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Celph Titled
Birth name Vic Mercer[citation needed]
Origin Tampa, Florida, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper
Years active 1993—present
Labels No Sleep Recordings
Associated acts Army of the Pharaohs, Demigodz, Buckwild, Apathy, DutchMassive, Majik Most, Fort Minor, J-Zone, 7L & Esoteric
Website [1] [2] [3]

Celph Titled (born Vic Mercer) is an American hip hop solo artist, record producer and member of the hip hop supergroup Army of the Pharaohs, as well as the Demigodz Crew.

Biography [link]


Celph Titled was born in Tampa, Florida to a Cuban-American mother and a German-Scottish father. He began creating hip hop music in the early 1990's when he was seventeen years old. Celph Titled was born in Tampa, FL and grew up in the heart of Hillsborough County's rapidly expanding multicultural landscape. The product of an Ybor City Cuban-American mother and a German-Scottish father, Celph's folks always encouraged his knack for creative expression. In the 80's, young parents that videotaped all the classic videos on MTV and an uncle in a popular local rock band had a big impact on the scope of Celph's musical inspirations. "My dad used to show me all the classic videos; 'Thriller', 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' and everything else from Herbie Hancock to ZZ Top, so I was always glued to MTV. Then one day I saw a Fat Boys video it was over. I knew I loved this music," Celph recalls fondly. After penning some of his own lyrics and making beats with minimal equipment, he began recording demos in the early 90's on his uncle's 4-track machine. When asked to describe that particular time in his life, Celph states, "I knew from that point on that I wanted to be a recording artist and I never stopped chasing that goal. I was quite the mischievous kid but it soon became clear that hip hop was my calling."

Still a teen fresh out of high school, Celph's relentless hustle and talent were noticed when he was courted by an independent record company to relocate to New York City and begin working as an in-house producer and A&R. This was the move that would change his life and give him the platform to establish a name in underground hip hop. The now-defunct BUDS International and Bronx Science Records released all of Celph's early records on vinyl, including his original group, Equilibrium, and singles from career-long partner-in-rhyme, Apathy. After soaking up the NYC scene for a few years, the hard work and dues-paying finally began to pay off as publications, websites, taste-makers and even major record labels began taking notice of the pale-skinned Latino and his associates. As a leading member of two legendary crews, The Demigodz and Jedi Mind Tricks' Army of the Pharaohs collective, Celph became a fan-favorite for his standout quotable-filled performances and hard-hitting East Coast-style production featured on the crews' respective blockbuster releases. In addition, Grammy-winner Mike Shinoda, of Linkin Park fame, invited Celph to join his Los Angeles cohorts, Styles of Beyond, as an official part of 2005's Fort Minor project, released on Linkin Park's Machine Shop/Warner Bros. imprint and executive produced by Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z. Aside from his appearance on that album, and his jaw-dropping verses on the industry-approved DJ Green Lantern Invasion "Fort Minor: We Major" mixtape, Mr. Titled embarked on a nationwide tour with FM in 2006. Following the tour, Celph released a unique compilation entitled, "The Gatalog." The impressive quadruple-disc set captured a long discography of Celph's guest appearances and freestyles, going all the way back to his early releases from 1998. The compilation was a great success, continuing to buzz and remain a top-seller consistently, even years after its release. The word of mouth spread vigorously and it became the catalyst in generating a tidal wave of demand for a proper solo debut from Celph Titled. It was a plan that worked better than ever, as it set up the enterprising MC to have the privilege of releasing an official debut to a thriving fanbase that already viewed him as a seasoned veteran.

After the release of "The Gatalog" and a move back to his Gulf Coast hometown, Celph spent three years working with iconic Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C.) multi-platinum producer, Buckwild, on what would become his October 26, 2010 debut album, "Nineteen Ninety Now" on No Sleep Recordings. Spearheaded by longtime friend James "DL" Ellison, the project set out to be a first of its kind, utilizing never-before-released tracks made in 1994 and 1995 and creating new songs out of them with the stylings of present day. As a true scholar of the 90's golden era of rap, Celph explains, "This is the project I've always wanted to do. To have my debut produced by a legend like Buckwild can't be topped in my mind. My first album is always going to be looked at as a masterpiece by my fans. It reminds you of the techniques no longer used in today's hip hop and it takes you right back to that feeling, even if it's just for one album." With a critically acclaimed solo album under his belt, Celph Titled is now an independent mogul and a monster force to be reckoned with. To feed the fans' rabid appetite to be a part of his movement, he has created his own brand called Mad Ammo, which will represent not only his apparel line but also the next wing of the Demigodz/Pharaoh's family. Celph's debut album received critical acclaim from one of hip hop's most legendary producers, DJ Premier.

