Killer Mike

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Killer Mike
Birth name Michael Render
Born April 20, 1975
Origin Atlanta, Georgia
Genre(s) Rap, Dirty South
Occupation(s) MC
Label(s) Grind Time Rap Gang
Website http://killermike.net/ [1]

Michael Render, better known by his stage name Killer Mike (born April 20, 1975) is an American rapper, signed to Grind Time Official through the SMC/Fontana Distribution. He made his debut appearance on "Snappin' and Trappin'" on OutKast's 2000 LP Stankonia, and also appeared on the Grammy-winning song, "The Whole World", the single from OutKast's greatest hits album Big Boi and Dre Present...OutKast. He was featured in the movies 20 Funerals, Idlewild, and ATL.

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Killer Mike released his debut album, Monster, in 2003. The album's lead single was "Akshon (Yeah!)", it featured OutKast on guest vocals, and was included on the soundtrack to the 2004 version of EA Sports popular video game Madden NFL. He even made a Madden '04 remix of "Akshon (Yeah!)" for the game. Following the release of his own material, he appeared on "Flip Flop Rock" and "Bust" on the Speakerboxx half of Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. He also appeared on "Southern Takeover" with Pastor Troy on Chamillionaire's CD The Sound of Revenge. His second album "Ghetto Extraordinary" has had its release date pushed back several times due to disputes between Big Boi and Sony Records. 1

Killer Mike has also performed as a voice actor. He plays a rapper/actor, turned President of the United States, named Taqu'il in the Adult Swim cartoon Frisky Dingo. According to an article published in the June 2007 issue of XXL, Killer Mike addressed why he left the Purple Ribbon roster. He stated that he felt as if Purple Ribbon was the equivilent to the "Clippers," while he wanted to join the "Lakers."[citation needed]

On April 21, 2008, Killer Mike performed at the 2008 National Forensics Association National Tournament at Tennessee State University.

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[edit] Albums

Album cover Album information
Monster
I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind
  • Released: October 2006
  • Label: Grind Time Official
  • Last RIAA certification: -
  • Singles:"The Juggernaut","That's Life"
Ghetto Extraordinary
  • Leaked: January 2008
I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II
  • Released: July 2008
  • Label: Grind Time Official/SMC/Fontana

[edit] Singles

  • 2001: "The Whole World" (OutKast featuring Killer Mike)
  • 2002: "Land of a Million Drums" (Outkast featuring Killer Mike & Sleepy Brown)
  • 2003: "Akshon (Yeah!)" (featuring OutKast)
  • 2003: "A.D.I.D.A.S." (featuring Big Boi & Sleepy Brown)
  • 2003: "A.D.I.D.A.S. (Cool N Dre remix)" (featuring Jermaine Dupri & Amil) (promo only release)
  • 2005: "My Chrome" (featuring Big Boi)
  • 2006: "The Juggernaut"
  • 2006: "That's Life"
  • 2006: "All That Jizz" (as Ta'Quil; from the show Frisky Dingo)
  • 2006: "Bad Day, Worst Day" (featuring Ice Cube)
  • 2007: "My Chrome" (featuring Big Boi)
  • 2007: "Get Em' Shawty" (featuring Bubba Sparxxx & Three 6 Mafia)
  • 2007: "Blam Blam" (Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theatres Colon Soundtrack)

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