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American rapper (born 1992)
Duke Deuce
Duke Deuce in 2024Duke Deuce in 2024
Background information
Birth namePatavious Lashun Isom
Born (1992-05-01) May 1, 1992 (age 32)
Genres
Occupations
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2016-present
Labels
Musical artist

Patavious Lashun Isom (born May 1, 1992), better known by his stage name Duke Deuce, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly signed to Quality Control Music, Isom is best known for his song "Crunk Ain't Dead", which received a remix with fellow Memphis rappers Juicy J (who also produced the song) and Project Pat, as well as Atlanta rapper and record producer Lil Jon. He released his debut studio album, Duke Nukem, on February 26, 2021, which debuted at number three on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.

Career

Duke Deuce in an interview with WHTA in 2024

Isom rose to fame with his single "Yeh", but gained more recognition with his track "Crunk Ain't Dead", which received a remix featuring Lil Jon, Juicy J and Project Pat. The track later served as the lead single from his third mixtape Memphis Massacre 2, which was released on February 19, 2020.

Isom's debut studio album, Duke Nukem, was released on February 26, 2021, and debuted at number three on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.

His sophomore album Crunkstar was released on June 17, 2022. Memphis Massacre 3 was released on October 28, 2022.

During an interview in September 2023, Isom revealed that he is no longer signed to Quality Control and is now pursuing an independent rap career.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat.
Duke Nukem 3
Crunkstar
  • Released: June 17, 2022
  • Label: Quality Control, Motown
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Memphis Massacre III
  • Released: October 28, 2022
  • Label: Quality Control, Motown
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 —

Compilation albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B/HH
 CAN
Control the Streets, Volume 2
(with Quality Control Music)
  • Released: August 16, 2019
  • Label: Quality Control, Motown, Capitol
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 3 3 5

Mixtapes

Title Mixtape details
Deuce Live Music
  • Released: August 15, 2016
  • Label: UnderGround Railroad
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Memphis Massacre
  • Released: September 7, 2018
  • Label: Quality Control
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Memphis Massacre 2
  • Released: February 19, 2020
  • Label: Quality Control
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

Title Year Album
"Yeh"
(with Quality Control) 		2019 Control the Streets, Volume 2
"Crunk Ain't Dead"
(solo or remix with Lil Jon and Juicy J featuring Project Pat) 		Memphis Massacre 2
"Kirk"
(featuring Mulatto) 		2020 Duke Nukem
"Soldiers Steppin" 2021
"Spin"
(featuring Foogiano)
"Step Back"
(with Juicy J) 		2022 Non-album single

As featured artist

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Bub.
 NZ
Hot
"Lay Wit Ya"
(Isaiah Rashad featuring Duke Deuce) 		2021 21 21 The House is Burning

References

  1. Smith, Nadine (July 19, 2022). "Duke Deuce Is Memphis Rap's Truest Apostle — But He's Not Stopping There". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-05-15. Instead of looping a guitar riff, Duke uses the instrument more as accompaniment, with guitarists jamming alongside tracks like "Running Out of Love" and "I'm Alive Again," creating a rap-rock sound that's more like a full-band improvisation or Tiny Desk Concert than a mere sample.
  2. "The Break Presents: Duke Deuce". 19 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Duke Deuce Releases 'Duke Nukem' Album f/ Offset, ASAP Ferg, Lil Keed, and More". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  4. "Duke Deuce Announces New Album Duke Nukem, Shares New Song "Spin": Listen". Pitchfork. 22 February 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  5. ^ "Here's Duke Deuce's "Crunk Ain't Dead" Remix f/ Juicy J, Project Pat, and Lil Jon". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  6. ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of March 12, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  7. ^ Elibert, Mark (2022-06-13). "Duke Deuce Announces Crunkstar Album Release Date". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  8. "Young Thug Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'So Much Fun'". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  9. "Various Artists Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  10. "Canadian Albums Chart: August 31, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  11. "DUKE DEUCE - "DEUCE LIVE MUSIC" - UnderGround Railroad Entertainment Group". Spinrilla. 16 August 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  12. "Memphis Massacre by Duke Deuce on Apple Music". Apple Music. 7 September 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  13. "Duke Deuce Drops 'Memphis Massacre 2' Mixtape f/ Lil Yachty, Lil Jon, and More". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  14. "Duke Deuce and Foogiano "SPIN" on new single". REVOLT. 23 February 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  15. "Isaiah Rashad Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  16. "Hot Singles Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  17. Villard, Gabin (May 6, 2021). "Isaiah Rashad de retour vendredi pour son feat avec Duke Deuce?". HipHopCorner.fr (in French). Retrieved May 6, 2021.
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