The Ultimate Dirty South Rap Collection
Papa Reu
Papa Reu
Biography
Reuben Nero, better known by his stage name Papa Reu, is an Trinidad & Tobago-born rapper, singer, producer, song writer from Houston, Texas. He is also a former member of the legendary hip-hop record label Cash Money Records. He has established his own record label Reu Muzik, Inc. through which he has released three albums, namely Xcuse Me, U Know Me, and Certified.
At the age of 16, Reu and his brother relocated to Houston, TX where he began affiliating himself within the local hip-hop scene and became a pioneer of Houston's popular underground rap movement.
With his unique island sound, southern street savvy, and a respect of music history, 8Ball and MJG caught his act. The duo enlisted Reu for an appearance on their 1994 album On the Outside Looking In. A few independent singles hit the streets during the late 1990s along with appearances on albums by Mr. Coop and Field Mob, but it wasn't until 2000 that Papa Reu broke out on his own with the full-length Xcuse Me! on his own Reu Muzik, then released U Know Me a year later, and while the album sold well regionally, it was his 2002 appearance on the 504 Boyz's hit single "Tight Whips" that would make him a Southern rap player.
Much of his early success came with Cash Money Records being featured on early multi-platinum recordings, such as The Big Tymers' "Lick Them Up Shots", Juvenile's "Rich Ni**az" and Lil Wayne's "Not Like Me". He was featured in H-Town track "Buss One", Solange Knowles in "Don't Fight the Feeling" in the original soundtrack of The Fighting Temptations and in 504 Boyz' track "Tight Whips" also featuring Slay Sean, 5th Ward Weebie, Lil' Romeo and Little D. Other featured recordings include tracks on Changin' Lanes, Z-Ro Tolerance and Miss Mykie.
Papa Reu has collaborated with a number of artists like YZ & Gemini in "Hold on"(2007), Billy Cook in "Bubble Eye" (2008), Lil Keke in "Diamond and Pearls" (2008) and Rick Ross in "Put It in the Air" (2010).
Discography |
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Papa Reu - Xcuse Me! |
Upstairs Records, Reuster House Music Inc. | 2000 |
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Papa Reu - U Know Me |
Reu Muzik Inc. | 2001 |
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Papa Reu - Certified |
Reu Muzik Inc. | 2003 |
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Papa Reu - Life & Music |
Sanctuary Records | 2005 |
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Papa Reu - Da Original |
Screwed Up Click, Reu Muzik Inc. | 2010 |
Guest Appearances |
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Fakkulty – Southern Hostility |
X-Bam Records | 1996 |
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MC Thick - Now Whatcha Think |
Boss Records | 1996 |
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E.S.G. - Return Of The Living Dead |
Black Hearted Records | 1997 |
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K.B. & Lil' Flea - A Frightening Portrait Of The World In A Violent Time |
X-Bam Records | 1997 |
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D'Meka - Now... Feel Me! |
All Net Records | 1997 |
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Mr. Coop - Poisnous Game |
Fulton Entertainment | 1997 |
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Minds Of Mischief - Unexpected Changes |
Evolution Records | 1997 |
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Southside Playaz - You Gottus Fuxxed Up |
LafTex Records | 1998 |
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Blac Monks - No Mercy |
Rap-A-Lot Records | 1998 |
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Juvenile - 400 Degreez |
Cash Money Records | 1998 |
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K.B. & Lil' Flea - Blood And Tears |
Wrap Records | 1998 |
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Yungstar - Throwed Yung Playa |
Straight Profit Records | 1999 |
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H.$.E. - Hustlaz Stackin' Endz |
Sucka Free Records | 1999 |
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4-Trey – Prophecy Of Profits |
Rags 2 Riches Records | 1999 |
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IBG - We Ballin |
Red Boy Records | 1999 |
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Klas' One - Once In A Blue Moon |
Kross Road Records | 1999 |
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Major League - Out Tha Park |
Major League Entertainment | 1999 |
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First Born - Riders |
Totally Independent Productions | 1999 |
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Ci Kelly - Hidden Treasures |
Kajherra Entertainment | 1999 |
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Boondox & Propaganda - The Game Of Life |
Incognito Records | 1999 |
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Z-Ro - Vs. The World |
Straight Profit Records | 2000 |
