Charizma

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Charizma
Charizma (left) & Peanut Butter Wolf
Background information
Birth name	Charles Hicks
Born	1973
Origin	San José, California, USA
Died	December 18, 1993
Genre(s)	West Coast Hip Hop
Years active	1987–1993
Label(s)	Hollywood Basics (1990-1993) Stones Throw Records (1996-present) (Posthomous)
Associated acts	Peanut Butter Wolf

Charles Hicks (1973 - December 18, 1993) a.k.a. Charizma was an MC from Milpitas, California, USA. He is most known for his work with Peanut Butter Wolf, the two of them formed a duo together. But their music was cut short when Charizma was murdered in late 1993.

[edit] Career

Charizma was 14 when he got his first taste for Hip-Hop, and he started rapping at high school talent shows. He was only 16 when he met 19-year old Chris Manak a.k.a. Peanut Butter Wolf in 1989. They became best friends and recorded several demos and live appearances. In 1990, they got signed to Disney-owned Hollywood Basics. Charizma & PB Wolf recorded enough tracks to release a LP. They soon got out of their deal, and the label folded. Charizma & PB Wolf were reaching new heights, but it was cut short as Charizma was shot dead December 18, 1993.

[edit] Discography

[edit] Albums

Album cover	Album information
	M-Town EP Recorded: 1987-1989 Released: November 18, 2003 RIAA Certification: ? Billboard 200 chart position: ? R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: ? Singles:
	Big Shots (with Peanut Butter Wolf) Recorded: 1991-1993 Released: November 18, 2003 RIAA Certification: ? Billboard 200 chart position: ? R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: ? Singles: "My World Premiere", "Devotion", "Here's A Smirk", "Jack The Mack"