Album: Coming of Age by Memphis Bleek (1999)
Genre: Hip-Hop | Style: East Coast Rap | Mood: Confrontational
Format: Album

Description: Coming of Age is the debut album by rapper Memphis Bleek. Bleek made his debut as a recording artist on a Jay-Z song by that same name.The album spawned hit singles like Murda 4 Life and Memphis Bleek Is... and What You Think of That. As of January 2001, the album has been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipment of over 500,000 units.

Artist Background: Malik Thuston Cox (born on June 23, 1978) better known as Memphis Bleek, is a Brooklyn rapper who made his first appearance in Hip Hop on Jay-Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt in 1996. Memphis Bleek regularly came in contact with rap legends such as The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay-Z during his childhood, and has collaborated with artists such as Beanie Sigel, Ja Rule and Missy Elliott, among others. "Memphis" is an acronym for Making Easy Money Pimping Hoes In Style. Early years Memphis "One Hit... Part of the New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for East Coast Rap style.

Related Artists: Freeway, Beanie Sigel, Jadakiss, Cam'ron

Music Scene: Part of the New York City, USA music scene. Emerged in the 1990s era. Associated with Hip-Hop movement. Known for East Coast Rap style.

Tags: Hip-Hop, East Coast Rap, Confrontational, 1990s, Album

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Coming of Age is the debut album by rapper Memphis Bleek. Bleek made his debut as a recording artist on a Jay-Z song by that same name.The album spawned hit singles like Murda 4 Life and Memphis Bleek Is... and What You Think of That. As of January 2001, the album has been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipment of over 500,000 units.

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