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Positive K
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Positive K in 2018
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| Birth name | Darryl Gibson |
| Also known as | Pos K |
| Born | August 9, 1967 |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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| Years active | 1985–present |
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Positive K, whose real name is Darryl Gibson, is an American rapper and songwriter. He was born on August 9, 1967, in the Bronx, New York City. He is known for his hit songs "I'm Not Havin' It" and "I Got a Man". Positive K was one of the first artists to join the First Priority Music record label.
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Early Life and First Steps in Music
Darryl Gibson grew up in the Bronx, New York. He spent a lot of his childhood near Richman (Echo) Park. This was a place where early hip hop DJs like Grandmaster Flash and Busy Bee would often have outdoor parties. These parties inspired him to become a rapper.
One day, a group called The Fearless Four was performing in his neighborhood. They invited young Darryl to say a rhyme into their microphone. This was a big moment for him! His first music group was with his family, called Disco Cousins. He rapped under the name Baby Breeze back then.
Later, Darryl joined a rap group called Almighty God Committee. He used the name Positive Knowledge Allah. During a TV rap contest, their DJ played the wrong song. The rest of the group left the stage, but Darryl kept going by himself. After that, he became a solo artist and shortened his name to Positive K.
Starting a Solo Career
Positive K's first solo song was "Getting Paid." It was produced by Glenn Toby, another rapper. This song helped him get noticed. It was even included on a special album called Fast Money in 1986. This album also featured early recordings from other famous hip hop artists.
In 1987, Positive K signed with First Priority Music. He worked with talented producers like Grand Puba and Daddy-O. He released several songs that appeared on underground hip hop albums. His song "I'm Not Havin' It," a duet with MC Lyte, was his first song to appear on a Billboard music chart in 1989. This helped him become more well-known in the hip hop world.
Positive K later left First Priority Music. He felt that some artists were getting special treatment.
Big Hits and New Adventures
After leaving his first label, Positive K started working closely with Big Daddy Kane. Big Daddy Kane would invite him on stage to freestyle with other rising stars like Jay-Z. Positive K also appeared on albums by Brand Nubian and Grand Puba. His own song "Nightshift" also became popular. All of this helped him get a deal with a major record label.
In 1992, Positive K released his first full album, The Skills Dat Pay Da Bills, with Island Records. The album featured different styles of music. The most successful song from the album was "I Got a Man." This song was inspired by his earlier duet with MC Lyte. For "I Got a Man," he changed his own voice to sound like the female rapper in the song. "I Got A Man" became a huge hit, reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1993.
Positive K also appeared in a remix of a song for The Beavis and Butt-head Experience movie soundtrack. In 1993, he had a small role in the Robert De Niro film A Bronx Tale. He was also recognized as one of the early hip hop pioneers on a TV show.
After touring a lot for his album, Positive K took a break from making music. He started a company that helped promote other artists' records. He worked with famous artists like Outkast and Puff Daddy. Eventually, he decided to take a short break from the music business.
Recent Years
In 1996, Positive K announced he was working on a new album called Straight to the Moon. He planned for it to be released on his own label, Creative Control, and Island Records. He released a song called "Black Cinderella," but the full album never came out.
Positive K has continued to release music over the past 20 years. While he hasn't had another hit as big as "I Got a Man," he remains a respected artist. In 2007, he was featured on Nas' song "Where Are They Now ('90s Remix)." A collection of his songs, Back to the Old School, was released in 2008.
In 2015, Positive K teamed up with Greg Nice for a song called "Make It Happen." This led to them forming a group called Gr8te Mindz. They released an album together in 2017.
Positive K has mentioned that he plans to release another solo album called Pos K in the Extreme. Fans are still waiting for this new music.
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Positive K in 2018
