Lancelot, better known as Lance, is widely recognized as an exceptional artist whose versatility expresses the roots of hip-hop with a soulful flare for R&B. His goal is to bring back the originality of hip-hop with a meaningful swagger for today’s listeners. He shows his talent and love for music in every song. Born and raised in New Jersey, his less fortunate surroundings inspired him to discover his talents to build on a successful future.
In 1995, Lance became one of five members of The Dark Knights. After earning street credibility, his name created a buzz in New Jersey. After three years of successful yet trying collaborations with The Dark Knights, the group slowly parted ways. In 1998 he started working with Virgin Records artist/producer Rome-Anthony, known for his “One More Time” collaboration with DAFT PUNK, on Freelance Mixtapes Volume 1 and Throwback Jersey Volume 1 and 2.
Lance performed on various artist features which brought him attention from well-known independent label “O-Sun Records.” In 2000 he became the front man for the hip-hop group “The Black Sopranos.” While performing with The Black Sopranos, Lance aggressively ripped through the underground mixtape world creating more of a buzz for himself. During this time, he worked with mixtape DJs such as DJ Kay Slay, DJ Big Mike, DJ Kurupt, DJ Cut Master C and countless others. Lance also performed at several album release parties and has also opened for such artists as Nore, Uncle Murder, D-Block, The LOX, and Flipmode Squad.
Also during this time of Lance’s prolific production, The Black Sopranos managed to record three albums: “To Be or Not To Be” (2000) “O-SUN 4 LIFE” (2001) and “The Outcome” (2004). Lance also collaborated with other artists from 2001-2007 like Cam’ron, Shells, Bun B., Fatal from the Outlaws, and Chopper from Da Band. All this in addition to ghostwriting for various main stream artists and appearing in several feature layouts of F.E.D.S. Magazine. However, due to creative differences, his association with The Black Sopranos eventually came to an end.
After this turning point, he decided it was best to concentrate on his own solo projects. In 2005 , he completed production of his first solo album “Music and Me”, and subsequently followed this up with his 2006 release “Expect the Unexpected” and his 2007 release “Reality T.V.”, in addition to completing 2 mixtapes by 2007 years end. Having proved himself in the hip-hop arena, Lance was also featured on both 106 & Park’s Freestyle Friday and MTV’s FightKlub, the latter of which saw him remain as champion for the duration of his appearances.
Since the days of his first hip-hop outing with The Dark Knights, Lance has grown as an emcee, yet has been able to maintain and thrive in the world of an individual artist. He has not only worked to satisfy himself but also the needs and desires of the hip-hop community. It is this sense of satisfaction that has pushed him to challenge himself and other artists to work beyond the point of simple self contentment to create music that can be appreciated and sought after world wide.
DISCOGRAPHY
ARTIST SINGLE FEATURES:
2002 - FATAL HUSSEIN OF THE OUTLAWS - RUN WIT ME
2003 - CAM’RON - MONEY SCHEMES
2003 - SHELLS - HOW YOU WANNA DO IT
2005 - BUN-B - 3 KINGS
2006 - CHOPPER OF MAKING THE BAND - REAL NIGGAS
2008 - BABY SHAM - HOLD UP & IT’S NUFFIN
2008 – STAT QUO – DO WHAT IT DO
*MIXTAPE FEATURES 2000-2008*:
D.J. KAYSLAY:
1.RENEGADE PT.2 (HOSTED BY CEE-LO GREEN)
2.THE MONTH OF THE BAD GUY &
THE MONTH OF THE BAD GUY PT. 2
3.THE REGULATOR
4.THE DRAMA HOUR
5.THE DRAMA HOUR PT. 2
6.YOU GOT HEART?
7.MAN UP
8.THE DRAMA HOUR PT. 3
9.EXECUTIONER
10.THE DRAMA HOUR PT. 4
11.LOCK IN
12.AND THE WINNERS IS
13.UNFINISHED BUSNESS
14.WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS
15.DRAMA HOUR PT. 6
16.THE POWER STRUGGLE
17.CHECKMATE
18.IT’S YOUR MOVE
19.QUEEN
20.GO HARD OR GO HOME
21.THE CHAMPION GRIMEY SEASON PT 2
22.GET DOWN OR LAY DOWN
CUT MASTER C:
1.MARCH MADNESS
2.EVERYTHING’S A GO. VOL. 1
3.EVERYTHING’S STILL A GO/MURDER EDITION
D.J KURUPT:
1.VALENTINE’S DAY MASSACRE 2K4
2.COME AND GET ME PT.2
3.THE SPRING FEVER (JUMP OFF 2K3)
D.J L.:
1.THE REST IS HISTORY
2.THE REST IS HISTORY VOL.2
3.RISE TO STARDOM
4.OPEN LOCK EDITION
D.J DIGGS & RATED R:
1.KILL THAT F*****
2.MOST WANTED
3.THE BEST OF HELL RELL
4.HOOD BEEF
5.HELL UP IN JERSEY
D.J WATTS:
1.DIPSET MANIA
2.STAKES IS HIGH MIXTAPE WANSTAS BEWARE
D.J ROMANTHONY:
1.FREE LANCE VOL 1
2.THROWBACK JERSEY VOL 1
3.THROWBACK JERSEY VOL2
4.DYNASTY
5.BLOW VOL 1.
6.BLOW VOL 2.
6.TRIFE
7.NOW IS HISTORY
8.THEME MUSIC
9.VOICE OF JERSEY
BLACK SOPRANOS:
1. THE FAMILY
2. BANG THAT
3. SHOW LOVE
4. BLOODY SYMPHONY
5. MY GUNZ
6. WHERE DA HOES AT
7. LOVE NO OTHER
8. HOLD IT DOWN
9. RAP LIKE CRACK
LOTTAZAY:
1.LIVE BY THE MIC
2.DIE BY THE MIC
3.AGE OF REASON
4.YOU DON’T REALLY
5.SAY NO MORE
6.JOKES ON YOU
7.NEW JERSEY DRIVE
8.WHERE MY CROWN
9. MEOFF
TRAK:
1.BLOCK ROYAL ENT/WON LARGE
2.I CAN FEEL IT
3.EYES ON THE GOLD
GULLYTIME:
1.SAY MY NAME
2.WU-TANG DANCE
3.WORK OUT TRAINER
MYINOCYNSE:
1.A COUPLE WORDS SHORT OF A CONVERSATION
2.EXOTIC GIRL(REMIX),
3.BODY PAINTING
HOT FIRE:
1.SLUG FEST
2.YOU CAN GET IT
3.NIGHT RIDA
4.DESPERADO
5.RAN DOWN
6.GET STABBED
7.GET IT RIGHT
8.LONG DISTANCE LOVE