Mahad
—  city  —
Mahad Location of Mahad in Maharashtra and India
Coordinates	18°03′N 73°15′E / 18.05°N 73.25°E / 18.05; 73.25Coordinates: 18°03′N 73°15′E / 18.05°N 73.25°E / 18.05; 73.25
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
District(s)	Raigad
Time zone	IST (UTC+05:30)
Codes • Pincode • 402301 • Telephone • +02145 • Vehicle • MH-06

Mahad  pronunciation (help·info)(Marathi: महाड) is a city and a municipal council in Raigad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It has total population over 50,000. It is situated about 175 km to the south of Mumbai (erstwhile Bombay). It has become the center of attraction because of its beautiful surroundings and pleasant climate. Mahad has a personality of its own due to its mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city, vibrant and active on the industrial, political, social and cultural fronts, has influenced the lives of some great personalities.

Mahad is considered as Land of Freedom Fighters and many revolutionary freedom moments of India are occurred here. It is famous for the Drinking Water Satyagraha of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar for Dalits at Chavdar Tale,which played as turning point in indian sociopolitical history.

Apart from this, it had a glorious history during the rule of the great Maratha King Shivaji.The capital of hindavi Swarajya & samadhi of Shivaji Maharaj is at Raigad fort which is around 30Kms from city. It was part of Birwadi Subha (Tehsil) and was ruled by Birwadi Subhedar's Kadams (Mahamunkars). The samadhi of Shivaji's mother Jijabai is at Pachad situated at foothills of raigad fort.The famous Hirkani was from Raigadwadi village. Shivaji's guru Samarth Ramdas lived at Shivthar Ghal near Varandha Ghat about 30kms from city. The village Umarath of Tanaji Malusare & Kinjaloli of Murarbaji are also in vicinity of Mahad.

The first RBI governor of India C. D. Deshmukh's birthplace in Nate Village is nearly 8 kms from mahad. As per mythological story, The ancient Pandav Lene in Gandharpale is the sculptured houses built in one night by the Pandavas.

Apart from this, Mahad was the central market for people of Poladpur, Raigad villages and the Cool Hill Station Mahabaleshwar. It has a very huge market in the part. City is Surrounded by the Sahyadri mountain range & Savitri,Kal and Gandhari rivers originating through Mahabaleswar,Hills in Mulashi & Raigad fort respectively. Mahad was very flourishing port in past."Mahadi Gul" was very famous in gujarat which is made in Satara,Pune districts & exported to other locations through Mahad port.

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Mario Mims (born May 19, 1981), better known by his stage name Yo Gotti, is a southern rapper from the northern side of Memphis, Tennessee who was previously known as Lil Yo.

Music career[link]

Independent Albums[link]

Yo Gotti released a string of independent albums. From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game (2000),Self-Explanatory (2001), Life (2003) and Back 2 da Basics (2006) Yo Gotti became very well known in Memphis after the release of his album Life. The song "Dirty South Soldiers" featuring Lil Jon propelled Gotti into the higher ranks of Memphis rappers. The album Back 2 da Basics had even more success. The singles "I Got 'Em", "Full Time", "Shawty", & "Gangsta Party" featuring 8Ball & MJG solidified his status as one of the top rappers from the city.

[edit] Live from the Kitchen (2009-2012)

Yo Gotti's first studio album is called Live From The Kitchen. The album's original first single was titled ""5 Star"" and it was released on May 20, 2009. The single peaked at 79 on the Hot 100, 19 on U.S R&B and 11 on U.S Rap. "Women Lie, Men Lie" was the second official single released December 11, 2009. The song peaked at 81 on 100, 22 on the U.S R&B and 12 on the U.S Rap. "Look In the Mirror" was the third single released 7 months after his second single on July 27, 2010. The song peaked at 97 on the U.S R&B chart "For the Hood" featured rapper Gucci Mane it was released on October 1, 2010 and charted at 86 on the U.S R&B chart. "We Can Get It On" was released May 10, 2011, and the single featured R&B singer Ciara. It peaked at 40 on the U.S R&B Chart. "Single" was released on August 5, 2011. This song is said to be the first "official" single off the album, all the others would be cut from the album. The second single will be a song with rapper Drake, entitled by "All About Mine", produced by Giarad Fleetwood.

