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| Released | August 20, 1996 | ||
| Recorded | 1994−1996 | ||
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| Length | 74:54 | ||
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| Producer | Master P (exec.), Carlos Stephens, Craig B, KLC, Ken Franklin, Mo B. Dick, DJ Daryl, T-Bone | ||
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Although it certainly wasn't planned that way, Charge It 2 da Game was No Limit's first major release since the breakthrough success of Master P's Ghetto D.Like any No Limit album, Charge It 2 da Game is primarily notable for the way it co-opts current trends. Granted, it doesn't sound as derivative as Ghetto D, possibly because Snoop Doggy Dogg, Ice Cube, and Eightball & MJG make guest. Album Description. Genetic and artistic brethren to New Orleans' No Limit family (he is the younger brother of Master P and C-Murder), Silkk the Shocker (whose real name is Vyshonne Miller) was one of the label's best-selling artists. The Shocker is the debut album of American rapper Silkk the Shocker, who was then known as Silkk. It was released on August 20, 1996, by No Limit Records and Priority Records. It features production by Beats By the Pound and guest appearances from C-Murder and Mia X among others.
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The Shocker is the debut album of American rapper Silkk the Shocker, who was then known as Silkk. It was released on August 20, 1996, by No Limit Records and Priority Records. It features production by Beats By the Pound and guest appearances from C-Murder and Mia X among others. The Shocker was only a mild success compared to some his future albums and made it to number 49 on the US Billboard 200 and #6 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. As with most of No Limit's albums, this featured a lot of guest appearances from members of the record label including his brothers, Master P and C-Murder and group TRU. since its release The Shocker has sold over 600,000 copies.
Background[edit]
Planning of this album dates as far back as early 1995, as advertisements for the album can be seen on the back cover of earlier copies of Master P's 1995 album 99 Ways to Die.
Controversy[edit]
Before the album was released, the initial cover for the album had Silkk holding a 9 mm caliber outside of a TV. This is possibly why the 'Parental Advisory' logo was moved to the middle of the cover.[2]
Track listing[edit]
| No. | Title | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 'Murder' (featuring Master P and Big Ed the Assassin) | DJ Daryl | 5:04 |
| 2. | 'I Ain't Takin' No Shorts' | 2:56 | |
| 3. | 'I Represent' | Craig B. | 4:55 |
| 4. | 'The Shocker' (featuring Master P) | KLC, Mo B. Dick | 4:45 |
| 5. | 'No Limit Party' (featuring Master P and Mia X) | KLC | 5:38 |
| 6. | 'Freeloaders' (featuring Mo B. Dick) | Craig B. | 4:33 |
| 7. | '1 Morning' (featuring Mo B. Dick) | Craig B. | 1:30 |
| 8. | 'How We Mobb' (featuring Master P) | Ken Franklin | 3:59 |
| 9. | 'It's On' | KLC | 3:48 |
| 10. | 'Ain't Nothing' | Mo B. Dick | 4:18 |
| 11. | 'Ghetto Tears' (featuring Master P) | Carlos Stephens | 3:43 |
| 12. | 'Mr.' | Carlos Stephens, KLC | 3:50 |
| 13. | 'It's Time to Ride' (featuring Master P) | Carlos Stephens | 3:04 |
| 14. | 'If My 9 Could Talk' | KLC | 3:43 |
| 15. | 'Commercial One' (performed by Skull Duggery) | Carlos Stephens | 0:48 |
| 16. | 'Got 'Em Fiending' (featuring Master P) | Ken Franklin | 3:41 |
| 17. | 'My Car' | Mo B. Dick | 4:32 |
| 18. | 'Ghetto 211' (featuring Master P) | T-Bone | 4:48 |
| 19. | 'Why My Homie' (performed by TRU) | Mo B. Dick | 5:21 |
| Total length: | 74:54 | ||
Personnel[edit]
Credits adapted by Allmusic[3]
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Charts[edit]
| Chart | Peak position |
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| U.S.Billboard Top 200 | 49 |
| U.S.Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums | 6 |
References[edit]
- ^https://www.allmusic.com/album/r239259
- ^'Customer Image Gallery for shocker'. Retrieved April 13, 2020.
- ^http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-shocker-mw0000178080/credits.
| Birth name | Vyshonn King Miller |
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| Also known as | Silkk |
| Born | June 18, 1975 (age 45) |
| Origin | New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, actor |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | No Limit Forever Records, Shocker World, XLP Distribution, No Limit Records, Priority Records, EMI, Entertainment One, Guttar Music, Globy House |
| Associated acts | TRU, 504 Boyz |
| Website | shockerworld.net |
Vyshonn King Miller (born June 18, 1975), better known by his stage nameSilkk the Shocker, is an American rapper and actor. He originally went under the stage name Silkk, but later adopted Silkk the Shocker after the release of his first album. He has now signed partnership with his brother Master P and his nephew Romeo label No Limit Forever.
