38 Spesh | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Justin Harrell |
| Also known as | .38 Special, Spe$h |
| Born | December 29, 1984 Rochester, New York |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Website | http://38spesh.bandcamp.com/ |
Justin Harrell (born December 29, 1984), better known by his stage name 38 Spesh, is an American rapper and producer.
Biography
Early life and career beginnings
38 Spesh was born on December 29, 1984, in Rochester, New York, and began rapping in the early 2000s. He began making appearances on Sirius XM show Invasion Radio hosted by fellow Rochester native DJ Green Lantern in 2008 and was featured in XXL Magazine for his music in 2009.[1]
Shortly after his initial breakthrough, 38 Spesh[2] spent two years inc[3]arcerated and was paroled to Atlanta, Georgia, where he began to pursue a full-time career in music.
Following his release, Spesh began releasing several notable mixtapes and albums with other artists affiliated with his Trust Comes First Music group. Spesh's musical style is highlighted by one of the most unique rapping voices in the game and his strong punchlines. Notable rappers who have worked with 38 Spesh include Styles P, Jadakiss, Fred the Godson, AZ, Noreaga and Kool G Rap. He has worked with several high-profile hip hop record producers among the likes of DJ Premier, Pete Rock and The Alchemist.[4][5]
Discography
Solo projects
- 2007: Out on Bail
- 2009: In Custody
- 2012: Time Served
- 2014: The Art of Production
- 2015: The Trust Tape
- 2015: The Trust Tape 2
- 2016: The 38 Laws of Powder
- 2019: 5 Shots
- 2019: The 38 Strategies of Raw
- 2019: The Trust Tape 3
- 2019: A Bullet For Every Heathen
- 2019: 1994
- 2020: Speshal Blends
- 2020: 6 Shots
- 2020: 1995
- 2020: Interstate 38
Collaboration projects
- 2015: Cocaine Cowboys (with Benny the Butcher)
- 2018: Stabbed & Shot (with Benny the Butcher)
- 2018: In the Mob We Trust (with Joe Blow)
- 2018: Son of G Rap (with Kool G Rap)
- 2019: Loyalty and Trust (with Flee Lord)
- 2019: Army of Trust (with Trust Army)
- 2020: Juno (with Che Noir)
- 2020: Martyr's Prayer (with Elcamino)
- 2020: Trust the Chain (with Planet Asia)
- 2020: 1000 Words (with 1000 Words)
- 2020: Army of Trust II (with Trust Army)
- 2020: Ways and Means (with Rasheed Chappell)
- 2020: Loyalty and Trust 2 (with Flee Lord)
- 2021: Trust the Sopranos (with Benny the Butcher)[6]
- 2023: Speshal Machinery (with Conway the Machine)
References
- ↑ "DJ GREEN LANTERN PRESENTS 38 SPECIAL: OUT ON BAIL". XXL Staff. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ↑ "38 Spesh". Get On Down. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ "38 Spesh". Genius. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh Deliver "Son Of G Rap" Album HipHop
- ↑ "38 Spesh Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
- ↑ Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur), Chuck (2022-10-28). "38 Spesh Talks Griselda, New Album, Benny The Butcher, TRUST Health And How Snitching Is Bad For Kids". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2024-01-11.