Big B
Birth nameBryan David Mahoney
Born (1972-07-30) July 30, 1972
Upland, California, U.S.
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, producer
Years active1997–present
LabelsSuburban Noize, Big Whale, Atlantic
Member ofOPM
Websitefeedbigb.com

Bryan David Mahoney[1] (born July 30, 1972), known by his stage name Big B, is an American rapper currently signed with Suburban Noize Records as a solo artist.[2][3] Along with John E. Necro, he performs vocals in the band OPM, which is also signed with Suburban Noize.

Career

Early career

Mahoney was born in Upland, California and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. He started out in a Las Vegas-based band, 187, and was also an original member of the bands Spade Brigade and OPM, as well as a co-founder of Controversy Sells.

With Suburban Noize

DJ Bobby B, D Loc, and Johnny Richter of the Kottonmouth Kings first met Mahoney through freestyle motocross events. They praised Mahoney and his band OPM to the owners of Suburban Noize, including Daddy X, who listened to OPM and were impressed. However, the band was already signed to a major label, Atlantic Records.

Mahoney decided to sign a deal with Suburban Noize, and the following week met Mellow Man Ace and Bronek while in the studio. Ace from Ice-T's team visited the Suburban Noize office and heard some of Mahoney's work, expressing his interest. This resulted in the release of Mahoney's debut solo album, High Class White Trash, on Suburban Noize Records in 2004.

Since then, Mahoney has released several albums, including three with OPM, and has also collaborated with The Dirtball and Subnoize Souljaz. In addition, he was featured on the track "Keep It Simple" for Blaze Ya Dead Homie's album, Clockwork Gray.

Mahoney also collaborated with The Dirtball on a track called "Check Royalty" for the compilation When There's No More Room In Hell Volume 1, released on SugarDaddy Records, an independent label headed by Daddy Long Legs.

In 2009, Mahoney released a duet with Scott Russo from Unwritten Law called "Sinner", which peaked at #23 on Billboard's Alternative Songs.

His 2010 album Good Times & Bad Advice included guest appearances from Everlast, Cisco Adler, and Scott Russo. The album's title track was used in promotional material for Madison Square Gardens.

Mahoney has also appeared as a regular cast member on the A&E television series Inked, focusing on his work at the Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company in Las Vegas. In 2007, he appeared on the Vans Warped tour.

Discography

Studio albums

YearArtistTitleLabel
2001187FuriousBig Whale
2004Big BHigh Class White TrashSuburban Noize
2004OPMForThemAssesSuburban Noize
2005Big BWhite Trash RenegadeSuburban Noize
2006OPMCalifornia PoppySuburban Noize
2006Big BRandom StuffSuburban Noize
2007Big BMore To HateSuburban Noize
2009OPMGolden State of MindSuburban Noize
2009Big BAmerican UnderdogSuburban Noize
2010Big BGood Times & Bad AdviceSuburban Noize
2011Big BMusic for misfitsSuburban Noize
2011Big BSubnoize CollabosSuburban Noize
2013Big BFool's GoldSuburban Noize
2020Big BWelcome to the ClubSuburban Noize

Album appearances

YearArtistTitleLabel
2003Tsunami Bros.King HarborSuburban Noize
2005Subnoize SouljazSub Noize SouljazSuburban Noize
2006Subnoize SouljazDroppin BombsSuburban Noize
2006Various ArtistsWhen There's No More Room In Hell Volume 1SugarDaddy Records
2006Kottonmouth KingsHidden Stash IIISuburban Noize
2007Hed PEInsomniaSuburban Noize
2007Blaze Ya Dead HomieClockwork GrayPsychopathic Records
2008The DirtballCrook CountySuburban Noize
2008Axe Murder BoyzGods HandHatchet House
2009Hed PENew World OrphansSuburban Noize
2009Subnoize SouljazBlast from the PastSuburban Noize

References

  1. ↑ "A&R". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  2. ↑ Allmusic Overview on every Big B
  3. ↑ Billboard's discography on every Big B
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