Discography[link]

Studio albums

• 2012: Live from the Kitchen

Independent albums

• 2000: From Da Dope Game 2 Da Rap Game
• 2001: Self-Explanatory
• 2003: Life
• 2006: Back 2 da Basics

Mixtapes

• 2006: Full Time Hustlin'
• 2006: I Told U So (Gangsta Grillz)
• 2008: Cocaine Muzik
• 2009: CM2
• 2009: Cocaine Muzik 3
• 2010: Cocaine Muzik 4.5 (Da Documentary)
• 2010: CM5 (White Friday)
• 2011: CM6 (Gangster Of The Year)
• 2011: January 10th (The Mixtape)

Collaboration mixtapes

• 2008: Definition of a G (with Gucci Mane)
• 2010: Cocaine Muzik 4 (with Zedzilla)

References[link]

External links[link]

• Yo Gotti Official Site
• Yo Gotti RCA Label Site
• Yo Gotti | Features Artist | Global Hit Music
• Behind the Scenes, Yo Gotti, "Women Lie, Men Lie" in Los Angeles, February 4, 2010 by Streetgangs.com
• Yo Gotti Interview, Jan 18, 2010
• Non-commercial Yo Gotti mixtapes

Yung Berg
Yung Berg in Chicago, Illinois
Background information
Birth name	Christian Ward
Born	(1986-09-09) September 9, 1986 (age 25) Chicago, Illinois, United States
Genres	Hip hop
Occupations	Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Producer
Years active	2001 - present
Labels	E1, Epic, Koch
Website	www.myspace.com/yungberg

Christian Ward (born September 9, 1986), better known by his stage name Yung Berg, is an American rapper from Chicago. He is of African American and Puerto Rican descent. His first single was "Sexy Lady" which features R&B singer Junior. Yung Berg had been previously signed to DMX's Bloodline Records as Ice Berg. He is featured on the Exit Wounds soundtrack. His debut album Look What You Made Me was released in 2008.^[1]

Career[link]

In 2001, he was signed to DMX's Bloodline Records. He made his debut on the Exit Wounds soundtrack on the song "Dog 4 Life" as Iceberg. However, his parents sent him to a military boarding school in Montana in 2001.^[2] He moved to Los Angeles after finishing school in 2003.^[2][3] In 2005, Yung Berg worked as a hypeman and recording assistant for Disturbing tha Peace member and Chicago rapper Shawnna. Later that year, he founded his Yung Boss imprint and production team Yung Bosses. Berg's debut single "Sexy Lady, which featured R&B singer Junior, became a hit on Los Angeles urban radio, and he signed with Epic Records among many labels that approached him. Berg's six-track EP Almost Famous: The Sexy Lady EP was released in July 2007. "Sexy Lady" peaked at #18 on the Billboard 100. In 2008, Berg released another single "Sexy Can I", a collaboration with singer Ray J, then his debut album Look What You Made Me.^[2] The second single was "Do That There", featuring Dude 'n' Nem, followed by "The Business", featuring Casha, which peaked at #33 on the Hot 100.^[4]

Yung Berg insulted Miami rapper Brisco on a video podcast and got beat up by R.Bruce.^[5] After singer Ne-Yo accused Berg of copying auto-tune vocal style from T-Pain and Lil Wayne, Berg posted a video blog criticizing Ne-Yo.^[6]

In December 2008, Berg began casting "exceptionally stand out beautiful dark skin/brown skin women to showcase beauty of all races" for a potential dating reality show that he would host.^[7] However, as evidenced by the trailer for his new TV Show, titled "Back In Business", it will not be a dating show.^[8][9]

In September 2009, was released his song "Baby I'm Back" featuring Jhene Aiko.^[10] He also appeared in the music video of singer Kat DeLuna's debut single "Whine Up." Yung Berg announced in an interview on Playboy Radio July 1, 2010 that the Last Train to Paris album by Diddy would feature songs they co-wrote and produced.^[11]

Discography[link]

Studio albums

• 2008: Look What You Made Me

Mixtapes

• 2009: Back 2 Business
• 2009: Back 2 Business Vol.2
• 2010: The Show, The Afterparty & The Hotel
• 2010: Ground Work
• 2011: The Love Project
• 2011: Mr. Ward
• 2011: Mo Money, Mo Condoms
• 2011: Reality Check
• 2012: Chicago Redemption

References[link]

External links[link]

• Official site

Nipsey Hussle
Background information
Birth name	Ermias Asghedom
Also known as	Nipsey Hussle
Born	1985
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States[1]
Genres	Gangsta rap, West Coast hip hop, G-funk
Occupations	Artist
Years active	2003–present
Labels	All Money In,Skee Music,Money Gang
Associated acts	Snoop Dogg, Jay Rock, Game, YG, Danny Green, The Kid Gashi
Website	ihussle.com

Ermias Asghedom, better known by his stage name Nipsey Hussle, is a West Coast rapper from Los Angeles, California.

Music career[link]

Nipsey's first recorded mixtape, was Slauson Boy Volume 1, and soon became the name of his own record label.^[2] In 2008 Nipsey released two mixtapes, Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 1 and Vol. 2,^[3] before signing with Epic Records.^[4][5] In 2009, his debut single, "Hussle In The House", was released.

