Obie Trice Biography

Occup.Musician
FromUSA
BornNovember 14, 1977
Age47 years
Obie Trice, birthed November 14, 1977, in Detroit, Michigan, is an American rap artist and songwriter recognized for his one-of-a-kind flow and also exciting storytelling. Trice, born Obie Trice III, adopted his rap moniker from his provided name. Maturing in a mostly African-American, lower-class community, Trice was revealed to the globe of hip-hop from an early age. Influenced by acts such as Mobb Deep and also Redman, Trice started crafting his raps at the age of eleven.

In his teenage years, Obie Trice made an aware choice to do away with other vices that can possibly thwart his music aspirations. Despite the occurrence of medications and also crime in his environments, Trice continued to be focused on honing his craft, intending to become one of rap's best storytellers. As a teen, he joined numerous rap battles as well as pleased audiences with his lyrical prowess.

Obie Trice's very early occupation consisted of neighborhood performances and the release of his very own mixtapes. His first foray right into the music industry was in 2000 when he created his very own record label, 'No Airplay Records.' Under his label, Trice released his debut EP, 'The Well-Known Asshole.' The EP acquired prevalent attention as well as helped to showcase Trice's skill as a rap artist.

Trice's big break came in 2002 when he captured the focus of renowned rapper and also service mogul, Eminem. Thrilled by Trice's ability, Eminem signed the budding rapper to his label, Shady Records. With the support of Eminem and also the Shady Records group, Obie Trice launched his debut album, 'Cheers,' in 2003. The album, which featured cooperations with fellow musicians such as Eminem, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre, as well as Nate Dogg, obtained extensive acclaim for Trice's truthful narration and effortless circulation. 'Cheers' was an industrial success, coming to a head at number 5 on the Billboard 200 as well as obtained a Platinum certification from the RIAA.

Trice's career remained to grow with the release of his second cd, 'Second Round's On Me,' in 2006. The album showcased his development as a musician and his ability to communicate his life experiences through music. In spite of its crucial praise, 'Second Round's on Me' was incapable to accomplish the same degree of industrial success as its precursor.

In December 2005, Trice made it through a gunshot injury to the head, an incident which he later on included into his music. This near-death experience better fueled Trice's enthusiasm for narration, leading him to check out more personal topics in his succeeding releases.

In 2008, Obie Trice parted means with Shady Records to seek an occupation with his very own record tag, 'Black Market Entertainment.' Under his tag, Trice launched three added cds: 'Bottoms Up' (2012), 'The Hangover' (2015), as well as 'The Fifth' (2019), working together with popular musicians such as Akon, Game, and also Wyclef Jean.

Throughout his profession, Obie Trice has remained true to his origins, making regard and also appreciation from both fans as well as fellow artists for his dedication to the art of storytelling with rap. Currently, more than 20 years in the video game, Obie Trice remains to captivate audiences with his extraordinary skill as well as stubborn enthusiasm for hip-hop.

Our collection contains 26 quotes who is written / told by Obie.

Related authors: Wyclef Jean (Musician), Ice T (Musician), Eminem (Musician)

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26 Famous quotes by Obie Trice

Small: 7 Mile is like an Ave. Back in the days it was poppin in the summer time
"7 Mile is like an Ave. Back in the days it was poppin' in the summer time"
Small: You know, Im the 1st black solo MC from Detroit. I didnt do the 50 Cent sales but hey... I got a long c
"You know, I'm the 1st black solo MC from Detroit. I didn't do the 50 Cent sales but hey... I got a long career, I'm still young and I'm trying to bring really good music"
Small: Downloading songs is not good
"Downloading songs is not good"
Small: The Anger Management Tour was another beautiful thing. I loved that tour
"The Anger Management Tour was another beautiful thing. I loved that tour"
Small: I think it need realness, you should speak on thing that you know about, that you being from, that you
"I think it need realness, you should speak on thing that you know about, that you being from, that you experienced or that you been around, you know. I think you need a good hook, good beats and good lyrics"
Small: I dont actually sit down and write, but I just have a lot of different ideas about films and making mov
"I don't actually sit down and write, but I just have a lot of different ideas about films and making movies"
Small: Wheres Eminem, when is Em coming out, Em this, Em that, 50 this, 50 that... What about Obie?
"Where's Eminem, when is Em coming out, Em this, Em that, 50 this, 50 that... What about Obie?"
Small: Well, Eminem, you know, I know him longer. Ive been signed to his label since 2001 and hes a good frien
"Well, Eminem, you know, I know him longer. Ive been signed to his label since 2001 and he's a good friend"
Small: Lets say I was a plumber, or I worked at a factory, I would download music, you feel what Im saying?
"Let's say I was a plumber, or I worked at a factory, I would download music, you feel what I'm saying?"
Small: Im working on my new album right now. Hopefully to get that out at the top of 2005, January 2005
"I'm working on my new album right now. Hopefully to get that out at the top of 2005, January 2005"
Small: I just do what Im here for and thats to make that music
"I just do what I'm here for and that's to make that music"
Small: I get the music, I get the beats. And I go to the studios and write the lyrics
"I get the music, I get the beats. And I go to the studios and write the lyrics"
Small: Beef is beef, you know. Beef comes, so Beef is real
"Beef is beef, you know. Beef comes, so Beef is real"
Small: Yeah I grew up on the Westside of Detroit
"Yeah I grew up on the Westside of Detroit"
Small: I was about 11 when my mother brought me this karaoke machine and I was really into it back then, but a
"I was about 11 when my mother brought me this karaoke machine and I was really into it back then, but about 4 or 5 years ago is when I started printing up my own music, going to the studio and doing my own thing"
Small: Eminem is more like a friend. And Im also a fan on Eminem
"Eminem is more like a friend. And I'm also a fan on Eminem"
Small: Detroit is right now a new Mecca for Hip Hop
"Detroit is right now a new Mecca for Hip Hop"
Small: Working with 50 Cent was great, you know what Im saying? It was just great to work with 50 Cent
"Working with 50 Cent was great, you know what Im saying? It was just great to work with 50 Cent"
Small: Im the 1st black platinum artist in Detroit, solo artist in Detroit
"I'm the 1st black platinum artist in Detroit, solo artist in Detroit"
Small: Im just going to do me Im not trying to do the Eminem thing, the D12 thing or the 50 thing
"I'm just going to do me; I'm not trying to do the Eminem thing, the D12 thing or the 50 thing"
Small: I would say old school cats like Redman and Wu-tang. My style is my style, those are just cats that I l
"I would say old school cats like Redman and Wu-tang. My style is my style, those are just cats that I liked"
Small: I want to get off with the screenwriting
"I want to get off with the screenwriting"
Small: I just dont want to be rapping forever. I love it, but sometimes you got goals for yourself
"I just don't want to be rapping forever. I love it, but sometimes you got goals for yourself"
Small: I dont want to be an actor or nothing but if I have to, Ill act if its the right thing
"I don't want to be an actor or nothing but if I have to, I'll act if it's the right thing"
Small: But working with Dre, I grew up with his music, so Im still like more a fan
"But working with Dre, I grew up with his music, so I'm still like more a fan"
Small: But since I am in the music industry, I dont want anyone to download music, not on September 9th
"But since I am in the music industry, I don't want anyone to download music, not on September 9th"