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Duke Deuce

Patavious Lashun Isom (born May 1, 1992), better known by his stage name Duke Deuce, is an American rapper. He is from Memphis, Tennessee. Formerly signed to Quality Control Music, he is best known for his song "Crunk Ain't Dead", which received a remix with fellow Memphis rappers Juicy J (who also produced the song) and Project Pat, as well as Atlanta rapper and record producer Lil Jon. He released his debut studio album, Duke Nukem, on February 26, 2021, which debuted at number three on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.[2][3][4]

Career

Duke Deuce in an interview with WHTA in 2024

Isom rose to fame with his single "Yeh", but gained more recognition with his track "Crunk Ain't Dead", which received a remix featuring Lil Jon, Juicy J and Project Pat.[5] The track later served as the lead single from his third mixtape Memphis Massacre 2, which was released on February 19, 2020.

Isom's debut studio album, Duke Nukem, was released on February 26, 2021, and debuted at number three on the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart.[3][6]

His sophomore album Crunkstar was released on June 17, 2022.[7] Memphis Massacre 3 was released on October 28, 2022.

During an interview in September 2023, Isom revealed that he is no longer signed to Quality Control and is now pursuing an independent rap career.[citation needed]

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Mixtapes

Singles

As lead artist

References

  1. ^ Smith, Nadine (July 19, 2022). "Duke Deuce Is Memphis Rap's Truest Apostle — But He's Not Stopping There". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2023-05-15. Instead of looping a guitar riff, Duke uses the instrument more as accompaniment, with guitarists jamming alongside tracks like "Running Out of Love" and "I'm Alive Again," creating a rap-rock sound that's more like a full-band improvisation or Tiny Desk Concert than a mere sample.
  2. ^ "The Break Presents: Duke Deuce". 19 February 2020.
  3. ^ a b "Duke Deuce Releases 'Duke Nukem' Album f/ Offset, ASAP Ferg, Lil Keed, and More". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  4. ^ "Duke Deuce Announces New Album Duke Nukem, Shares New Song "Spin": Listen". Pitchfork. 22 February 2021. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Here's Duke Deuce's "Crunk Ain't Dead" Remix f/ Juicy J, Project Pat, and Lil Jon". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of March 12, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Elibert, Mark (2022-06-13). "Duke Deuce Announces Crunkstar Album Release Date". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
  8. ^ "Young Thug Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'So Much Fun'". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  9. ^ "Various Artists Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  10. ^ "Canadian Albums Chart: August 31, 2019". Billboard. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  11. ^ "DUKE DEUCE - "DEUCE LIVE MUSIC" - UnderGround Railroad Entertainment Group". Spinrilla. 16 August 2016. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  12. ^ "Memphis Massacre by Duke Deuce on Apple Music". Apple Music. 7 September 2018. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  13. ^ "Duke Deuce Drops 'Memphis Massacre 2' Mixtape f/ Lil Yachty, Lil Jon, and More". Complex. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  14. ^ "Duke Deuce and Foogiano "SPIN" on new single". REVOLT. 23 February 2021. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
  15. ^ "Isaiah Rashad Chart History: Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  16. ^ "Hot Singles Chart". The Official New Zealand Music Chart. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
  17. ^ Villard, Gabin (May 6, 2021). "Isaiah Rashad de retour vendredi pour son feat avec Duke Deuce?". HipHopCorner.fr (in French). Retrieved May 6, 2021.