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| name = The Mr. Move
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| name = The Mr. Move
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| background = non_performing_personnel
| birth_name = Reggie Cunnigham
| birth_name = Reggie Cunnigham
| birth_place =
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| birth_date = October 20, 1977
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1977|10|20}}
| origin = [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| origin = [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| genre = [[Underground Hip Hop]], [[Dirty South]], [[Punk Rock]]
| genre = [[Underground hip hop]], [[Southern hip hop|dirty South]], [[punk rock]]
| occupation = [[MC]]
| occupation = [[MC]]
| years_active = 2002-present
| years_active = 2002-present
| label = Blacken Records (2002-2006), Bootybomb Records (2006-present)
| label = Blacken Records (2002-2006), Bootybomb Records (2006-present)
| associated_acts = Trouble Andrew, [[Lil' Jon]], [[Spank Rock]], [[Avenue D (band)]]
| associated_acts = Trouble Andrew, [[Lil' Jon]], [[Spank Rock]], [[Avenue D (band)|Avenue D]]
| website = http://www.themrmove.com/
| website = http://www.themrmove.com/
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'''The Mr. Move''' (birth name Reggie Cunnigham) is a rapper and actor born in Atlanta, Georgia, currently based in New York City. To date he has released two full length albums, one mix tape, and has contributed to one movie soundtrack. These releases have gained The Mr. Move a notably strong cult following. Frequent topics of his songs are his heavy drug use, the consequences of alcoholism and his hedonistic lifestyle.
'''The Mr. Move''' (born '''Reggie Cunnigham''') is a rapper born in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], currently based in New York City. To date, he has released two full length albums, one mix tape, and has contributed to one movie soundtrack. These releases have gained The Mr. Move a notably strong cult following. Frequent topics of his songs are his heavy drug use, the consequences of alcoholism and his hedonistic lifestyle.


==Career==
==Career==
The Mr. Move rose to prominence in 2002 after moving from Atlanta to New York City and performing at parties. His first EP on BMX rider Darryl Nau's Blacken Records helped put two of his songs, ''Ghetto Whomper'' and ''Wine & Fried Chicken'', on the worldwide released DVDs ''Almost Round 3'' and ''Props Mega Tour 3''. He released his debut album, ''Easy'', on August 22, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/easy/id192569577 |title=iTunes - Music - Easy by The Mr. Move |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2006-08-22 |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> He released ''Abuse'', his second album on February 10, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/abuse/id305479420 |title=iTunes - Music - Abuse by The Mr. Move |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date=2009-02-10 |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> Since 2006 The Mr. Move has released all of his albums on his own label, Bootybomb Records.
The Mr. Move rose to prominence in 2002 after moving from Atlanta to New York City and performing at parties. His first EP on BMX rider Darryl Nau's Blacken Records helped put two of his songs, "Ghetto Whomper" and "Wine & Fried Chicken", on the worldwide released DVDs ''Almost Round 3'' and ''Props Mega Tour 3''. He released his debut album, ''Easy'', on August 22, 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/easy/id192569577 |title=iTunes - Music - Easy by The Mr. Move |publisher=itunes.apple.com |date=2006-08-22 |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> He released ''Abuse'', his second album on February 10, 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/abuse/id305479420 |title=iTunes - Music - Abuse by The Mr. Move |publisher=itunes.apple.com |date=2009-02-10 |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> Since 2006 The Mr. Move has released all of his albums on his own label, Bootybomb Records.


Artists that The Mr. Move has collaborated with include Trouble Andrew, [[Lil' Jon]], and [[Spank Rock]] on the song ''I'm Wasted'' from ''The Trouble Gang Mixtape'';<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nickydigital.com/index.php?/blog/comments/trouble_andrew_trouble_gang_mix_tapediplo_santigold_lll_jon_amanda_blank/ |title=Nicky Digital {Smile} V3.0 beta &#124; Welcome |publisher=Nickydigital.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> [[Avenue D]] on the song ''Cock Rock'' from their album ''[[As Free As I Want To Be]]'';<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avenued.com/usa/music/index.php?music=discography&ID=21 |title=music |publisher=avenue d |date=2005-11-12 |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> and DJ Ben Brunnemer on The Mr. Move's latest mix tape ''Georgie the Peach''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://benbrunnemer.com/?p=349 |title=Blog Archive » Georgie The Peach - The Mr. Move Mix Tape |publisher=Ben Brunnemer |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> The Mr. Move has also collaborated with Director [[Ti West]] twice; contributing the original song ''I Raise Hell'' to his 2005 horror film ''[[The Roost]]''<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0387549/soundtrack</ref> and co-starring in West's 2007 film ''[[Trigger Man]]''.<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1401200/fullcredits#cast</ref>
Artists that The Mr. Move has collaborated with include Trouble Andrew, [[Lil' Jon]], and [[Spank Rock]] on the song "I'm Wasted" from ''The Trouble Gang Mixtape'';<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nickydigital.com/index.php?/blog/comments/trouble_andrew_trouble_gang_mix_tapediplo_santigold_lll_jon_amanda_blank/ |title=Nicky Digital {Smile} V3.0 beta &#124; Welcome |publisher=Nickydigital.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> [[Avenue D (band)|Avenue D]] on the song "Cock Rock" from their album ''As Free As I Want To Be'';<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.avenued.com/usa/music/index.php?music=discography&ID=21 |title=music |publisher=avenue d |date=2005-11-12 |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> and DJ Ben Brunnemer on The Mr. Move's latest mix tape ''Georgie the Peach''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://benbrunnemer.com/?p=349 |title=Blog Archive » Georgie The Peach - The Mr. Move Mix Tape |publisher=Ben Brunnemer |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref> The Mr. Move has also collaborated with director [[Ti West]] twice; contributing the original song "I Raise Hell" to his 2005 horror film ''[[The Roost]]''{{Citation needed |date=July 2024}} and co-starring in West's 2007 film ''[[Trigger Man (2007 film)|Trigger Man]]''.{{Citation needed |date=July 2024}}


