Husalah

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James "Husalah" Ratliff (born May 13, 1979),[1] is an American rapper. He began his career with the Pittsburg group the Mob Figaz, whose first album, C-Bo's Mob Figaz, was released in 1999. Like his late close friend The Jacka, Husalah is a Muslim,[citation needed] and frequently references Islam in his lyrics. He has released three solo studio albums (Dope, Guns and Religion, Hustlin' Since the '80s, and The H), as well as numerous group projects.

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Husalah
Birth nameJames Ratliff
Born (1979-04-13) April 13, 1979 (age 46)
GenresHip hop
OccupationRapper
Years active1995-present
LabelsThe Artist Records, Sumo Records
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Career

Husalah began his career with the Pittsburg-based group Mob Figaz. Their first album, C-Bo's Mob Figaz, was released in 1999 and was a minor hit on the Billboard Hip Hop charts, entering in at #63. The album sold fairly well, selling 60,000 units. His first solo album, entitled Dope, Guns, and Religion, was released in 2006 and was one of the most highly anticipated Bay Area hip-hop albums of the time.

Husalah has collaborated with many respected and noteworthy rappers, including E-40, Too Short, Kool G Rap, Cormega, Paul Wall, Freeway, the late Mac Dre, Andre Nickatina, Keak Da Sneak, Lil B The Based God, Yukmouth, Clyde Carson, and Roach Gigz, among others.

Discography

Solo albums

Collaborative albums

With Mob Figaz

Guest appearances

References

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