Thousand Times Releases New Song Featuring Platinum Rapper Bizarre
Music producer Thousand Times is celebrating his 35th birthday (3/15) with a new track “Beats & A Studio” featuring Detroit rapper Bizarre. The instrumental made by Thousand Times features dramatic strings and horns paired with a booming 808 over which Bizarre delivers flawless rhymes.
Bizarre, born Rufus Arthur Johnson, is a Detroit rapper best known for his affiliation with the rap group D12. He gained prominence as a member of D12, founded by Eminem, and contributed to their albums like “Devil’s Night” and “D12 World.” Bizarre is known for his eccentric style, humorous lyrics, and shock value. Outside of D12, he has released solo albums and collaborated with various artists. Bizarre’s career has been marked by controversy and his unique approach to rap music.
Three Grammys, two Source Awards and 14 million records later Eminem continues to exceed expectations. Over 20 years ago, Eminem officially introduced the world to five more of Detroits wildest wordsmiths via his new imprint, Shady Records. D12, a.k.a. Dirty Dozen (Proof, who has since tragically died, Kon Artis, Bizarre, Kuniva, Swifty, plus the Shady one himself), made their red carpet debut with Devils Night in June 2001.
Bizarre, as a member of D12, has achieved significant success in the rap industry. Some of his notable achievements and accolades include:
Grammy Awards: D12 won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for their collaboration with Eminem on the song “My Band” in 2005.
Chart Success: Several of D12’s albums, including “Devil’s Night” and “D12 World,” achieved commercial success, reaching high positions on various music charts.
Collaboration with Eminem: Being a part of Eminem’s rap group D12 has provided Bizarre with a platform to collaborate with one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history.
Influence on Detroit Rap Scene: Bizarre’s contributions to D12 have helped to solidify the group’s place in Detroit’s rap scene and have influenced many aspiring rappers from the region.
Cult Following: Bizarre has garnered a cult following due to his unique style, eccentric persona, and memorable performances both as a solo artist and with D12. His impact on the rap industry, particularly within the context of D12, cannot be overlooked.
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