HEAVY D, was a rapper, reggae singer, producer, record exec, actor, & founding member of Heavy D & the Boyz. Born Dwight Errington Myers on 5/24/1967 in Mandeville, Jamaica, and in the early 1970s his family moved to Mount Vernon, NY. He discovered hip-hop during its inception & started making his demo in junior high school. He formed a crew with high school friends: DJ Eddie F, Trouble T-Roy, & G-Wiz. Eventually their demo landed in the hands of exec Andre Harrell, who currently was leaving his job at Def Jam to found his own label, Uptown Records. Heavy D & the Boyz became his 1st signing in 1986. By 1987, they released their debut album ‘Living Large’ which was a surprise success debuting at #10 on Billboard’s Rap/R&B charts. In 1989, their sophomore album ‘Big Tyme’ paired them with better production led by Queens-legend Marley Marl, Bronx-legend Pete Rock, and new-jack swing creator Teddy Riley. This became their mainstream breakthrough, debuting as a #1 Rap album & #19 on Billboard’s Pop charts; and sold Platinum. Heavy D’s buzz increased as he penned & performed the ‘In Living Color’ TV theme song, and became one of the 1st rappers ever to collaborate with both Michael & Janet Jackson. In 1995, Heavy D discovered & executive produced the debut album from R&B group Soul 4 Real. This same year he performed in the boardway play ‘Riff-Raff’.
After 5 group albums, Heavy D went solo in 1996 and secured a joint deal with Uptown & Universal Records. By April 1997, he released his debut album ‘Waterbed Hev’, which peaked at #9 on the Billboard charts, eventually reaching Gold-selling status. Shortly after, Uptown was purchased/merged with Universal, and Heav was named senior vice president. Later he had a successful acting career too, earning roles in tv/films like – ‘New Jersey Drive’, ‘BAPS’, ‘Life’, ‘The Cider House Rules’, ‘Tyler Perry’s House of Payne’, ‘Bones’, ‘Step Up’, ‘Law & Order’, & ‘Tower Heist’. A little-known accomplished producer as well, Heavy D has produced music for the likes of: Jay-Z, Nas, Beanie Sigel, Fabolous, Total, Carl Thomas, McGruff, Monifah, Lil’ Mo, Changing Faces, & Soul 4 Real. Sadly, Heavy D collapsed outside his home in Beverly Hills, CA and died on 11/8/11, at the age of 44, due to a blood clot-triggered pulmonary embolism.
The following’s my HEAVY D career mix, whose recording career lasted from 1986-2011. This playlist contains 78 tracks, clocking in at over 4 hrs & 30 mins – consisting of all his major hits, fan-favorites, reggae singles, soundtrack features, surprise collabos, & even the last interview days before his death.
TRACKLISTING:
01 – May 1986 – “Mr. Big Stuff”
02 – Sept 1987 – “Chunky But Funky”
03 – Sept 1987 – “On The Dance Floor” [“Chunky But Funky”, B-SIDE]
04 – Oct 1987 – “The Overweight Lovers In The House”
05 – Nov 1987 – “Don’t You Know”
06 – Nov 1987 – “Moneyearnin’ Mount Vernon”
07 – Feb 1989 – “Just Coolin’” (ft. LeVert)
08 – May 1989 – “We Got Our Own Thang”
09 – Sept 1989 – “Somebody For Me”
10 – Jan 1990 – “Gyrlz, They Love Me”
11 – Mar 1990 – “Big Tyme”
12 – Mar 1990 – “Alright [House RMX]” (ft. Janet Jackson)
13 – Aug 1990 – More Bounce
14 – Apr 1991 – “Do Me Right” (ft. Guy)
