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Alfonzo Liebenstein
B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story [7] is the third studio album by American rapper Cassidy. It was released under Full Surface Records/J Records.[8] Before its release, XXL Magazine ranked the album the 10th most anticipated album of 2007. The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200 with 63,000 copies sold in the first week released.[9]
The album was originally titled This Time Around, then it was changed to It Is What It Is and finally to B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story.[8] Cassidy named the album B.A.R.S. after spending 8 months behind bars (in prison). B.A.R.S are also his initials, Barry Adrian Reese [Story]. The album features songs about his accident and his time in jail as well as his relationship with God. He also created a B.A.R.S. Competition Freestyle Battle with finalists, G.O.D. Jewels, 21, of Chicago, IL, Rocky, 17, of Detroit, MI, and Lil' Chugga, 23, of, Columbia, TN on October 10, 2007 live on MTV's Sucker Free.
Producer Swizz Beatz handled some of the production on the album. The album was released on Swizz Beatz's Full Surface Records imprint, a subsidiary of J Records. Other producers involved with the project were Neo Da Matrix, Don Cannon, Kanye West, Bink, Hi-Tek, and others.
The album was originally titled This Time Around, then it was changed to It Is What It Is and finally to B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story. Cassidy named the album B.A.R.S. after spending 8 months behind bars (in prison). B.A.R.S are also his initials, Barry Adrian Reese (Story).
Cassidy first gained attention for his freestyles and began competing as a battle rapper in the late 1990s. In the early 2000s, he began making the switch from battle rap to traditional hip hop and in 2002 signed a major deal with Ruff Ryders and Full Surface Records, under the aegis of J Records. His debut studio album Split Personality arrived in March 2004, and debuted at the number two spot on the US Billboard 200 chart.
In 2002, Cassidy signed a recording contract with American music producer Swizz Beatz's Full Surface imprint, under the aegis of Ruff Ryders Entertainment and J Records. On November 29, 2003, he released his commercial debut single, "Hotel", featuring R. Kelly. The song reached the Top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The second single, "Get No Better", features Mashonda. On March 16, 2004, Cassidy released his debut album, Split Personality. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the following month.
On March 14, 2005, Cassidy released the single "I'm a Hustla". The next single, "B-Boy Stance", features vocals and production from his mentor, Swizz Beatz. On June 28, 2005, Cassidy released his second studio album, I'm a Hustla. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart, with 93,000 copies sold in the first week.
In 2006, after his release from prison and recovering from an auto accident, Cassidy began work on his third studio album, B.A.R.S. The Barry Adrian Reese Story. The album was released on November 6, 2007, debuting at number 10 on the Billboard 200, with 63,000 copies sold in the first week. The album was led by the single "My Drink n My 2 Step", featuring vocals and production from Swizz Beatz.
In late 2009, Cassidy signed with Carmelo Anthony's label Kross Over Entertainment. While preparing his fourth studio album, he released a mixtape series entitled Apply Pressure. On August 24, 2010, Cassidy released the 5-track EP Face 2 Face, with the promotional single "Face 2 Face". On November 16, 2010, Cassidy's fourth studio album, C.A.S.H. (Cass A Straight Hustla) was released. On its first week it had sold about 5,200 copies, much lower than his previous studio albums. "Drumma Bass" was the only official single from the album.
On May 21, 2012, Cassidy hosted a release party for his mixtape Mayhem Music. On July 8, 2012, he released the mixtape Mayhem Music: AP3. After fellow Philly rapper Meek Mill said he would battle Cassidy, which Cassidy later said he would accept if the money was right. They participated in a "twitter beef" after which Cassidy released "The Diary of a Hustla" which was originally thought to be a diss towards Meek. This was later refuted by Cassidy. They both were asking for $100,000 each for the battle to take place. However, after Meek Mill dissed Cassidy's song "Condom Style" (a remake of Psy's "Gangnam Style") Cassidy released a song titled "Me, Myself & iPhone" where he took shots at Meek Mill. Afterwards, Meek Mill responded with the diss track "Repo" which Mill later said would be the final diss record he would release against Cassidy. Cassidy later said the feud was not personal, saying it was all in the spirit of hip hop. On January 6, 2013 Cassidy released a 10-minute-long diss response titled "Raid". On October 6th, Cassidy released his album Da Science.
Because of the success of the album, it was expected of Cassidy to return the following year with another album. But, due to label politics, this never happened. There was a significant buzz surrounding the Philadelphia rapper, but a year on ice stagnated his career. Following this, he would leave Full Surface to sign with a new label headed by Carmelo Anthony.
Cassidy hoped to release his new album last year, but the label did not have any proper deals in place. Now, one year later, the label has a deal. Ever since Nas declared hip hop dead back in 2006, every rapper says that they are going to save hip hop with their latest album. The only rappers to ever actually do so were Raekwon and Jay-Z. Cassidy is hoping to become the third exception to that rule.
Figlio di padre afro-americano e madre dominicana, iniziò a rappare quando aveva tredici anni e si fece subito conoscere partecipando in una gara rap presso una stazione radio. Egli fu membro della Larsiny Crew con alcuni suoi amici d'infanzia. Il producer Swizz Beatz fece firmare Cassidy con la sua Full Surface Records e le prime canzoni di Cassidy apparvero nell'album di Swizz Presents G.H.E.T.T.O. Stories nel 2002. Cassidy sconfisse Freeway, membro della Roc-A-Fella Records, in un freestyle successivo all'album, guadagnando ulteriore fama.
Split Personality venne pubblicato nel marzo 2004 e debuttò alla posizione numero 2 nella Billboard 200 Chart. Il secondo singolo tratto dall'album, "Get No Better", non ebbe il successo sperato.
Il secondo album, I'm a Hustla, esce nel 2005 con la casa discografica Full Surface. Raggiunse negli USA la posizione numero 5. Il video di questa canzone vede un esempio di step dance chiamata "The Hustla Dance". All'album parteciparono Raekwon e Mashonda.
Il terzo album di Cassidy, B.A.R.S, è in costruzione e già il singolo "My Drink 'N My 2 Step" è stato pubblicato in alcune radio e in alcuni siti internet. Cassidy è apparso in alcuni concerti dei The Roots.
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