Bizzy Bone

Bizzy Bone

Bizzy Bone (born Bryon Anthony McCane on September 12, 1976, in Columbus, Ohio) is an American rapper and former member of the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

He is probably most known for his diverse vocal delivery, ranging from a soft, high-pitched tenor to a more rugged-sounding, deeper voice. He is also highly regarded for his exceptionally fast flow, which is one of the fastest in hip hop history.

Background

Born to an African American/Native American father and Italian/Jewish mother.

Hip hop career

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Bizzy Bone started in hip-hop as a founding member of the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Formed in 1993, the Cleveland-based crew first caught the ear of N.W.A. member Eazy-E.

Their trademark double and triple-time sung/rapped harmonies brought something new to the table at a time when most acts were busy trying to imitate what was featured on Dr. Dre's The Chronic. The unique sound prompted multi-platinum record sales, won them a Grammy, and brought the spotlight to the long-neglected Midwestern hip-hop community. With Bizzy as a member Bone Thugs have sold over 30 Million Records Worldwide.

Solo

As a solo performer, Bizzy Bone is well known for his hardcore unique fast, high-speed rhyme and sometimes evil rapping style, metaphorical lyrics, and unique singing abilities.

Collaborations

• "Give Up the Ghost" (featuring Immature/IMx)
• "Angels with Dirty Faces" (featuring Puff Daddy)
• "Ya Style" (featuring Sylk.E-Fyne & Snoop Dogg)
• "Ruggish and Raw" (featuring 10,000 Cadillacs)
• "Represent Your Hood" (featuring Bornsic & Sho Shot)
• "I Miss You" (featuring Tru-Life & Sho Shot)
• "I Don't Know Nuthin'" (featuring C.O. Soldiers)
• "The Gathering" (featuring Wyldlyfe)
• "We Ain't Scared" (featuring Lil' Flip)
• "R.I.P. Screw" (featuring Lil' Flip)
• "The Christening" (featuring Court Dog)
• "Fa Sho" (featuring Court Dog)
• "Blaze a Shack" (featuring Woodfellaz)
• "Still Ballin (remix)" (featuring 2Pac & Trick Daddy)
• "Side 2 Side" (featuring Medasin Man)
• "Money In A Ziploc Bag" (Edit) (featuring Joker)
• "Twin Towers" (featuring Jim Jones)
• "Feel the Heat" (featuring Hassan Smith)
• "The Jump Off" (featuring A.G.)
• "Get That Dollar" (featuring Mike Watts & Jiz Nickelz)
• "Ball Cautiously" (featuring The Outlawz & Layzie Bone)
• "Gangsta" (featuring Low Down)
• "People That You Know" (featuring Jaemez)
• "Ridin In The Streets" (featuring Mr. Criminal & Layzie Bone)

Awards

Bizzy's work has been awarded by numerous respected groups, including a GRAMMY,ASCAP Award, the Michael Jackson Soul Train Award, a Blockbuster Award, an American Music Award, and the NAACP - Back To School/Stay in School Youth Rally Award.

Personal life

In 2002, he appeared on the FOX series America's Most Wanted, revealing that as a child he had been kidnapped and molested, but thanks to his abductor's neighbor seeing his picture flashing at the end of the made-for-TV movie, Adam, in 1983 and calling the police, he was returned to his family.

In late 2005, during an interview with MTV.com, Bizzy admitted that he was a recovering alcoholic and substance abuse addict, and that his family had attempted to have him committed to an asylum.

He has ten children as he stated during an interview on the Wendy Williams show in September, 2005. He had his first child at age 14, which was stated in Vibe magazine, November 1998. She can be seen in his video "I Understand" and "Hip Hop Baby".

He has three sisters: Heather, Hope, and Cassy.

Miscellaneous

• Bizzy Bone wrote his first album at a very young age, while living in a foster home, titled Bass and Treble, (a double LP, with one side singing and one side rapping), but never recorded it.

• His good friend/foster brother Adrian "Capo-Confuscious" Parlette was murdered June 3 2003, he was shot in his face in his sleep. The event happened over marijuana, as bizzy bone states in his music.

• His mother's name is Roseana, his biological father was named Robert Floyd, and his stepfather was named Byron Carlos (passed away in 1997).

• Bizzy Bone did a song for True Crime: Streets of LA called Hollywood.

Albums

Album information
Heaven'z Movie Released: October 6, 1998 Chart positions: #3 US Last RIAA certification: Platinum Singles: "Thugz Cry", "Nobody Can Stop Me"
The Gift Released: March 20, 2001 Chart positions: #44 US Last RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Father", "Fried Day"
Alpha and Omega Released: October 19, 2004 Chart positions: #152 US Last RIAA certification: Singles: "I Understand"
The Beginning and the End Released: November 7, 2004 Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: Singles: "TryHustleMe"
Bone Brothers Released: February 22, 2005 Chart positions: Last RIAA certification Singles: "Hip Hop Baby"
Speaking in Tongues Released: September 27, 2005 Chart positions: #183 US Last RIAA certification: Singles: "Hold Me Down"
Thugs Revenge Released: February 28, 2006 Chart positions: #168 US Last RIAA certification: Singles: "We Ride"
The Story Released: March 21, 2006 Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: Singles: "When I See"
The Midwest Cowboy Released: July 11, 2006 Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: Singles: "Doin' It Wrong"
Evolution of Elevation Released: December 12, 2006 Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: Singles:Evolution of Elevation
From Your Righteousness Release: N/A Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: Singles: "The Presence, The Essence (Of L.O.V.E) & Warriors"
A Song for You Release: Unknown Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: Singles: Can't Sleep
Re-Evolution of Elevation Release: March 27, 2007 Chart positions: Last RIAA certification: Singles: T.B.A. - T.ha B.one A.dventure

Filmography

• Live in Concert (2006)
• Cutthroat Alley (2003)
• Jacked Up (2001)

References

• Reid, Shaheem (October 2005). "Bizzy Bone Says He's Not Crazy, He's Just Found The Lord". MTV.
• Reid, Shaheem (January 2003). "Bone Thugs Say Bizzy Is Out For Good This Time". MTV.
• Baker, Soren (March 2001). "Bizzy Bone Has A Gift For Negotiation". MTV.

See also

• Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
• Bone Brothers

External links

• Bizzy Bone Forums
• Bizzy Bone Videos