Lord Have Mercy (rapper)
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| File:Lordhavemercyclubspeed.jpg Lord Have Mercy at Club Speed | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wayne Notise |
| Born | March 10, 1973[1] |
| Origin | Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1994-present |
| Labels | Flipmode, Sword and Shield Records |
| Associated acts | Flipmode Squad, Def Squad, M.O.P., Mobb Deep, EPMD, Nottz, DV Alias Khrist, Cella Dwellas |
Wayne Notise (born March 10, 1973), better known by his performing name Lord Have Mercy, is an American rapper and producer from Brooklyn, New York City. He is perhaps best known for his association and performances with Busta Rhymes' hip-hop clique, Flipmode Squad.
Early life and beginnings
Lord, born to immigrant Jamaican parents, spent his early years honing his rap skills by listening to artists such as Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Kool G Rap, KRS-One and Chuck D. He left college after his first year, when a planned out-of-state basketball opportunity did not materialize. He then committed to pursuing a music career. Lord began working with a producer named BackSpin, whom he met before college, and then transitioned to the open mic circuit across New York. One of his early venues was the renowned Lyricist Lounge, where he performed under the name Rugged Raw M.O.R.E. (an acronym for Morbid. Origins. Robotic. Enigmas). Lord soon released two demos, "Ice Cream" and "The Final Scene", which sampled the Brady Bunch theme.
Association with Flipmode
Lord knew Busta Rhymes from elementary school and first met him after being introduced by Backspin. Busta Rhymes then signed him to the Flipmode Squad and he was part of the original lineup, along with Rampage the Last Boy Scout. He initially gained attention with his verse on the collaborative track "Flipmode Squad Meets Def Squad" featuring Redman's Def Squad from the album The Coming. His distinctive style and strong voice contrasted sharply with other performers on the track. He appeared on numerous tracks within Flipmode, including the group's album The Imperial. He continued to perform on Flipmode collective and solo projects.
Thee Ungodly Hour
Lord was offered a solo deal by Elektra Records under the FLIPMODE imprint, and began work on his debut album Thee Ungodly Hour. During this time, he was introduced to D.J. Scratch, who became a mentor and executive producer for the album. Lord recorded several tracks, including "Say What Say What", "Paint Your Face", and "Wicked Ways". "Home Sweet Home", featuring M.O.P., was also recorded, but Thee Ungodly Hour was shelved when Lord left Flipmode. M.O.P. later included the song on their album Warriorz. Later, tracks from the planned but scrapped album became available online.
Post Flipmode
After leaving Flipmode due to personality conflicts with Busta Rhymes, Lord recorded a three-track single, The Come On Down EP, through Fat Beats under his own label, "Sword and Shield Records," and with longtime collaborator Ice P. The single included "Charge," "We Will," and "Come On Down". The "We Will" track also appeared on the compilation CD Lyricist Lounge Presents Underground Airplay.[2] Lord then released the mixtape The Runaway Slave. The mixtape, which took two years to complete, contained entirely new material. One song from the mixtape, "Until the Wheelz Fall Off," has sold over 75,000 copies to date[citation needed] and is available on iTunes. He also released a mixtape, Thee Legend Began, which features a collection of his verses and unreleased tracks from Thee Ungodly Hour on his website.
Albums
- The Ungodly Hour (unreleased)
Mixtapes
- The Runaway Slave (2004)
- Thee Legend Began (2010)
References
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