On Sunday, February 21, a true hip-hop legend will take the stage at Nieuwe Nor: Obie Trice. The Detroit rapper, known for his time with Shady Records and his platinum-certified debut album Cheers, is bringing his raw storytelling and irresistible flow to Heerlen. If you're a hip-hop fan, you won't want to miss this!
Obie Trice connected with Eminem through D12 member Bizarre and signed with Shady Records in 2000. He made his first appearances on the label through D12's album Devil’s Night. In 2002, he contributed to the soundtrack of 8 Mile, the film in which he also made a brief appearance.
A year later, he released his debut album Cheers, featuring production by Eminem, Dr. Dre and Timbaland, along with guest appearances by artists including 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Nate Dogg. The single Got Some Teeth reached number eight on the UK charts, while Cheers was certified platinum by the RIAA.
Obie Trice continued making music at full speed. Following his second album Second Round’s on Me (2006) and the mixtape Bar Shots, he founded his own label, Black Market Entertainment, in 2010. The albums Bottoms Up (2012) and The Hangover (2015) were released under this label. Throughout it all, his style remained unchanged: honest, direct and straight to the point.
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