07/28/08 - Actor Omar Gooding Debuts As Rapper With C-Bo

J-Banks · 07-28-2008, 04:30 PM

Actor Omar Gooding Debuts As Rapper With C-Bo
Published Monday, July 28, 2008 2:11 PM

By Tai Saint Louis

West Coast veteran C-Bo is gearing up to release two new projects in August, one with an unexpected rhyme partner.

C-Bo’s West Coast Mafia Records will release a new collaborative effort which finds the Sacramento rapper spitting alongside actor Omar Gooding, younger brother of Oscar Award winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr.

Trading War Stories, will mark West Coast Mafia’s second release through a new deal with Koch records and the debut of Gooding’s rap persona as West Coast Mafia recording artist “Big-O.”

The 31-year-old actor, whose acting credits include the Tyrese Gibson led movie Baby Boy and the short-lived, controversial ESPN drama Playmakers, has been honing his Hip-Hop skills, he says.

“It was a couple episodes [of Hangin’ wit Mr. Cooper] where I was spitting," the former child star told AllHipHop.com. "But I been doing my thing for a little while, below the radar, done had a few deals and what not. People that do know I spit have been waiting for it for so long, and I had a nice little break between films. I linked up with the West Coast Mafia, and we tryna make things happen.”

Trading War Stories finds the two artists and guests like Chino XL and Denver underground phenoms Young Doe and Hawk Man swapping street tales over West Coast beats.

Throughout the new project, C-Bo says, his latest recruit exceeds the expectations most may have.

“It’s a West Coast album for sure, the sound and everything,” said C-Bo, who is also signed to Young Buck’s Cashville Records. “O is not like no new rapper. Man, this n***a act like he got like 50 albums out already. The way he control the mic and his voice. He’s very experienced with that, so they gon’ love that shit man, for real.”

Big-O is featured on West Coast Riders 4, C-Bo’s compilation series showcasing his well-established indie label’s impressive roster of young talent.

This time around, the compilation includes new music by West Coast Mafia’s Killa Tay, Young Bleed, Young Chaz, Spade and C-Bo’s son Streets, with assists from C-Bo’s Thug Lordz partner Yukmouth and his Cashville labelmates the Outlawz.

West Coast Riders 4 hits stores August 5.

C-Bo is also in the pre-production stages of a new film entitle No Warrants, which will also feature an on-screen appearance by Young Buck.

Source:allhiphop

DemonicSinn · 07-28-2008, 05:18 PM

LMAO...I remember when he was on Hangin' With Mr. Cooper and Smart Guy and he rapped on the opening theme song. He was rappin all fast n shit. I haven't heard him in a minute. maybe he stepped up his game. 31 years old debuting as a rapper though? Wow.

DemonicSinn · 07-28-2008, 05:25 PM

Omar Gooding rappin on the Smart Guy theme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0H7lInDbio

IbeWazir · 07-28-2008, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Gibson

LMAO...I remember when he was on Hangin' With Mr. Cooper and Smart Guy and he rapped on the opening theme song. He was rappin all fast n shit. I haven't heard him in a minute. maybe he stepped up his game. 31 years old debuting as a rapper though? Wow.

He's not debuting as a rapper, he's been doin' that shit for years. You even posted a video and how old is that vid? He just needs to be careful signing to a major label cause ain't no artist makin' any money for real unless they go plat. So it looks like he's just another victim that's about to get raped by the industry.

MrCatchaTemper · 07-28-2008, 07:54 PM

Ive never heard em rap but he's an aight actor....he was purrrty coo in baby boy.

DemonicSinn · 07-28-2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IbeWazir

He's not debuting as a rapper, he's been doin' that shit for years. You even posted a video and how old is that vid? He just needs to be careful signing to a major label cause ain't no artist makin' any money for real unless they go plat. So it looks like he's just another victim that's about to get raped by the industry.

Real talk, but I meant that he was finally making what would be a 1st major appearance as a rapper aside from being known as an actor. Alot of people don't know who he is and for those that do some might not have known that he rapped.

IbeWazir · 07-29-2008, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ty Gibson

Real talk, but I meant that he was finally making what would be a 1st major appearance as a rapper aside from being known as an actor. Alot of people don't know who he is and for those that do some might not have known that he rapped.

