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'''Percee P''' is an American [[rapper]] from the [[Bronx, New York]]. He first gained recognition in the hip-hop community in the early 1990s for his fast-paced, intricate rhymes and unique flow. He is known for his collaborations with other notable hip-hop artists, including [[Lord Finesse]] and [[Madlib]]. Percee P has released several albums throughout his career, including [[Perseverance (Percee P album)|Perseverance]] in 2007. He continues to be a respected figure in the underground hip-hop scene.
'''John Percy Simon'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/percee-p-mn0000305861/biography|title=Percee P - Biography|work=[[AllMusic]]|first=Marisa|last=Brown|access-date=September 27, 2014}}</ref> (born July 9, 1969), better known by his stage name '''Percee P''', is an American rapper from [[The South Bronx]], [[New York City]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2014/03/28/tonight-in-music-the-war-on-drugs-the-black-lips-percee-p-jupe-jupe-and-newaxeyes/|title=Tonight in Music: The War on Drugs, the Black Lips, Percee P, Jupe Jupe and Newaxeyes!|work=[[The Stranger (newspaper)|The Stranger]]|first=Kyle|last=Fleck|date=March 28, 2014|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716062527/http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2014/03/28/tonight-in-music-the-war-on-drugs-the-black-lips-percee-p-jupe-jupe-and-newaxeyes/|archive-date=July 16, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Unkut'' described him as the "legendary lyricist of the subterranean".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.unkut.com/2007/12/percee-p-the-unkut-interview/|title=Percee P - The Unkut Interview|work=Unkut|first=Robbie|last=Ettelson|date=December 11, 2007|access-date=July 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707141319/http://www.unkut.com/2007/12/percee-p-the-unkut-interview/|archive-date=July 7, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
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===Singles===
===Singles===
* "Now They Wanna See Me" / "Puttin' Heads to Bed" (1992)
* "Now They Wanna See Me" / "Lung Collapsing Lyrics" / "Puttin' Heads to Bed" (1992)
* "Nowhere Near Simple" / "Don't Cum Strapped" (1996)
* "Nowhere Near Simple" / "Don't Cum Strapped" (1996)
* "Put It on the Line" (2005)
* "Put It on the Line" (2005)
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Percee P
image of the rapper
Background information
Birth nameJohn Percy Simon
Also known asThe Rhyme Inspector
Born (1969-07-09) July 9, 1969 (age 55)[citation needed]
The Bronx, New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1988–present
LabelsStones Throw

Percee P is an American rapper from the Bronx, New York. He first gained recognition in the hip-hop community in the early 1990s for his fast-paced, intricate rhymes and unique flow. He is known for his collaborations with other notable hip-hop artists, including Lord Finesse and Madlib. Percee P has released several albums throughout his career, including Perseverance in 2007. He continues to be a respected figure in the underground hip-hop scene.

Career

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In 2007, Percee P released his debut studio album, Perseverance, on Stones Throw Records.[1] Entirely produced by Madlib,[2] it featured guest appearances from Aesop Rock, Chali 2na, Diamond D, Guilty Simpson, and Prince Po.[3]

He has also collaborated with a number of musicians, including Lord Finesse, Kool Keith, Jurassic 5, and Jedi Mind Tricks.[4]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Compilation albums

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  • Now and Then (2004)
  • Legendary Status (2005)
  • Perseverance: The Remix (2007)
  • Oh No vs. Percee P (2008) (with Oh No)

Singles

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  • "Now They Wanna See Me" / "Lung Collapsing Lyrics" / "Puttin' Heads to Bed" (1992)
  • "Nowhere Near Simple" / "Don't Cum Strapped" (1996)
  • "Put It on the Line" (2005)
  • "Percekusion" / "NY to the UK" (2005)
  • "Throwback Rap Attack" (2006)
  • "Watch Your Step" (2007)
  • "The Hand That Leads You" (2007)
  • "No Time for Jokes" / "Last of the Greats" (2008)
  • "Get Down" (2013)

Guest appearances

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References

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  1. ^ Patrin, Nate (August 28, 2007). "Percee P: Perseverance". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on July 8, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Acharya, Neil (November 26, 2007). "Percee P - Perseverance". Exclaim!. Archived from the original on July 7, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  3. ^ Washington, Rico (November 22, 2007). "Percee P Perseverance". XLR8R. Archived from the original on August 14, 2014. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  4. ^ Rule, Dan (January 1, 2008). "I persevere: Percee P". The Age. Archived from the original on April 1, 2016. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
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