Rich Boy

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Rich Boy
Birth name Maurice Richards
Born (1983-09-02) September 2, 1983
Origin Mobile, Alabama
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper, Producer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1999 – present
Labels Zone 4, Interscope (past)
E1, Vice (current)
Associated acts Polow da Don, Keri Hilson
Website RichBoyOnline.com

Maurice Richards (born September 2, 1983),[1] better known by his stage name Rich Boy, is an American rapper from Mobile, Alabama. He is best known for the hit single "Throw Some D's". His self-titled debut album was released in early 2007.

Background

Early career

Richards dropped out of his studies of mechanical engineering at Tuskegee University in order to concentrate on trying to rap. Rich Boy signed a contract with Zone 4 through Interscope Records and started to work on his debut album.[2] In the meantime, he appeared one of Ludacris' Disturbing tha Peace compilations and on a few mix tapes, such as Comeback Season by Canadian rapper Drake and Da Bottom, Vol. 5 by DJ Ideal and Jermaine Dupri.

2006-2007: Self-titled debut album

On March 13, 2007, Rich Boy released his self-titled debut album, with the singles "Throw Some D's," "Boy Looka Here," "Good Things", and "Let's Get This Paper". "Throw Some D's" reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100, #3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, and #2 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. "Boy Looka Here" and "Good Things" both peaked around #50 on the R&B chart.[3]

2009-present: Break the Pot

In 2009 he released a single "Top of the World", which was part of the More Than a Game soundtrack album. Rich Boy's second album originally titled Resurrected in Diamonds was slated for a 2013 release.[4] The intended first single released off the album was "Drop" which had been released in the beginning of early 2009. Another track "She Luvs Me (She Luvs Mi Knot)" featuring Polow da Don was released on June 21, 2010. Both Dr. Dre and Polow da Don are confirmed producers for the album.[5]

On January 14, 2013, the first single was released in promotion of the album titled "Break the Pot" featuring Hemi.[6] On February 25, 2013, it was announced that his second studio album Break the Pot would be released on April 9, 2013, and would feature guest appearances from Maino, Mista Raja, Bobby V, Doe B, Playboi Lo and Smash.[7] On March 17, 2013, the music video for "Break the Pot" featuring Hemi premiered on MTV Jams.[8] On March 18, 2012, Rich Boy released the mixtape Back To Class in promotion for the album.[9] Rich Boy's second studio album Break the Pot was released on April 9, 2013.[10]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[11]		 US
R&B
[12]		 US
Rap
[13]
Rich Boy 3 3 1
Break the Pot
  • Released: April 9, 2013
  • Label: E1, Vice
  • Format: CD, LP, digital download
 - 39 27

Mixtapes

Year Mixtape
2006 Bring It To The Block

  • Released: 2006
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope/ Aphilliates
  • Hosted By DJ Drama
2008 Bigger Than The Mayor

  • Released: 2008
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
2009 Pacc Man

  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
Kool-Aid, Kush & Convertibles

  • Released: 2009
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
  • Hosted By DJ Scream
2011 12 Diamonds

  • Released: 2011
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
Gold Kilo$

  • Released: May 12, 2011
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope
2013 Back To Class

  • Released: March 18, 2013
  • Label: Zone 4/ Interscope

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
[14]		 US
R&B
[15]		 US
Rap
[16]
"Throw Some D's"
(featuring Polow da Don)		 2006 6 3 2 Rich Boy
"Boy Looka Here" 2007 116 53 —
"Good Things"
(featuring Polow da Don and Keri Hilson)		 — 54 —
"Drop"
(featuring Polow da Don)		 2009 — 85 — N/A
"Break the Pot"[17]
(featuring Hemi)		 2013 — — — Break the Pot
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

References

  1. ↑ Discogs.com - Rich Boy Discography at Discogs
  2. ↑ Kellman, Andy (2007). "Rich Boy: Biography". allmusic. Retrieved January 22, 2010. 
  3. ↑ "Rich Boy: Charts & Awards: Billboard Singles". allmusic. Retrieved January 22, 2010. 
  4. ↑ http://hiphopwired.com/2012/12/14/rich-boy-glasses-in-the-air-listendownload/
  5. ↑ http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11833/title.dr-dre-to-produce-on-rich-boys-album
  6. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Break the Pot (feat. Hemi) - Single by Rich Boy". Itunes.apple.com. January 14, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Rich Boy Announces "Break The Pot" Album Release Date". Xclusives Zone. February 25, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013. 
  8. ↑ "Break The Pot | Rich Boy | Music Video". MTV. March 17, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013. 
  9. ↑ "New Mixtape: Rich Boy Back To Class". Rap Radar. March 18, 2013. Retrieved March 22, 2013. 
  10. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/break-the-pot/id626044007
  11. ↑ "Rich Boy Album & Song Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 6, 2012. 
  12. ↑ "Rich Boy Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 6, 2012. 
  13. ↑ "Rich Boy Album & Song Chart History: Rap Albums". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 6, 2012. 
  14. ↑ "Rich Boy Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 6, 2012. 
  15. ↑ "Rich Boy Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 6, 2012. 
  16. ↑ "Rich Boy Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 6, 2012. 
  17. ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/break-pot-feat.-hemi-single/id593073146

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