Guilty Simpson

Byron Dwayne “Guilty” Simpson[1] is an American rapper and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan whose recording career spans more than 20 years. He is signed to Stones Throw Records and known for being a favorite of the late producer J Dilla.[2] His debut album, Ode to the Ghetto includes production from J Dilla, as well as other frequent collaborators Madlib and Black Milk. Along with Sean Price and Black Milk, Guilty Simpson formed the rap trio Random Axe. Simpson is also affiliated with the Detroit hip hop collective Almighty Dreadnaughtz. His major influences were Big Daddy Kane, N.W.A, Scarface, and Kool G Rap.[2]

Guilty Simpson
Simpson posing backstage in Atlanta, Georgia, March 2008
Background information
Birth nameByron Dwayne Simpson
BornDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1996-present
LabelsStones Throw
Associated acts

Discography

Albums
Year Title Chart positions
Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums Top Heatseekers
2008 Ode to the Ghetto 69 23
2010 O. J. Simpson (produced by Madlib)
  • Released: May 18, 2010
  • Label: Stones Throw
 62 37
2015 Detroit's Son (produced by Katalyst of Quakers)[3]
  • Released: September 11, 2015[4]
  • Label: Stones Throw
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Collaborations
Year Title Chart positions
U.S.
200		 U.S.
R&B
2011 Random Axe with Black Milk & Sean Price 83 15
2012 The Mission EP with Eric Lau
  • Released: February 3, 2012
  • Label: Kilawatt Music
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2012 Dice Game with Apollo Brown
  • Released: November 13, 2012
  • Label: Mello Music Group
 — —
2013 Highway Robbery with Small Professor
  • Released: September 24, 2013[5]
  • Label: Beat Goliath/Coalmine
 — —
2014 The Simpson Tape with Oh No
  • Released: September 27, 2014
  • Label: Stones Throw
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2020 LSD with Leonard Charles as the Leonard Simpson Duo[6]
  • Released: January 31, 2020[7]
  • Label: Jakarta
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Mixtapes
  • 2007: Stray Bullets (mixed by DJ Rhettmatic) (Stones Throw)
  • 2009: Madlib Medicine Show Vol.1: Before the Verdict (Feat. Guilty Simpson) (produced by Madlib)
  • 2010: Ghettodes (Beats by Oh No)
  • 2010: OX to the D (With Roc C) (produced by Soul Professa)

Singles
  • 2007: "Man's World" 12" (Prod. J Dilla)
  • 2007: "Getting Bitches" 12" (Prod. Mr Porter) b/w "She Won't Stay At Home" (Prod. Madlib)
  • 2008: "Ode To The Ghetto" 12" (Prod. Oh No) b/w "Home Invazion (Madlib Robbery Remix)" (Prod. Madlib)
  • 2008 "Guilt Trip" b/w "Trusted (Lying Bitch)" Digital Single (Prod. L.G.P)
  • 2008: "Footwork (Size 12 Version)" 7" (Prod. Madlib)
  • 2009: "Stress" 12" (Prod. J Dilla)
  • 2009: "Coroners Music" 12" (Prod. Madlib) b/w "OJ Simpson" (Prod. Madlib)
  • 2009: "Acquired Taste" 7" (Prod. Metro)
  • 2013: "Gees" 7" (Prod. Musca)
  • 2014: "Assam" 7" (Prod. Musca)

Appearances

2001

2002

  • "Dirty District Theme" (with MarvWon (billed as Guilty & Marv )) by Slum Village from Dirty District

2003

2004

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

  • "My Guitar Whales (Remix)" by Paul White from And The Purple Brain

2011

  • "Dirty Slang", "Trust" by Paul White from Rapping With Paul White
  • "Al Bundy" by Shim-E Bango from The Bridgecard EP
  • "Maximum Karnage" by Slautah & Konphlict from He's The Producer, I'm The Emcee
  • "My Eyes" by Moe Dirdee from Dirdee Motown 2
  • "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams", "Detroit 101" by Ro Spit from The Glass Ceiling Project

2012

2013

2014

2015

2020

  • "Detroit to Kosovo" by Binakaj from The Menu

References
  1. "ACE Repertory: SIMPSON BYRON". ASCAP. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  2. "Guilty Simpson – Stones Throw Records". Stonesthrow.com. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  3. "Guilty Simpson". Real Detroit Weekly. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  4. "Guilty Simpson - Detroit's Son [Explicit]". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2015-10-25.
  5. "iTunes – Music – Highway Robbery by Guilty Simpson & Small Professor". iTunes. Retrieved 9 March 2015.
  6. Van Nguyen, Dean (February 4, 2020). "The Leonard Simpson Duo: LSD Album Review". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  7. "LSD by The Leonard Simpson Duo". Apple Music. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
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