In 2009 he released a third mixtape, Bullets Ain't Got No Name, Vol. 3. He appeared with Drake on the song "Killer"^[6] and on the song "Upside Down" on Snoop Dogg's album Malice n Wonderland.^[7] A first studio album, South Central State of Mind, was expected in the summer of 2009 but was never released; it has been postponed indefinitely. The Marathon was released instead on December 21, 2010.^{[citation needed]}

In 2010 he appeared on the song "We Are the World 25 for Haiti".^[8] He was chosen as one of XXL Magazine's "Annual Freshman Top Ten", a selection of ten up-and-coming artists^[9] as "Most Determined"^[10] And continues to have success with the release of his new single "Feelin Myself" featuring Lloyd. The first single off The Marathon mixtape is "Keys to the City" (Produced By E.N.G. & Djay Cas).^[11] He made a guest appearance on fellow rapper YG's 2012 single "Bitches Ain't", also featuring Young Money member Tyga.^[12] It debuted on the Hot 100 at #100 and on the Heatseekers Songs chart at #11.^[13]

Other ventures[link]

Acting career[link]

In 2007 Nipsey had a small part in Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's semi-biographical film "I Tried" directed by Rich Newey. In 2010 he starred in the film Wrath of Cain, starring Ving Rhames.^[14][15]

Discography[link]

Studio albums[link]

Mixtapes[link]

Singles[link]

Solo singles[link]

Promotional singles[link]

As featured performer[link]

Guest appearances[link]

2012

• "Audemar Piguet"-from the mixtape American Me III:The Foundation)

Filmography[link]

Films[link] Year Title Role Notes 2007 I Tried Little Ricky Support role 2008 Three Thug Mice Unknown Main role 2009 Malice N Wonderland Nipsey Support role 2010 The Wrath of Cain Ricky Main role Love Chronicles: Secrets Revealed Janky Support role References[link] ^ Reid, Shaheem; Dukes, Rahman (October 19, 2009). "Nipsey Hussle Drops One More Mixtape Before Debut Album". Mixtape Daily (MTV News). http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1624110/20091016/nipsey_hussle_1.jhtml. Retrieved 27 January 2010.  ^ Nipsey Hussle Bio[dead link] ^ "Who's Next?...Nipsey Hussle", Written by Diamond Bradley, Parlé, Monday, 01 February 2010 ^ // Nipsey Hussle Interview (June 2008) // West Coast News Network. Dubcnn.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16. ^ XXL Magazine September 2009 Issue ^ // Nipsey Hussle In Store at Regal Tenant. Dubcnn.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16. ^ >> Snoop Dogg Reveals Tracklisting & Credits For Upcoming Malice N Wonderland Album. BallerStatus.com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16. ^ >> Nipsey Hussle, The Making of "We Are the World 2010". XXLmag.com (2010-02-04). Retrieved on 2011-09-16. ^ >> XXcLusive: XXL's 10 Freshmen for '10 Cover Revealed. XXLmag.com (2010-03-01). Retrieved on 2011-09-16. ^ Nipsey Hussle, Most Determined. Xxlmag.Com. Retrieved on 2011-09-16. ^ Nipsey Hu$$le - Keys to the City | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011. HipHop DX (2010-11-22). Retrieved on 2011-09-16. ^ "iTunes - Music - Snitches Ain't... (feat. Tyga, Snoop Dogg & Nipsey Hussle) - Single by YG". Itunes.apple.com. 2012-02-07. http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/snitches-aint...-feat.-tyga/id498358669. Retrieved 2012-03-06.  ^ "Top 100 Music Hits, Top 100 Music Charts, Top 100 Songs & The Hot 100". Billboard.com. http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/charts/hot-100?begin=91&order=position. Retrieved 2012-03-06.  ^ >> Nipsey Hussle Speaks on Role in New Ving Rhames Movie. XXLmag.com (2009-07-14). Retrieved on 2011-09-16. ^ Paine, Jake. (2009-06-18) Ving Rhames Talks New Film, Nipsey Hussle, Gillie Da Kid. HipHopDX. Retrieved on 2011-09-16. External links[link] Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Nipsey Hussle Official website Nipsey Hussle at the Internet Movie Database Official Tumblr Nipsey Hussle Interview with HipHopAtLunch Persondata Name Hussle, Nipsey Alternative names Short description Date of birth August 15, 1983 Place of birth Date of death Place of death

Carlos Walker (born 1975), better known by his stage name Shawty Lo, is an American rapper, founder of D4L Records, and member of hip hop group D4L. His first solo album, Units in the City, was released on February 26, 2008. On June 8, 2011 he signed his label D4L Records to 50 Cent's, G-Unit Records.^[1][2]

Early life[link]

Walker was raised in the Bowen Homes housing project, located in Bankhead, Atlanta.^[3][4] When he was a teenager, he sold drugs and mugged people. By the age of 17, Carlos had fathered his first child, and his grandmother died.^[3][4] He now has a total of ten children: eight daughters and two sons.^[4]

