PSC (musical group)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
| Products | Hip hop music |
PSC, also known as Pimp Squad Click and stylized as P$C or Pimp $quad Click, is a hip hop ensemble originating from the Bankhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2001, the collective initially comprised six southern rappers: Big Kuntry King, Mac Boney, C-Rod, AK, Young Dro, and T.I.. In 2002, they independently released a series of mixtapes, particularly the In da Streets collection, which helped them build a regional following. Their first official album, 25 to Life, was launched in 2005 through Grand Hustle Records and Atlantic Records.
History
PSC was formed in 2001 by T.I. alongside his longtime associates and fellow Atlanta rappers Big Kuntry King, C-Rod, AK, Dollar D.P, and Mac Boney. The group made their initial commercial impact by featuring on "Heavy Chevys," a track from T.I.'s debut album I'm Serious released in 2001. Following the commercial disappointment of I'm Serious and T.I.'s subsequent departure from Arista Records, PSC dropped the mixtape In da Streets in 2002.
Their inaugural studio album, 25 to Life (2005), garnered mixed critical reception but achieved a peak position of number 10 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The album's title was inspired by the ages of the members at the time of release. Guest artists featured on the project included Young Jeezy, Young Dro, CeeLo Green, Lil Scrappy, and Lloyd, with production contributions from Lil Jon, Jasper Cameron, among others. The lead single "I'm a King," produced by Lil' Jon and featuring Lil' Scrappy, was part of the soundtrack for the movie Hustle & Flow (2005) and reached number 67 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
In 2004, PSC collaborated on "Pimp Squad" from producer The Alchemist's album 1st Infantry, as well as "Limelight" from T.I.'s third studio album Urban Legend. The group later appeared on "Bankhead" from T.I.'s fourth album King in 2006. Big Kuntry King's solo debut in 2008, titled My Turn to Eat, featured PSC on the track "Still Kuntry".
By 2008, member AK voiced his dissatisfaction with both T.I. and Grand Hustle Records, emphasizing his foundational involvement in PSC and expressing frustration over insufficient promotional support compared to newer signees. By 2011, AK had officially parted ways with both PSC and Grand Hustle.
On May 15, 2017, PSC unveiled the single "My Boi," which included performances by Big Kuntry King, Mac Boney, and T.I.
Studio albums
| Title | Album information | Highest chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B/Hip-Hop |
US Rap | ||
| 25 to Life |
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10 | 4 | 1 |
Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape information |
|---|---|
| In da Streets |
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| In da Streets Part 2 |
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| In da Streets Part 3 |
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| Gangsta Grillz Meets T.I. & P$C In da Streets |
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| The Indictment |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Highest chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US R&B |
US Rap | |||||
| "I'm a King" (featuring Lil Scrappy) |
2005 | 67 | 16 | 14 |
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25 to Life and Hustle & Flow OST | |
| "—" indicates the track did not chart or was not released in that region. | |||||||
Guest appearances
| Track title | Year | Collaborating artist(s) | Album name |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Heavy Chevy's" | 2001 | T.I. | I'm Serious |
| "Pimp Squad" | 2004 | The Alchemist | 1st Infantry |
| "Limelight" | T.I. | Urban Legend | |
| "It's Been Said" | 2006 | Lil' 3rd | King of Cloverland |
| "Bankhead" | T.I., Young Dro | King | |
| "Down to the Floor" | 2007 | Cozmo, Alfamega, Paul Wall | Against All Odds |
| "Smoke Session" | 2009 | Fresh, Dao | Tell Me Something Fresh |