Ramone Johnson better known by his stage name Cashis, is an American rapper.
Personal life[]
Cashis has 11 children, his grandmother and two siblings in his care. He linked with producer Rikanatti and rappers H-Long and Monique (also the mother of his oldest daughter) to form the Renegadez. The crew enjoyed local success until tragedy struck in 1999 when Monique was murdered.
Legal troubles[]
Despite the loss to Monique, Cashis tried to carry on but was hit with another blow when he was arrested for parole violation and had to serve a short sentence. Once released, he reunited with the The Renegadez and refocused on music.
Music career[]
Cashis' group "The Renegadez" sent a demo tape to Eminem's Shady Records label hoping for a record deal. Roberts, Anthony. Dart Parker, the label's A&R, was particularly impressed with Cashis' performance on the demo and ended up signing the young rapper as a solo artist in 2004.
Cashis was first showcased in mainstream rap when he was featured on Eminem's mixtape turned album, Eminem Presents the Re-Up. Although he featured on many of the tracks, his first solo release was the charting County Hound EP, on May 22, 2007. The County Hound reached #1 on Billboard's "Top Heatseekers" chart, #37 on the "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart and #106 on "The Billboard 200".
He is currently working on his debut album, Loose Cannon.
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- 2007: The County Hound EP
- 2011: The Euthanasia LP
With The Renegadez[]
- 2005: Watch Closely
Collaborations[]
- 2006: Eminem Presents: The Re-Up with Shady Records
Mixtapes[]
- 2005: Stars with Stripes
- 2008: Homeland Security with Young De
- 2011: Shady Loyalty 1st (upcoming)
External links[]
- [1] Official website