Big Scoob
Stewart Duane Ashby Jr. (born May 9, 1973) better known by his stage name Big Scoob is an American rapper from Kansas City, Missouri, who records for Strange Music.
Big Scoob | |
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| Birth name | Stewart Duane Ashby Jr.[1] |
| Born | May 9, 1973 |
| Origin | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Genres | Gangsta Rap |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Strange Music |
| Website | http://www.bigscoob.com |
Early life
Big Scoob spent his late adolescence and part of his early adulthood involved with gangs in his native Kansas City, Missouri. Rap music eventually provided a path out of the lifestyle.
Musical career
Early career
Along with fellow Kansas City natives Tech N9ne, Bakarri, and Txx Will, he formed the 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians, a group that released a handful of albums during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Frustrated with the industry, Scoob left music and focused on raising his daughters.
Return to music and signing to Strange Music
After a few years of dormancy, Big Scoob was convinced by Tech N9ne to return to the music industry. On February 7, 2009, it was announced on Tech N9ne's official website that Big Scoob had signed to his independent record label, Strange Music.
Releases
On September 15, 2009, Big Scoob released his debut studio album Monsterifik through Strange Music. The album was released under the "Tech N9ne Presents" banner, making it the second album to have this introduction banner following Krizz Kaliko's debut album. Features on this album include 8Ball & MJG, B-Legit, Johnny Richter of the Kottonmouth Kings, 1 Ton of Potluck and Irv Da Phenom, along with Strange Music labelmates Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, former Strange Music artists Kutt Calhoun Skatterman, and 57th Street Rogue Dog Villains members Bakarri (as Mr. Whitebear) & Txx Will. The album debuted number 67 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums.
Big Scoob released his sophomore album Damn Fool on May 3, 2011. Guests on the album include Glasses Malone, Bumpy Knuckles, Chillest Illest, Krizz Kaliko, Tech N9ne, Messy Marv, T-Nutty, Skatterman and Jay Rock. The album debuted number 49 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and number 24 on the Billboard Top Rap Albums.
On September 20, 2011, Big Scoob released the No Filter EP. The EP features Kutt Calhoun, BG Bulletwound, and Irv Da Phenom.
It was stated by Tech N9ne in an interview with The Source that Big Scoob no longer wished to make any more projects because "these kids don't understand what he's talking about." However, he still appears on other rappers' albums, including Tech N9ne's albums. After the release of Tech N9ne's sixth Collabos album Strangeulation Vol. II, Big Scoob confirmed that he is currently working on his next album.[2][3] He stated in a Twitter post that his last two albums had too many outside sources, including Tech N9ne's fans, the streets, and Strange Music, thus making them "mediocre."[4]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title |
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| 2009 | Monsterifik
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| 2011 | Damn Fool
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| 2016 | H.O.G.
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| 2018 | Duality
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with 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians
| Album information |
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It's On Now
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My Dog's for Life[6]
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Roguish Ways
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New World Hustle[7]
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EPs
| Year | Title |
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| 2011 | No Filter
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Mixtapes
| Year | Title |
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| 2012 | Dope Talk Volume 1
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Dope Talk Volume 2
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "No More Mr. Nice Guy" | 2003 | Non-album single |
| "All I Kno Is Hood" | 2011 | Damn Fool |
| "AKKA Damn Fool" | ||
