V.I.C. (rapper)

Victor Grimmy Owusu (born July 20, 1987), better known by his stage name V.I.C., is an American rapper. His single, "Get Silly", reached #29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2008.

V.I.C.
Birth nameVictor Grimmy Owusu
Also known asVictorious In Christ, Mr. Get Silly, King of the Jungle, Genius
Born (1987-07-20) July 20, 1987
New York City, New York, U.S.
OriginQueens, New York City, NY, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper
Years active2008–present
LabelsTommy Boy Records, Warner Bros. Records, Young Mogul Records, Big H Entertainment
Associated actsSoulja Boy Tell 'Em, Mr. Collipark, Bun B, Unk

Early life

V.I.C. was born Victor Grimmy Owusu in 1987 in Corona, Queens to a mother from New York City and a father from Ghana.[1] At ten he wrote his first song, a drug awareness rap for his elementary school.[1] Later that year he moved with his family to the Atlanta suburb of College Park, Georgia.[1] After graduating from high school, he worked as a freelance barber while pursuing a music career.[1]

Music career

2008-09: Beast

His debut album Beast was released on August 26, 2008. The album charted at number 73 on the billboard 200 selling 8,000 the first week.

2016-present: Revenge of the Beast

He is currently working on his sophomore album, Revenge of the Beast which is set for a release on Young Mogul Records, Reprise Records and Big H Entertainment. Back on August 6, 2009, his first single was Say Bow featuring former SODMG artist J. Futuristic and the song is produced by Mr. Hanky.[2] It will have guests including Bow Wow, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, Unk, Olivia, Tyga, T-Pain, Trevor Jackson, Lady Leshurr, Big K.R.I.T., Wiz Khalifa, André 3000, and numerous others.

He has already made songs with Rich Kid$,[3] Mario,[4] and Bobby V.[5] He plans to not only remaster, but remake "Take Me Home" prod. by Haz Da Futcha, "Party Ova Here" prod. by Outsyders, and "G.A.(Georgia, Atlanta)" for the album. It will include production from Mr. Collipark, Hit-Boy, Metro Boomin, Young Fyre, Big K.R.I.T., DJ Mustard, The Runners, Young Chop, The Beat Bully, and many other producers. On April 6, 2012, he released a single called "Twerk It" and the song is produced by Dee Money.[6] In 2015, he made an interview where he announced his name change to "Genius".[7] A few months later, he changed his name back to V.I.C and released a single called "Snapchat (Pose For The Camera)".[8]

Discography

Albums
List of albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
 US
R&B
 US
Rap
Beast 73127
Revenge of the Beast To be released

Mixtapes
  • 2009: DJ J1 Present V.I.C. in HD
  • 2009: DJ Jay Rock Presents V.I.C. Lord Ova Beats
  • 2010: DJ Grady Presents V.I.C. Swagg Thru da Roof
  • 2012: Big H & Tommy Boy Entertainment Presents V.I.C. Lord Ova Beats (hosted by DJ Grady, DJ J1 & DJ Iceberg)[9]

Singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
[10]		 US
R&B
[11]		 US
Rap
[12]
"Get Silly" 2008 29135 Beast
"Wobble" 9477-
"Say Bow" (feat. J-Futuristic)[14] 2009 -87- Revenge of the Beast
"Toilet Paper Paid" (feat. Cassidy)[15] 2011 --- Non-album singles
"Twerk It"[16] 2012 -69-
"Snapchat (Pose for the Camera)"[17] 2015 --- Revenge of the Beast
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

Promotional singles
List of singles, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B
[11]
"Hey Big Girl"[18] 2011 - Non-album singles
"Turn Up" (feat. Zoey Clarke)[19] 2013 -
"All I Know"[20] 2014 -
"Throw That Butt" (feat. Yung Cyph)[21] -
"Throw That Butt" (feat. Waka Flocka Flame & LiveLikeDavis)[22] -
"Go to Work" (MF Banger)[23] -

Other songs

Recorded tracks for Revenge of the Beast

  • "Say Bow" (featuring J. Futuristic; produced by Mr. Hanky, KB)
  • "Mad Love" (featuring Mario; produced by Brandon Finale of 78 Elements)
  • "Stuntin' Hard" (produced by K.E.)
  • "Snapchat (Pose for the Camera)"

Remastered/remade tracks for Revenge of the Beast

  • "G5 (Come Fly wit Me)" (featuring Rich Kid$ & Truth Turner; produced by Mr. Hanky, Mr. Collipark)
  • "Have It All" (featuring Bobby V)
  • "Take Me Home" (featuring Ja-Bar; produced by Haz Da Futcha)
  • "Party Ova Here" (produced by Outsyders)

Possible tracks for Revenge of the Beast

Deluxe Edition

References
  1. "Info". V.I.C. - GET SILLY. Warner Bros. Records. Archived from the original on June 13, 2008. Retrieved June 18, 2008.
  2. "Say Bow (feat. J-Futuristic) - Single by V.I.C." – via itunes.apple.com.
  3. AMRHANKYBEAT (May 10, 2009). "V.I.C "G5" ft. Rich Kids 2009 (Prod. by Mr Hanky)" – via YouTube.
  4. "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
  5. VICmusic100 (June 5, 2010). "V.I.C.-Have It All(feat Bobby Valentino)" – via YouTube.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 19, 2013. Retrieved March 17, 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "YouTube". www.youtube.com.
  8. International VIC (December 27, 2015). "V.I.C - Snapchat (Pose For The Camera)" – via YouTube.
  9. superstarvic (January 4, 2012). "V.I.C. Message to the Fans" – via YouTube.
  10. "V.I.C. Album & Song Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
  11. "V.I.C. Album & Song Chart History: R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
  12. "V.I.C. Album & Song Chart History: Rap Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
  13. "Gold & Platinum: V.I.C." Recording Industry Association of America. Archived from the original on August 25, 2013. Retrieved December 24, 2011.
  14. "Say Bow (feat. J-Futuristic) - Single by V.I.C." – via itunes.apple.com.
  15. "Toilet Paper Paid - Single by V.I.C. & Cassidy" – via itunes.apple.com.
  16. "Twerk It - Single by V.I.C." – via itunes.apple.com.
  18. "Hey Big Girl - Single by Vic on iTunes" – via itunes.apple.com.
  19. "Turn Up (feat. Zoey Clarke) - Single by V.I.C. on iTunes" – via itunes.apple.com.
  20. "All I Know - Single by V.I.C." – via itunes.apple.com.
  22. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 26, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2014.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  23. "Go To Work (MF Banger) - Single by V.I.C." – via itunes.apple.com.
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