Byron Dwayne "Guilty" Simpson is an American rapper and songwriter from Detroit, Michigan whose recording career spans more than 30 years. He is signed to Stones Throw Records, and is known for being one of the late producer J Dilla's favorite rappers.
Simpson's debut album, Ode to the Ghetto, includes production from J Dilla, as well as from Madlib and Black Milk; all three have been frequent collaborators of his. Along with Black Milk and the late Sean Price, Guilty Simpson formed one-third of the rap trio Random Axe. Simpson is also affiliated with the Detroit hip-hop collective Almighty Dreadnaughtz.
Guilty SimpsonâÂÂs major rap influences are Big Daddy Kane, Scarface, Kool G Rap, and Ice Cube.
Discography
Albums
Collaborations
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 (produced 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" <small>(with MarvWon (billed as Guilty & Marv ))</small> by Slum Village from Dirty District
2003
2004
2006
2007
2008
- "Rapcats Can't Fuck" <small>(feat. Mr Smee)</small> by DJ LKB & Miles Flint from Spezial Blend EP
- "Bad Man" <small>feat. Scorpion</small> by Fat Ray & Black Milk from The Set Up
- "Just LIKE A Man" by 88-Keys from Adam's Case Files: The Mixtape
- "Middle Of The Map Pt. 2" <small>(feat. Black Milk)</small> by Kidz In The Hall from The In Crowd
- "Can't Fuck With My City" by Trick-Trick from The People Vs.
- "Success" by Fatt Father from Fatt Father
- "Psycho (Guncheck)" by D3CCPT from Psycho (Guncheck) <small>12"</small>
- "Strategies" by Shawn Jackson from First Of All...
- "Ferocious" by DJ Design from Jetlag
- "Do My Thing" (<small>feat. Royce Da 5'9")</small> by DJ Revolution from King Of The Decks
- "Oh X-Mas Tree" <small>(feat. King Gordy & Phat Kat)</small> by Fatt Father from Christmas With Fatt Father
- "Blow The Horns On 'Em"; "Go!" by Madlib from '
- "R U Listening" by Illa J from Yancey Boys
- "It Dont Stop"; "Unstoppable" by Dj Wich from The Golden Touch
2009
2010
- "My Guitar Whales (Remix)" by Paul White from And The Purple Brain
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2018
2020
- "Detroit to Kosovo" by Binakaj from The Menu
- "F*c'em" by Nuch & Tony Digz from Silver Alley EP
- "Feels Good to Say" with Suff Daddy from Pompette
2022
- âÂÂWe Gonâ Stomp Shitâ (also featuring Tragedy Khadafi, Thirstin Howl III, Bonshah, Fraction & Ultra Magnus) by The Mighty Rhino from To Relieve The Sorrow-Laden Heart
Personal life
Former NBA player Ronnie Brewer is a cousin of Guilty Simpson.
References
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