Music career[link]

Career with D4L[link]

After a decade of unlawful activities, Walker decided to turn his attention to music and began performing as Shawty Lo. In 2003, Shawty Lo founded D4L Records, with other rappers Fabo, Stuntman and Mook B. His associates are each from different Bankhead housing projects; Bankhead Courts, Hollywood Courts and Perry Homes respectively. The group's debut single "Betcha Can't Do It Like Me" became a local hit in 2004. Lo was convicted of assault and selling cocaine and served a year in prison until July 27, 2005.^[2][5] In January 2006, D4L's single "Laffy Taffy" reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart.^[6]

Solo career[link]

[edit] 2008: Units in the City

On February 26, 2008, Shawty Lo's debut album Units in the City was released. The album peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200 and at #2 on the Top Rap Albums chart, selling over 160,000 copies to date. The debut single from the album, Dey Know, charted at #3 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart. The other two single releases from the album were Dunn Dunn and Foolish.

The album features famous guest appearances from major label artists. All featured artists, such as Gucci Mane, hail from the Atlanta area. Aside from the album-singles, several other tracks have received heavy underground play, most notably 'Got Em 4 The LO' and 'Lets Get It'. One of the most notable lyrics include Shawty Lo musing "Einee menee, mineee, L-O." Got Em 4 The Lo, featuring Gucci Mane and Stuntman is the only non-single track to have had a music video made for it.^[7]

The songs Dey Know and Foolish have both been officially remixed including many famous guest appearances. These include Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Plies, Lil' Wayne, DJ Khaled, Birdman, Rick Ross and Jim Jones. The Foolish video also included cameo appearances from Pitbull, Jadakiss and Ace Hood.

[edit] 2010–present: Bankhead Born & Raised: Carlos

Shawty Lo's second solo album, Bankhead Born & Raised: Carlos is set to be released soon. Artists to be featured include Rick Ross, T-Pain, Lil Kim, Bun B, Nate Butler, Lyfe Jennings, T.I., Lil Wayne, and Gucci Mane. Shawty Lo confirmed that Atlanta, GA, which features Gucci Mane, Ludacris and The-Dream, will be the first single released from the album. The album is also notable for Roll the Dice, a song which marks the end of the beef between himself and rapper T.I.^[8]

Signing To G-Unit Records[link]

On June 10, 2011, it was confirmed by both Shawty Lo and Allhiphop.com that he has signed a large deal with G-Unit Records after it was reported they were in talks.^[1] Shawty Lo said, "My new situation with G-Unit was just solidified and I got off the phone with 50 yesterday, I just signed a really large deal,” when talking to allhiphop.com. As well as, “Its like a new beginning and all I needed was someone behind me. 50 Cent is a marketing genius and I got my new thing D4L and G-Unit and we going to be working the south and the rest of the world if need be".^[9] It was later clarified by Shawty Lo that he had not signed as an artist but instead he had signed his label.

Controversy[link]

T.I.[link]

In 2008, Shawty Lo was involved in a highly publicized feud with another Atlanta rapper, T.I. The feud was characterized by Shawty Lo's track "Dunn Dunn", and T.I.'s reply "What Up, What's Haapnin". The song "Dunn Dunn" appears to question T.I.'s roots in Bankhead. The music video for "What Up, What's Haapnin" was shot in Bowen Homes. In an interview, T.I. insisted that his song "No Matter What" was only partially aimed at Shawty Lo.^[10]

The feud reached its climax at the November 2008 Dirty Awards where the entourages of both artists clashed during the ceremony, forcing it to be shut down. Two incidents forced police to use pepper-spray and evacuate the audience.^[11]

The feud was publicly squashed on March 7, 2009, when Shawty Lo and T.I. appeared on-stage together at Club Crucial in Bankhead, for T.I.'s farewell concert.^[12] After this performance, T.I. gave an interview to MTV, in which he stated that the feud with Shawty Lo was exaggerated by the media, and was not a 'beef'.^[13] Shawty Lo also made a song Roll the Dice, a song which marks the end of the beef between himself and T.I.^[8]

Discography[link]

• Units in the City (2008) Asylum Records
• Still Got Units (2012) G-Unit Records

Awards[link]

• BET Hip Hop Awards
  • 2008, Rookie of the Year [Won]
  • 2008, Track of the Year, "Dey Know" [Won]

• Ozone Awards
  • 2008, Best Rap Album, Units in the City [Nominated]
  • 2008, Breakthrough Artist [Won]
  • 2008, Club Banger of the Year, "Dey Know" [Nominated]
  • 2008, Best Mixtape/Street Album, "I'm Da Man 2" with DJ Scream [Nominated]

External links[link]

• Official site
• Shawty Lo on Myspace

See also[link]

• D4L

References[link]