Early life[edit]
Silkk the Shocker was born Vyshonn King Miller in New Orleans on June 18, 1975.
Music career[edit]
1996–1998: The Shocker and Charge It 2 da Game[edit]
Silkk the Shocker rose to fame in the mid-late 1990s; after striking a deal with Priority, Silkk released his 1996 debut album The Shocker in August 1996 using the alias 'Silkk' and with beats from acclaimed producers such as Craig B and DJ Daryl. After changing his name to Silkk the Shocker, he went on to appear on numerous albums from TRU's Tru 2 da Game, Mia X's Unlady Like, and Mystikal's Unpredictable.Shortly after the release of The Shocker, Silkk the Shocker changed his name from Silkk to acquire a new name based on his first album. He used the Shocker alias on a few No Limit albums in 1997. Silkk would feature on Master P's 1997 hit 'Make 'Em Say Uhh!' which is featured on Master P's 1997 album Ghetto D, but also released as a single in early 1998. Continuing on the success of the hit single, Silkk would release his next single with labelmate Mystikal as a featured artist on one of his biggest hits of his career at the time 'It Ain't My Fault'. It Ain't My Fault gained popularity and became one of the trademark songs for Silkk the Shocker. In that same year Silkk the Shocker would feature on, at that time a new group, Destiny's Child's single 'Just Be Straight with Me',. The same year Silkk dueted with R&B singer Mýa on 'Movin' On', a song from her self-titled debut album Mýa.
1999: Made Man[edit]
In 1999, Mýa and Silkk collaborated on the lead single from his album Made Man. The track, titled 'Somebody Like Me', became one of the year's top-selling singles on the Billboard charts. Made Man's most successful single was 'It Ain't My Fault 2' featuring Mystikal became one of Silkk's biggest hits to date. Made Man was certified platinum by the RIAA in 1999 making him a big mainstream artist in the late 1990s and early 2000s. On December 30, 1999, Made man had sold over 3.5 million records in the U.S and over 5 million copies worldwide, making Silkk the Shocker one of the biggest artist at the turn of the new millennium.
2001–2004: My World, My Way and Based on a True Story[edit]
In 2001, Silkk released My World, My Way, which sold over 200,000 copies its first week in stores, and by July 2004, it has sold 712,000 copies in the U.S. He made a single called 'That's Cool' featuring Southern rapper Trina which became a hit. A single called 'He Did That' which was produced by Donald XL Robertson made it to #13 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop Singles and Tracks. Based on a True Story was released in 2004 which didn't generate the same publicity he enjoyed in the late 1990s, but the former still managed to sell very well.
2010-present: Incredible[edit]
On June 3, 2010, a video of Silkk freestyling over DJ Khaled's 'All I Do Is Win' was posted to Youtube.[1] Silkk released his first mixtape called All I Do Is Win on August 21, 2010, the mixtape marks Silkk's return to hip-hop.[2] It was confirmed that Silkk signed with his nephew Romeo's new record label, No Limit Forever Records, and is working on his sixth studio album called Incredible.[3] Some of the producers on this album are Manny Streetz, Marvz, Mike Bangum of Da Beat Kadetz and JoJo Ryder. In 2010 Silkk the Shocker went on a tour with his brother Master P and nephew Romeo Miller. The tour was entitled 'No Limit Forever International'.[4]
On November 5, 2013, Silkk the Shocker announced on his Twitter account that he was still working on his upcoming sixth studio album Incredible.[5] On April 24, 2014, Silkk released the first single off Incredible entitled 'Don't Give Up'.[6] On May 15, 2014, Silkk released a music video on his Vevo channel for 'Don't Give Up'.[7] On May 19, 2014, Miller would release the second single off Incredible entitled 'We Ain't Even Trippin'.[8][9]
On March 2, 2015, Miller announce via his official YouTube channel that his new single entitled 'Business' featuring No Limit Forever in-house producer BlaqNmilD would be released later in March and his album Incredible would be released later the same year along with a movie of the same name starring himself.[10] On August 24, 2015, Miller would release the music video for his second single entitled 'We Ain't Even Trippin'; it would be directed by T. Church.[11][12] On September 4, 2015, Miller would release the third single off Incredible entitled 'Business' featuring No Limit Forever in-house producer BlaqNmilD.[13][14][15]
Other ventures[edit]
Silkk was featured on World Wrestling Entertainment's WWE Wreckless Intent album, which was released on May 23, 2006. The song he performed on the album, 'I'm Comin', has since been used as the theme song for WWE Smackdown wrestler Montel Vontavious Porter until his release in late 2010. Silkk also performed former SmackDown! wrestler Orlando Jordan's theme song 'Do It Big'.
Acting career[edit]
In 2000, Silkk acted as the lead role in the major No Limit Records film Hot Boyz.