15 – July 1991 – “The Lover’s Got What You Need”
16 – Aug 1991 – “Is It Good To You”
17 – Aug 1991 – “Do Me, Do Me” [“Is It Good To You”, B-SIDE]
18 – Sept 1991 – “Now That We Found Love” (ft. Aaron Hall)
19 – Nov 1991 – “Big & Broad” (ft. Super Cat & Frankie Paul)
20 – Feb 1992 – “Peaceful Journey” (ft. K-Ci & Jojo)
21 – Mar 1992 – Dem No Worry We (ft. Super Cat)
22 – June 1992 – “You Can’t See What I See”
23 – June 1992 – “Don’t Curse” (ft. Big Daddy Kane, Grand Puba, Kool G Rap, Pete Rock, & CL Smooth) [“You Can’t See What I See”, B-SIDE]
24 – June 1992 – “The Basement” (ft. Pete Rock, CL Smooth, Rob-O, Grap Luva, & Deda)
25 – July 1992 – “Jam” (ft. Michael Jackson)
26 – Nov 1992 – “Letter To The Future”
27 – Dec 1992 – “Who’s The Man” [from Who’s The Man SDTRK]
28 – Dec 1992 – “A Buncha N***as” (ft. Third Eye, Rob-O, Guru, Busta Rhymes, & Notorious BIG)
29 – Jan 1993 – “Yes Y’all”
30 – Jan 1993 – “It’s a New Day”
31 – Jan 1993 – “Radio: Jam Session” (ft. Notorious BIG & Troo-Kula)
32 – Jan 1993 – “Talk Is Cheap”
33 – Feb 1993 – “Love Sexy”
34 – Mar 1993 – “Truthful”
35 – Mar 1993 – “Blue Funk” [“Truthful”, B-SIDE]
36 – Apr 1993 – “Hotness” (ft. Buju Banton) [Who’s The Man SDTRK]
37 – Jan 1994 – “Got Me Waiting” (ft. Crystal Johnson)
38 – Mar 1994 – “Got Me Waiting RMX” (ft. Silk)
39 – May 1994 – “Nuttin’ But Love”
40 – Sept 1994 – “Rough...” (ft. Queen Latifah, Treach, & KRS-One)
41 – Oct 1994 – “Black Coffee”
42 – Oct 1994 – “Keep It Goin”
43 – Nov 1994 – “Candy Rain [Trackmasters RMX] (ft. Soul 4 Real)
44 – Jan 1995 – “Sex Wit You”
45 – Feb 1995 – “This Is Your Night”
46 – Mar 1995 – “Check It Out” [from New Jersey Drive SDTRK]
47 – Nov 1995 – “Rock With You” (ft. Quincy Jones & Brandy)
48 – Mar 1996 – “I Miss You” (ft. Monifah & McGruff)
49 – Dec 1996 – “Waterbed Hev”
50 – Jan 1997 – “Keep It Comin’”
51 – Feb 1997 – “Big Daddy”
52 – Feb 1997 – “Big Daddy RMX” (ft. McGruff) [“Big Daddy”, B-SIDE]
53 – Apr 1997 – “You Can Get It”
54 – Aug 1997 – “Need Your Love” (ft. Big Bub & Queen Latifah)
55 – May 1998 – “Take A Ride” (ft. McGruff)
56 – June 1998 – “Many Know” (ft. McGruff)
57 – Nov 1998 – “Massive [Hold Tight]” (ft. Pete Rock & CL Smooth)
58 – Jan 1999 – “Don’t Stop”
59 – Mar 1999 – “Dancin’ In The Middle of the Night”
60 – June 1999 – “Spanish Fly”
61 – June 1999 – “You Nasty Hev” [“Spanish Fly”, B-SIDE]
62 – July 1999 – “On Point” (ft. Big Pun & 8Ball)
63 – July 1999 – “Ask Heaven” (ft. Chico DeBarge)
64 – Aug 1999 – “Criminal Mind” (ft. Tyrese) [from Blue Streak SDTRK]
65 – Aug 2004 – “Grown Man Business RMX” (ft. Brian McKnight)
66 – Sept 2008 – “Long Distance Girl”
67 – Nov 2008 – “Sucker MCs” (ft. AZ)
68 – Dec 2008 – “No Matter What”
69 – Dec 2008 – “Hugs & Kisses”
70 – Dec 2008 – “Queen Majesty” [“Hugs & Kisses”, B-SIDE]
71 – Jan 2009 – “Love Me Like This” (ft. Barrington Levy)
72 – Feb 2011 – “Valentines 2-14”
73 – Feb 2011 – “I Can’t” (ft. Anthony Hamilton)
74 – June 2011 – “If” (ft. Ziggy Marley)
75 – Sept 2011 – “Put It All On Me”
76 – Oct 2011 – “Still Missing You” (ft. Carl Thomas)
77 – Nov 2011 – “Time Westwood Radio-1 Interview”
78 – Nov 2011 – “Love In A Bottle”
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