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'''White Dawg''' (also spelled '''WhiteDawg''', formerly '' '''M. C. B.''' '') is an ] ] ], ], and ] from ]. His recordings include the ] top 20 ] release "]" and his debut LP '']''. He has also been featured in ]-based '']''.


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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Misplaced Pages:WikiProject_Musicians -->
⚫ | name= White Dawg
| background= solo_singer
| birth_name= Billy Alsbrooks Jr.
⚫ | alias= White Dawg
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1974|09|06}}
| birth_place = ], U.S.
| genre = ]
| occupation= Rapper
| years_active= 1990–present
| label= Positive Worldwide, Joey Boy Records, Paper Chasers, White Dawg Records
| website=
}}
'''Billy Alsbrooks, Jr.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alsbrooks |first1=Billy |title=Dr. |url=http://billyalsbrooks.com/about-me/}}</ref> '''formerly known by his stage name '''White Dawg''', is a former American rapper, songwriter, and music producer. His recordings include the Billboard charting rap single "Restless" (#18 July 1999) off his first national landmark LP ''Thug Ride''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Rap Music Guide |url=https://www.rapmusicguide.com/cd/11433/white-dawg-thug-ride}}</ref> He also produced for many Gold and Platinum artists during his music tenure (Rick Ross/Plies/Trick Daddy/Pastor Troy/Trina/Pitbull).<ref>{{cite web |title=Reverbnation |url=https://www.reverbnation.com/whitedawg}}</ref> White Dawg retired from the music industry following his father's death in late December 2007. In 2016, he wrote the book ''Blessed And Unstoppable: Your Blueprint For Success'' and is now a motivational speaker.


==Career==
He currently distributes all his recordings through his website.
White Dawg was born in ], the son of ] guitar player Billy Alsbrooks Sr. and musician Terrie Fleming. White Dawg moved to ], in 1989. He began distributing his music by giving away tapes at a local record store, Kotam Stereo, in the Oakland Park flea market,<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929123525/http://www.soundclick.com/pro/view/02/default.cfm?bandID=591219&content=interview |date=2007-09-29}}</ref> and joined the Jam Pony DJs. White Dawg attended the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute majoring in Music and Video Business.


White Dawg released his first national full-length album, ''Thug Ride'', in 1999 on the independent record label Paper Chasers, which featured his 1999 single "Restless". ''Restless'' peaked at #18 on the '']'' Hot Rap Songs chart and was also highlighted in July 1999 as the Greatest Sales Gainer.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/white-dawg/chart-history|title=White Dawg Chart History|magazine=]|access-date=September 26, 2019}}</ref> He also produced for many Gold and Platinum artists during his music tenure (Rick Ross/Plies/Trick Daddy/Pastor Troy/Trina/Pitbull).<ref>{{cite web |title=Reverbnation |url=https://www.reverbnation.com/whitedawg}}</ref> In 2007, White Dawg released the song "Right Here". In 2007, White Dawg retired from the music industry after his dad died in late December.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
==Early career to ''Thug Ride''==
Born in ], White Dawg moved to ] as a ]. His first venture was giving away his tapes at a small record store, ], in the Oakland Park ].


In early 2008, Alsbrooks became a ]. In 2013, he graduated from Faith Christian University.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alsbrooks |first1=Billy |title=Dr. |url=http://billyalsbrooks.com/about-me/ |website=Billy Alsbrooks}}</ref> Since leaving the music business, Billy became an international motivational speaker, top selling author, and an award-winning poet. He has released a book ''Blessed And Unstoppable: Your Blueprint For Success'',{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} and five "motivational" albums.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}} His second book, titled ''Burning: The Inner Symphony of Fire'', is set to be released sometime early 2021.{{Citation needed|date=April 2021}}
Eventually he went to work for Kotam as a music buyer. His first recordings were made at the ]. He additionally recorded at the studio of a friend from Kotam. His first single was "]" (]), which became a regional ] hit without the assistance of radio airplay.

His follow-on single, "Restless," was released in 1999 reaching #18 on the ] rap charts. Subsequently, ''Thug Ride'' was released in 1999, to less success. ''Thug Ride'' sold over 30,000 copies, primarily in small record stores across the ].

