Afroman

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Afroman (born Joseph Mortimer Foreman on July 28, 1974) is a rap artist from South Central, Los Angeles, California.

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[edit] 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 mostly 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.[citation needed]

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 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. While he isn't a mainstream artist, he still has a cult following.

[edit] Albums

[edit] My Fro-losophy (1999)

  1. (Freestyle) Fro-style
  2. Let Me Out
  3. Cali Swang'n
  4. If It Ain't Free
  5. Crazy Rap
  6. The Solution
  7. What If
  8. Ante Dope Valley
  9. Tall Cans

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

[edit] Because I Got High (2000)

  1. Because I Got High
  2. Mississippi
  3. Girls
  4. You Ain't My Friend
  5. Hush
  6. Tumbleweed
  7. Dopefiend
  8. She Won't Let Me Fucc
  9. Tall Cans
  10. Back on The Bus
  11. Graveyard Shift
  12. Because I Got High (Radio Edit)
  13. The American Dream ..

[edit] Sell Your Dope (2000)

Sell Your Dope (2000)
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Sell Your Dope (2000)
  1. Basehead Boogie
  2. Palmdale
  3. Crazy Rap
  4. Let's All Get Drunk
  5. If It Ain't Free
  6. Sell Your Dope
  7. There's A Price 2 Pay
  8. Paranoid
  9. Strugglin' N Strivin'
  10. Let Me Out
  11. Bacc 2 School
  12. Hungry Hustler
  13. God Has Smiled On Me

[edit] The Good Times (2001)

(Certified Platinum in New Zealand)

The Good Times (2001)
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The Good Times (2001)
  1. Because I Got High
  2. Crazy Rap
  3. She Won't Let Me...
  4. Hush
  5. Tumbleweed
  6. Let's All Get Drunk
  7. Tall Cans
  8. Palmdale
  9. Mississippi
  10. The American Dream
  11. Because I Got High (Extended Version, unlisted track)

The version of Mississippi is different from the one on Because I Got High (2000).

[edit] Afroholic... The Even Better Times (2004)

Afroholic... The Even Better Times (2004)
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Afroholic... The Even Better Times (2004)

Disc 1

  1. Nobody Knows My Name
  2. Leaving California
  3. Turn It Off
  4. Suck a Dick Jockey
  5. Girlz
  6. I've Been Hustlin'
  7. West Y'all
  8. Drive Better Drunk
  9. Jackin' Afroman
  10. Colt 45
  11. Freak On With You
  12. Ghetto Memories
  13. Cali Swangin'
  14. What If (feat. E-40)
  15. From Tha Ghetto
  16. Sag Your Pants
  17. Wonderful Tonite

Disc 2

  1. Keep On Limp'n
  2. On My Hustle (feat. DJ Mr. Mixxx and Big Luc)
  3. Caddy Hop
  4. Just My Paranoia
  5. Let's Get High Tonight
  6. Late at Night
  7. Rollin'
  8. Hittin' Switches
  9. Airport
  10. West Coast Rap
  11. Compton Isn't Too Far Away
  12. Money (Ain't Everything)
  13. Money (Reprise)
  14. U Can Make It
  15. Major Beat
  16. Me and Kenny

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.

[edit] Afroholic... The Even Better Times (Reissue) (2004)

Afroholic... The Even Better Times (2004)
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Afroholic... The Even Better Times (2004)

Disc 1

  1. whackk rappers
  2. I've Been Hustlin'
  3. West Y'all
  4. I Drive Better Drunk
  5. Let's Get High Tonight
  6. Late At Night
  7. Gangsta Sound
  8. Leaving California
  9. Hittin' Switches
  10. Airport
  11. Ghetto Memories
  12. Cali Swangin'
  13. Paranoid (Featuring The 2 Zig Zaggs)

Disc 2

  1. Keep On Limp'n
  2. On My Hustle (featuring DJ Mr. Mixxx & Big Luc)
  3. 1988
  4. This The Kind Of Beat
  5. Dance Wit Me
  6. What If (Featuring E-40)
  7. From Tha Ghetto
  8. Smoke 1
  9. F*** Tha Corporate World
  10. Money (Ain't Everything)
  11. U Can Make It
  12. Major Beat
  13. Whack Rappers
  14. Whack Rappers II (featuring Strange)
  15. Me & Kenny

There are two versions of this album. This is for the version with red lettering on the CD spine.

[edit] Jobe Bells (2004)

Jobe Bells (2004)
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Jobe Bells (2004)
  1. Deck My Balls
  2. Violent Night
  3. 12 J's of X-Mas
  4. Jobe Bells
  5. O Chronic Tree
  6. A Strainj Poem
  7. Death To The World
  8. Palmbells
  9. Nutscracker
  10. An Even Strainjer Poem
  11. 12 J's of X-Mas
  12. I Wish You Would Roll a New Blunt

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

[edit] 4R0:20 (2004)

4RO:20 (2004)
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4RO:20 (2004)
  1. Trip
  2. Beer Bottle Up
  3. Ghetto Life
  4. On Tha Mic
  5. Check Out My Website
  6. Tha More U Drink
  7. Take A Hit
  8. Come On
  9. Life of Tha Party
  10. Smoke A Blunt


[edit] Starvation is Motivation

(2004)

1. Check This Out - (with The 2 Zigg Zaggs/Mr. Mixx)

2. Dirty South Legend - (with Mr. Mixx)

3. Going Out Tonite - (with Strainj/Blaq)

4. Where I'm From - (with Strainj/Blaq/Po Boy)

5. Eye Of Tha Storm - (with Strainj/Blaq/Po Boy)

6. I'm Ballin' - (with Lowkey)

7. Shake Your Ass - (with Mr. Mixx)

8. Money Make Tha World Go 'Round - (with Blaq)

9. Palmdale Is Tha City - (with Fatsoe)

10. Talkin' To My Homies - (with Strainj)

11. Still Smokin' - (with Po Boy)

12. First Time, The - (with Strainj)

13. Hungry Hustla Hollas

[edit] Drunk n High (2006)

  1. Let's All Get Drunk
  2. Husler Man
  3. Gotta Stop Drinkin
  4. I Live In A Van
  5. Keep It Movin
  6. Front N Back
  7. 3 Wheelin
  8. Drinkin On The Sidewalk
  9. Turn Up The Volume Knob
  10. I Refuse
  11. Scrollin Thru My Bitches
  12. White Girlz
  13. Feel Alright
  14. Drunk'N'High
  15. Cracchouse


[edit] A Colt 45 Christmas (2006)

  1. Deck My Balls
  2. Police Blow My Wad
  3. 12 J's Of X-Mas
  4. Afroman Is Coming To Town
  5. Frosty
  6. Jobe Bells
  7. Let Her Blow
  8. A Strainy Poem
  9. I Wish You Would Roll A New Blunt
  10. O Chronic Tree
  11. Violent Night



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