CPO Boss Hogg
CPO Boss Hogg | |
|---|---|
| Born | Vince Edwards September 9, 1963 Compton, California, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2022 (aged 58) |
| Occupation | Rapper |
| Years active | 1989–2022 |
| Known for | Co-founder of Capital Punishment Organization; collaborations with N.W.A, Tupac Shakur, Death Row Records artists |
Vince Edwards (September 9, 1963 – January 12, 2022), who performed under the stage name CPO Boss Hogg, was a rapper originating from Compton, California. His musical journey began in 1989 when he co-founded the hip hop ensemble Capital Punishment Organization, initially known as Lil' Nation. Following the release of the group's only album and their subsequent breakup in 1991, Edwards embarked on a solo path, gaining recognition through significant guest appearances on prominent records.
Career
Edwards was introduced to the industry by MC Ren, who played a key role in securing his contract with Capitol Records and producing C.P.O.’s debut album To Hell and Black. His profile was elevated through collaborations with influential figures such as Eazy-E and Dr. Dre. He contributed to N.W.A’s concluding album before signing with Death Row Records, where he participated in soundtracks including Above The Rim and Murder Was The Case. Among his most notable contributions was his feature on Tupac Shakur’s track "Picture Me Rollin" from the 1996 release All Eyez on Me. After parting ways with Death Row, Edwards joined Priority Records and appeared on projects connected to Snoop Dogg, such as Tha Eastsidaz, Bones OST, and The Return of the Regulator.
In 2012, Edwards established his own independent label, Tilted Brimm Entertainment Group, LLC. Beginning in 2013, he worked on his second album titled I, Boss, unveiling its first single "Your Body Is Hot!" in August 2014; nevertheless, the full album had yet to be released by 2025.
Personal life and death
Edwards was a father to a daughter named Mikki. In March 2010, he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure following respiratory difficulties. He died at age 58 on January 12, 2022.
Studio albums
- To Hell and Black (1990) with Capital Punishment Organization
Guest appearances
Title |
Release | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Findum, Fuckum & Flee" | 1991 | N.W.A | Niggaz4Life |
| "Slippin' In the West" | 1992 | Dr. Dre, Kurupt | The Chronic: Re-Lit & From the Vault |
| "Foo Nay Mic" | |||
| "Niggaz Is Lyke Dat" | 1993 | Chocolate, Snoop Doggy Dogg, 3-2 | Life-N-A-Day |
| "Picture Me Rollin'" | 1996 | 2Pac, Danny Boy, Syke | All Eyez on Me |
| "Make Your Spot Hot" | 1999 | E-A-Ski | Earthquake |
| "Big Bang Theory" | 2000 | Tha Eastsidaz, Xzibit, Kurupt, Pinky | Snoop Dogg Presents: Tha Eastsidaz |
| "It Ain't Nothin' Wrong with You" | 2001 | Warren G, Mista Grimm, Vic Damone, Latoyia Williams | The Return of the Regulator |
| "They Lovin' Me Now" | Butch Cassidy |
Soundtrack Contributions
Track Title |
Year | Collaborating Artist(s) | Featured Soundtrack |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Somethin' Like This" | 1990 | Capital Punishment Organization | The Return of Superfly |
| "Jus So Ya No" | 1994 | Val Young | Above the Rim |
| "The Eulogy" | Slip Capone | Murder Was the Case | |
| "This Is My Life" | 2001 | Kedrick | Bones |