Jimmy Spicer

James Bromley Spicer (May 12, 1958[1] – September 27, 2019) was an American hip hop recording artist who released a number of old school rap singles during the late 1970s and early 1980s including the classic "Dollar Bill Y'all," for which he was perhaps best known.[2][3] Spicer was managed by Russell Simmons' Rush Management. His single "The Bubble Bunch" featured Jellybean Benitez's first remix.[2]

Jimmy Spicer
Background information
Birth nameJames Bromley Spicer
BornMay 12, 1958
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 27, 2019(2019-09-27) (aged 61)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter
Years active1970–1990
LabelsDazz, Mercury, Spring, Def Jam

An obituary of Spicer in The New York Times described his 15-minute-long debut single, "Adventures of Super Rhyme," as being "widely regarded as the first true storytelling rap." Spicer's music was sampled by hip-hop artists including the Wu-Tang Clan, 2Pac, De La Soul, and Busta Rhymes. Rapper LL Cool J has cited Spicer's music as sparking his interest in hip-hop.[4]

Spicer had four daughters, Angelina, Leticia, Janel, and Princess and one son, James. In 2018, he was diagnosed with advanced brain and lung cancer.[5] He died on September 27, 2019, at the age of 61.[6][7]

Discography
  • "Adventures of Super Rhyme (Rap)" (1980), Dazz Records - 12-inch single
  • "The Bubble Bunch" (1982), Mercury (US) - 12-inch single
  • "Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)" (1983), Spring Records - 12-inch single
  • "This Is It" / "Beat The Clock" (1985), Def Jam Recordings - 12-inch single
  • "I Rock Boots" (1990), Def Valley Records - 12-inch single[8]
  • "$ Can't Buy U Luv (Money Can't Buy You Love)" (2010), Spice Rhymes [9]

References
  1. Skillz, Mark (26 January 2016). "Hip Hop 101A: The Adventures of Jimmy Spicer". Hiphop101a.blogspot.com.
  2. Kellman, Andy "Jimmy Spicer Biography", AllMusic, retrieved 2011-08-08
  3. "Jimmy Spicer Calls Out Russell Simmons for Unpaid Royalties & Disingenuous IG Post". 21 September 2018.
  4. Caramanica, Jon (30 September 2019). "Jimmy Spicer, Influential Early Rapper, Is Dead at 61". New York Times. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
  5. "Hip Hop Pioneer Jimmy Spicer Diagnosed With Advanced Brain & Lung Cancer". HipHopDX.com. 9 September 2018. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
  6. Caramanica, Jon (30 September 2019). "Jimmy Spicer, Influential Early Rapper, is Dead at 61". The New York Times.
  7. "Hip Hop Pioneer Jimmy "Super Rhymes" Spicer Passes Away". HipHopDX.com. September 27, 2019.
  8. "Jimmy Spicer - I Rock Boots". Discogs. 1990.
  9. Leticia Spicer (24 May 2010). "JIMMY SPICER - "$ CAN'T BUY U LUV" (MONEY CAN'T BUY YOU LOVE)". Archived from the original on 2021-12-21 – via YouTube.


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