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Afroman (born Joseph Mortimer Foreman on July 28, 1974) is a rap artist from South Central, Los Angeles, California. Life and career Born on July 28, 1974 in South Central, Los Angeles as Joseph Mortimer Foreman, Afroman moved to Palmdale, California as a teenager and then to Hattiesburg, Mississippi. His best-known song is the 2001 hit "Because I Got High", which gained popularity through Napster, local radio play, a feature on Howard Stern's radio show, and the "stoner" movie Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (and accompanying soundtrack). His other most popular song, "Crazy Rap", which has also gained popularity through P2P clients, is often referred to as "Colt .45"The lyrics of the songs on "Afroholic" begin with references to drugs and sex but then the last verse is usually about how Afroman has now found Jesus. In an interview for the program '50 Greatest One Hit Wonder' on British Channel 4 broadcast on 7th May 2006, he stated that he had given up alcohol, smoking and women for a while but had returned to them. He further stated that he was going to be the best alcoholic, smoking, woman-chasing Christian there was. His song, "God Has Smiled On Me," shows his soft side. Afroman is also fond of referencing his independence from record labels and the "corporate world" and cites himself as an example of how an artist can take recording and distribution into his or her own hands. Afroman is over-due to release 4 or 5 albums. He was slated to re-release Sell Your Dope and Because I Got High, on December 1, 2005. as well as releasing new albums, Fucc Tha Corporate World Memories and Party Time. Afroman recently had a falling out with good friend and producer PoBoy. Allegedly, PoBoy was not satisfied with his monetary compensation for tracks produced for some of Afroman's more recent material. As a result PoBoy issued a diss track aimed at Afro titled "Bitch Ni Afroman also recorded an infamous diss track in 2004 entitled '"Whack Rappers"' in which he disses artists such as Jay-Z, Missy Elliot, The Neptunes, Kelis, B2K and Eve, among many others. It is rumored that the young rapper Filanator, who has a similar flow to Afroman, will join the Hungry Hustla crew in the near future. My Fro-losophy (1999) All songs are different versions from those that appear on later albums, except Tall Cans. The title is likely a reference to the KRS-One song My Philosophy Because I Got High (2000) Sell Your Dope (2000) The Good Times (2001) (Certified Platinum in New Zealand) The version of Mississippi is different from the one on Because I Got High (2000). Afroholic... The Even Better Times (2004) Disc 1 There are two versions of this album. This is for the version with white lettering on the CD spine. This version was released first. It featured numerous parody songs. It was later pulled, although unconfirmed, most likely for copyright issues. This version of Ghetto Memories contains a sample of If You Move I'll Fall from The Soul Children. Afroholic... The Even Better Times (Reissue) (2004) Disc 1 Disc 2 There are two versions of this album. This is for the version with red lettering on the CD spine. Jobe Bells (2004) Four unreleased tracks were available for download from AfromanMusic.Com. Afroman Is Coming To Town Police Blow My Wad Let Her Blow Frosty The Snowman 4R0:20 (2004) Drunk n High (2006) | |||||||
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