Styles P facts for kids
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| Birth name | David R. Styles |
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| Born | November 28, 1974 Queens, New York City, U.S. |
| Origin | Yonkers, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1994–present |
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David R. Styles (born November 28, 1974), known as Styles P, is an American rapper. He is famous as a member of the hip hop group The Lox. This group was formed in 1994 with his friends Sheek Louch and Jadakiss. They were also part of the Ruff Ryders Entertainment music family.
As a solo artist, Styles P released his first album, A Gangster and a Gentleman, in 2002. A popular song from this album was "Good Times." It reached number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album itself reached number six on the Billboard 200 chart. He also appeared on other popular songs, like Jennifer Lopez's "Jenny from the Block" and Akon's "Locked Up."
Styles P has released many other albums. These include Time Is Money (2006), Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman) (2007), and G-Host (2018).
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Early Life and Music Start
David R. Styles was born on November 28, 1974, in Corona, Queens, New York City. His mother was from South Africa, and his father was from Jamaica. After his parents separated, Styles and his younger brother moved to Yonkers with their mother.
In Yonkers, he met his friends Jadakiss and Sheek Louch. They all loved hip hop music. In 1994, they decided to form a group called The Lox.
Styles P's Music Journey
The Lox: Early Days
The Lox started rapping in the mid-1990s. They became well-known in the underground music scene. This was thanks to their live shows and street freestyles. When they were teenagers, they met singer Mary J. Blige. She was impressed by their lyrics. She then shared their music with Sean Combs, also known as "Puffy."
Combs quickly signed The Lox to his record label, Bad Boy Records. The group soon worked on hit songs with Combs, The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Mariah Carey. This made them famous in hip hop and on the music charts. In 1996 and 1997, they wrote and performed on many popular songs. These included "It's All About the Benjamins" and "I Got the Power."
In 1997, The Lox gained international fame. Their song "We'll Always Love Big Poppa" was a tribute to the late Biggie Smalls. It was the B-side to Combs' hit song "I'll Be Missing You." This opened the door for The Lox to release their own album. Their first album, Money, Power & Respect, came out in January 1998. It sold very well and became a platinum album.
However, the group felt that Bad Boy Records' style didn't fit their own music. They wanted to leave the label. After some discussions, they were allowed to leave. They then signed with Ruff Ryders Entertainment and Interscope Records.
Solo Success and New Labels
After releasing another Lox album, We Are the Streets, Styles P released his first solo album. This album, A Gangster and a Gentleman, came out in 2002. The song "Good Times" was a big hit from this album. It was played a lot on the radio.
In 2004, Styles P was featured on a different version of Akon's popular song "Locked Up." Two years later, he released his second album, Time is Money, with Ruff Ryders. In 2007, Styles P left Ruff Ryders and Interscope. He then released his third album, Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman), independently.
More Albums and Collaborations
Styles P continued to make a lot of music. He released many mixtapes and then several albums. These included Master of Ceremonies (2011), The World's Most Hardest MC Project (2012), Float (2013), and Phantom and the Ghost (2014). He released these albums one after another each year.
The Lox Together Again
In 2016, The Lox released their first album in 16 years. It was called Filthy America... It's Beautiful. This album reached number 6 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Styles P also released more solo albums like G-Host (2018) and S.P. the GOAT: Ghost of All Time (2019). He also worked with Dave East on a collaboration album called Beloved in 2018. His 13th studio album, Styles David: Ghost Your Enthusiasm, was released in May 2020.
Personal Life
Styles P follows a vegan diet.
He married his wife Adjua in 1995. They have children together. Styles P's younger brother, Gary Quarles Styles, passed away in 2001. Styles P has honored his brother in his music, including a song called "My Brother."
Business Ventures
Styles P and Jadakiss opened a juice bar called "Juices for Life" in 2011. There are now six locations in New York. In 2018, Styles P and his wife Adjua opened a health food store called "Farmacy for Life."
Styles P also launched a special music project called "The Farmacy Fantoms" in 2022. This project uses Web3 technology and NFTs. People who own these "Fantoms" get special benefits. These include discounts on brands, access to shows, and the rights to the music's parts.
Other Projects
Styles P released his first book, Invincible, in 2010. He also appeared on the TV show Marriage Boot Camp with his wife, Adjua, in 2020. In 2022, he was part of a documentary series called Everything's Gonna Be All White on Showtime.
Music Albums
Studio Albums
- A Gangster and a Gentleman (2002)
- Time is Money (2006)
- Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman) (2007)
- Master of Ceremonies (2011)
- The World's Most Hardest MC Project (2012)
- Float (2013)
- Phantom and the Ghost (2014)
- A Wise Guy and a Wise Guy (2015)
- G-Host (2018)
- Dime Bag (2018)
- S.P. the GOAT: Ghost of All Time (2019)
- Presence (2019)
- Styles David: Ghost Your Enthusiasm (2020)
- Ghosting (2021)
- Penultimate: A Calm Wolf Is Still a Wolf (2023)
Collaboration Albums
- The Green Ghost Project (with DJ Green Lantern) (2010)
- #The1st28 (with Currensy) (2012)
- The Seven (with Talib Kweli) (2017)
- Vibes (with Berner) (2017)
- Beloved (with Dave East) (2018)
- Wreckage Manner (with Havoc) (2021)