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Discography [link]

Date Album Name Artists Record Label
October 24, 2006 The Gatalog: A Collection Of Chaos Celph Titled Endless Recording Company
March 14, 2006 Every Hog Has Its Day Celph Titled & J-Zone (The Boss Hog Barbarians) Mt. Kill-a-Ho / Hog Cabin Entertainment
March 12, 2007 No Place Like Chrome Celph Titled & Apathy Antidote UK
October 26, 2010 Nineteen Ninety Now Celph Titled & Buckwild No Sleep Recordings
November 8, 2011 Nineteen Ninety More Celph Titled & Buckwild No Sleep Recordings
TBA The Fresh Prince of Hell's Lair [2] Celph Titled Dirty Version Recordings

References [link]

  1. ^ Celph Titled - About - Bio
  2. ^ https://www.kevinnottingham.com/2011/08/18/apathy-responds-to-critics-of-feature-heavy-album-takes-soft-rappers-to-task-interview/
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Podcasts:

Celph Titled

ALBUMS

War Syndrome

Released 2014

Nineteen Ninety More

Released 2011

Nineteen Ninety Now

Released 2010

No Place Like Chrome

Released 2007

The Gatalog: A Collection of Chaos

Released 2006
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Eatadiccup (feat. J-Zone)

by: Celph Titled

(feat. Celph Titled)
Look, up above!
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's my balls! (Yeah)
J-Zone a-k-a Captain Backslap
Celph Titled the motherfuckin' Rubix Cupid
Come on
[J-Zone]
Super-nigga J-Zone in the sky with a fur cape
Enemy of the state, in '98 I dropped the gold tape
Hoes wantin' my presents got nothin' but more laughter
Bitch, the fact that it's Christmas is no factor
Unknown to famous, my Rolodex got a long list of hoes, like the Chinatown White Pages
Only yellow nigga, always runnin' his mouth
Eatin' pussy, lookin' like Pac-Man, but don't fuck with a spouse
Ladies, I drove 'em crazy, 'cause I gave 'em more head
But pigeons are shittin' on me 'cause I threw 'em no bread
Bum bitches beg me not to perform 'cause I'm offendin' 'em
[Sample]
Please, don't do it!
I said I'm no gentleman!
[J-Zone]
She left, about to cry too, what, you forgotten?
I was raised on 2 Live Crew, my attitude is rotten
Zone and Celph are guaranteed
Like your bitch gainin' 55 pounds after you marry the G
[Celph Titled]
Yo, me and Zone cake heavily, breakin' cheddar with cheese graters
With an HK? that stretch 3 acres
Sniper maneuvers, I'm on some heavy metal shit
Find me at Lollapalooza with a bazooka
Any bitch 14 and up, you know I'm fuckin' that
Get my rocks off, watchin' fat girls do jumpin' jacks
I really stay on top of my game when I'm at
'Cause I'm fuckin' your wife missionary style on a Twister mat
[J-Zone & Celph Titled]
MC's hate us
Bleach don't fade us
Ball on a bunch of? hoes don't date us
Zone and Celph Titled rippin' over the beat
Come to your crib, take a leak, piss all over the seat
You're 2-bit like Atari,?, Commodore
You're sorry, with a weak show, what the fuck you rhymin' for?
[Sample]
What sort of nonsense is this?
Eat a dick up
Cock-cocksuckers, cock-cocksuckers
[J-Zone]
We APR finance careers
'Cause we give it to you now, and you're payin' for the next 3 years
My ex called me the Pipe-long Kid
'Cause I got a dick size reminiscent of the Whitestone Bridge
Sissies talk all tough, takin' "Thug-agra" by the case
Celph stomped a hole in your cheek, and everybody call your ass Ma$e
And on your face you'll fall flat
For ballin' out your league like Kobe with a baseball bat, ya bitch
[J-Zone talking]
Oh, shit, yo, Celph
What are you doing with that cannon, man?
Make sure you think twice before you use it
[Celph Titled talking]
No doubt Zone, I always do
[Sample]
Once when I load it, and once when I fire it [gunshot]
[Celph Titled]
Real gangstas don't say much, we talk with our hands
And keep a surplus of Ziploc bags and rubberbands
?, you see me load the clip in the gun?
You'd better kill that crip walk and start doin' a crip run
I'm 6'1", 240 pounds, enough to cause fractures
Extort pussies in the game, it's gonna cost rappers
From now on, call me Reverend Get-Right
I got a thing for female journalists, I like the bitch tight
Cookin' crack in a rotisserie oven, hickory smokin'
In the projects with a bulldozer, picture me rollin', nigga
I went to private school, attended church and said my prayers
Now I'm takin' trips to hell, and God, I love it there
Settin' the new fashion trends, who else?
You look nice in that body bag, shoot yourself
Black Sabbath performer, come see me on Sunday




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