E-40
E-40 (born Earl Stevens on November 15 1967 in Vallejo, California), a.k.a. Charlie Hustle, 40 Fonzarelli, and 40 Water, is a Bay Area rapper. E-40 has, along with family members The Click (D-shot, B-Legit, Suga T), increased recognition of his hometown of Vallejo, California and surrounding cities including Oakland, Richmond, San Francisco and San Jose in hip hop music. He has released records regularly through his independent record label, Sick Wid It Records.
Early career
After a talent show at Grambling State University E-40 and his cousin B-Legit decided to attempt a career in rap. They moved back to Vallejo and teamed up with D-Shot, E-40's brother, to form the group Most Valuable Players. E-40's gosepel singing uncle (see "I got the game from my Uncle Saint Charles") helped them put out the record. E-40's sister, Suga-T, was then added to the group to form The Click[1].
After the release of The Click's first album, Down and Dirty, E-40's local solo debut, Federal, was released. E-40 then gained statewide recognition[citation needed] with his early EP, The Mail Man, featuring the underground hit Captain-Save-a-Ho
Later career
E-40 has released over ten CDs, including those with The Click. He has also appeared on numerous film soundtracks and guest appearances on other rap albums. His distinctive voice and rapid lyrical delivery have resulted in collaborations with many West Coast hip hop stars, including Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur and Too $hort.
After completing a deal with Jive Records he signed with Lil Jon's BME Recordings and Warner Bros. Records
E-40's single "Tell Me When To Go," featuring Keak Da Sneak, has become nationally popular, and E-40 has appeared on MTV's Direct Effect and BET's 106 and Park. Publicity for E-40 and the greater Hyphy Movement was achieved through the recent MTV feature "My Block: The Bay."
E-40's new album "My Ghetto Report Card" debuted at #1 on the Billboard Rap Album chart on March 14th, 2006. Released through Sick Wid It/BME/Warner Bros. Records, the album was produced by Lil Jon, Rick Rock, and E-40's son, Droop-E.
E-40 released a new hit single "U And Dat" in April 2006, which features T-Pain.
Entrepreneurship
In addition to record sales E-40 has opened ten Fat Burgers in the San Francisco Bay Area along with NFL player Chester McGlockton. 40 is the author of the book, E-40's book of slang to be published by Warner Books. Earl also has his own line of liqour called Cloud 9[2]. Additionaly he opened the now-defunct Ambassador's Lounge, a nightclub in Downtown San Jose[3].
Significance of name
The "E" in E-40 is simply derived from his first name Earl.[citation needed]. Earl has stated that the "40" refers to "40s" - 40 ounce bottles of malt liquor[citation needed] .
Discography
- My Ghetto Report Card (2006) #3 US
- Breakin News (2003)
- Grit & Grind (2002)
- Loyalty And Betrayal (2000)
- Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire (1999)
- The Element of Surprise (1998)
- Tha Hall of Game (1996)
- In A Major Way (1995)
- The Mail Man (1994)
- Federal (1993)
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | |||
| 2006 | "Tell Me When to Go" (feat. Keak da Sneak) | #35 | #37 | My Ghetto Report Card |
| 2006 | "U And Dat" (feat T-Pain) | #21 | My Ghetto Report Card | |
| 2002 | "Automatic" (feat Fabolous) | #72 | Grit & Grind | |
| 2002 | "Rep Yo City" (feat Lil Jon) | #73 | Grit & Grind | |
| 2000 | "Nah, Nah . . ." (feat Nate Dogg) | #61 | Loyalty and Betrayal | |
| 1997 | "Rapper's Ball" (feat Too Short) | #29 | #19 | Tha Hall of Game |
| 1995 | "1-Luv" | #71 | #51 | In a Major Way |
| 1995 | "Sprinkle Me" | #44 | #24 | In a Major Way |
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