Silkk The Shocker, born Vyshonne Miller, is a renowned rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana, and a key figure in the underground hip-hop label No Limit Records, founded by his brother Master P. As a teenager, he began rapping and was a member of several gangsta crews, including the Down South Hustlers.
Initially known as Silk, he was part of the group Tru alongside Master P and his brother C-Murder. Silkk's debut album, "The Shocker", was released in 1996, and soon after, he adopted the moniker The Shocker. The album became a huge underground hit, although it didn't bring anything new or original to the table in terms of gangsta rap.
However, Silkk was easily the most marketable of No Limit's artists, with his imposing physique and youthful good looks. In 1997, he appeared on numerous No Limit releases, including the soundtrack for I'm Bout It, Tru's "Tru 2 Da Game", Mia X's "Unlady Like", Mystikal's "Unpredictable", and Master P's breakthrough chart-topper "Ghetto D".
Silkk's sophomore effort, "Charge It 2 Da Game", solidified No Limit's commercial status. The album debuted at US #3 in March 1998, while his duet with R&B singer Mya on "Movin' On" became a big radio hit. "Made Mann" was his most accomplished set to date, debuting at US #1 in February 1999, and quickly going platinum like its predecessor.
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Vyshonne Miller, aka Silkk The Shocker, is a renowned rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born in the city, he began rapping as a teenager and was a member of several gangsta crews, including the Down South Hustlers.
