Brisco (rapper)

Brisco
Birth name British Alexander Mitchell
Born June 28, 1982
Origin Opa-locka, Florida, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupation(s) Rapper, actor
Years active 2001-present
Labels Poe Boy
Cash Money
Universal Motown Records
Republic Records
Associated acts Flo Rida, Ace Hood, Rick Ross, Triple C's, DJ Khaled, Dray Skky, Goon Music Group, Lil Wayne, Birdman, Wynter Gordon
Website myspace.com/brisco305

British Alexander Mitchell[1] (born June 28, 1982),[2][3] who performs under the stage name Brisco, is an American rapper.

Early life

Mitchell grew up in Opa-locka, Florida. His mother died when he was 9, and four years later, at age 13, his brother was killed in a car accident. At age 14, the troubled teen’s cousin introduced him to his best friend, E-Class, the founder of Poe Boy Entertainment.[2]

Music career

Mitchell met Poe Boy Entertainment founder E-Class in 1997. E-Class encouraged him to express his life hardships through rap. Mitchell signed to Poe Boy a few years later and received his first payment from his mother's life insurance check in 2001. However, he spent all $400,000 in six months.[2]

In 2006, Mitchell, under stage name Brisco, did guest performances on tracks from DJ Khaled's Listennn... the Album ("The Future of Dade") and Rick Ross's Port of Miami ("I'm a G", also with Lil Wayne). Lil Wayne signed Brisco to Cash Money Records in November that year. Brisco began recording an album for Poe Boy and Cash Money, Street Medicine, in 2007 which resulted in popular records such as "I'm Into Dat" and "Opa-locka". He also made his big debut with Cash Money on Lil' Wayne's mixtape Da Drought 3 on a song called New Cash Money.[2]

Brisco continued doing many guest appearances in 2007 and 2008, such as for albums We the Best by DJ Khaled ("I'm From Dade County"), Tha Carter III by Lil Wayne ("La La"), and Mail on Sunday by Flo Rida ("Money Right"). He also released his own singles, "In the Hood" (featuring Lil Wayne) and "Just Know Dat" (featuring Flo Rida and Lil Wayne) and appeared in Billy Blue's "Get Like Me". In late 2008, Brisco released a mixtape with DJ Bigga Rankin, From Dade to Duval, part of Rankin's Real Nigga Radio series.[4] In the summer of 2009 Brisco showed his diversity with a charismatic feature on the song entitled "Catch 22" which was written and performed for Miami's well known ghost writer Dray Skky.[5] For Brisco's highly anticipated debut LP, Street Medicine, he plans to create lyrics based on his real-life experiences and to "mix club tracks, sex tracks and religious tracks." The lead single from the album is entitled "On the Wall" featuring Lil Wayne. Brisco has recently completed a promotional tour for this song. Street Medicine now has a tentative release date of December 2010.[6][7]

Brisco is no stranger to controversy having had quarrelsome conflict with rapper, Yung Berg. He also released a "diss" record aimed at rappers Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman and Waka Flocka Flame called "Waka Blacka". This song surfaced shortly after Waka got shot on a Tuesday in Atlanta. He states that he only released this after Gucci Mane dissed him on his song "Heavy", referencing an incident. The entertainers have since put their differences behind them.[8]

In February 2011, it was revealed that he would take part in a new Hiphop/Pro Wrestling collaboration, the Urban Wrestling Federation with taping of the first bout "First Blood" taking place in June 2011.[9]

In October 2012, Brisco released a single titled "Chocolate Dream", which was produced by Fatboi and featured Ricco Barrino on the assist.[10]

Discography

Albums

Studio albums

Year Title Peak chart positions
U.S. U.S. R&B U.S. Rap
TBA Street Medicine To be released

Mixtapes

Year Title
2007 The New Ca$h Money (Hosted by: DJ Kronik) [11]
2007 The Product 2 (Hosted by: DJ Dephtone)
2008 The Underworld Rise (Hosted by: DJ Drama)
2008 From Dade to Duval (Hosted by: DJ Bigga Rankin)
2008 Black Bags & Yellow Tape (Hosted by: DJ Obscene)
2009 The Wait Is Over (Hosted by: DJ Kronik and DJ Obscene)
2009 From Dade to Duval Vol. 2 (Hosted by: DJ Bigga Rankin)
2009 Revenge
2010 OG Kush (4-20 Edition)
2010 Brisco and It's Nique Vol. 1 (Hosted by: DJ ON POINT)
2010 Brisco and It's Nique Vol. 2 (Hosted by: JGREEN MONEYTALKZ)
2011 Jump Street
2012 Fruits Of My Labor
2012 OG KUSH PT3: 7 GRAMS
2013 OG Kush 4 (G-12 Edition)
2015 UndaRated

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B
[12]
"In the Hood"[13]
(featuring Lil Wayne)		 2007 — Street Medicine
"Just Know Dat"[A]
(featuring Flo Rida and Lil Wayne)		 2008 113
"Black Shades"[14]
(featuring Ball Greezy and Billy Blue)		 2009 — From the 305
"On the Wall"
(featuring Lil Wayne)		 2010 89 Street Medicine
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

As featured performer

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"I'm Just It"[15]
(Ball Greezy featuring Brisco)		 2008 Non-album single
"Drop That"[16]
(Mista Mac featuring Flo Rida, Brisco and Ball Greezy)		 2009 From the 305
"Hands High"[17]
(DJ Noodles featuring Jermaine Dupri, Ace Hood, Brisco, 2 Pistols and Tom G)		 2010 Non-album single

