OG style
OG Style (real name: Eric Woods ; * July 5, 1970 in Houston , Texas ; † January 2, 2008 there ) was an American gangsta rapper .
biography
Woods began his career in 1986 under the pen name Prince Ezzy-E . When he founded the duo OG Style with the DJ Big Boss in the late 1980s , he renamed himself Original E to avoid confusion with Eazy-E . The 1991 debut album by the duo I Know How to Play 'Em! included the chart hit Catch 'Em Slippin' . The album itself peaked at # 69 of the US Billboard - Hip-hop -charts. The album is a sought-after rarity today.
When DJ Big Boss left the group, Woods took over the pseudonym OG Style. He released two solo albums in 2000 and 2005 , but could not boast any major success. Nevertheless, he is considered a "hip-hop pioneer" in the Houston rap scene and had a great influence on rappers like Bun B and K-Rino .
In 2007 he started working on a new album with producer Smurk . On January 2, 2008, he was admitted to St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital and died there of complications from a cerebral hemorrhage . The not yet finished album is to be released posthumously by his sons.
Discography
- 1991: I Know How to Play 'Em
- 2000: I Still Know How to Play 'Em
- 2005: Return of the Game
Individual evidence
- ↑ Chart success in the All Music Guide
- ↑ a b c Obituary on Chron.com
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | OG style |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Woods, Eric (maiden name); Prince Ezzy-E (first pseudonym); Original E (second pseudonym) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | US-American rapper |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 5th July 1970 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Houston , Texas |
| DATE OF DEATH | January 2, 2008 |
| Place of death | Houston , Texas |