| "B*tch Please" | 2016 | H.O.G. |
| "Walk the Line" | ||
| "Warrior" | ||
| "Soul Musik" | ||
| "Up & Down" (featuring Boogieman) |
2017 | Non-album single |
| "T.R.A.P.(Pack Gone)" (featuring B-Legit, Boogieman) |
2018 | Duality |
| "On Me" (featuring Tech N9ne) |
Non-album singles |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director |
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| 2009 | "Salue" (Ft. Tech N9ne) | |
| 2011 | "All I Kno Is Hood" (Ft. Krizz Kaliko) | Dan Gedman (Liquid 9)[9] |
| 2012 | "Real Cocky" | |
| 2015 | "Strangeulation Vol. II Cypher III" (Tech N9ne Ft. Big Scoob, JL B. Hood) | |
| "Push Start" (Tech N9ne Ft. Big Scoob) | ||
Guest appearances
| Title | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Soldiers At War" | 1999 | Tech N9ne, Don Juan, L.V., Short Nitty | The Calm Before the Storm |
| "Constantly Dirty" | 2002 | Tech N9ne, 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians | Absolute Power |
| "2 Piece" | 2007 | Tech N9ne, Joe Vertigo, Krizz Kaliko | Misery Loves Kompany |
| "Big Scoob" | Tech N9ne | ||
| "Beat You Up" | 2008 | Tech N9ne, Lebowski, The Weapon | Killer |
| "Salute" | Messy Marv, Krizz Kaliko, Tech N9ne | Draped Up & Chipped Out, Vol. 3 | |
| "Nothin'" | 2009 | Tech N9ne, Messy Marv | Sickology 101 |
| "Sorry N' Sh*t" | Tech N9ne, 57th Street Rogue Dog Villians | ||
| "Dysfunctional" | Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko | ||
| "B. Boy" | Tech N9ne, Bumpy Knuckles, Kutt Calhoun, Skatterman | K.O.D. | |
| "Street Life" | D-Locc da Chop & Cash Image | Red Rags & Blue Flags | |
| "Be Right Back" | Krizz Kaliko, Tech N9ne | Genius | |
| "Gain Green" | Messy Marv, Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko | Draped Up & Chipped Out, Vol. 4 | |
| "L.A., CA 2 K.C., MO" | Mykill Miers | Take It In Blood | |
| "How I Feel" | Irv da Phenom | Tire Shops & Night Clubs | |
| "Keep It One Hunit" | 2010 | Tech N9ne, Glasses Malone, Irv da Phenom | The Gates Mixed Plate |
| "Asshole" | Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko | Seepage | |
| "Down For the Block" | Jay Rock, Kutt Calhoun, Tech N9ne | Bad Season | |
| "Stranger" | Cognito, Kutt Calhoun, Loki, Stevie Stone, Tech N9ne | Automatic | |
| "In My Dreams" | Krizz Kaliko, Brotha Lynch Hung | Shock Treatment | |
| "Love Me Tomorrow" | 2011 | Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko | All 6's and 7's |
| "Bless My Niggaz" | Irv Da Phenom | Dream Big, Hustle Hard, Vol. 1 | |
| "Home Invasion" | Tragedy503 | Darkside Of The Womb | |
| "Charlie Sheen" | Kutt Calhoun | Red-Headed Stepchild | |
| "Dixie Cup" | 2012 | Krizz Kaliko, Twiztid | Kickin' and Screamin' |
| "Stay Alive" | Krizz Kaliko | ||
| "Goin' Down" | Stevie Stone, Spaide Ripper | Rollin' Stone | |
| "With the BS" | 2013 | Tech N9ne, Red Cafe, Trae tha Truth | Something Else |
| "Red Rags" | 2014 | Tech N9ne, Kutt Calhoun, Jay Rock | Strangeulation |
| "Strangeulation IV" | Rittz, Prozak, Krizz Kaliko | ||
| "Bass Ackwards" | 2015 | Tech N9ne, Yo Gotti, Lil Wayne | Special Effects |
| "Push Start" | Tech N9ne | Strangeulation Vol. II | |
| "Strangeulation Vol. II Cypher III" | JL B.Hood | ||
| "Buss Serves" | 2016 | Tech N9ne, Young Devi D | The Storm |
| "Let's Link" | 2017 | Tech N9ne | Strange Reign |
| "Let's Go" | Tech N9ne, Darrien Safron | ||
| "Quicksand" | Godemis, Stevie Stone |
References
- "A.B.N." ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- "'I Want to Make an Album I'm Proud of' – Big Scoob Hints at Future Plans [SM Exclusive]". StrangeMusicInc.com. Retrieved 18 November 2015.
- "Big Scoob on Twitter: "2016 I will deliver an album that properly represents my trials & tribulations becoming the MAN I am today! #Confident"". Twitter.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- "Big Scoob on Twitter: "I let too much chatter from, Techs fans, the streets, the label, my own hang-ups, make my 2 Strange projects mediocre, NOT THIS TIME!!!!"". Twitter.com. Retrieved 17 December 2015.
- "Big Scoob on Twitter: "I forgot to tell yaw "DAMN FOOL" May 3rd 2k11 summn for U to ride 2 this summer!!!!!"". Twitter.com. 2011-01-27. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- "No Filter by Big Scoob on MP3 and WAV at Juno Download". Junodownload.com. 2011-09-20. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- Gedman, Dan (Director) (2011-04-21). All I Kno Is Hood (Music Video). Retrieved 2011-05-14.