MC Breed facts for kids

Eric Tyrone Breed (born June 12, 1971 – died November 22, 2008) was an American rapper known as MC Breed. He became famous for his songs "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin'" and "Gotta Get Mine." "Ain't No Future in Yo' Frontin'" reached number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 music chart. "Gotta Get Mine," which featured 2Pac, made it to number 6 on the Hot Rap Singles chart.

MC Breed's Music Journey

Starting in Detroit Hip Hop

MC Breed was born in Flint, Michigan. He began his music career in the Detroit hip-hop scene. He was one of the first rappers from this area to become successful across the country.

His first album, MC Breed & DFC, was released with the rap group DFC. It came out on an independent record label called SDEG Records.

Solo Albums and Growing Popularity

MC Breed's first solo album was 20 Below, released in 1992. The next year, he released The New Breed. He continued to release many albums throughout his career.

His album Funkafied (1994) was his highest-charting album. It reached number 106 on the Billboard 200 chart.

Changing Music Styles

Early in his career, MC Breed and DFC were independent artists. This made them one of the first groups from the Midwest to achieve success. Later, he explored different rap styles.

He started using a G-Funk sound, which was popular on the West Coast. He also became friends with West Coast rapper Too Short. In 1995, he changed his style again for the album Big Baller, which had a "Dirty South" sound.

Later Albums and Collaborations

MC Breed released two more albums with Wrap Records: To Da Beat Ch'all (1996) and Flatline (1997). In 1998, he signed with Power Records and released It's All Good in 1999.

Later that year, he released 2 for the Show. This album was a collection of his famous songs with other artists like 2Pac and Too Short. In 2000, MC Breed appeared in a movie called Dollar. He also released a soundtrack for the movie, which included his hit song "Ain't No Future In Yo' Frontin'".

He released another collection of songs, The Thugz, Vol. 1, that year. It featured artists like Too Short and Richie Rich. This was his last release with Power Records.

New Labels and Final Projects

In 2001, MC Breed released his 13th album, The Fharmacist. This album was with a new independent label called Fharmacy Records, based in Detroit. The album included the popular song "Let's Go To The Club."

In 2004, Breed signed with Urban Music Zone Entertainment, a part of Psychopathic Records. He released the album The New Prescription that August. This album featured rapper Esham. A music video was made for the album's only single, "Rap Game."

MC Breed's Passing

On September 5, 2008, MC Breed became very ill and was taken to the hospital. He needed life support because his kidneys stopped working during a basketball game. On November 22, 2008, he passed away peacefully in his sleep at a friend's house in Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Before he passed away, MC Breed was working on a documentary about his life called Where Is MC Breed?. He was also creating a new album, The Original Breed: Swag Heavy. He had asked many friends, including producers and rappers, to help with the album. He had recorded his last song, "Everyday I Wait," just two days before his death.

MC Breed's Albums

Studio Albums

Albums with Other Artists

Collection Albums

• The Best of Breed (1995)
• Saucy, Vol. One (1997)
• 2 for the Show (1999)
• The Thugz, Vol. 1 (2000)
• Rare Breed (2000)
• Chopped and Screwed (2002)
• The Mix Tape (2004)
• The Hits with DFC (2007)

Guest Appearances on Other Albums

• 1994: "Death B-4 Dishonesty", "Things in tha Hood" & "You Can Get the D*ck" (from the DFC album, Things in tha Hood)
• 1994: "Sesshead Funky Junky" (from the 8Ball & MJG album, On the Outside Looking In)
• 1995: "We Do This" (from the Too Short album, Cocktails, featuring 2Pac, Father Dom)
• 1996: "Buy You Some", "Never Talk Down" & "F*ck My Car" (from the Too Short album, Gettin' It (Album Number Ten))
• 1997: "Ain't Nobody" & "Wastin' Time" (from the DFC album, The Whole World's Rotten)
• 1997: "4 tha Hustlas" (from the Ant Banks album, Big Thangs, featuring Too Short, 2Pac, Otis & Shugg)
• 1999: "No Future" (from the Bootleg (of The Dayton Family) album, Death Before Dishonesty)
• 2001: "Candy Paint" (from the Too Short album, Chase the Cat)
• 2004: "Do You" & "It's On" (from the Slum Village album, Detroit Deli (A Taste of Detroit))
• 2005: "Everyday Hoe" (from The Dayton Family album, Family Feud)
• 2012: "Interlude: Every Coincidence Is Significant" title track from the Audio Stepchild album
• 2012: "Crazy" (from the Obie Trice album, Bottoms Up)

See also

In Spanish: MC Breed para niños