Hanz On | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anthony Messado |
| Also known as | Hannibal The Great |
| Born | July 24, 1974 |
| Origin | Staten Island, New York, United States |
| Genres | East Coast hip hop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Hanz On Music |
| Website | www.hanzonmusic.com |
Anthony Messado (born July 24, 1974),[1] better known by the stage name Hanz On or Hannibal The Great, is an American rapper and an affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan. He released his solo debut, Out Of Chef's Kitchen in 2010, and has since co-founded a record label called Hanz On Music. He is closely tied to another Wu-Tang Clan affiliate named Carlton Fisk.
Music career
Out Of Chef's Kitchen
Hanz On released his debut album, Out Of Chef's Kitchen, after signing to Ice Water Inc. in 2010. He had previously been a part of Ice Water and featured on their debut crew and compilation albums. The solo album contained verses from Raekwon, Inspectah Deck, and Busta Rhymes among others.[2]
In August 2009, Hanz attained notoriety after an incident during that year's Rock The Bells festival. Hanz punched rapper Joe Budden in the face because of a feud that Budden had with Raekwon and other members of the Wu Tang Clan.[3]
Hanz On Music, Back to Sicily Mixtape, and Method Man Presents: Hannibal The Great
In 2012, Hanz On launched record label Hanz On Music, formally leaving Ice Water Inc. In late 2012 it was announced that the new label's first release would be the "Back to Sicily Mixtape"[4] hosted by DJ Kay Slay. Back To Sicily featured appearances from Method Man and Inspectah Deck.[5] A music video for lead single We Did It was produced in September 2012. Hanz On's second solo LP titled Method Man Presents: Hannibal The Great was released in 2013 and featured Method Man, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck.
Legal issues
In June 20, 1994, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree criminal possession of weapon substance. On January 28, 1998, Hanz On was released from prison.
In February 16, 1999, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree criminal sale control substance. On October 24, 2002, Hanz On was released from prison.
In May 1, 2003, Hanz On was sentenced to 3 years in prison after third-degree attempted criminal sale control substance. On June 23, 2006, Hanz On was released from prison.
Discography
Studio albums
- 2010: Out Of Chef's Kitchen
- 2013: Method Man Presents: Hannibal The Great
- 2017: Barca
Mixtapes
- 2012: Back to Sicily Mixtape
Collaborations
- 2007: Raekwon's "Ice Water - Polluted Water"
- 2009: Raekwon "BabyGrande Recordings"
References
- ↑ "Hanz On Music Artist Bio". Hanz On Music.
- ↑ "Staten Island rapper Hanz On isn't chasing hip-hop fairy tales -- he wants stability". SILive.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Meet Hanz, The Guy Who Punched Joe Budden!!!". VLADtv.
- ↑ ""Back To Sicily"- Hannibal The Great". Hood To Hood Online. Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-02-23.
- ↑ "Hanz On Music Drops Hannibal the Great, Back to Sicily Mixtape Hosted by DJ Kay Slay featuring Method Man, Inspectah Deck, Carlton Fisk, Easy & Cheddar Bang". Yahoo! News.