CraigLongmiles (born October 27, 1973) was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas.
He is an American Rapper/Singer/Songwriter. Known by his Stage Name Six-2 believes himself less as a rapper per-say and more a conversationalist and story teller.His music career began as a teenager when he and friend El Dogg created the group GenaCide. They gained notoriety and radio play from their song “Tha Citi” off their first album Waste uva Cular. They also received national radio play when DJ Greg Street featured “Simple as that” on his it’s 6 O’clock mixed tape.
While continuing to work on new material Six-2 was approached by and introduced toDFW legend The D.O.C by friend and producer Erotic D. After D.O.C heard and sawSix-2’s natural raw talent brought him out to Los Angles to meet and work with Dr. Dre on his upcoming The Chronic 2001 Album. While he was there he was able to write and be featured on two songs that made the track line up XXplosive(HittMan, Kurupt, Six2, & Nate Dogg on the hook) and Bitch Niggas (SnoopDogg, Dr. Dre, Six-2). The Chronic 2001 went on to sell over 8 million copiesand reach Platinum status. To this day it remains on the “Top 200 Best Rap Albumsof All Time”. While working on his solo album.
Due to the success of the album Six-2 joined the lineup for the “Up in Smoke” Tour. The largest most successful Hip-Hop tour in U.S history to date. That tour then lead to The Russell Simmons Hip Hop Summit Tour and Snopp Dogg's Puff Puff Pass Tour.
Whilecontinuing to work on new material Six-2 was approached by and introduced toDFW legend The D.O.C by friend and producer Erotic D. After D.O.C heard and sawSix-2’s natural raw talent brought him out to Los Angles to meet and work withDr. Dre on his upcoming The Chronic 2001 Album. While he was there he was ableto write and be featured on two songs that made the track line up XXplosive(HittMan, Kurupt, Six2, & Nate Dogg on the hook) and Bitch Niggas (SnoopDogg, Dr. Dre, Six-2). The Chronic 2001 went on to sell over 8 million copiesand reach Platinum status. To this day it remains on the “Top 200 Best Rap Albumsof All Time”. While working on his solo album.
Due to thesuccess of the album Six-2 joined the lineup for the “Up in Smoke” Tour. Thelargest most successful Hip-Hop tour in U.S history to date.
Uponreturning to the DFW area Six-2 set upon releasing his 1st soloalbum the featured the talents of The D.O.C., Dr.Dre, Snoop Dogg, M.C. Ren,Nate Dogg, Ice Cube, Devin The Dude, just to name a few, but due to somemisleading paper work it was released by The. D.O.C. titled “DEUCE”.
Afterleaving D.O.C and Silverback Records Six-2 was once again approached by anotherHip-Hop Legend Timbaland and asked to come to Miami, Fl to work alongside himand a few other artists and song writers (Attitude, Kerri Hilson,)as anindependent artist/songwriter to create the now known as “Shock Value” album. Whilethere he co-wrote The PussyCat Dolls No.1 Hit Song “Wait a Minute” and thefeat. Justin Timberlake “Release”. After having to fight for and winning hisrights to “Wait a minute” all the other songs he co-wrote and/or performed wereremoved or the vocal redone for the Timbaland album.
In trueSix-2 style as soon as he returned back to Texas he joined up with Big Mike (ofthe Ghetto Boys) and went down to Houston where while working on a new album“Southern Hydro” They wrote and shot the “Down Home” video that went on tobecome one of the most viewed videos on YouTube in 2008. While due to somepersonal matters that needed to be attended to by both parties the album hasyet to be completed and released but with most of it recorded with tracks feat.Pimp C, Bushwick Bill, Kory Blues, & Devin The Dude. They both still planon releasing it in the near future.
Was able toreach Billboards #1 Spot with “Bag Lady” by Erica Badu
Since thenhe has released Mac-a-roni and G’s, Affiliated, and Concrete Evidence in StreetAlbum form. Shot a Video to his single Monsta feat Yung Lott, Faddy Daddy, andThe GS Boys that premiered and continues to on MTV and MTV.Com during All-StarWeekend 2012.
After takinga short hiatus Six-2 is back. With 2 Street Albums Still Affiliated, Legendary,and a new solo Album set to be released before the end of 2013.
Uponreturning to the DFW area Six-2 set upon releasing his 1st soloalbum the featured the talents of The D.O.C., Dr.Dre, Snoop Dogg, M.C. Ren,Nate Dogg, Ice Cube, Devin The Dude, just to name a few, but due to somemisleading paper work it was released by The. D.O.C. titled “DEUCE”.
Afterleaving D.O.C and Silverback Records Six-2 was once again approached by anotherHip-Hop Legend Timbaland and asked to come to Miami, Fl to work alongside himand a few other artists and song writers (Attitude, Kerri Hilson,)as anindependent artist/songwriter to create the now known as “Shock Value” album. Whilethere he co-wrote The PussyCat Dolls No.1 Hit Song “Wait a Minute” and thefeat. Justin Timberlake “Release”. After having to fight for and winning hisrights to “Wait a minute” all the other songs he co-wrote and/or performed wereremoved or the vocal redone for the Timbaland album.
In trueSix-2 style as soon as he returned back to Texas he joined up with Big Mike (ofthe Ghetto Boys) and went down to Houston where while working on a new album“Southern Hydro” They wrote and shot the “Down Home” video that went on tobecome one of the most viewed videos on YouTube in 2008. While due to somepersonal matters that needed to be attended to by both parties the album hasyet to be completed and released but with most of it recorded with tracks feat.Pimp C, Bushwick Bill, Kory Blues, & Devin The Dude. They both still planon releasing it in the near future.
Was able toreach Billboards #1 Spot with “Bag Lady” by Erica Badu
Since thenhe has released Mac-a-roni and G’s, Affiliated, and Concrete Evidence in StreetAlbum form. Shot a Video to his single Monsta feat Yung Lott, Faddy Daddy, andThe GS Boys that premiered and continues to on MTV and MTV.Com during All-StarWeekend 2012.
After takinga short hiatus Six-2 is back. With 2 Street Albums Still Affiliated, Legendary,and a new solo Album set to be released before the end of 2013.