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B.G., the Prince of Rap
American rapper

B.G., the Prince of Rap

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American rapper
A.K.A.
Bernard Greene
Work field
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Washington, D.C.
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Biography

Not to be confused with New Orleans rapper B.G..

Bernard Greene, also known as B.G., the Prince of Rap, is an American rapper and eurodance artist. He experienced modest success in Germany, where he lived after being posted by the U.S. Army.

Early life

Greene was born in Washington D.C.. He joined the United States Army after graduating from high school and was posted to Germany in 1985.

Musical career

His biggest hit came in 1991, when he reached number one on the US Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart with "This Beat Is Hot". The single made it to number 72 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, and number 54 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Black singles chart. He followed that up with "Take Control of The Party", which reached number 2 on the dance chart the following year. This track also peaked at number 71 in the UK Singles Chart in January 1992. Other well-known songs by this artist are "The Colour of My Dreams" and "Stomp".

Discography

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
The Power of Rhythm
  • Release date: September 10, 1991
  • Label: Dance Pool
  • Formats: CD
The Time Is Now
  • Release date: May 16, 1994
  • Label: Dance Pool
  • Formats: CD
Get the Groove On
  • Release date: June 14, 1996
  • Label: Dance Pool
  • Formats: CD
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

Singles

YearSinglePeak chart positionsAlbum
GER
FIN
ITA
NL
NZ
SWE
SWI
UK
U.S.
U.S.
Dance
1990"Rap to the World"The Power of Rhythm
1991"This Beat Is Hot"2130721
"Give Me the Music"36
"Take Control of the Party"49712
1992"The Power of Rhythm"4932
1993"Can We Get Enough?"34628The Time Is Now
1994"The Colour of My Dreams"133948
"Rock a Bit"37
1995"Can't Love You"45
1996"Stomp!"531522Get the Groove On
"Jump to This (Allnight!)"
"Take Me Through the Night"
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released.

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