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Brotha Lynch Hung
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Brotha Lynch Hung performing in 2011
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| Born | January 10, 1969 |
| Origin | Sacramento, California, US |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
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Kevin Mann (born January 10, 1969), known by his stage name Brotha Lynch Hung, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He is from Sacramento, California. In 2005, he was described as a key figure in a style of rap known for its intense stories.
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Early Life and Music Beginnings
Kevin Mann grew up in Sacramento. He became a fan of rappers from the East Coast, like Rakim and Slick Rick. He started rapping when he was 13 years old. His passion for music grew from a young age.
Musical Style and Storytelling
Many people see Kevin Mann as a pioneer in a specific type of rap music. However, Mann himself has said his style is unique. He focuses on creating rap that tells vivid stories. These stories often include strong and sometimes dark themes. He aims to create a distinct category of rap that emphasizes detailed narratives.
Career Journey
Early Career with Black Market Records (1993–2002)
In 1993, Kevin Mann signed with Black Market Records. He released his first EP, 24 Deep, that same year. An EP is a shorter music collection than a full album. In 1995, he released his album Season of da Siccness. 24 Deep reached number 91 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Season of da Siccness climbed even higher, reaching number 26.
Mann also appeared on several albums from No Limit Records in 1997. These included West Coast Bad Boyz II and I'm Bout It. He wrote and produced all of his parts on these projects.
In 2000, Mann starred in his first and only film, Now Eat. This movie was a horror comedy inspired by his music. An album with the same name was released at the same time as the film.
After his second album, Loaded, Mann had disagreements with the label head, Cedric Singleton. These disagreements were about the rights to his older music. Singleton then released Mann's next album, EBK4, without his full permission. Other artists on the label helped finish some songs. This continued with his album The Virus in 2001. Three compilation albums, Appearances: Book 1, Remains: Book II, and Book III, also followed in 2002.
Joining Strange Music (2009–2013)
In May 2009, Kevin Mann signed a contract with Strange Music. He released three albums with this label. These were Dinner and a Movie (2010), Coathanga Strangla (2011), and Mannibalector (2013). Strange Music offered to extend his contract after his third album. However, Mann decided to return to his own label, Madesicc Musicc.
Independent Music with Madesicc Musicc (2013–Present)
After leaving Strange Music, Mann continued to release music independently. He put out several EPs. An EP is a shorter music collection. In 2017, he released a collaboration album with Ren Da Heatmonsta called Premeditated.
In 2023, Mann released a collection of his best songs titled Choice Kuttz: Da Best of Brotha Lynch Hung. This album marked his return to the hip-hop scene.
Discography
Studio Albums
- 24 Deep (1993)
- Season of da Siccness: The Resurrection (1995)
- Loaded (1997)
- EBK4 (2000)
- The Virus (2001)
- Dinner and a Movie (2010)
- Coathanga Strangla (2011)
- Mannibalector (2013)
- Season of da Siccness 2: Kevlar (2024)
Collaborative Albums
- Blocc Movement (with C-Bo) (2001)
- The Plague (with Doomsday Productions) (2002)
- Uthanizm (with Tall Cann G) (2003)
- Trigganometry (with COS as Suspicion) (2004)
- The New Season (with MC Eiht) (2006)
- Suspicion, Vol. 2 (with COS) (2009)
- Premeditated (with Ren Da Heatmonsta) (2017)
See also
In Spanish: Brotha Lynch Hung para niños
