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John Owens, known by his stage name Casual, is an American rapper. Born in Oakland, California, Owens is a member of the influential alternative hip hop collective 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.
[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, "I Didn't Mean To" exposed Owens to a wider audience.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Singles
- That's How It Is (1993, Jive)
- I Didn't Mean To (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
[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 |
