38 Spesh

38 Spesh
38 Spesh
	Harrell in 2022
Background information
Birth name	Justin Harrell
Also known as	.38 Special, Spe$h
Born	December 29, 1985 (age 38); Rochester, New York, US
Genres	Hip hop
Occupation	Rapper
Years active	2002–present
Website	http://38spesh.bandcamp.com/

Justin Harrell (born December 29, 1985), better known by his stage name 38 Spesh, is an American rapper and producer.

Biography

Early life and career beginnings

38 Spesh was born on December 29, 1985, in Rochester, New York, and began rapping in the early 2000s. He got his stage name from the .38 Special.^[1] 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 for his music in 2009.^[2]

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.^{[citation needed]}

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^[3] who have worked with 38 Spesh include: Styles P,^[4] Jadakiss,^[4]^[5] Fred the Godson,^[6] AZ,^[7] Noreaga, DJ Green Lantern, Benny the Butcher,^[8] Conway the Machine,^[9] and Kool G Rap.^[10] He has worked with several high-profile hip hop record producers among the likes of DJ Premier, Pete Rock and The Alchemist.^[11]^[12]

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
2024: Mother & Gun

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)^[13]
2023: Speshal Machinery (with Conway the Machine)
2024: Stabbed & Shot 2 (with Benny the Butcher)

References

^ panezio (2020-05-31). "38 Spesh, reclaiming the streets". Throw Up Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-04.
^ "DJ GREEN LANTERN PRESENTS 38 SPECIAL: OUT ON BAIL". XXL Staff. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
^ "38 Spesh - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
^ ^a ^b Benny The Butcher & 38 Spesh (Ft. Jadakiss & Styles P) – Driver's Seat, retrieved 2024-01-22
^ Benny the Butcher (Ft. 38 Spesh & Jadakiss) – Sunday School, retrieved 2024-01-22
^ Fred the Godson (Ft. 38 Spesh & Benny the Butcher) – Nokia, retrieved 2024-01-22
^ Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh (Ft. AZ) – Honest Truth, retrieved 2024-01-22
^ Benny the Butcher (Ft. 38 Spesh & Jadakiss) – Sunday School, retrieved 2024-01-22
^ Conway the Machine & 38 Spesh (Ft. Lloyd Banks) – Latex Gloves, retrieved 2024-01-22
^ Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh (Ft. Benny the Butcher, N.O.R.E. & Vado) – Binoculars, retrieved 2024-01-22
^ Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh Deliver "Son Of G Rap" Album HipHop
^ "38 Spesh Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-01-11.
^ Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur), Chuck (2022-10-28). "38 Spesh Talks Griselda, New Album, Benny The Butcher, TRUST Health And How Snitching Is Bad For Kids". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2024-01-11.

[1] zio (2020-05-31). "38 Spesh, reclaiming the streets". Throw Up Magazine. Retrieved 2024-08-04.

[XXL.com-2] "DJ GREEN LANTERN PRESENTS 38 SPECIAL: OUT ON BAIL". XXL Staff. Retrieved July 14, 2018.

[3] "38 Spesh - MusicBrainz". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved 2024-01-22.

[:0-4] Benny The Butcher & 38 Spesh (Ft. Jadakiss & Styles P) – Driver's Seat, retrieved 2024-01-22

[5] Benny the Butcher (Ft. 38 Spesh & Jadakiss) – Sunday School, retrieved 2024-01-22

[6] Fred the Godson (Ft. 38 Spesh & Benny the Butcher) – Nokia, retrieved 2024-01-22

[7] Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh (Ft. AZ) – Honest Truth, retrieved 2024-01-22

[8] Benny the Butcher (Ft. 38 Spesh & Jadakiss) – Sunday School, retrieved 2024-01-22

[9] Conway the Machine & 38 Spesh (Ft. Lloyd Banks) – Latex Gloves, retrieved 2024-01-22

[10] Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh (Ft. Benny the Butcher, N.O.R.E. & Vado) – Binoculars, retrieved 2024-01-22

[11] Kool G Rap & 38 Spesh Deliver "Son Of G Rap" Album HipHop

[12] "38 Spesh Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-01-11.

[13] Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur), Chuck (2022-10-28). "38 Spesh Talks Griselda, New Album, Benny The Butcher, TRUST Health And How Snitching Is Bad For Kids". AllHipHop. Retrieved 2024-01-11.

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