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C-Note Of The Botany Boyz - Third Coast Born 2000 |
Big Shot Records | 2000 |
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Young Buck & D-Tay - Thuggin' Til The End |
Next Level Records | 2000 |
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Field Mob - 613: Ashy To Classy |
MCA Records | 2000 |
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Reese & Bigalow - Pure Uncut Fire |
Lil Mann's Records | 2000 |
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Da Vigilantiez - On Da Rize |
N Yo Face Records | 2000 |
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Sandiego - Sandiego |
Perrion 2000, Dinero Entertainment | 2000 |
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Godfather - Before It's Too Late |
Chevis Entertainment | 2000 |
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The Cirkle - 360° Of Uncut Game |
My World Entertainment | 2000 |
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Lil' KeKe - From Coast To Coast |
Reliant Entertainment | 2001 |
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Lil' O - Da Fat Rat Wit Da Cheeze |
Game Face Entertainment, Atlantic | 2001 |
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Big T - Million Dollar Hooks |
In House Intertainment | 2001 |
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Lethal - Da Chosen Few |
Smugglin Records | 2001 |
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Skip - Live From Hollygrove |
UTP Records, Orpheus Music | 2001 |
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Luxury Rydaz - Be About Your Paper |
Dead Lock Records | 2001 |
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504 Boyz - Ballers |
The New No Limit Records, Universal Records | 2002 |
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Tow Down - Chicken Fried Steak |
D.I.M.E. Records | 2002 |
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55 - Git' Ya' Sum |
True Game Family Records | 2002 |
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Tela - Double Dose |
Rap-A-Lot Records | 2002 |
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Key Players (G.T. & Steve Nice) - Key Players Vol. 1 |
Key Players, SoSouth | 2002 |
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Lil' Keke - Changin' Lanes |
Commission Muzic | 2003 |
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Lil' O - Food On Tha Table |
Game Face Entertainment | 2003 |
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Chris Ward - Veteran Rookie |
Y Stone Entertainment, Stone Hard Entertainment | 2003 |
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Boo - Block 2 Block |
1 Life 1 Love Records | 2003 |
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Crazy - Us Killin Us |
Breather Entertainment | 2004 |
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Thug Dirt - Dro |
SoSouth | 2004 |
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The Screwed Up Click - Making History |
EQ Entertainment LLC | 2005 |
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K.B. Da Kidnappa - Spitting Venom |
Spittin Venom Records | 2006 |
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Numskull - Numworld |
Ball Or Fall Records | 2007 |
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Lil Will - Dolla$, TX |
Rudebwoy Ent., Unauthorized Entertainment | 2008 |
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Big Pokey - Evacuation Notice |
Koch Records, Doc Music Group LLC. | 2008 |
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Scarface - Emeritus |
Rap-A-Lot 4 Life, J. Prince Entertainment | 2008 |
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Young Haitti - The Baydahaitian |
Ik Entertainment | 2010 |
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Z-Ro - T.I.M.E. (Things I Must Earn) |
KMJ Records | 2011 |
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Z-Ro - Straight Profit |
RBC Records | 2011 |
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Scarface - Deeply Rooted |
BMG Rights Management | 2015 |
Compilations |
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Da Wreckshop Family - Ack'n A Azz |
Wreckshop Records | 2000 |
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Various - Boo Da Boss Playa Presents 1 Life 1 Love |
1 Life 1 Love Records | 2001 |
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Various - Texas Boys: Movie & Soundtrack |
One Tyme Records | 2002 |
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Various - Juvenile Presents Street Stories: UTP Playas & Skip |
UTP Records, Orpheus Music | 2003 |
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Various - All Screwed Up 2 |
Bigtyme Recordz | 2004 |
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Juvenile - The Greatest Hits |
Cash Money Records, Universal Records | 2004 |
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Various - Thug Dirt Presents Texxxas Undaground Vol. 2 |
SoSouth | 2004 |
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Various - French Braids Presents 420: Loud Pack |
French Braids Entertainment | 2014 |