Casual (rapper)

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John Owens, better known by the stage name Casual, is an American rapper. Born in Oakland, California, Owens is a member of the influential hip hop group Hieroglyphics. In addition, he has released five full-length LPs over the span of his twelve year career. Although none of his solo releases have achieved significant commercial success, Owens has garnered a following amongst devoted hip hop fans, partially due to the rise in popularity of Bay Area hip hop.

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[edit] Fear Itself

1994's Fear Itself is of significance to Owens' career. The album follows a traditional format: its songs adhere to a verse-chorus-verse arrangement, and the up-tempo and slower tracks are contrasted against each other. The popularity of the album's second single, "Me-O-Mi-O" exposed Owens to a wider audience.

[edit] Discography

[edit] LPs

  • Fear Itself (1994, Jive)
  • Meanwhile... (1997, Hieroglyphics Imperium)
  • He Think He Raw (2001, Hieroglyphics Imperium)
  • Truck Driver (2004, Hieroglyphics Imperium, WWW-only release))
  • Smash Rockwell (2005, Hieroglyphics Imperium)

[edit] Singles

  • That's How It Is (1993, Jive)
  • Me-O-Mi-O (1994, Jive)
  • VIP (1999, Hieroglyphics Imperium)
  • Blind Date (2001, Hieroglyphics Imperium)
  • Same O.G. (2001, Hieroglyphics Imperium)
  • We Don't Get Down Like That (2002, Hieroglyphics Imperium)
  • My Whole Intent (2004, Hieroglyphics Imperium)
  • Rap Game b/w Things I Need (2004, Hieroglyphics Imperium)

[edit] Chart history

[edit] Albums

Year Album Billboard 200
2005 Smash Rockwell
2001 He Think He Raw
1997 Meanwhile
1993 Fear Itself 108

[edit] Singles

Year Song Hot Rap Singles Album
1999 "VIP" 43 '
1994 "I Didn't Mean To" Certified Gold US 34 Fear Itself
1993 "That's How It Is" 22 Fear Itself
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