Willy Northpole
William Kenneth Adams (born February 22, 1980), professionally known as Willy Northpole, is an American rapper who was signed to Disturbing Tha Peace Records.[2] He released his first album, Tha Connect in June 2009. He is from Phoenix, Arizona.[3]
Willy Northpole | |
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| Birth name | William Kenneth Adams[1] |
| Also known as | Willy Northpole |
| Born | February 22, 1980 |
| Origin | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Early life
Willy Northpole was born William Adams on February 22, 1980, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Career
Willy then reconnected with his childhood friend Tiffany J., a one-time Power 92.3 on-air personality now turned producer and artist manager under Blue Williams at Family Tree Entertainment.
In 2007, he signed with Disturbing Tha Peace / Def Jam, becoming the only rap artist signed with the label from the western United States. He was also the only rapper signed with major distribution that was born and raised in Phoenix.[4] In 2012, Willy Northpole left Disturbing Tha Peace.
Willy has recorded with rappers and producers including Ez Elpee, Shondrae of Bangladesh Productions, Trak Starz, Heatmakerz, Reefa, and Nitti.
Discography
Singles
- Body Marked Up
- Hood Dreamer
- 1 Side Chick
Albums
| Year | Title | Chart positions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 200 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | CAN | UK | ||
| 2009 | Tha Connect
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- | 47 [5] | 21 | — | — |
References
- "Repertory". Retrieved 2023-10-11.
- Davis, Todd (2007) "Willy Northpole: Raising Arizona", HipHopElements, September 10, 2007, retrieved 2011-06-19
- "Willy Northpole to perform in Georgiana Feb. 28", Greenville Advocate, January 5, 2009, retrieved 2011-06-19
- Fuoco-Karasinsk, Christina (2009) "WILLY NORTHPOLE IS A FRIEND OF PHOENIX", theboombox.com, July 2, 2009, retrieved 2011-06-19
- "Willy Northpole Charts & Awards", Allmusic, retrieved 2011-06-19