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Schoolly D
12+ albums
Hip-HoprapGangsta Rapold schoolhip hop
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Jesse Bonds Weaver Jr. (born June 22, 1962) and known by his stage name Schoolly D, is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was born and raised in West Philadelphia and also spent part of his upbringing in Georgia. In the mid-1980s, Schoolly D collaborated with DJ Code Money, creating music characterized by themes of urban life, violence, and sexual confidence. He appeared in the 1986 documentary "Big Fun in the Big Town." Later in his career, he adopted an Afrocentric style, contributing to the introduction of Afrocentric culture into hip hop alongside artists like KRS-One. Schoolly D has contributed music to several films by director Abel Ferrara, including the songs "P.S.K." and "Saturday Night" from the album "Saturday Night! – The Album." His song "King of New York" was featured in Ferrara's film of the same name, and the title tracks from "Am I Black Enough For You?" and "How a Black Man Feels" were also used in Ferrara’s work. Additionally, the song "Signifying Rapper" from the album "Smoke Some Kill" was used in Ferrara’s film "Bad Lieutenant." However, due to a lawsuit by Led Zeppelin over an uncleared interpolation of their song "Kashmir" in "Signifying Rapper," the track was removed from the film's soundtrack and later releases. Composer Joe Delia invited Schoolly D to co-write and record "The Player" for Ferrara's film "The Blackout," which Delia scored. Schoolly D also composed the score for Ferrara’s film "R Xmas." In 2006, he co-wrote the so
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albums
Schoolly D
Am I Black Enough for You?
Best Of Schoolly D
Smoke Some Kill
Saturday Night - The Album
Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap
Saturday Night! The Album (Expanded Edition)
The Best of Schoolly D
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters Colon the Soundtrack
How A Black Man Feels
Saturday Night! The Album
Reservoir Dog