Lil' Flip Explained

Lil' Flip
Birth Name:Wesley Eric Weston Jr.
Birth Date:3 March 1981
Alias:Fliperaci
Birth Place:Cloverland, Houston, Texas, U.S.
Genre:Hip hop
Years Active:1999–present
Past Member Of:Screwed Up Click

Wesley Eric Weston Jr.[1] [2] (born March 3, 1981), better known by his stage name Lil' Flip, is an American rapper. Raised in Houston, Texas, he embarked on his musical career as a freestyle and battle rapper before signing with local record label, Suckafree Records in 1999. After signing a joint venture with Columbia Records three years later, he became best known for his 2004 singles "Game Over" and "Sunshine", which peaked at numbers 15 and two on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.[3]

Musical career

1999–2003: The Leprechaun and Undaground Legend

In 1999, Lil' Flip signed his first record deal with independent Houston, Texas label Sucka Free. On July 18, 2000, Lil' Flip released his debut album The Leprechaun, catching the attention of DJ Screw, who led Flip to join his rap group, Screwed Up Click. DJ Screw proclaimed Lil' Flip "The Freestyle King".[4]

In 2002, Columbia Records offered Flip and Suckafree a joint venture recording contract and distribution deal. Flip stated that: Lil Flip released his second album Undaground Legend on August 27, 2002. The album was certified platinum in December 2002. It contained the single "The Way We Ball". In 2003, Lil' Flip was also featured on the singles "Like a Pimp" by David Banner, "Tear It Up" by Yung Wun, and "Ridin' Spinners" by Three 6 Mafia. That same year, Flip guest appeared on Ludacris' song "Screwed Up" from his album Chicken-N-Beer.

2004–05: U Gotta Feel Me

In 2004, Lil' Flip released his third album & first double-disc album U Gotta Feel Me. Lil' Flip's label Columbia restructured and Flip ended up at Sony Urban Music, which he believed could promote his work better. The first single from the album was "Game Over (Flip)", followed by his second single, "Sunshine" featuring Lea Sunshine. This album sold 200,000 copies in its first week, and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August 2004. Lil' Flip also made an appearance on the "Naughty Girl (Remix)" with Beyoncé in 2004. He was also featured on Chingy's Powerballin' on the remix of Chingy's successful hit single "Balla Baby". In 2004 he also made a remix to his hit single "Game Over (Flip)" which featured Young Buck and Bun B. He also made a guest appearance on Nelly's successful 2004 album "Sweat". He also collaborated with Jim Jones and The Game on the "Certified Gangstas (Remix)" in 2004. In 2005 Lil' Flip & Z-Ro made a collaboration album titled Kings of the South. Also in 2005, Flip guest featured in Chamillionaire's debut single "Turn It Up", and featured on the remix of Bun B's single "Draped Up". Lil' Flip was also featured on the 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack, on its track "Rollin' on 20s" (featuring fellow Houston rapper Yung Redd).

2007–09: I Need Mine and Respect Me

In 2007, Lil' Flip left Columbia records and founded his own label, Clover G Records. The label was launched as an imprint of Asylum and Warner Bros.; its first release was his third album and second double-disc album, I Need Mine, which released on March 27, 2007. The album debuted at number 15 on the Billboard 200, with 43,000 copies sold in its first week. Only two singles were released from the album, "What It Do" and "Ghetto Mindstate (Can't Get Away)".

His planned fifth album Ahead of My Time was originally set to be released as early as 2007, but was pushed back many times. Lil' Flip released two "album-before-the-album's" in 2009 to help promote the release of Ahead of My Time.[5] [6] On September 29, 2009, Lil' Flip would release his fifth album titled Respect Me to promote Ahead of My Time, it would be distributed by High Powered Entertainment & E1 Music. On December 24, 2009, Lil' Flip would release his first independent album titled Underground Legend 2 to promote Ahead of My Time, it would be distributed independently by Lil' Flip's self-owned label Clover G Records.[7]

2010–present: More independent releases

On July 6, 2010, Lil' Flip would release Ahead of My Time as his second independent album, and debuted his artist Damienn jones "Beauty and the Beast" album, it would be distributed independently by Lil' Flip's self-owned label Clover G Records.

On October 31, 2013, Lil' Flip released his third independent album The Black Dr. Kevorkian, it would also be distributed independently by Lil' Flip's self-owned label Clover G Records & would sell over 10,000 copies its first week.

On March 17, 2015, Lil' Flip released his sixth album titled El Jefe, it was distributed by SoSouth Records.[8] [9] The lead single from the album was titled "Game Over II", which was sequel to his single "Game Over (Flip)".[10] The second single from the album, was titled "In My Pimp C Voice", which was a dedication song towards deceased artist Pimp C.[11] The third single from the album, was titled "Bestfriend" the single would feature artist's E.J. Carter & Rev City.[12] [13]

Other ventures

Clover G Records

Clover G Records
Founded:2004
Founder:Wesley "Lil' Flip" Weston Jr. (CEO) & (President)
Status:Active
Distributor:GT Digital / EMPIRE
Genre:Hip-hop, pop, crunk, R&B
Country:United States
Location:Houston, Texas (2004-present)

Clover G Records or Clover G La Familia is a record label owned by Houston, Texas rapper Lil' Flip, it was created in 2004.