==Continuing career as an independent artist==
After the relative success (for an independently-released album) of ''Thug Ride'', White Dawg worked with ] on the single "FL Boy" and released a follow-up album, ''Animosity''. ''Animosity'' had less distribution than ''Thug Ride'', and sales were poor. In an interview, White Dawg stated that the album sold only around 5,000 copies.

Around this time, White Dawg was approached by several major labels seeking to sign him, including ], ], and ].{{Fact|date=February 2007}} However, he did not sign to any of them.

White Dawg distributed his fourth album, ''Bonified Platinum'' (a ] on the term '']''), through his website.


==Discography== ==Discography==
: '''Albums''' === White Dawg Rap Albums===
* '']'' (1999) * ''White Dawg: The Broward Playaz'' (1996)
* ''Slang That Thang'' (1997)
* ''Thug Ride'' (1999)
* ''Animosity'' (2002) * ''Animosity'' (2002)
* ''Bonified Platinum'' (2004) * ''Bonified Platinum'' (2004)
* ''ME vs. ME'' (2006)


: '''Singles''' ===White Dawg Rap Singles===
* 1999: "Restless"
* 2006 "U Don't Want None (Remix)" Featuring Lil' Jon & Petey Pablo
* 2002: "Pop a Pill"
* 2007: "Right Here"


==References== ==References==
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* by Dirty South Radio Magazine (c. 2004)


==External links== ==External links==
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* on AMG allmusic.com.


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American rapper (born 1974)
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White Dawg
Birth nameBilly Alsbrooks Jr.
Also known asWhite Dawg
Born (1974-09-06) September 6, 1974 (age 50)
Florence, Alabama, U.S.
GenresDirty South
OccupationRapper
Years active1990–present
LabelsPositive Worldwide, Joey Boy Records, Paper Chasers, White Dawg Records
Websitebillyalsbrooks.com
Musical artist

Billy Alsbrooks, Jr. formerly known by his stage name White Dawg, is a former American rapper, songwriter, and music producer. His recordings include the Billboard charting rap single "Restless" (#18 July 1999) off his first national landmark LP Thug Ride. He also produced for many Gold and Platinum artists during his music tenure (Rick Ross/Plies/Trick Daddy/Pastor Troy/Trina/Pitbull). White Dawg retired from the music industry following his father's death in late December 2007. In 2016, he wrote the book Blessed And Unstoppable: Your Blueprint For Success and is now a motivational speaker.

Career

White Dawg was born in Florence, Alabama, the son of Muscle Shoals Sound Studio guitar player Billy Alsbrooks Sr. and musician Terrie Fleming. White Dawg moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989. He began distributing his music by giving away tapes at a local record store, Kotam Stereo, in the Oakland Park flea market, and joined the Jam Pony DJs. White Dawg attended the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute majoring in Music and Video Business.

White Dawg released his first national full-length album, Thug Ride, in 1999 on the independent record label Paper Chasers, which featured his 1999 single "Restless". Restless peaked at #18 on the Billboard Hot Rap Songs chart and was also highlighted in July 1999 as the Greatest Sales Gainer. He also produced for many Gold and Platinum artists during his music tenure (Rick Ross/Plies/Trick Daddy/Pastor Troy/Trina/Pitbull). In 2007, White Dawg released the song "Right Here". In 2007, White Dawg retired from the music industry after his dad died in late December.

In early 2008, Alsbrooks became a born-again Christian. In 2013, he graduated from Faith Christian University. Since leaving the music business, Billy became an international motivational speaker, top selling author, and an award-winning poet. He has released a book Blessed And Unstoppable: Your Blueprint For Success, and five "motivational" albums. His second book, titled Burning: The Inner Symphony of Fire, is set to be released sometime early 2021.

Discography

White Dawg Rap Albums

  • White Dawg: The Broward Playaz (1996)
  • Slang That Thang (1997)
  • Thug Ride (1999)
  • Animosity (2002)
  • Bonified Platinum (2004)
  • ME vs. ME (2006)

White Dawg Rap Singles

  • 1999: "Restless"
  • 2002: "Pop a Pill"
  • 2007: "Right Here"

References

  1. Alsbrooks, Billy. "Dr".
  2. "Rap Music Guide".
  3. "Reverbnation".
  4. SoundClick Interview with White Dawg Archived 2007-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
  5. "White Dawg Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved September 26, 2019.
  6. "Reverbnation".
  7. Alsbrooks, Billy. "Dr". Billy Alsbrooks.

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