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Busta Rhymes
Birth at
20 May 1972
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Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, Jr., American actor and hip-hop artist, was born on May 20, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
While still studying in the 10th grade of school, Basta takes part in a music competition, the organizers of which, rappers - the group "Public Enemy" and Chuck Dee, and with incredible success wins in it. After that, Trevor began his musical career: together with three friends, he founded the group “Leaders of the New School”, with which Trevor released two music compilations
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Busta Rhymes, born Trevor Smith, Jr., American actor and hip-hop artist, was born on May 20, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York, USA.
While still studying in the 10th grade of school, Basta takes part in a music competition, the organizers of which, rappers - the group "Public Enemy" and Chuck Dee, and with incredible success wins in it. After that, Trevor began his musical career: together with three friends, he founded the group “Leaders of the New School”, with which Trevor released two music compilations at Public Enemy studios – in 1990 “Future Without a Past”, and in 1993 – “T. I. M. E.” That's when Trevor drops out of school to devote all his time to music.
After some time, the band loses its popularity, and Trevor gradually begins to move away from the activities of the group, increasingly giving time to work with other musicians. So, his participation in the recording of albums can be seen in the work.
Boyz II Men . The most successful cooperation of that time can be attributed to his work with
, whose 1991 album "Scenario" is gaining wide recognition. By 1994, Basta completely retired from participation in the performances of the group “Leaders of the New School”, and devoted himself to solo creativity. At the same time, Basta takes part in the filming of John Singleton, and released in 1996 a solo album LP "The Coming". All proceeds from the sale of this rather successful album, as well as the compilation “When Disaster Strikes”, released the following year, Basta invests in the creation of his own recording studio “Flipmode Entertainment”. At the same time, the enterprising Rhimes creates a clothing line "Bushi".
Reims released his 1998 album Extinction Level Event - The Final World Front. In this collection there is a song that Basta performed with Since 2000, Busta Rhimes has been recording songs and making music videos with many famous artists, such as Busta's duet Rhimes and the band. Snoop Dogom Snoop Dogg, "Cypress Hill"
Discography
1996 - The Coming
1997 - When Disaster Strikes
1998 - E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front
2000 - Anarchy
2001 - Genesis
It Ain't Safe No More (2002)
2006 - The Big Bang
2009 - Back on My B.S.