Fashion designing

In 2004 Lil' Flip released his shoe line titled "Clover Footwear" which is branded off his self-owned label Clover G Records.[14] Lil' Flip also has a fashion clothing line titled "Clover G Clothing" which is also branded off his self-owned label Clover G Records.[15]

Author

On April 15, 2014, Lil' Flip released his first book titled Don't Let the Music Industry Fool You!, the book was released with a soundtrack album.[16] [17]

Discography

See main article: Lil' Flip discography.

Studio albums

Collaboration albums

Soundtrack album

Bibliography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Birchmeier. Jason. [{{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p437619/biography|pure_url=yes}} Lil' Flip: Biography]. August 17, 2009 . 2008 . allmusic .
  2. Web site: Becky . Proctor . Lil' Flip OK after shooting, still plans to release album . University Wire . Houston, Texas . April 18, 2002 . Fee required . August 17, 2009 .
  3. Web site: Getting to Know Lil' Flip: Journey Through Platinum Hits. January 2024. Bolnews.com.
  4. Web site: Lil' Flip Biography . May 15, 2017 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20110226095027/http://www.pandora.com/music/artist/lil%2Bflip . February 26, 2011 . . Pandora.com
  5. Web site: Arnold . Paul W . Lil Flip Talks "Respect Me," Rap-A-Lot Records | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales . HipHop DX . September 18, 2009 . November 3, 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110703134136/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9833/title.lil-flip-talks-respect-me-rap-a-lot-records . July 3, 2011 .
  6. https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/icxtpc/chicken-n-beer-where-are-they-now/aazlbb "Chicken N Beer: Where are they now?"
  7. Web site: iTunes – Music – Underground Legend 2 by Lil' Flip. . . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20121105143056/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/underground-legend-2/id348246782 . November 5, 2012 .
  8. Web site: El Jefe. iTunes. March 17, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120051218/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/el-jefe/id967506405. November 20, 2015.
  9. Web site: Amazon.com: El Jefe [Explicit]

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    . Amazon. live. http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/20151119052224/https://www.amazon.com/El-Jefe-Explicit-Lil-Flip/dp/B00TPPZ60K. November 19, 2015.
  10. Web site: Game Over II – Single. iTunes. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151121001725/https://itunes.apple.com/nz/album/game-over-ii-single/id917464922. November 21, 2015.
  11. Web site: In My Pimp C Voice – Single. iTunes. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20151120205208/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-my-pimp-c-voice-single/id947959320. November 20, 2015.
  12. Web site: Lil Flip "Bestfriend" feat. E.J. & Rev City | Hip Hop Weekly . November 19, 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151120075548/http://www.hiphopweekly.com/lil-flip-bestfriend-feat-e-j-rev-city/ . November 20, 2015 .
  13. Web site: Bestfriend (feat. E.J. & Rev City) – Single. iTunes. February 14, 2015. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518100528/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bestfriend-feat.-e.j.-rev/id966063471. May 18, 2015.
  14. Web site: Lil Flip Launches Clover Footwear and Clothing Line. SoJones. May 9, 2004. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20150413202328/http://sojones.com/news/lil-flp-launches-clover-footwear-and-clothing/. April 13, 2015.
  15. Web site: Clover G Clothing – Online. Clover G Clothing. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150416110333/http://www.cloverg.com/clover-g-clothing.html. April 16, 2015.
  16. Book: Amazon.com: Don't Let The Music Industry Fool You! eBook: Wesley "Lil' Flip" Weston: Kindle Store. April 15, 2014. Harris Royal Bloodline. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305144932/http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Let-Music-Industry-Fool-ebook/dp/B00JQGR4GW. March 5, 2016.
  17. Web site: Don't Let the Music Industry Fool You (Soundtrack). iTunes. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160306050155/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-let-music-industry-fool/id868215193. March 6, 2016.
  18. Web site: iTunes – Music – King by Lil' Flip. March 24, 2018. iTunes. March 24, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180503163606/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/king/1363021753. May 3, 2018.
  19. Web site: iTunes – Music – Life by Lil' Flip. March 26, 2018. iTunes. March 26, 2018. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180403053611/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/life/1364226001. April 3, 2018.
  20. Web site: iTunes – Music – The Art of Freestyle 2 by Lil' Flip. October 31, 2019. iTunes. October 31, 2019.
  21. Web site: iTunes – Music – The Music Machine by Lil' Flip. November 29, 2019. iTunes. November 29, 2019.
  22. Web site: iTunes – Music – Feelings by Lil' Flip. February 14, 2020. iTunes. February 14, 2020.
  23. Web site: iTunes – Music – No Feelings by Lil' Flip. February 14, 2020. iTunes. February 14, 2020.
  24. Web site: iTunes – Music – The Leprechaun 2 by Lil' Flip. March 17, 2020. iTunes. March 17, 2020.
  25. Web site: iTunes – Music – The Art of Freestyle 3 by Lil' Flip. August 26, 2022. iTunes. August 26, 2022.
  26. Web site: iTunes – Music – Fondren Flip by Lil' Flip. November 11, 2022. iTunes. November 11, 2022.