Jimmy Spicer
Jimmy Spicer | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | James Bromley Spicer May 12, 1958 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 27, 2019 (aged 61) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupations | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 1970–1990 |
| Labels | Dazz, Mercury, Spring, Def Jam |
James Bromley Spicer (May 12, 1958[1] – September 27, 2019) was an American hip hop recording artist who released a number of old school rap singles during the late 1970s and early 1980s including the classic "Dollar Bill Y'all," for which he was perhaps best known.[2][3] Spicer was managed by Russell Simmons' Rush Management. His single "The Bubble Bunch" featured Jellybean Benitez's first remix.[2]
An obituary of Spicer in The New York Times described his 15-minute-long debut single, "Adventures of Super Rhyme," as being "widely regarded as the first true storytelling rap." Spicer's music was sampled by hip-hop artists including the Wu-Tang Clan, 2Pac, De La Soul, and Busta Rhymes. Rapper LL Cool J has cited Spicer's music as sparking his interest in hip-hop.[4]
Spicer had four daughters, Angelina, Leticia, Janel, and Princess and one son, James. In 2018, he was diagnosed with advanced brain and lung cancer.[5] He died on September 27, 2019, at the age of 61.[6][7]
Discography
[edit | edit source]- "Adventures of Super Rhyme (Rap)" (1980), Dazz Records - 12-inch single
- "The Bubble Bunch" (1982), Mercury (US) - 12-inch single
- "Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)" (1983), Spring Records - 12-inch single
- "This Is It" / "Beat The Clock" (1985), Def Jam Recordings - 12-inch single
- "I Rock Boots" (1990), Def Valley Records - 12-inch single[8]
- "$ Can't Buy U Luv (Money Can't Buy You Love)" (2010), Spice Rhymes [9]
References
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