Compton Menace
Michael Joseph Taylor, better known by his stage name The Menace, is an American hip hop recording artist from Los Angeles, California. He was a member of the group Black Wall Street, which disbanded in 2012.
Life and career
The Menace was born to Linda Smith and Joe Taylor. Menace was the youngest of eight children. Growing up in Compton, California Menace became a member of local street blood gang Fruit-Town Piru.
In 2002 Menace was introduced to rap star The Game through a mutual friend. In that same year he joined Black Wall Street. Releasing his first project in 2010 entitled “Menace II Society” earning street credibility in Compton and Los Angeles . He also gained a buzz with his follow up projects Menace II Society Vol. 1 , Vol. 2 and Living Life Reckless.
The Compton native’s first single was “It Ain’t My Fault” feat. Birdman of Cash Money Records which gained minor radio play in various market across the United States. Menace has recorded songs with a wide range of artist including Lil’ Wayne, Tyga, Meek Mill, The Game, Mario, Young Buck, Paul Wall, Slim Thug, Z-Ro, 8Ball & MJG, and Drumma Boy.
2013-present
Menace has participated in three domestic and two international tours which included Europe, Africa, and Japan. The Menace is currently preparing to release his debut EP which is scheduled to be released late 2014.
Discography
EPs
- The Gift and The Curse (2014)
Mixtapes
- Menace 2 Society Vol. 1 (2010)
- Menace 2 Society Vol. 2 (2012)
- Welcome To My Traphouse Vol. 1 (2014)
Singles
- Ain't No Changing Me feat. Wiz Khalifa (2013)
- Put On feat. Chris Brown (2014)