Ludacris

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Recent Role:
Himself on TMZ on TV
Gender:
Male
Born:
9-11-1977
Birthplace:
Champaign, Illinois
Birth Name:
Christopher Brian Bridges
AKA:
Christopher Bridges, Chris 'Ludicris' Bridges, Luda
Ludacris is an Atlanta based rapper who has caused quite a stir in his hometown. Also, with the debut album, "Back For the First Time" he shows the rest of the hip-hop community what A.T.L. people have known for a while. "Back For the First Time" was originally titled "Incognegro," "Back For the First Time," was released independently and will be re-released by media giant Def Jam as the first record on its new Def Jam South imprint with additional production by Atlanta-based producers Organized Noize, Jermaine Dupri, and Timbaland. Followers of artists like Timbaland have heard him rip theMore mic on guest spots. He appeared on "Phat Rabbit" from Tim's "Life from the Bassment". He also has worked with Dallas Austin and Jermaine Dupri. "The nickname is something I made up", said Ludacris A.K.A. Chris Bridges about his name." "I have kind of a split personality - part of me is cool, calm, and collected, while the other side is just beyond crazy. My lyrics are ludicrous, my live shows are ludicrous - ludicrous like off the chain crazy." Ludacris' musical career goes back to when he was a child. Until when he was an infant, in fact. Born while his parents were still in college he found himself at many house jams, soaking in the music at an age most kids are still teething. "They were always jamming to the old skool stuff, like Frankie Beverly and Maze, Cameo, all that kind of music", said Ludacris. "They used to take me to college parties and let me get out in the middle of the floor and dance for all the other students." His love affair with music continued into his pre-teen years. At age 12 he joined a Chicago based hip-hop outfit called The Loudmouth Hooligans. Moving to Atlanta the same year, he pursued his goal with a vengeance. During his time at College Park's Banneker High School, he started battling in the lunch room, often getting so involved in the verbal contests that he would forget to eat. Later he started performing, showing up at talent shows, and at clubs. "I would show up at any venue that had an open mic", he said. He eventually landed a gig on Atlanta's then-new hip-hop station Hot 97.5 gaining a job producing the night show. Not straying from his roots, Ludacris made his mark rapping on voice over promos. He wound up being as recognizable as some of the deejays. "I started rapping on the station promos." "We did them over all of the top hits, so people got to hear me rap over tight beats." Eventually he saved enough money to put out "Incognegro" independently, on his own Disturbing Tha Peace Entertainment. Fueled by the single "What's Your Fantasy," which got as many as 500 spins a week on radio in some southern markets, the album moved 30,000 units in just over three months. That success caught the eye of many major labels including Def Jam South and president Scarface. After a long courtship by several labels, Ludacris decided to go with Def Jam South. A wide range of influences show up on "Back For The First Time". The hard hitting "U Got A Problem", displays a braggadocious verbal performance that demonstrates Ludacris' way with a metaphor. On the Organized Noize produced "The Game Got Switched" he raises the bar on weak MCs. ("too many rookies/not enough pros"). Most of the album is produced by Ludacris' in-house producer Shondre. He's responsible for the first single, the hiccuping "What's Your Fantasy" in which Ludacris flips rapid fire sex rhymes over Shondre's A.T.L. bass-influenced track (at one point he imagines getting his freak on in the Georgia Dome during a Falcons game). Now that he has hooked up with the most famous brand name in the hip-hop record industry, Ludacris has big plans for his career - pushing the artists signed to his production company. "I have artists that I want to build up - Fate Wilson, 4IZ, and Infamous 20. "My ultimate goal is to have a successful record company and this recording career is helping me take things to the next level."

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    9.4 Superb

    Luda is one of the best rappers out there. He is very talented and versatile

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    I love Ludacris. He is one of the best rappers of all time, in my honest opinion. Ludacris is multi-talented. He can be serious, sexy, funny and fierce. He can tear his opponents up in a battle but he can turn on the ladies. He can be sweet and sympathetic and inspirational as well.


    Many people say that hip-hop music is sexist and that women aren't treated properly in the lyrics or the videos. Speaking as a woman who grew up in the ghetto, I love hip-hop music and I don't feel thata specific song is aimed at me in particular, or any woman that I know. I love Ludacris and when he calls a woman a b**** or a h**, I know that he's not talking about me. It's the way he expresses himself, and unfortunately, its the way that many people speak in the hood. Women parading around in skimpy outfits in a video don't get any sympathy from me, either. There are plenty of women like that outside my front door so I'm not going to object to a rapper putting a willing female into his video.


    Anyway, I didn't mean to preach in this review. I am very defensive when it comes to my favorite artists, and Ludacris is one of them. I enjoy his music and I enjoy his movies.


    His acting career is still on the rise and I believe that his future will be even brighter than it is right now.


    The state of music right now is sad to me. I can't really listen to the radio anymore because there is so much garbage music on there. But there are rappers like Ludacris (and Jay-Z & Eminem) that are still holding it down and I am grateful that they are still here!


    Ludacris is amazing and I will always be one of his biggest fans.

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    10 Perfect
    Luda's A BEAST!! hide show

    Ludacris is such a great rapper. He has some really good songs. He makes a great featuring artist. He was awesome in the remix to Like You'll Never See Me Again with Alicia Keys. He had such a great verse in that song.He was also a beast in the song How We Do It (round My Way) with Lloyd. He had a killer berse. He also was extremely awesome in the song Gimme Dat with Chingy and Bobby Valentino. Luda got some really good songs. He writes such really good lyrics in his music. I consider ludacris one of the best rappers around.

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    6 Fair
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    I am basing this review solely on Ludacris's acting ability. And you know what--Ludacris is a surprisingly good actor. I mean he is no Terrance Howard, but he can hold his own. He is funny and quite charismatic on screen.

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    9.5 Superb
    All I can say is funny as hell hide show

    Luda is one funny guy, I mean the guy critizes how some rappers rap and yet he never gets bashed back. He is very controversial in his hometown and causes rifts wherever he goes, His music is also funny and quite truthful, He tells you straight up how he feels and how he wants it to be down. My favorite songs are "Move **** "What is your Fantasy" "Act a Fool" and a lot of other good ones I forgot.

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    9 Superb
    Ludacris is one of the greatest rappers! hide show

    I have not seen anybody good at rapping besides twista or ludacris. Ludacris is a great rapper.
    He comes from Champaign, Illinois. I think if you like Rap or hip-hop Ludacris is your rapper. Ludacris has been to a lot of concerts or tv shows. Ludacris is a very young rapper that will probably be " called one of the best. "

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