex Murda, by FATT FATHER". FATT FATHER. Retrieved 2016-12-04.
- ↑ ""Christmas with Fatt Father", by FATT FATHER". FATT FATHER. Retrieved 2016-12-04.