Yeah I know. I be tryin' to rep you all the time but they say I gotta spread more rep around before I can give you any rep again. It's hard tryin' to find muh fuckas on here to rep lol.

P_Eastwood · 07-29-2008, 01:28 AM

playmakers was one of the greatest shows i ever seen

Firefly5 · 07-29-2008, 01:31 AM

^^^^ I know . Fucking NFL forced ESPN to cancel the series.

G Bird · 07-29-2008, 02:37 AM

Sounds good, dude was cool in Baby Boy... as a matter of fact, I was just watching that before I came on here, haha! And C-Bo is a West Coast legend, I been listening to him for years.

DemonicSinn · 07-29-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IbeWazir

Yeah I know. I be tryin' to rep you all the time but they say I gotta spread more rep around before I can give you any rep again. It's hard tryin' to find muh fuckas on here to rep lol.

I know man...LOL

07-28-2008, 04:30 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	07/28/08 - Actor Omar Gooding Debuts As Rapper With C-Bo 07/28/08 - Actor Omar Gooding Debuts As Rapper With C-Bo Actor Omar Gooding Debuts As Rapper With C-Bo Published Monday, July 28, 2008 2:11 PM By Tai Saint Louis West Coast veteran C-Bo is gearing up to release two new projects in August, one with an unexpected rhyme partner. C-Bo’s West Coast Mafia Records will release a new collaborative effort which finds the Sacramento rapper spitting alongside actor Omar Gooding, younger brother of Oscar Award winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. Trading War Stories, will mark West Coast Mafia’s second release through a new deal with Koch records and the debut of Gooding’s rap persona as West Coast Mafia recording artist “Big-O.” The 31-year-old actor, whose acting credits include the Tyrese Gibson led movie Baby Boy and the short-lived, controversial ESPN drama Playmakers, has been honing his Hip-Hop skills, he says. “It was a couple episodes [of Hangin’ wit Mr. Cooper] where I was spitting," the former child star told AllHipHop.com. "But I been doing my thing for a little while, below the radar, done had a few deals and what not. People that do know I spit have been waiting for it for so long, and I had a nice little break between films. I linked up with the West Coast Mafia, and we tryna make things happen.” Trading War Stories finds the two artists and guests like Chino XL and Denver underground phenoms Young Doe and Hawk Man swapping street tales over West Coast beats. Throughout the new project, C-Bo says, his latest recruit exceeds the expectations most may have. “It’s a West Coast album for sure, the sound and everything,” said C-Bo, who is also signed to Young Buck’s Cashville Records. “O is not like no new rapper. Man, this n***a act like he got like 50 albums out already. The way he control the mic and his voice. He’s very experienced with that, so they gon’ love that shit man, for real.” Big-O is featured on West Coast Riders 4, C-Bo’s compilation series showcasing his well-established indie label’s impressive roster of young talent. This time around, the compilation includes new music by West Coast Mafia’s Killa Tay, Young Bleed, Young Chaz, Spade and C-Bo’s son Streets, with assists from C-Bo’s Thug Lordz partner Yukmouth and his Cashville labelmates the Outlawz. West Coast Riders 4 hits stores August 5. C-Bo is also in the pre-production stages of a new film entitle No Warrants, which will also feature an on-screen appearance by Young Buck. Source:allhiphop __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

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07-28-2008, 05:18 PM	#2
DemonicSinn AKA Ty-G Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati/Hanover Park, IL Posts: 4,722 Repped: 1,116 Repped 640 Times in 171 Posts Neg Reps: 76 Neg Repped at 95 Times in 56 Posts	LMAO...I remember when he was on Hangin' With Mr. Cooper and Smart Guy and he rapped on the opening theme song. He was rappin all fast n shit. I haven't heard him in a minute. maybe he stepped up his game. 31 years old debuting as a rapper though? Wow.

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DemonicSinn AKA Ty-G Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cincinnati/Hanover Park, IL Posts: 4,722 Repped: 1,116 Repped 640 Times in 171 Posts Neg Reps: 76 Neg Repped at 95 Times in 56 Posts	Omar Gooding rappin on the Smart Guy theme. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0H7lInDbio

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MrCatchaTemper MrCalmNCollective Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: THa 5-1-9 Posts: 1,932 Repped: 350 Repped 112 Times in 52 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 9 Posts	Ive never heard em rap but he's an aight actor....he was purrrty coo in baby boy.

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