Big Kuntry King facts for kids
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Big Kuntry King
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Big Kuntry King in 2023
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| Birth name | Sean Merrett |
| Born | November 1, 1978 Charleston, South Carolina, US |
| Origin | Atlanta, Georgia, US |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1999–present |
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Sean Merrett (born November 1, 1978), known as Big Kuntry King, is an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is famous for being a member of the Southern hip hop group P$C, alongside his friend and fellow rapper T.I.. After joining T.I.'s Grand Hustle music company, Big Kuntry King signed a record deal with Atlantic Records. His first album, My Turn to Eat, came out on September 30, 2008.
Big Kuntry King also started his own music company called Bread Box Muzic.
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Life and Music Career
Early Life and Beginnings (1978–2007)
Sean Merrett was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He grew up in a busy home with his mother, sister, and many other family members. When he was in fifth grade, Kuntry moved to Atlanta with his mother. She wanted to find a better life for her children.
Kuntry started rapping to earn some extra money. In 1996, he became friends with T.I., another rising rapper in Atlanta. T.I. was already known for his rapping skills. Together, they sold their own music, called mixtapes, from the back of their car. They rapped because they knew it could help them succeed and become well-known in their neighborhood.
Big Kuntry King first appeared on a major album on T.I.'s debut, I'm Serious (2001). He was featured on the song "Heavy Chevys." He also appeared on later T.I. albums like Trap Muzik (2003) and Urban Legend (2004). During this time, Big Kuntry also released his own songs, such as "Still Country" and "Throwback."
As a member of P$C, a five-person group signed to Grand Hustle, he gained more attention. The group released their first album, 25 to Life, in 2005. This album included the popular song "I'm a King" featuring Lil' Scrappy. Through P$C, Big Kuntry King became known to people across the country. He realized he wanted to focus more on his own music.
In 2006, he was part of the remix of T.I.'s song "Top Back." This remix also featured Young Jeezy, Young Dro, and B.G.. It was included on the Grand Hustle music collection Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4 (2006).
My Turn to Eat and Beyond (2008–Present)
While T.I. and his group were performing in Japan, Big Kuntry King was busy in the studio. He was recording his own solo songs. He quickly created catchy tracks like "Yeah I'm On It" and "That's Right." Both songs featured his unique saying, You know who this is man, Big Kuntry King!. He used his own money to release "Yeah I'm On It." By the time his friends returned from Japan, his songs were playing on the radio and in clubs.
Because of his hard work, Kuntry signed as a solo artist with Atlantic Records. He then released his first solo album, My Turn to Eat. He chose this title because he felt it was his moment to shine and achieve success.
He spent almost a year recording the album. It featured many popular producers from Atlanta, like Shawty Redd and Marvelous J. On the song "Pots and Pans," Kuntry explains the differences between Southern music and music from other regions. In "Soul of a Man," he talks about the challenges people face and trying to do what's right. His song "Posse" is about being proud of where he comes from and the friends he keeps. He carefully chose all the beats for his album, saying he has a good "ear" for music. The album was released on September 30, 2008, and reached #98 on the Billboard 200 music chart.
Music Releases
Big Kuntry King has released several music projects throughout his career.
Studio Albums
His main studio album is:
- My Turn to Eat (2008)
Compilation Albums
He has also been part of compilation albums, which feature music from many artists. One example is:
- Grand Hustle Presents: In da Streetz Volume 4 (2006) with Grand Hustle
Mixtapes
Big Kuntry King has released many mixtapes, which are collections of songs often shared for free. Some of his mixtapes include:
- The Corporate Hustle (2007)
- Everything Big (2011)
- 100% Kane (2012)
- Still Kuntry (2012)
- G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die) (2013) with Grand Hustle
- Blu Cheeze (2014)
- G.D.O.D. II (2014) with Hustle Gang
- Perignon Don (2017)
Singles
He has released several singles, which are individual songs. Some of these include:
- "That's Right" (2008) featuring T.I.
- "Da Baddest" (2008) featuring Trey Songz
- "Kickin' Flav" (2013) featuring T.I.
- "Trap Mode" (2015) featuring Young Dolph
- "Bobby Womack" (2016) featuring T.I. and Young Thug
He has also been a featured artist on songs by other musicians, like Killer Mike and Daddy O.
Guest Appearances
Big Kuntry King has appeared as a guest on many songs by other artists. These include tracks with T.I., Young Dro, DJ Khaled, B.o.B, and Rick Ross.