As of 2010, The Mr. Move has become a regular performer at the New York City nightclub [[Santos Party House]], which is owned by rocker [[Andrew W. K.]] <ref>http://santospartyhouse.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Mr.+Move</ref>
As of 2010, The Mr. Move has become a regular performer at the New York City nightclub [[Santos Party House]], which is owned by rocker [[Andrew W. K.]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://santospartyhouse.blogspot.com/search?q=The+Mr.+Move|title = Nitflex|date = 12 January 2011}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Singles===
===Singles===
* ''Bump Bump Bang Bang'' (2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bump-bump-bang-bang-single/id293699802 |title=Connecting to the iTunes Store |publisher=Itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref>
* "Bump Bump Bang Bang" (2008)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bump-bump-bang-bang-single/id293699802 |title=iTunes Store |publisher=itunes.apple.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-24}}</ref>


===Appearances===
===Appearances===
* ''Cock Rock'' with [[Avenue D]] (2006)
* "Cock Rock" with [[Avenue D (band)|Avenue D]] (2006)
* ''I'm Wasted'' with [[Lil' Jon]], [[Spank Rock]] and Trouble Andrew (2010)
* "I'm Wasted" with [[Lil' Jon]], [[Spank Rock]] and Trouble Andrew (2010)

==References==
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
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* [http://www.last.fm/music/The+Mr.+Move The Mr. Move on Last.FM]
* [http://www.last.fm/music/The+Mr.+Move The Mr. Move on Last.FM]


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Latest revision as of 23:20, 13 December 2024

The Mr. Move
Birth nameReggie Cunnigham
Born (1977-10-20) October 20, 1977 (age 47)
OriginAtlanta, Georgia
GenresUnderground hip hop, dirty South, punk rock
OccupationMC
Years active2002-present
LabelsBlacken Records (2002-2006), Bootybomb Records (2006-present)
Websitehttp://www.themrmove.com/

The Mr. Move (born Reggie Cunnigham) is a rapper born in Atlanta, Georgia, currently based in New York City. To date, he has released two full length albums, one mix tape, and has contributed to one movie soundtrack. These releases have gained The Mr. Move a notably strong cult following. Frequent topics of his songs are his heavy drug use, the consequences of alcoholism and his hedonistic lifestyle.

Career

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The Mr. Move rose to prominence in 2002 after moving from Atlanta to New York City and performing at parties. His first EP on BMX rider Darryl Nau's Blacken Records helped put two of his songs, "Ghetto Whomper" and "Wine & Fried Chicken", on the worldwide released DVDs Almost Round 3 and Props Mega Tour 3. He released his debut album, Easy, on August 22, 2006.[1] He released Abuse, his second album on February 10, 2009.[2] Since 2006 The Mr. Move has released all of his albums on his own label, Bootybomb Records.

Artists that The Mr. Move has collaborated with include Trouble Andrew, Lil' Jon, and Spank Rock on the song "I'm Wasted" from The Trouble Gang Mixtape;[3] Avenue D on the song "Cock Rock" from their album As Free As I Want To Be;[4] and DJ Ben Brunnemer on The Mr. Move's latest mix tape Georgie the Peach.[5] The Mr. Move has also collaborated with director Ti West twice; contributing the original song "I Raise Hell" to his 2005 horror film The Roost[citation needed] and co-starring in West's 2007 film Trigger Man.[citation needed]

As of 2010, The Mr. Move has become a regular performer at the New York City nightclub Santos Party House, which is owned by rocker Andrew W. K.[6]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Easy (2006)
  • Abuse (2009)

Mixtapes

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  • Georgie the Peach (2010)
  • The Kenny Powers of Rap (TBA)

Singles

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  • "Bump Bump Bang Bang" (2008)[7]

Appearances

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References

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  1. ^ "iTunes - Music - Easy by The Mr. Move". itunes.apple.com. 2006-08-22. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  2. ^ "iTunes - Music - Abuse by The Mr. Move". itunes.apple.com. 2009-02-10. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  3. ^ "Nicky Digital {Smile} V3.0 beta | Welcome". Nickydigital.com. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  4. ^ "music". avenue d. 2005-11-12. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  5. ^ "Blog Archive » Georgie The Peach - The Mr. Move Mix Tape". Ben Brunnemer. 2010-06-15. Retrieved 2012-03-24.
  6. ^ "Nitflex". 12 January 2011.
  7. ^ "iTunes Store". itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2012-03-24.