38 Spesh

Justin Harrell (born December 29, 1984), better known by his stage name 38 Spesh, is an American rapper and producer.

38 Spesh
Background information
Birth nameJustin Harrell
Also known as.38 Special, Spe$h
Born (1984-12-29) December 29, 1984
Rochester, New York
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2002–present
Websitehttp://38spesh.bandcamp.com/

Biography

Early life and career beginnings

38 Spesh was born on December 29, 1984 in Rochester, New York and began rapping in the early 2000s. He began making appearances on Sirius XM show Invasion Radio hosted by fellow Rochester native DJ Green Lantern in 2008 and was featured in XXL Magazine for his music in 2009.[1]

Shortly after his initial breakthrough, 38 Spesh spent two years incarcerated and was paroled to Atlanta, Georgia where he began to pursue a full-time career in music.

Following his release, Spesh began releasing several notable mixtapes and albums with other artists affiliated with his Trust Comes First Music group. Spesh's musical style is highlighted by one of the most unique rapping voices in the game and his strong punchlines. Notable rappers who have worked with 38 Spesh include Styles P, Jadakiss, Fred the Godson, AZ, Noreaga and Kool G Rap. He has worked with several high-profile hip hop record producers among the likes of DJ Premier, Pete Rock and The Alchemist.[2]

On September 8th, 2023, 38 Spesh released an album "Speshal Machinery" in collaboration with Conway The Machine.[3]

Discography

Solo projects

  • 2007: Out on Bail
  • 2009: In Custody
  • 2012: Time Served
  • 2014: The Art of Production
  • 2015: The Trust Tape
  • 2015: The Trust Tape 2
  • 2016: The 38 Laws of Powder
  • 2019: 5 Shots
  • 2019: The 38 Strategies of Raw
  • 2019: The Trust Tape 3
  • 2019: A Bullet For Every Heathen
  • 2019: 1994
  • 2020: Speshal Blends
  • 2020: 6 Shots
  • 2020: 1995
  • 2020: Interstate 38
  • 2023: Gunsmoke

Collaboration projects

  • 2015: Cocaine Cowboys (with Benny the Butcher)
  • 2018: Stabbed & Shot (with Benny the Butcher)
  • 2018: In the Mob We Trust (with Joe Blow)
  • 2018: Son of G Rap (with Kool G Rap)
  • 2019: Loyalty and Trust (with Flee Lord)
  • 2019: Army of Trust (with Trust Army)
  • 2020: Juno (with Che Noir)
  • 2020: Martyr's Prayer (with Elcamino)
  • 2020: Trust the Chain (with Planet Asia)
  • 2020: 1000 Words (with 1000 Words)
  • 2020: Army of Trust II (with Trust Army)
  • 2020: Ways and Means (with Rasheed Chappell)
  • 2020: Loyalty and Trust 2 (with Flee Lord)
  • 2021: Trust the Sopranos (with Benny the Butcher)
  • 2022: Beyond Belief (with Harry Fraud)
  • 2023 : Greenthumb Meets Trigger Fingers (with Vic Spencer)
  • 2023: Speshal Machinery (with Conway The Machine)[4]

References
  1. "DJ GREEN LANTERN PRESENTS 38 SPECIAL: OUT ON BAIL". XXL Staff. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
  2. Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh Deliver "Son Of G Rap" Album HipHop
  3. Zamora, José (2023-09-13). "Speshal Machinery: A Duo to Watch Out For". All Rap News. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
  4. Zamora, José (2023-09-13). "Speshal Machinery: A Duo to Watch Out For". All Rap News. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
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