Percee P facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Percee P
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Background information
Birth name	John Percy Simon
Also known as	The Rhyme Inspector
Born	(1969-07-09) July 9, 1969 (age 56) The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation(s)	Rapper
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Stones Throw
Associated acts	Madlib Oh No

Percee P is an American rapper from the Bronx in New York City. His real name is John Percy Simon. He is famous in the hip-hop world for his super-fast rapping and clever, complex rhymes. Many people call him "The Rhyme Inspector" because of his amazing skill with words.

He became well-known in the early 1990s and is a respected artist in the underground hip-hop scene. This means he is very popular with serious hip-hop fans, even if he isn't always on mainstream radio. He has worked with many other famous artists, like Lord Finesse and Madlib.

Music Career

Percee P has been making music since 1988. For many years, he was famous for his amazing guest verses on other artists' songs and for selling his own mixtapes on the streets of New York City.

In 2007, he released his first official studio album, called Perseverance. It was released on the famous Stones Throw Records label. The entire album was produced by the legendary producer Madlib. The album also featured guest rappers like Aesop Rock, Chali 2na, and Guilty Simpson.

Working with Other Artists

One of the things Percee P is most known for is collaborating with other musicians. He has appeared on songs with many great artists in hip-hop. Some of his most famous collaborations include:

• "Yes You May" with Lord Finesse
• "A Day at the Races" with the group Jurassic 5
• "Walk With Me" with the group Jedi Mind Tricks
• "Torture Chamber" with the rapper and producer Edan

These collaborations helped show off his unique style to a wider audience and made him a legend in the underground scene.

Discography

Here are some of Percee P's most important musical releases.

Studio Album

• Perseverance (2007)

Compilation Albums

• Now and Then (2004)
• Legendary Status (2005)
• Perseverance: The Remix (2007)

Famous Singles

• "Lung Collapsing Lyrics" (1992)
• "Nowhere Near Simple" (1996)
• "Put It on the Line" (2005)
• "Throwback Rap Attack" (2006)