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American rapper
Percee P
image of the rapper
Background information
Birth nameJohn Percy Simon
Also known asThe Rhyme Inspector
Born (1969-07-09) July 9, 1969 (age 55)
The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1988–present
LabelsStones Throw
Musical artist

Percee P is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He first gained recognition in the hip-hop community in the early 1990s for his fast-paced, intricate rhymes and unique flow. He is known for his collaborations with other notable hip-hop artists, including Lord Finesse and Madlib. Percee P has released several albums throughout his career, including Perseverance in 2007. He continues to be a respected figure in the underground hip-hop scene.

Career

In 2007, Percee P released his debut studio album, Perseverance, on Stones Throw Records. Entirely produced by Madlib, it featured guest appearances from Aesop Rock, Chali 2na, Diamond D, Guilty Simpson, and Prince Po.

He has also collaborated with a number of musicians, including Lord Finesse, Kool Keith, Jurassic 5, and Jedi Mind Tricks.

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

  • Now and Then (2004)
  • Legendary Status (2005)
  • Perseverance: The Remix (2007)
  • Oh No vs. Percee P (2008) (with Oh No)

Singles

  • "Now They Wanna See Me" / "Lung Collapsing Lyrics" / "Puttin' Heads to Bed" (1992)
  • "Nowhere Near Simple" / "Don't Cum Strapped" (1996)
  • "Put It on the Line" (2005)
  • "Percekusion" / "NY to the UK" (2005)
  • "Throwback Rap Attack" (2006)
  • "Watch Your Step" (2007)
  • "The Hand That Leads You" (2007)
  • "No Time for Jokes" / "Last of the Greats" (2008)
  • "Get Down" (2013)

Guest appearances

References

  1. Patrin, Nate (August 28, 2007). "Percee P: Perseverance". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 8, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  2. Acharya, Neil (November 26, 2007). "Percee P - Perseverance". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  3. Washington, Rico (November 22, 2007). "Percee P Perseverance". XLR8R. Archived from the original on August 14, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  4. Rule, Dan (January 1, 2008). "I persevere: Percee P". The Age. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2020.

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