La the Darkman

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La the Darkman
Birth nameLason Jackson
Also known asL.A.D
Born (1979-07-23) July 23, 1979 (age 44)
Brooklyn, New York
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active1995–present
Labels

Lason Jackson (born July 23, 1979), better known as La the Darkman, is a Wu-Tang Clan affiliated rapper and MC.

Biography

Jackson was born in

Atlanta, Georgia, where he worked with Aphilliates Music Group and Embassy Entertainment, later negotiating a joint-venture deal with both companies for Universal Records.[citation needed] He also worked in a business capacity for DJ Drama, setting up booking arrangements and endorsement deals.[citation needed] Jackson also executive produced the album Gangsta Grillz vol.1 and vol.2 which both albums hit #2 and #4 on the Billboard charts.[2]

He is the older brother of rapper Willie the Kid.

Reception

Though Lason Jackson's Heist of the Century album was largely panned by WARR.org, it wrote, “there is a lot of the unique energy that characterizes most Wu-Tang releases,” and “they make a strong argument for picking this up especially if you’re a Wu completist". The independently released Heist of the Century later peaked at 37 on Billboard's "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" in May 1998.[3]

Rapper/actor

Drake mentioned Jackson during a MTV interview calling him one of the "Hottest MCs in the Game".[4] Vibe praised Jackson's participation in the Uncontrolled Substance album, calling his overtures "seductive".[5]

Discography

Albums

  • Heist of the Century (1998)
  • La Paraphernalia EP (2014)
  • La Familia EP (2015)
  • La Luminati EP (2016)
  • Play by La Rules EP (2017)
  • The Lavish vs The Savage EP (2017)

Appearances

Mixtapes

  • Return of the Darkman (with J-Love) (2006)
  • Dead Presidents (with Willie the Kid) (2006)
  • The Notorious LAD (with DJ Drama) (2008)
  • Living Notoriously (with DJ Drama) (2009)
  • Return of the Darkman, Part 2 (with J-Love) (2010)
  • Embassy Invasion (with DJ Green Lantern) (2011))
  • Living Notoriously Part 2 (as "L.A.D. a.k.a. La...") (2011)
  • "Midwest Kush: Pyrex Edition" L.A.D (2011)
  • "Midwest Kush: Pyrex Edition pt.2" (2012)
  • "Diary of a Playboy" (2012)
  • "Diary of a Playboy 2" (2013)
  • "Paid in Full" (2014)
  • "Paid in Full 2" (2016)
  • "Paid in Full 3" (2018)
  • "Wu La Familia" (with DoloMite) (2020)

Singles

  • I Want It All (1999)

References

  1. ^ Langhorne, Cyrus. "DJ DRAMA & LA THE DARKMAN FEUD REVEALED, "THAT'S WHAT THE DRUGS & GOING BROKE WILL DO TO SOME PEOPLE"". SOHH. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  2. ^ "La The Darkman Returns With A SRC/Universal Deal". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on 13 September 2012. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Heist of the Century". Billboard. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
  4. ^ "Drake Picks La The Darkman And Willie The Kid For 'Hottest MCs'". MTV. Retrieved 13 November 2012. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ Review: Uncontrolled Substance. Vibe. August 1999. Retrieved 13 November 2012.

External links

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