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GLC (rapper)

Leonard Harris, better known by his stage name GLC, is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois. He was formerly a member of the Go Getters.

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GLC
GLC in 2011
GLC in 2011
Background information
Born
Leonard Harris

(1977-12-06) December 6, 1977
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresMidwestern hip-hop
OccupationRapper
Years active2003–present
Labels
Formerly ofThe Go Getters

Leonard Harris1 (born December 6, 1977),2 better known by his stage name GLC (short for Gangsta Legendary Crisis),3 is an American rapper from Chicago, Illinois.4 He was formerly a member of the Go Getters.5

GLC is featured on "Spaceship" from Kanye West's album The College Dropout (2004), as well as "Drive Slow" from Late Registration (2005).6 In 2010, GLC released his debut solo studio album, Love, Life & Loyalty.7

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

  • "Gone" (2014)8
  • "Malcolm X" (2014)9
  • "Coolout" (2016)10
  • "The Flow" (2017)11

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Encore" 2003 Jay-Z The Black Album
"Spaceship"12 2004 Kanye West Consequence The College Dropout
"Drive Slow"13 2005 Kanye West, Paul Wall Late Registration
"Let's Get It Poppin'" 2006 Various Artists MTV: My Block Chicago
"Disperse" 2008 Consequence, Really Doe Don't Quit Your Day Job!
"Fabrics" 2009 Really Doe, Malik Yusef First Impressions
"Real Live" 2010 Bun B Trill OG
"Mirrors" (Remix) XV, Mike Posner, Bun B Vizzy Zone
"The End"14 Kid Cudi Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager
"Perfect Ten" Cory Mo, Slim Thug, CP It's Been About Time
"Let the Pimpin' Commence" Cory Mo, Mistah F.A.B.
"Classic Life" 2011 Kenwood, Blk Soldier The Goodest Vol 3
"Blame Yourself" XV, Emilio Rojas, Casey N/a
"Poe Man's Dreams (His Vice)"15 Kendrick Lamar Section.80
"Not The One" 2012 The World Famous Tony Williams Some of My Best Rappers Are Friends
"The Hood"16 BBU Bell Hooks
"Celebration of Life Illz" (Remix) Neak, Lungz Love Greater // The Prequel
"Incredible" Kydd Sounds in My Head 2
"Lone Star" Jon Connor, Bun B While You Were Sleeping
"You Don't Know" JNan, Kanye West Fast Food
"Already" JNan
"Pimpin'" Boaz, Chevy Woods Bases Loaded
"Russian Roulette" Kydd The Righteous LP
"Seen This Before" Fly Union Value Pack 7 (Zenith)
"Yo Bitch Choose Me" Cory Mo, Bun B Country Rap Tunes 2
"Rise" 2013 Rudy G N/a
"Cadillac Gangsta" 2013 Local-MU12 (TJ, Son-Ray, & RP) N/a
"Windows Down" 2014 Ether Q Windy City Diary
References

References

  1. "GLC x RTC – Similar To The Letters Mixtape". Complex. December 18, 2008. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  2. "GLC: Profile". HotNewHipHop. 10 December 2013. Archived from the original on August 18, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  3. "GLC: Space Age Pimpin'". HipHopDX. July 12, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  4. "Early Collaborator GLC Says Kanye Needs Help: "Sorry Donda, I Promise We Tried Our Best"". Spin. May 2, 2018. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  5. "GLC Reinforces Suspicions About Kanye West". HipHopDX. May 22, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  6. "GLC, "I'm Still Down With GOOD Music But I'm Not Signed."". XXL. October 8, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  7. "Kanye West, T-Pain, Sir Mix-A-Lot Assist on GLC's Debut "Love, Life & Loyalty"". HipHopDX. September 9, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  8. "Gone – Single by GLC". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  9. "Malcolm X – Single by GLC". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  10. "Coolout – Single by GLC". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  11. "The Flow – Single by GLC". iTunes. Apple Inc. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  12. "Kanye West's 'The College Dropout' at 10: Classic Track-by-Track Review". Billboard. February 10, 2014. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  13. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Kanye West's "Late Registration"". Complex. August 31, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  14. "The Making of Kid Cudi's "Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager"". Complex. November 6, 2010. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  15. "GLC Explains Appearance On Kendrick Lamar's "Section.80", Greatest Lesson Taught By Bun B". HipHopDX. January 12, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  16. "Video Premiere: BBU's 'The Hood'". Spin. March 8, 2012. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
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