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Big Gipp
Big Gipp in October 2007
Big Gipp in October 2007
Background information
Birth nameCameron Gipp
Also known as
  • Gipp
  • Gipp Goodie
Born (1973-04-28) April 28, 1973 (age 51)
OriginAtlanta, Georgia
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer
Years active1991–present
LabelsEpic, Get Money Gang

Cameron Gipp (born April 28, 1973), better known by his stage name Big Gipp, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is best known for his work as a founding member of Goodie Mob, with whom he has gone on to release six studio albums.[1]

Aside from Goodie Mob, Gipp's solo album Mutant Mindframe was released in 2003. He is also closely associated with Nelly and the St. Lunatics, particularly Ali, with whom he forms the duo Ali & Gipp.

Background

Big Gipp, who is a Southern rapper, hails from the hotbed of the genre, Atlanta, Georgia. Gipp is known for his slow, drawn-out rapping dialect with political and street-life themed lyrics. The public first heard him rap on Outkast's first album, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, on the song “Git Up, Git Out”.

Goodie Mob

He later rose to prominence as one-fourth of the Dungeon Family-affiliated group Goodie Mob along with Cee-Lo, T-Mo, and Khujo. The group released four albums to critical and commercial success. After a brief stint away from Goodie Mob, he rejoined the group along with Cee-Lo to reconstruct the once estranged quartet. They are currently in the studio planning to release a new album.[2][citation needed]

Ali & Gipp

Big Gipp and St. Lunatics rapper Ali released a collaborative album, Kinfolk. A single, "Go Head", and accompanying music video were released on July 31, 2007.

ATLA

Daz Dillinger (Tha Dogg Pound) and Big Gipp have just released the first single off of their upcoming collaborative album, titled "One Day at a Time". The album is called, "A.T.L.A.", and was released on April 19, 2020.

Discography

Solo albums

Collaboration albums

  • Kinfolk with Ali (2007)
  • ATLA with Daz Dillinger (2020)[3]

Solo singles

  • "Steppin' Out" with Sleepy Brown (2003)
  • Hot (2008)[4]
  • "Shine Like Gold" with CeeLo Green (2014)[5][6]
  • "Big Gipp" with SVG KING (2017)

Personal life Big Gipp had a daughter in 1996 with aspiring songstress.

Guest appearances

Big Gipp gained radio airplay when he was featured in Nelly's hit song Grillz with Jermaine Dupri, Paul Wall, and Ali. He has collaborated individually with artists including OutKast, 8 Ball & MJG, Mack 10, BG, Rehab, Lil' Flip, UGK, Witchdoctor, Da Backwudz, Three 6 Mafia, Chace Infinite of Self Scientific, Monica, Kurupt, Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz, Solé, Xzibit, J. Wells, Pharoahe Monch, JT Money, RZA of Wu-Tang Clan, Thrill da Playa of 69 Boyz, Jev, Youngbloodz, Techniec, Dead Prez, N.O.R.E., Devin the Dude, Too Short, Kokane, Ludacris, C-Murder, Jagged Edge, Bubba Sparxxx, and Lil' Jon. He did some acting and played a gangster.

References

  1. ^ Birchmeie, Jason. "Biography: Big Gipp". AllMusic. Retrieved April 26, 2010.
  2. ^ Ruggieri, Melissa. "Goodie Mob talks 'Survival Kit,' their first new album in seven years". Atlanta Music Scene (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  3. ^ ATLA, April 19, 2020, retrieved January 21, 2022
  4. ^ Big Gipp – Hot (2008, Cardboard Sleeve, CD), retrieved January 21, 2022
  5. ^ "Urban/UAC Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 4, 2014.
  6. ^ "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access Music Group. Archived from the original on July 11, 2014.