Tommy Wright III

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Tommy Wright III
Ten Wanted Men with Tommy Wright III in front
Ten Wanted Men with Tommy Wright III in front
Background information
Also known as "1 Man Gang" & "Tommy 3"
Born May 6, 1976
Origin South Memphis, Memphis, Tennessee
United States
Genre(s) Memphis rap, Southern rap, Underground rap, Crunk
Occupation(s) Rapper, record producer, songwriter
Years active 1994—Present
Street Smart Records (1994-present)
Associated
acts
Ten Wanted Men, Manson Family


Tommy Wright III (born May 6, 1976) is a underground gangsta rapper from Memphis, Tennessee that began his career during the early 90s. Also referring to himself as The 1 Man Gang, Tommy Wright III is known for his fast paced rap style, distinguishing voice, brutal lyrics, and his instantly recognizable original backbeats. He is the head of many Memphis rap groups including, the Manson Family & Ten Wanted Men (composed of Jesse James, La Chat, 2-Face, K-Rock (rapper), C-Roc, Lil' Ramsey, Mac T-Dogg, Project Pimp, & Princess Loko).

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[edit] Early Life

Tommy Wright III was born in South Memphis to Tommy Wright Jr. & Erma Lewis. He moved to Whitehaven as a child after his mother witnessed the murder of his aunt; in Whitehaven, he became involved in the local gangs of the area, immersing himself in the criminal lifestyle (It is rumored that Tommy Wright is still associated with gangs, but he adamantly denies these accusations). Tommy's charges range from simple misdemeanors to possession of weapons & drugs. In Tommy Wright III new album, Ashes II Ashes, Dust II Dust, he said that he was arrested thirteen times before he even turned 18. Due to his constant law breaking, Tommy was taken from his mother & became property of the state of Tennessee, but even that could not stop him. Tommy Wright III has attended two different elementary schools, three different middle schools, five different high schools, & a boot camp. During his high school years, Tommy's teachers noticed his writing ability and encouraged him to become more involved and expand his creativity. His writing ability got Tommy active in the drama club, student council, & marching band.

[edit] Music

Tommy Wright began writing lyrics to let out his frustration during the early 90's. In 1993, Tommy put together his own rap group named Ten Wanted Men. Tommy's very first single was produced by Blackhaven's own DJ Paul (the future producer of Three 6 Mafia). Tommy Wright III eventually signed with Street Smart Records around 1994. A year later, Select-O-Hits bought Street Smart Records after the label's underground sound became big around Memphis. Tommy in 2000 was again sent to prison with a sentence of five years. Having spent five years in prison, Tommy Wright III was released in 2005 & has released a new album, Ashes II Ashes, Dust II Dust on November 28, 2006.

[edit] Tommy Wright III Discography

Cover Title Information
Memphis Massacre
Ashes 2 Ashes, Dust 2 Dust
Runnin-N-Gunnin
Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits Part 2
On The Run
Feel Me Before They Kill Me
Genesis: Greatest Underground Hits
Behind Closed Doors: Da Soundtrack
Ashes II Ashes, Dust II Dust

[edit] Other Street Smart Albums

  • Lil Ramsey - Goin Undercover
  • Ten Wanted Men - Ten Toes Down
  • Ten Wanted Men-Wanted Dead Or Alive
  • 1st Degree-Mental Prison
  • C-9-Lyrical Legend
  • C-Roc-Dramatized Minded
  • Lil Jack-Hallucinations
  • Ten Wanted Men - Wanted:Dead or Alive(1995)
  • N.O.D. - Niggaz of Destruction
  • Hardcore & APG - Shit Is On(1994)
  • Killa Thugs - Murda In Mississippi
  • Lil KuKu - KuKu 4 Dem Dollas
  • Lo Key - Test My Nuttz
  • Lil Sko-You Know Da Sko
  • M.A.N.S.O.N-La Familia
  • Magnolia Crime Click-Million Wayz 2 Murder
  • Manson Family-Gram Afta Gram
  • Manson Family - Heltah Skeltah(2000)
  • Riverside Clique-Bogard The Nation
  • Riverside Clique-Eruption
  • Riverside Clique-Runnin In Da Wind
  • Womack-Book Of Da Dead

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