2010–2014: The Green Ghost and various mixtapes Īfter recording many mixtapes Styles returned to the Hip-Hop scene by releasing two retail albums in 2010, The Green Ghost Project with DJ Green Lantern on Invasion Records and The Ghost Dub-Dime a retail mixtape on E1 Records (formally Koch Records). Two years later, he released his second album, Time is Money on Ruff Ryders which was followed by Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman) a year later. In 2004, Styles was featured on an alternate version of Akon's hit debut single, Locked Up. The song also received widespread airplay on the radio throughout 2002. The album was supported by the hit single, Good Times, which peaked at number 22 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. 2000–2007: Ruff Ryder's and solo albums Īfter releasing another Lox album, We Are the Streets and appearing on albums with other Ruff Ryders artists, Styles released his first solo album, A Gangster and a Gentleman, in 2002.

After this, the group was granted their release and left Bad Boy to sign with Ruff Ryder Records. After trying and failing to get Puff Daddy to grant them a release from their contract, the group confronted him in his office, with Styles P throwing a chair at his own boss. The album went on to be certified platinum, and, although the album was a chart-topping success, the group grew to feel that the glossy image and production style of Bad Boy Records conflicted with their grimier rap aesthetic. This single was the most played hit in 1997, which opened the door for the Lox's to write more of their own songs and eventually release their first album in January 1998 titled Money, Power & Respect. In 1997, the Lox received international acclaim when their tribute to the late Biggie Smalls, 'We'll Always Love Big Poppa', was picked as the B-side track from Diddy's No Way Out album (3x Platinum) with the number one hit, ' I'll Be Missing You'. to Live', Mariah Carey's ' Honey', the Notorious B.I.G.'s 'Last Day' and Mary J. In 19, the group wrote and performed on a number of Diddy hits, including ' It's All About the Benjamins' and 'I Got the Power', Mase's ' 24 Hrs.

Blige and Mariah Carey which gave them instant notoriety and status within the hip-hop and mainstream charts. After signing with Bad Boy, the Lox quickly started collaborating on hits with Diddy, the Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Diddy immediately hired the trio to write for Bad Boy Records.

Blige who was impressed with their lyrical content, and gave their demo to Sean 'Diddy' Combs. In their late teens, the trio met Mary J. As a trio, the Lox began rapping in the mid-1990s and started to build a steady underground following thanks to their performances and street freestyles.

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