Raptile
Raptile in 2001
Raptile in 2001
Background information
Birth nameAddis Andreas Mussa
Also known as
  • Addis
  • Raptile
Born (1976-09-14) 14 September 1976
Munich, Germany
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active1998–present
Labels

Addis Andreas Mussa (born September 14, 1976), better known by his stage names Addis and Raptile, is a German-American singer, rapper, producer and songwriter.

Biography

In his early years, he collaborated with American rappers, Xzibit, Strong Arm Steady and Trey Songz, and was signed to Sony in Europe. He sold 250,000 units overseas. He released his debut album, Global Takeover, along with three extra volumes in 2007.[1]

His album, Classic Material, went to number 8 on the German media control charts.[2] His international career continued with the release of his third single, "My Everything", featuring Jamaican reggae artist Wayne Wonder.[3][4]

He moved to Orlando, Florida in 2007 and got started on another album. He is A&R consultant at SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT. His artist Lionezz participated in ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme, which aired on VH1 in 2008. Addis appeared on the reality TV program MTV Cribs. His song "Neva Eva" was featured in the basketball video game NBA Live 07.[5]

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions
US
US
R&B

GER
Da Basilisk's Eye
(with Roger Rekless)
2001
Classic Material 2004 8
Mozez
(also available as limited edition)
2005 36
Hero Muzik 2006
Best of - Europe's Golden Child
(Best-of CD)
Global Takeover, Pt. 1 2007
Global Takeover, Pt. 2
Global Takeover, Pt. 3
Global Takeover, Pt. 4
Animal Kingdom
(with Follow Your Instinct (FYI))
2015
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Singles

List of singles, with selected chart positions and certifications, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
US
R&B

GER
AUT
SWI
"Microphone Igniter / We Don't Need U"
(with Roger Rekless)
2001 Da Basilisk's Eye
"Rest Ya Head on My Chest"
(with Roger Rekless)
"Make Y'All Bounce"
(featuring Xzibit) (Strong Arm Steady Version)
2004 24 Classic Material [6]
"Da Unbeatables"
(featuring Valezka)
14 [7]
"My Everything"
(featuring Wayne Wonder)
64 [8]
"Fight Back" 2005 1037 Mozez [9]
"Da Symphony (Olé Olé)" 26 [10]
"Go Faster" 2006 27 Hero Muzik [11]
"NevaEva" 32 [12]
"Missin' Ur Kisses"
(featuring Trey Songz)
87 [13]
Changed his name to "Addis" & also formed a new European-American supergroup called "Follow Your Instinct"
"Stay Strong" 2010 Non-album single
"Disco"
(Addis featuring Follow Your Instinct)
-- Animal Kingdom
"Murderer"
(featuring Viper)
2011 Non-album single
"On the Floor"
(Follow Your Instinct)
2012 Animal Kingdom
"No Matter What They Say"
(Follow Your Instinct featuring Samu Haber of Sunrise Avenue)
5468
"My City"
(Follow Your Instinct)
2013 24
"Baby It's OK"
(Follow Your Instinct featuring Alexandra Stan)
173144
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

References

  1. "germancharts.de - Discographie Raptile". germancharts.de. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  2. Raptile - Classic Material, retrieved 1 May 2023
  3. "germancharts.de - Raptile feat. Wayne Wonder - My Everything". germancharts.de. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  4. My Everything (Feat. Wayne Wonder) by Raptile - Track Info | AllMusic, retrieved 1 May 2023
  5. "EA unveils NBA Live 07 tracks". GameSpot. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  6. "Raptile feat. Xzibit - Make Y'All Bounce". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  7. "Raptile feat. Valezka - Da Unbeatables". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  8. "Raptile feat. Wayne Wonder - My Everything". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  9. "Raptile - Fight Back". austriancharts.at (in German). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  10. "Raptile - Da Symphony (Olé Olé)". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  11. "Raptile - Go Faster". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  12. "Raptile - NevaEva". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  13. "Raptile feat. Trey Songz - Missin' Ur Kisses". offiziellecharts.de (in German). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
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