Skatterman & Snug Brim

Skatterman & Snug Brim
Also known asYung Gunz
OriginKansas City, Missouri, United States
GenresGangsta rap
Years active2002–present
LabelsStrange Music (2002–2009)
Bigg Shot (2009–present)
MembersSkatterman
Snug Brim
Websitewww.myspace.com/skattermankc

Skatterman & Snug Brim is a rap duo from Kansas City, Missouri, United States, best known for their song "Block Party".

After releasing projects separately, Skatterman (born Stacy Dewayne Landis[1]) and Snug Brim (born Aaron R. Henderson[1]) combined as a group. The duo released their first album, Worth A Million, in 2002 through Below Radar Records. On the cover they were listed as "Skatterman & Snug Brim," but the inside of the case displayed "Skatterman & Snug Brim AKA Yung Gunz." The "Yung Gunz" name was later dropped due to a conflict with another group of the same name, but different spelling, (Young Gunz).

After the release of their first album, the duo signed with the Kansas City-based label, Strange Music. They recorded the album, Urban Legendz which was released in 2004. The single from the album, "Block Party," charted #24 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales in October of the same year.[2]

Word on tha Streets was released August 12, 2008. The follow-up to their Urban Legendz album featured the songs: "I'm That Nigga", "Sukka Dukkas" and "Heartbreaker." Featured artists included Tech N9ne, Young Buck, Paul Wall and Rich The Factor.[3]

On February 9, 2009, Tech N9ne's official website announced the duo's decision to leave the Strange Music label after fulfilling their commitment.[4]

Bigg Shot Music & Films

Bigg Shot Music & Films
Founded2009 (2009)
FounderSkatterman
Snug Brim
Distributor(s)Deep Distribution Worldwide
GenreHip hop
Country of originU.S.

On February 23, Skatterman & Snug Brim issued a press release through their MySpace account confirming that they had left the Strange Music label after fulfilling their two-album commitment. The duo also revealed that they had started a new label, Bigg Shot Music & Films, with Skatterman acting as President / CEO and Snug Brim handling the Creative / A&R aspect of the company.

Plans for a new Skatterman & Snug Brim album were also included in this release, indicating that their third album Perseverance would be released through the label on September 1 via a two-album distribution deal with RYKO/Warner Bros.[5] However, plans for the album were later dropped due to Snug Brim's decision to go back to school and work towards a 15-month certification in music marketing. Skatterman also moved forward with work on a solo mixtape titled The Cookbook, released on November 2, 2009. The mixtape will be followed by his studio album, Self Made scheduled for release on March 16, 2010.[6]

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
[7] 		Sales
Top Heatseekers
2002 Worth a Million
  • Released: August 16, 2002 (2002-08-16)
  • Label: Below Radar Records
  • Format: CD
 —
2004 Urban Legendz —
2008 Word on tha Streets 48 1,158[8]
"—" indicates albums that did not chart.

Solo releases

Skatterman

  • 1998: Southside Rollers
  • 2009: The Cook Book: Recipe 1
  • 2012: The Cook Book: Recipe Two

Snug Brim

  • 1998: Center Piece Of The Puzzle
  • 2001: Snug Brim Presents Murder 1 Rebelz
  • 2009: Hood Gospel

Music videos

  • 2007: Get It (by Snug Brim) (Directed by Kirk "KoBayne")[9]
  • 2008: Ups And Downs (Directed by "The Ebonie Jeneus")[10]

Features

  • 2013: Bloodstepp - Putcha Hands Up Again (Featuring Skatterman & Snug Brim) from the album Bass and Bubblegum
  • 2014: Bloodstepp - Putcha Hands Up Again (Featuring Skatterman & Snug Brim) (Chopped And Skrewed By DJ Mad Hatter) from the album Grand Theft Ufo: Floppy Disk Edition

References

  1. ^ a b "Skatterman & Snug Brim - I'm That Figga on ASCAP". ASCAP. Archived from the original on 2011-05-23. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
  2. ^ Billboard.com - Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles Sales - Block Party (Oct. 02, 2004)
  3. ^ "Strange Music Online Store - Skatterman & Snug Brim "Word On Tha Streets"". Archived from the original on 2008-07-28. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
  4. ^ "Skatterman & Snug Brim Leaving Strange". 2009-02-09. Archived from the original on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-02-09.
  5. ^ "Skatterman & Snug Brim Say goodbye to Strange Music". 2009-02-23. Retrieved 2009-02-24.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Biography on Skatterman's Myspace". Retrieved 2009-09-19.
  7. ^ "Billboard - Album Chart History". Retrieved 2008-10-24.
  8. ^ "Soundscans - Week Ending 08/17/2008" (RTF). 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2008-09-02. [dead link]
  9. ^ "Snug Brim - Get It (Video)". YouTube. 2007-06-02. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2008-07-23.
  10. ^ "Skatterman & Snug Brim - Ups & Downs (Video)". YouTube. 2008-07-22. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2008-07-23.