Brisco (rapper)
American rapper signed to Cash Money Records.
Brisco is the stage name of British-born American rapper Alexander Mitchell, who was born on June 28, 1982. He gained attention in 2006 through guest performances on DJ Khaled's debut album and subsequently signed with Cash Money Records. His debut studio album, originally scheduled for 2010, was eventually released nine years later under a different title.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- British Alexander Mitchell
- Born
- 28 June 1982
- Birthplace
- Opa-locka, Florida, U.S.
- Genre
- Hip hop
- Occupation
- Rapper, songwriter
- Years active
- 2001–present
- Label
- Poe Boy
- Cash Money
- Universal Motown
- Republic
Facts from the source article.
Did You Know?
- Mitchell's mother died when he was 9, and his brother was killed in a car accident when he was 13.
- The music video for "In the Hood" features cameos from Rick Ross, Flo Rida, DJ Khaled, Triple C's, Cool & Dre, and Birdman.
- He released a diss record called "Waka Blacka" after Waka Flocka Flame was shot in Atlanta.
Music career
Mitchell met Poe Boy Entertainment founder E-Class in 1997, who encouraged him to rap about his life hardships. In 2006, he appeared on DJ Khaled's Listennn... the Album and Rick Ross's Port of Miami, and Lil Wayne signed him to Cash Money Records in November of that year. He began recording the album Street Medicine in 2007, producing tracks like "I'm Into Dat" and "Opa-locka", and debuted on Lil Wayne's mixtape Da Drought 3. Throughout 2007 and 2008, he made guest appearances on albums by DJ Khaled, Lil Wayne, and Flo Rida, and released singles including "In the Hood" featuring Lil Wayne and "Just Know Dat" remix.
In late 2008, he released a mixtape with DJ Bigga Rankin titled From Dade to Duval. In summer 2009, he featured on the song "Catch 22" by Dray Skky. Street Medicine was planned for December 2010 but never released. He later released a diss record "Waka Blacka" aimed at Gucci Mane, OJ Da Juiceman, and Waka Flocka Flame, following a dispute.
In February 2011, he joined the Urban Wrestling Federation collaboration. In October 2012, he released the single "Chocolate Dream" featuring Ricco Barrino. In 2020, he appeared on the third season of Love & Hip Hop: Miami.
Discography
Brisco's singles include "Just Know Dat" (featuring Flo Rida and Lil Wayne, 2008), which peaked at number 13 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart; "Black Shades" (featuring Ball Greezy and Billy Blue, 2009); and "On the Wall" (featuring Lil Wayne, 2010), which charted at number 89 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. He also appeared as a featured artist on "La La" (Lil Wayne featuring Brisco and Busta Rhymes, 2008), which peaked at number 6 on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles chart.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where was Brisco (rapper) born?
Brisco was born on 28 June 1982 in Opa-locka, Florida, U.S.
When was Brisco (rapper) active?
Brisco has been active since 2001.
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