Tha Chill
| Tha Chill | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Vernon Johnson |
| Also known as | MC Chill |
| Born | 1970 |
| Origin | Compton, California, U.S. |
| Genres | West Coast hip hop |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Orpheus Records, Hoopla Worldwide Uneek Music |
| Associated acts | Compton's Most Wanted MC Eiht N.O.T.R Hustle Holix Tha Wanted Gang |
Tha Chill (born Vernon Johnson in Compton, California 1970) is a co-founder of the Compton based hip hop group, Compton's Most Wanted, along with frontman MC Eiht. During his childhood, Chill dropped out of highschool and hooked up with neighbourhood friend MC Eiht, to form the group.[1] Chill has also produced several albums, including The Hard Way released in 2004 by the Long Beach based supergroup, 213. He contributed musically only on the debut album of Compton's Most Wanted, It's a Compton Thang, as the group disbanded after he was sentenced to three years imprisonment. However, he was subsequently a featured performer on the reunion album, Represent. Tha Chill was set to release his debut solo album, Chill Factor in 2008.[2] Tha Chill is currently[when?] releasing music through B.J.I./Hoopla Media/LRT Music/Universal Records.[3] Tha Chill is part of the hip hop supergroup called "1st Generation" with Kurupt, Jayo Felony, King T, DJ Battlecat, MC Eiht and Sir Jinx.[4][5]
Discography
- 2003: Tha Wind Chill Factor
- 2010: Chillafornia EP
- 2012: Chillafornia
- 2014: Chillstrumental
References
- ↑ Tha Chill biography at discogs.com Accessed October 20, 2007.
- ↑ Chill Factor. westcoast2k. Accessed December 27, 2007.
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