In 2007, Silkk, along with comedians Lil Duval and Michael Blackson, was cast as the lead actors in the Six Five film More Money, More Family; the film was produced by Silkk the Shocker and Tracy McGrady and shot on location in Orange, California, using film students from nearby Chapman University, originally intended for DVD release in Wal-Mart, but the film has yet to find a distributor.[16][17][18] On October 2, 2015, Silkk would announce via his Instagram that film production companies Grindstone Entertainment and Lionsgate Films would be distributing the movie More Money, More Problems, and its release date would be November 3, 2015.[19][20][21]
In 2011, Silkk co-starred in the horror film Reservation produced by Sedona Studios.
Personal life[edit]
Family[edit]
Silkk is the younger cousin of Mo B. Dick. His older brother, Kevin Miller, was killed during a robbery in 1990. Rappers C-Murder and Master P are also his older brothers.[22] He has three children, two sons and a daughter.
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- The Shocker (1996)
- Charge It 2 da Game (1998)
- Made Man (1999)
- My World, My Way (2001)
- Based on a True Story (2004)
- It Will All Make Sense Later (2018)
Filmography[edit]
- Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | I'm Bout It | Vito 'Silk' McKnight | Support Role |
| 1998 | I Got the Hook Up | Guy | Cameo Role |
| 1998 | MP da Last Don | D.J. | Support Role |
| 1999 | Corrupt | M.J. | Main Role |
| 1999 | Hot Boyz | Kool | Main Role |
| 1999 | No Tomorrow | Himself | Cameo Role |
| 2002 | Undisputed | Gat Boyz Rapper 2 | Cameo Role |
| 2003 | Honey | Himself | Cameo Role |
| 2004 | Still 'Bout It | Vito 'Silk' McKnight | Support Role |
| 2004 | White Chicks | Himself | Cameo Role |
| 2006 | God's Gift | Man | Support Role |
| 2006 | Little Girl Blue: What's Become of You? | Ace Capone | Support Role |
| 2010 | Reservation | Drez England | Support Role |
| 2015 | Incredible | Himself | Biography |
| 2015 | More Money, More Family | Shawn | Main Role |
| 2019 | I Got the Hook Up 2 | Shawn | Cameo Role |
| 2020 | Angola 1,2 & 3 | Stokely Carmichael | Support Role |
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References[edit]
- ^'Silkk The Shocker – All I Do Is Win (Freestyle) – HIPHOPNEWS24-7.COM'. YouTube. 2007-07-18. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ^'Silkk The Shocker - All I do is win Mixtape!!!! Download here - TruTankSoldiers.com - Master P, No Limit Records, TRU & More'. October 27, 2010. Archived from the original on October 27, 2010.
- ^Arnold, Paul W (2012-03-31). 'Silkk The Shocker Reacts To Mystikal's Cash Money Signing, Compares C-Murder's Case To Trayvon Martin | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales'. HipHopdx.com. Retrieved 2013-02-19.
- ^'NO LIMIT FOREVER INTERNATIONAL TOUR - COMING IN 2011! UGHHH! Ft Master P, Silkk, Rome & more! - TTS - Master P, No Limit Records, TRU & No Limit Forever Records'. January 26, 2011. Archived from the original on January 26, 2011.
- ^'Silkk The Shocker on Twitter'. Twitter. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^'iTunes – Music – Don't Give Up – Single by Silkk the Shocker'. iTunes. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
- ^'Silkk The Shocker – Don't Give Up (Artist Commentary) | TruTankSoldiers.com - No Limit Forever Records'. August 12, 2014. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014.
- ^'We Ain't Even Trippin – Single by Silkk the Shocker on iTunes'. Itunes.apple.com. 2014-05-19. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'We Ain't Even Trippin – Single (Single) by Silkk the Shocker'. Rhapsody.com. 2014-05-20. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'Silkk The Shocker 'THE RETURN' 2015 Promo Trailer'. YouTube. 2015-03-23. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'AllHipHop.com: Hip-Hop News, Rumors, Music & Videos » Silkk The Shocker – 'We Ain't Even Trippin''. Allhiphop.com:80. 2015-08-24. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'Silkk The Shocker – We Aint Even Trippin'. YouTube. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'Business (feat. Blaqnmild) – Single by Silkk the Shocker on iTunes'. Itunes.apple.com. 2015-09-04. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'Silkk The Shocker: Business (feat. Blaqnmild) – Single – Music on Google Play'. 2015-09-04. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'Business (feat. Blaqnmild) – Single (Single) by Silkk the Shocker'. Rhapsody.com. 2015-08-21. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'More Money More Family Official Trailer'. YouTube. 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'More Money – More Family'. YouTube. 2008-06-09. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'STORY'. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015.
- ^[1][dead link]
- ^'More Money More Family DVD 2014'. Best Buy. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^'More Money More Family (DVD + Digital Copy) (Widescreen)'. Walmart.com. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2015-11-16.
- ^Strauss, Neil (May 13, 1998). 'How a Gangsta Rapper Turns Entrepreneur; At 28, Master P Has Created One Of the Biggest Independent Labels'. The New York Times.
External links[edit]
- Silkk the Shocker on IMDb