Other charted songs

List of songs, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B
"La La"[B]
(Lil Wayne featuring Brisco and Busta Rhymes)		 2008 106 Tha Carter III

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other performer(s) Album
"The Future of Dade"[18] 2006 DJ Khaled, Dirty Red, Dela, Lunch Money, Co, Hennessy, P.M. Listennn... the Album
"I'm a G"[19] Rick Ross, Lil Wayne Port of Miami
"Bitch I'm from Dade County"[20] 2007 DJ Khaled, Trick Daddy, Trina, Rick Ross, Flo Rida, C-Ride, Dre We the Best
"Grind"[21] Birdman, Lil Wayne 5 * Stunna
"New Cash Money" Lil Wayne Da Drought 3
"Reppin' My City"[22] 2008 Rick Ross, Triple C's Trilla
"Money Right"[23] Flo Rida, Rick Ross Mail on Sunday
"La La"[24] Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes Tha Carter III
"Final Warning"[25] DJ Khaled, Rock City, Bun B, Blood Raw, Ace Hood, Bali, Lil Scrappy, Shawty Lo We Global
"Blood Money"[25] DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Birdman
"Can't See Y'all"[26] Ace Hood Gutta
"Ha"[27] 2009 Flo Rida, 4 Mill R.O.O.T.S.
"Picture Me" 2010 Messy Marv, Berner, Cozmo Blow: Blocks and Boat Docks
"Niggas So Cut Throat"[28] 2011 Project Pat, Juicy J Loud Pack
"Heart of the City" 2012 Ghostwridah, Billy Blue, Nehemie Downtown Lights
"I Don't Blame Ya" [29] Nader RED Nader RED Mixtape
"On Dat" Young A.C. Tipo815

Music videos

List of music videos, with directors, showing year released
Title Year Director(s)
"In the Hood"
(featuring Lil Wayne)		 2007 Scott Franklin[30]
"On the Wall"
(featuring Lil Wayne)		 2010 Jeffrey Elmont, Daniel Herman[30]
"I Don't Blame Ya"
(featuring Brisco)		 2012 Josh Eidenberg[29]
"I Love It When They Hate"
(Clint Dawg featuring Brisco)		 2012 Madface[31]

Notes

  • A ^ "Just Know Dat" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[32]
  • B ^ "La La" did not enter the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, but peaked at number 6 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart, which acts as a 25-song extension to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.[33]

References

  1. ↑ "Songwriter/Composer: MITCHELL BRITISH ALEXANDER". BMI. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Show & Prove - Brisco". XXL. February 26, 2007. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  3. ↑ U.S. Public Records Index Vol 2 (Provo, UT: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), 2010.
  4. ↑ Cunningham, Jonathan (November 20, 2008). "Bigga Rankin Presents Brisco". Miami New Times. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Official Music Video: "Catch 22" Skky Feat. Brisco".
  6. ↑ Fowlow, Tanya M. (January 29, 2009). "Brisco". HipHopDX. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  7. ↑ Reid, Shaheem (June 10, 2009). "Akon, Lil Wayne And Others Introduce Miami's New Class Of MCs". Mixtape Daily. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
  8. ↑ Brisco Disses Waka Flocka Flame; Clarifies Reason Behind It
  9. ↑ "GUNPLAY now in Urban Wrestling w/Uncle Murda, Brisco, Block, Gorilla Zoe, Billy Blue". YouTube. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "Brisco". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  11. ↑ "The Product 2 - Mixtape".
  12. ↑ "Brisco Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  13. ↑ "In the Hood (feat. Lil Wayne) – Single by Brisco". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  14. ↑ "Black Shades (DJ Khaled and E-Class Present ) [feat. Ball Greezy & Billy Blue] – Single by DJ Khaled, E-Class & Brisco". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  15. ↑ "I'm Just It (feat. Brisco) – Single by Ball Greezy". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  16. ↑ "Drop That (feat. Flo Rida, Brisco, Ball Greezy) – Single by DJ Khaled, E-Class & Mista Mac". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  17. ↑ "Hands High (feat. Jermaine Dupri, Ace Hood, Brisco, 2 Pistols & Tom G) – Single by DJ Noodles". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  18. ↑ Jeffries, David. "Listennn... The Album – DJ Khaled > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  19. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Port of Miami – Rick Ross > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  20. ↑ Jeffries, David. "We the Best – DJ Khaled > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  21. ↑ Jeffries, David. "5 * Stunna – Birdman > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  22. ↑ Jeffries, David. "Trilla – Rick Ross > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  23. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Mail on Sunday – Flo Rida > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  24. ↑ Jeffries, David. "Tha Carter III – Lil Wayne > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Jeffries, David. "We Global – DJ Khaled > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  26. ↑ Jeffries, David. "Gutta – Ace Hood > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  27. ↑ "R.O.O.T.S. (Deluxe Version) by Flo Rida". iTunes Store. Apple. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  28. ↑ "Loud Pack – Project Pat > Overview". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 "RED by Nader RED".
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 "Brisco". Vevo. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  31. ↑ Promo only
  32. ↑ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – Issue Date: 2008-10-25" (REQUIRES REGISTRATION). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 12, 2012.
  33. ↑ "Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles – Issue Date: 2008-09-13" (REQUIRES REGISTRATION). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 12, 2012.

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