B-Legit facts for kids
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B-Legit
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Birth name | Brandt Jones |
Also known as | Hash Brown Billo |
Origin | Vallejo, California, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 1988–present |
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Brandt Jones is an American rapper from Vallejo, California, who is famous for his stage name, B-Legit. He is a key figure in the West Coast hip hop scene and is known for his unique style.
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Musical Journey
Brandt Jones's path to becoming a rapper started after he attended Grambling State University. He teamed up with his cousin, the famous rapper E-40, to form a hip hop group called The Click. This group became very popular in the San Francisco Bay Area.
As a solo artist, B-Legit released music through big record companies like Jive Records and Koch Records. He also worked with his cousin's label, Sick Wid It Records. Later, he started his own independent record label called Block Movement, giving him more creative control over his music.
Working with Other Artists
One of the most exciting parts of B-Legit's career is the large number of artists he has worked with. He was featured on the song "Aint Hard 2 Find" from 2Pac's famous album All Eyez on Me.
Over the years, he has collaborated with many well-known rappers. Some of these artists include E-40, Snoop Dogg, Master P, Too Short, Jadakiss, and Mystikal. Working with so many different musicians helped him become a respected name in the hip hop community.
Discography
B-Legit has released many albums throughout his career, both on his own and with his group, The Click.
Studio Albums
- Tryin' to Get a Buck (1993)
- The Hemp Museum (1996)
- Hempin' Ain't Easy (2000)
- Hard 2 B-Legit (2002)
- Block Movement (2005)
- Throwblock Muzic (2007)
- What We Been Doin (2015)
Albums with The Click
- Down and Dirty (1992)
- Game Related (1995)
- Money & Muscle (2001)
- Connected and Respected (with E-40) (2018)
Other Album Releases
- Southwest Riders (with E-40) (1997)
- Abundance (with Sick Wid It) (2023)
- The Purple House President (2005)
- Hood Hustlin' (2006)
- Gorilla Grindin (with Lil Sisco) (2006)
- Coast 2 Coast (2007)
Songs in Movies and Video Games
B-Legit's music has been featured in the soundtracks for popular movies and even a video game. This means his songs were chosen to be part of the official music for these projects.
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Release | Other artist(s) | Soundtrack Album |
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"Hot Ones Echo Thru the Ghetto" | 1995 | The Click, Levitti | Tales from the Hood |
"On the Grind" | 1996 | The Click, Mike Marshall | Original Gangstas |
"Gotta Have Game" | The Click | Phat Beach | |
"Why You Wanna ...?" | The Click, Spice 1, Marcus Gore | High School High | |
"Struggled & Strived" | 1997 | The Click, Levitti | Dangerous Ground |
"Ghetto Smile" | Daryl Hall | ||
"Don't Blame It on Me" | E-40 | Booty Call | |
"Come On" | I'm Bout It | ||
"The Corruptor's Execution" | 1999 | UGK, E-40 | The Corruptor |
"... They Nose" | The Click | Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire | |
"Borrow Yo' ..." | E-40 | ||
"Captain Save a ..." | 2013 | The Click | Grand Theft Auto V |