Jimmy Spicer

James Bromley Spicer (May 12, 1958[1] – September 27, 2019) was an American hip hop recording artist who released a number of old school rap singles during the late 1970s and early 1980s including the classic "Dollar Bill Y'all," for which he was perhaps best known.[2][3] Spicer was managed by Russell Simmons' Rush Management. His single "The Bubble Bunch" featured Jellybean Benitez's first remix.[2]

Jimmy Spicer
Background information
Birth nameJames Bromley Spicer
BornMay 12, 1958
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 27, 2019(2019-09-27) (aged 61)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, songwriter
Years active1970–1990
LabelsFunky Bunch Trivia

Spicer had four daughters, Angelina, Leticia, Janel, and Princess and one son, James.

In 2018, he was diagnosed with advanced brain and lung cancer.[4] He died on September 27, 2019, at the age of 61.[5][6]

Discography

  • "Adventures of Super Rhyme (Rap)" (1980), Dazz Records - 12-inch single
  • "The Bubble Bunch" (1982), Mercury (US) - 12-inch single
  • "Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)" (1983), Spring Records - 12-inch single
  • "This Is It" / "Beat The Clock" (1985), Def Jam Recordings - 12-inch single
  • "I Rock Boots" (1990), Def Valley Records - 12-inch single[7]
  • "$ Can't Buy U Luv (Money Can't Buy You Love)" (2010), Spice Rhymes [8]

References


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