Freddie Beauregard(born November 9, 1974), professionally known by his stage nameParadime,is an American rapper and producer fromDetroit,Michigan.
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| Birth name | Frederick Beauregard |
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| Born | November 9, 1974 |
| Origin | Livonia, Michigan,U.S. |
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| Years active | 1991-present |
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He is aNorthwood UniversityandDetroit Catholic Centralalumni.[1]
Career
editHis first appearance was on the Detroit hip-hop scene in 1991 in the form of a solo album, which sold only a few hundred copies. He was discovered byKid Rockin 1996 and was taken under Rock’s wing, performing with him and writing songs. Dime was signed with Rock's Top Dog record label.[2]
In 1996 he formed his ownindependent record label,Beats At Will, and released his debutLPParagraphsin 1999,[3]which was named the best selling Detroit hip-hop album of '99-'00 by Real Detroit Magazine. He followed up in 2001 with his sophomore record,Vices,[4]which is considered by many to be a Detroit hip-hop classic. It earned Paradime numerous awards and nominations at the Detroit Hip-Hop awards. His most critically acclaimed third full-length LP is11 Steps Down[5]was dropped in 2004.
In 2023, it was announced Paradime signed to the labelMello Music Group.
Awards and nominations
edit- Detroit Music Awards[6]
- 2000 Outstanding Hip Hop Artist (nominated)
- 2001 Outstanding Hip Hop Artist (won)
- 2001 Outstanding Hip-Hop MC (won)
- 2001 Urban/Funk Songwriter (nominated)
- 2001 Urban/Funk Vocalist (nominated)
- 2001 Urban/Funk/Hip Hop Recording (nominated)
- 2002 Outstanding Hip-Hop MC (won)
- 2002 Outstanding Hip-Hop Artist/Group (won)
- 2002 Outstanding Hip-Hop Recording -Vices(won)
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- 1999:Paragraphs
- 2001:Vices
- 2004:11 Steps Down
- 2007:Spill At Will
- 2023:Period.
Extended plays
edit- 2011:Breaking Beauregard
Mixtapes
edit- 2002:Stale Brew Vol 1
- 2003:Stale Brew Vol 2
- 2007:Stale Brew Vol 3
- 2008:Fuck Ya Life(UKrelease only)
- 2009:Stale Brew Vol 4
Guest appearances
edit- 1998: "Strategies And Tactics" by S.U.N. fromShining Underground
- 2000: "Heaven"(withKid Rock)byUncle KrackerfromDouble Wide
- 2000: "Different Forces" by S.U.N. fromSchool Of Thought
- 2000: "Low Down, Grimy" by Shane Capone fromFlood These Streetz
- 2000: "What I'm All About" by DJ Butter fromKill The DJ
- 2001: "Truth" by DJ Butter fromShit Happens
- 2003: "Too Far Gone Now" byHushfromRoses & Razorblades
- 2003: "Power Of The Underground"(with Mad Kapp, 5ela, Dogmatic, Strike, Lil Ruck, Dirt Diggla,Proof,Obie Trice,Shim-E-Bango,Undertaka, Wes Chill,King Gordy,Supa Emcee,P. Groove)by SickNotes fromThe VirusandSicknote Soldiers
- 2006: "Fatstyle" byFatt FatherfromTales of the Childless Father
- 2006: "Special"(withGuilty Simpson)byDabryefromTwo/Three
- 2008: "Sumthin 4 Da Hataz"(withFatt Father&Diezel)byTrick-TrickfromThe Villain
- 2008: "Shay Ride" byFatt FatherfromChristmas With Fatt Father
- 2010: "Chokehold" by The Left fromGas Mask
- 2012: "Goose Feathers"(with Aztek The Barfly)by Cancer The Rhino fromGrenades, Pistols & Rape Whistles
- 2012: "Jive Soul Brother" by Knox Money fromFree Nights & Weekends
- 2019: "Never" by Apollo Brown fromSincerely, Detroit
References
edit- ^"Alumni US | Northwood University, Saginaw, Michigan Area".alumnius.net.Retrieved2017-02-03.
- ^Echlin, Hobey."Brother, can you Paradime?".Detroit Metro Times.Retrieved2017-02-03.
- ^"Paragraphs - Paradime | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic".AllMusic.Retrieved2017-02-03.
- ^"Vices - Paradime | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic".AllMusic.Retrieved2017-02-03.
- ^"11 Steps Down - Paradime | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic".AllMusic.Retrieved2017-02-03.
- ^Inc., N Touch Designs."|[ Detroit Music Awards ]|".www.detroitmusicawards.com.Archived fromthe originalon 2016-10-03.Retrieved2017-02-03.
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