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Field Mob
Origin Albany, Georgia, United States
Genre(s) Southern Rap, Hip Hop
Years active 2000–present
Label(s) Southern House Records
MCA Records
Geffen/ Disturbing tha Peace
Website FieldMob.com

Field Mob is a US hip hop duo originally from Albany, Georgia composed of artists Shawn Timothy Johnson (aka. Albany is a city in and the County seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States, in the southwestern part of the state The State of Georgia ( is a state in the United States and was one of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Southern hip hop is a form of American hip hop music that emerged from a club oriented vibe in the late-1990s as a popular force from cities including but not limited to Hip hop is a cultural movement which developed in New York City in the 1970s primarily among African Americans and Latinos. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc Geffen Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label Disturbing tha Peace Records LLC (commonly known as DTP is a recording company and management company based out of Atlanta Georgia, that specializes in hip Hip hop music, also referred to as rap music, is a Music genre typically consisting of a rhythmic vocal style called rap which is accompanied with Albany is a city in and the County seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States, in the southwestern part of the state Shawn Jay, Kalage, The Fleetwood Mack) and Darion Crawford (aka. Smoke, Boondox Blax, Chevy Pendergrass). They have been signed with Ludacris on his Disturbing tha Peace (DTP) imprint since August 2005. Disturbing tha Peace Records LLC (commonly known as DTP is a recording company and management company based out of Atlanta Georgia, that specializes in hip

Contents

Biography

Formation

Darion and Shawn grew up on the outskirts of Albany, Georgia a few blocks from each other in a relatively poor neighborhood locally known as "The Field" because of its semi-rural location as compared to the citys public housing[1]. Albany is a city in and the County seat of Dougherty County, Georgia, United States, in the southwestern part of the state As teenagers attending Monroe High School, Darion observed Shawn and a group of friends holding rap freestyle battles in the schools courtyard, with Shawn being the "reigning champion. Monroe High School may refer to Monroe High School (Los Angeles &mdash Los Angeles California Monroe High School (Michigan " Darion decided to challenge Shawn on the idea that "he was just as good" and won. For four weeks afterward, the informal competition continued daily, with the victor alternating between himself and Shawn, and attracting the attention of many other students who came to spectate. Eventually, Shawn offered to form a rap group with Darion, and Field Mob was born[2].

According to Smoke and Shawn Jay, the origins of the duo's name are twofold. Field is a reference not only to the neighborhood where they grew up, but also an allusion to a slang term for the southern United States. Mob signifies the strength the duo represents- "We’re two people but together we make an army. We’re making a strong statement with two people. We’re a two man army. ”[3]

MCA

Late in 1999, after floundering for sometime in the local music scence, Field Mob was signed to Southern House Records, a small independent label, recording the single Project Dreamz. The group then set out on the road to promote their new release during a time when the southern hip hop scene was on the rise. The single eventually drew the attention of MCA Records Benny Pugh and within days Field Mob inked a deal, making them the first southern hip hop act to be signed to a New York based label[4]. MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc

613: Ashy to Classy

December of 2000 saw the release of Field Mob's debut 613: Ashy to Classy. 613 Ashy to Classy is the debut album from the hip hop duo Field Mob, released under the now defunct MCA Records label and currently distributed by Introduced to much critical acclaim and hailed by some hip hop press outlets, most notably The Source, as one of the best albums of 2001, it reached #35 on the Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums[5]. The Source is a United States -based monthly full-color Magazine covering Hip-hop music, Politics, and culture, founded in Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop Albums based on sales compiled by Following their debut success, the duo's collaboration was sought after by several well-known regional artists, including Trick Daddy and Big Boi of Outkast, lending further public exposure and noteriety[6]. Maurice Young, better known as Trick Daddy, is an American Rapper. Outkast (typeset as OutKast) is a Grammy Award -winning American hip hop duo based out of East Point Georgia, a city

From Tha Roota to Tha Toota

In October 2002, the groups second album From Tha Roota to Tha Toota was released. From Tha Roota To Tha Toota is the second album from the hip hop duo Field Mob released under the now defunct recording label MCA Records, currently While some reviews were mixed, the album sold well, becoming certified gold and garnering the group their second largest hit to date (as of 9/07) with the Jazze Pha produced single Sick of Being Lonely. Phalon Anton Alexander. (born 1975 in Memphis Tennessee) better known by his Stage name Jazze Pha () is an American Record producer [7][8]

Disturbing Tha Peace

As Field Mob's career seemed to be accelerating, Universal Music Group, MCA Records parent, began to phase out the label in the spring of 2003, with the former company's rock, pop, and urban catalogues absorbed into Geffen Records. Universal Music Group (UMG is the largest Business group and family of Record labels in the Recording industry. MCA Records was an American -based record company owned by MCA Inc Geffen Records is an American Record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operated as one third of UMG's Interscope-Geffen-A&M label This action left the future of the duo's contract and any subsequent album releases in doubt. It appeared that Field Mob and their deep south influence may fade from the hip hop scene at large[9].

