(a.k.a.) Filthy RICH
Rapper/Writer/Performer Oakland, CA Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and based in Oakland, CA RICH Tycoon has evolved many times over to become one of the most outstanding song writers/recording artists on the West Coast. Also known as Filthy RICH, RICH Tycoon began his career at the young age of 20. Appearing on Seattle the Dark Side, a compilation album released by Def America/Warner Brothers. Filthy RICH, (his name then) performed on 2 tracks on the album and of those two tracks, the song Drop Top landed him national exposure in the ways of video and radio. With 2 songs recorded on a major record label you would think RICH Tycoon would be on his way, but due to being shot in the back, temporarily paralyzed from the waist down, and thrown into prison Filthy RICH's career would take a terrible turn for the worse... Two days after his 21st birthday Filthy RICH's life changed forever. While involved in a physical altercation at a convenience store in Tacoma, Washington he was shot. It would be several years before Filthy RICH would reemerge on the music scene as RICH Tycoon. In the meantime, he would experience what he now refers to as "Real Life". Since being shot and sentenced to state prison in 1993 Filthy RICH has seen more than his share of street life and the struggle. He's struggled with himself, the world, and within his own family unit. These "Real Life" issues coupled with a traumatic childhood would become the basis for RICH Tycoon's music. Around 2003 Filthy RICH started showing signs of a comeback. He teamed up with one of his rap associates P.O. Tha Profit to form the rap group Black Bizness. Black Bizness released their first album Shop Open in 2005 off the group's independent record label Street Wire Muzik. Although the album did OK in the sales department it provided much needed exposure for all artists involved in the project and initiated talks between Bay Area rap legend San Quinn and Black Bizness. Never one to submit to the characterization of Gangster Rapper, RICH Tycoon claims to be a Street Rapper…not as in one who raps on the streets, but one who raps about the streets as a whole. His knowledge and understanding of the street culture is what sets him apart and entices even the most street savvy consumer to tune in for a lesson. Each song is a testament. Some of RICH Tycoon's songs make you want to laugh and others make you want to cry, but amazingly they are all filled with truth. Some are even filled with some of life's answers. Tycoon's approach varies depending on the tune, but the message remains consistent. "Life is real, and we're living it right now!" Notable singles recorded and released by RICH Tycoon include: • Ain't Goin' No Where (feat Chris Rene) - Currency (2008) • This is Me (feat Sean T) - Currency (2008) • Ease My Pain (feat Lasro) - Currency (2008) |
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I Must WriteThey don't have enought paper to satisfy my ink pen
Especially when I stop thinking and just start writing What could be more exciting than a verse, or a poem a thought, or a song erupting from withing my pent up soul Beware when I relinquish all control Of my inner thoughts My sinful plots My personal blues My "I'm so cools" Beware-and don't dare intercept me my opinion pieces may paint you ugly It's only the truth That is according to I with my pen I tell no lies My pen - My ally My sword - My weapon My love - My life My breath - My breathren Give me Paper - await my word Read the signs - do not disturb, I MUST WRITE New Address for RICH Tycoon
New address:
Richie Hampton G-47267 Folsom State Prison (FM 1124u) P O Box 715071 Represa, Ca 95671-5071 Joe Louis (1937 - 2009) Rest In Peace
As a street hustler you run across a lot of characters while cruising the boulevards. Some of them get in your way, some sit and watch, and others become your cohorts in one way or another. You see, the realest cats have a knack for being motivational and providing you with a true understanding of life as it pertains to the game. Along my path I had the privilege of meeting a man (OG) who always had good advice to give and a way with putting that advice in terms a real street hustler could comprehend. …
1st Week of January, 2010!
On January 7, 2009 I was remanded into custody on a scheduled court date in a Santa Cruz county to being serving two 3 year prison terms that would run concurrently. I knew on that day that it’d be a while before I’d see the streets again. So far that while has calculated into one year. I guess you could say that today is my anniversary. The cliché reads, “everything happens for a reason.” I believe that it is not during “the happenings” in which you find the …
I'm Thinking
Well, what can I say? It's been a little over 8 months since I turned myself in to do this stretch of time, and to be honest with yawl I am doing even better than I'd thought I'd be doing at this point. It's not to say that this past 8 months has been like an all expense paid trip to "paradise" surrounded by cannabis clubs passing out free samples but I have managed to make it through the initial part of the "the storm" without losing my mind or hope for that matter. …
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