White Dawg
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White Dawg | |
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| Birth name | Billy Alsbrooks Jr. |
| Also known as | White Dawg |
| Born | September 6, 1974 Florence, Alabama,U.S. |
| Genres | Dirty South |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Labels | Positive Worldwide, Joey Boy Records, Paper Chasers, White Dawg Records |
| Website | billyalsbrooks |
Billy Alsbrooks, Jr.[1]formerly known by his stage nameWhite Dawg,is a former American rapper, songwriter, and music producer. His recordings include the Billboard charting rap single "Restless" (#18 July 1999) off his first national landmark LPThug Ride.[2]He also produced for many Gold and Platinum artists during his music tenure (Rick Ross/Plies/Trick Daddy/Pastor Troy/Trina/Pitbull).[3]White Dawg retired from the music industry following his father's death in late December 2007. In 2016, he wrote the bookBlessed And Unstoppable: Your Blueprint For Successand is now a motivational speaker.
Career[edit]
White Dawg was born inFlorence, Alabama,the son ofMuscle Shoals Sound Studioguitar player Billy Alsbrooks Sr. and musician Terrie Fleming. White Dawg moved toFort Lauderdale, Florida,in 1989. He began distributing his music by giving away tapes at a local record store, Kotam Stereo, in the Oakland Park flea market,[4]and joined the Jam Pony DJs. White Dawg attended the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute majoring in Music and Video Business.
White Dawg released his first national full-length album,Thug Ride,in 1999 on the independent record label Paper Chasers, which featured his 1999 single "Restless".Restlesspeaked at #18 on theBillboardHot Rap Songs chart and was also highlighted in July 1999 as the Greatest Sales Gainer.[5]He also produced for many Gold and Platinum artists during his music tenure (Rick Ross/Plies/Trick Daddy/Pastor Troy/Trina/Pitbull).[6]In 2007, White Dawg released the song "Right Here". In 2007, White Dawg retired from the music industry after his dad died in late December.[citation needed]
In early 2008, Alsbrooks became aborn-again Christian.In 2013, he graduated from Faith Christian University.[7]Since leaving the music business, Billy became an international motivational speaker, top selling author, and an award-winning poet. He has released a bookBlessed And Unstoppable: Your Blueprint For Success,[citation needed]and five "motivational" albums.[citation needed]His second book, titledBurning: The Inner Symphony of Fire,is set to be released sometime early 2021.[citation needed]
Discography[edit]
White Dawg Rap Albums[edit]
- White Dawg: The Broward Playaz(1996)
- Slang That Thang(1997)
- Thug Ride(1999)
- Animosity(2002)
- Bonified Platinum(2004)
- ME vs. ME(2006)
White Dawg Rap Singles[edit]
- 1999: "Restless"
- 2002: "Pop a Pill"
- 2007: "Right Here"
References[edit]
- ^Alsbrooks, Billy."Dr".
- ^"Rap Music Guide".
- ^"Reverbnation".
- ^SoundClick Interview with White DawgArchived2007-09-29 at theWayback Machine
- ^"White Dawg Chart History".Billboard.RetrievedSeptember 26,2019.
- ^"Reverbnation".
- ^Alsbrooks, Billy."Dr".Billy Alsbrooks.
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