O.Y.G Redrum 781

redruM 781 (born Jermaine Carter on July 22, 1972) is an American rapper from Inglewood, California. redruM 781, Tweedy and producer Ronnie Phillips organized hip hop project Bloods & Crips, collaboration between Bloods and Crips members.[1] He is a Piru gang member himself.[2] redruM 781 is also known for his key role on "Bangin' on Wax", he and his fellow female MC Bloody Mary were the two key players for getting this particular Bangin' on Wax project off the ground. He is cousin of the rapper Kurupt, with whom they had a long-time beef.[3]

redruM 781
Birth nameJermaine Carter
Also known asO.Y.G redruM 781 , @Bighomierum
Born (1972-07-22) July 22, 1972, Bronx, New York, U.S.
OriginInglewood, California, USA
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, Producer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1992–Present
LabelsDeath Row (1993-1994)
Warlock Records
Come Get It Records LLC
Associated actsBloods & Crips, Damu Ridas, Young Soldierz, Bloody Mary, Tupac Shakur
Websitewww.oygredrum781.com

History

Carter was born in Bronx, New York. He resided with his mother and young brother there until the age of 5, when he relocated to Inglewood, California with his family. Unfamiliar with their new surroundings and because of the infestation of drug dealers and addicts, pimps and hoes, hustlers, and gang-bangers, his mother feared when he and his young sibling would try to venture outside. Eventually his younger brother was initiated into the Avenue Piru Blood Gang[4] (APG's, in Inglewood, CA), being fearful for his little brothers safety RedRum soon found himself being initiated into the same gang in order to protect his younger brother. He began to write and rhyme, to express his life experiences through his music. He actively started rapping when he attended Morningside High School, winning several talent shows and contests.

Career

Bloods & Crips

In 1993, "Bangin' on Wax" was a gangster music developed project by both the Bloods and the Crips. At first it seemed impossible that the two rival gangs would collaborate on a music project but the impossible happened. The music project was organized by Ronnie "Ron" Phillips and rappers redruM 781, Tweedy Bird Loc. Actual gang members from both sides auditioned on a tryout and the best ones were chosen for the project. The album was released in 1993 on Warlock Records and was a success selling over at many copies. There is also another album from the Bloods and the Crips on the Bangin' project titled "Bangin' on Wax 2... The Saga Continues", which was released in 1994. After this CD, however, the rappers who appeared on the albums began recording separate albums for Warlock Records, under the group names Nationwide Rip Ridaz (Crips) and Damu Ridas I and II (Bloods). Unfortunately for some of the members of Bangin On Wax were incarcerated or have been killed in gang actions.

Death Row Records and later career

O.Y.G. redruM 781 has shared the booth with rapper Tupac Shakur. During 1993-1994, he joined Death Row Records, the famous label known for artists such as Tupac, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and DJ Quik. That time there gave him a great opportunity to grow in his music, making collaborations with all of these artists in the label directed by the infamous Marion Suge Knight. He has recently shared the stage with the world-famous Ice-T and Dilated Peoples. Redrum has done numerous collaborations with well known West Coast artists such as Kam, N.U.N.E., Big Wy and a big roster of rappers.[5]

Discography

Solo singles
Year Title Album
2014 "Luv Neva Diez" Blood Transfusion

Guest appearances in videos
  • Piru Love
  • Bangin' on Wax (Duet)
  • Won't Stop Being A Blood
  • Shot Kallas
  • Piru'N
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References
  1. Bloods & Crips Biography AllMusic.com 2008-04-11 Retrieved. 2008-04-11
  2. Exclusive Interview with O.Y.G redruM 781 (April 2014) DubCNN.com 2014-04-21 Retrieved. 2014-04-21
  3. Interview with redruM 781, talks beef with Kurupt, 40 Glocc, Mack 10 & Lil Wayne HipHopNews24-7.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved. 2014-05-17
  4. Avenue Piru Gang (APG) StreetGangs.com 2014-5-17 Retrieved. 2014-5-17
  5. O.Y.G RedRum 781's Music OYGRedruM781.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved. 2014-05-17
  6. Aspiring Rappers Eschew Gangs On 'Rep Yo Set' BillBoard.com 2014-05-17 Retrieved. 2014-05-17
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