However, the situation came to the attention of Disturbing Tha Peace (DTP) CEO Ludacris, who saw untapped potential in the young rappers. Disturbing tha Peace Records LLC (commonly known as DTP is a recording company and management company based out of Atlanta Georgia, that specializes in hip After negotiations, which involved relieving them of their old MCA contract, the group was signed to the DTP imprint in August 2005, shortly thereafter appearing on Ludacris Presents: Disturbing tha Peace, a compilation album showcasing the labels new artists. Ludacris Presents Disturbing tha Peace is an Album released in late 2005 by the Disturbing tha Peace (DTP group The duo's track Georgia featuring Ludacris and Jamie Foxx became an instant underground hit and the albums top selling single, eventually reaching #39 on the US Billboard 200 and setting the tone for their third album[10][11]. " Georgia " is a single by Southern hip hop duo Field Mob, featuring Atlanta based rapper Ludacris and R&B singer Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx (born Eric Marlon Bishop; December 13, 1967) is an Academy Award -winning American Actor, Singer

Light Poles and Pine Trees

After a postponed 2005 release date, Light Poles and Pine Trees dropped in June 2006 to high acclaim and much fanfare, owing at least partly from an extensive promotional campaign by DTP and multiple radio promo tracks. Light Poles and Pine Trees is the third album from the southern hip hop duo Field Mob, and their first under the Disturbing tha Peace (DTP imprint This album garnered the pair their biggest hit[12] with its first official single, So What, featuring Ciara and coincidentally also produced by Jazze Pha. Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25 1985 professionally known as Ciara, is a Grammy Award -winning American singer songwriter Record producer This release reached #7 on the US Billboard 200 and #2 on Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums[13][14]. The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums is a chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks R&B and hip hop Albums based on sales compiled by

Success

The groups increased success since signing with DTP has largely been attributed to better promotion by their new label and, most importantly, the artistic freedom that the group has been allowed in their new home. Darian related this sentiment in an interview for SOHH. com:

"I went free with my creativity [at DTP, unlike when] I was over at MCA, aka rape you records. Ludacris let me say what I wanna say. If I wanna say f**k. . . , he's cool with it cause he trusts my creativity. I never knew our CEO at MCA Records. I never got to talk to him. . . . [Ludacris and I] are friends more than business partners, I'd like to say. "[15]

Separation

In recent news Field Mob has parted ways Smoke has released his new single "So Lonely" produced by Scott Storch and plans to drop an album in March on MPire records

Shawn Jay has dropped his mixtape "229 Time" and is the spokesman for "Real Nigga Radio" (Bigga Rankin). He is still currently signed with DTP and has recorded songs with Young Cash and Yo Gotti. He plans to release his new album 8th Day of the Week in the near future.

Controversy

In April 2006 a controversial video leaked on the internet appeared to feature Smoke and Shawn Jay disrespecting New York hip hop artists and challenging the likes of Jay-Z and Nas to rap battles. Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4 1969 better known as Jay-Z, is an American Rapper and former CEO of Def Jam Recordings and Roc-A-Fella Nasir Jones, nɑːˈsiər (born September 14 1973 better known by his Stage name Nas, nɑːz formerly Nasty Nas, is an American rapper This video turned out to have been filmed and produced by a DTP cameraman who had subsequently been terminated by the label. In attempt to slander Field Mob, he had edited various pieces of footage together, bringing them totally out of context. The most inflammatory footage, of the pair poking fun at New York slang, was confirmed by Smoke to be a friendly joke toward DTP executives and Harlem natives Chaka Zulu and Jeff Dixon. Furthermore, though the footage was edited to cast a negative light, Smoke points out that "[New York artists] do [Southern artists] like that all the time, but nobody says nothing about it. . . "[16]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Other Projects

References

  1. ^ Field Mob Interview 2002. See also 2000 in music (UK Musical groups established in 2000 Record labels 613 Ashy to Classy is the debut album from the hip hop duo Field Mob, released under the now defunct MCA Records label and currently distributed by The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002 From Tha Roota To Tha Toota is the second album from the hip hop duo Field Mob released under the now defunct recording label MCA Records, currently The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard This is a list of notable events in Music that took place in the year 2006. Light Poles and Pine Trees is the third album from the southern hip hop duo Field Mob, and their first under the Disturbing tha Peace (DTP imprint The Billboard 200 is a ranking of the 200 highest-selling music albums and EPs in the United States, published weekly by Billboard " Georgia " is a single by Southern hip hop duo Field Mob, featuring Atlanta based rapper Ludacris and R&B singer Jamie Foxx Jamie Foxx (born Eric Marlon Bishop; December 13, 1967) is an Academy Award -winning American Actor, Singer " So What " is the first single from Field Mob 's third album Light Poles and Pine Trees, featuring Multi-platinum recording artist Ciara Princess Harris (born October 25 1985 professionally known as Ciara, is a Grammy Award -winning American singer songwriter Record producer Jermaine Dupri, also known as JD, (born Jermaine Dupri Mauldin) is an American Record producer and Rapper. Ludacris Presents Disturbing tha Peace is an Album released in late 2005 by the Disturbing tha Peace (DTP group Rashawnna Guy (born in Chicago, Illinois) better known as Shawnna, is an American rapper. Block Music is the second album from the Chicago native Shawnna. Release Therapy is the Grammy Award -winning sixth album from Def Jam recording artist Ludacris. down-south. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  2. ^ Field Mob - From Tha Roota to Tha Toota. musicremedy. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  3. ^ Field Mob Interview 2002. down-south. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  4. ^ Field Mob Interview 2002. down-south. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  5. ^ Field Mob Chart History. Billboard. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy.
  6. ^ Field Mob - From Tha Roota to Tha Toota. musicremedy. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  7. ^ Field Mob Chart History. Billboard. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy.
  8. ^ Field Mob - From Tha Roota to Tha Toota. musicremedy. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  9. ^ Best of '06. sohh. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  10. ^ Best of '06. sohh. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  11. ^ Field Mob Biography. ejams. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  12. ^ Field Mob Chart History. Billboard. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy.
  13. ^ Field Mob Chart History. Billboard. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-15. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 668 - Eastern Roman Emperor Constans II is assassinated in his bath at Syracuse Italy.
  14. ^ Field Mob Biography. ejams. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  15. ^ Best of '06. sohh. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.
  16. ^ Best of '06. sohh. com. Retrieved on 2007-09-14. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus.

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