David Brown Williams (born 1983), better known by his stage name Roscoe, is an American rapper.
He released his debut album, Young Roscoe Philaphornia, in 2003, with the album debuting at #148 on the Billboard 200.
Career
Roscoe was initially introduced to hip hop by his older brother Kurupt. At the time, Kurupt was signed to Death Row Records and was working on his debut album Dogg Food as one member of Tha Dogg Pound. Roscoe made his first appearance on his brother's album Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha, featuring on the vocals "I Call Shots" and "Girls All Pause" along with Nate Dogg. Daz Dillinger was impressed with Roscoe and helped to produce his debut mixtape, "When The Pain Inflict", released in 2001. Following its positive reception, Roscoe signed to Priority Records and went on to release the album Young Roscoe Philaphornia in 2003. The album peaked at #22 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
On October 17, 2013, Roscoe released his mixtape Tha Influence, featuring guest appearances from Xzibit and Kendrick Lamar. The mixtape features production by Best Kept Secret, Bink!, Charlie Red 3000, Fingazz, Hi-Tek, Jahlil Beats, Jake One, Just Blaze, Mike WiLL Made It, Nottz, Statik Selektah and Tone Mason.
On November 11, 2014, Roscoe released his third studio album titled Scoe, Tha Influence Album. This was the first project to be released under his new label, 3D Shadez Entertainment. The album features Too Short, Kurupt, Kobe, Clyde Carson, Xzibit, KJ Konteh, Yummy Bingham, E-Note, and K Young. On the album, Roscoe took a more musical approach by using live musicians rather than producers.
Discography
Albums 2003: Young Roscoe Philaphornia (#148 200, #22 R&B/Hip-Hop) 2006: I Luv Cali 2008: Stray Dogg - Off Tha Leash, Off Tha Chain 2014: Tha Influence Album
Collaboration albums 2008: Armz Up (with Bulletz & AK) 2009: Kurupt & Roscoe - Tha Tekneek Filez (with Kurupt) 2009: The Frank & Jess Story (with Kurupt) (#82 R&B/Hip-Hop)
Mixtapes 2001: When the Pain Inflict 2009: Philaphornia Pt. 2 Tha Philly Fanatic 2013: Tha Influence 2013: Tha influence (East Coast Edition), hosted by DJ Whoo-Kid 2013: Tha Influence 2: X-mas Treez
Singles 2000: "I Love Cali" (#90 R&B/Hip-Hop) 2002: "Get Ready" featuring Kokane 2002: "Head 2 Toe" featuring Sleepy Brown 2003: "Smooth Sailin'" (#73 R&B/Hip-Hop) 2006: "Summertime Again" featuring Fingazz 2006: "Fuck Buddy" featuring Fingazz 2014: "Break Yo Bed" featuring Clyde Carson, Too $hort, All Star 2014: "I Do All Dat" featuring Kurupt
Guest appearances YearSongArtist(s)Album1998"Can't Let That Slide" (featuring Roscoe )KuruptKuruption1999"Girls All Pause" (featuring Nate Dogg, Roscoe)KuruptStreetz Iz A Mutha1999"I Call Shots" (featuring Roscoe)KuruptStreetz Iz A Mutha2000"When the Pain Inflict" (featuring Roscoe)KuruptMuggs Presents, Soul Assassinz Vol.22001"Oh Boy" (featuring Roscoe)Don CiscoOh Boy2001"Training Day"RoscoeTraining Day Soundtrack2001"Yesterday"Nate Dogg & RoscoePootieTang Soundtrack 2003"This Goes Out" (featuring Nelly, Roscoe, Lil Jon, Lil Wayne, Cardin)Murphy LeeMurphy's Law2003"California" remix (featuring 2Pac, Crooked I, E-40, Jayo Felony, Kurupt, Mack 10, Roscoe)Sly Boogie2004"Stackin'"Sleepy BrownPhunk-O-Naut2004"Jealousy" (featuring Roscoe)Kurupt Against The Grain2005"Who Ride Wit Us" (featuring Jayo Felony, Bad Azz, Roscoe)KuruptKurupt's greatest hits vol 12006"Gun Clappin" (featuring Kurupt, Jayo Felony, Young Roscoe & Rikanatti)Ca$hisCa$his of Shady Records2007"Start a Problem"DazGangsta Party2007"Comeova2nite"(həd) p.e.Insomnia2010"I'm Burnt" (featuring Snoop Dogg, Problem, Roscoe)KuruptStreetlights
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