Mistah Fab, self-proclaimed “Freestyle King” and “Prince of the O,” is a leader of Oakland’s Hyphy Movement and former artist for Bay Area rap Legend Mac Dre‘s record label Thizz Entertainment.
Today, Stanley P. Cox, aka Mistah Fab, has matured as a rapper and writer since his days in the Hyphy Movement. He has emerged as a leader within the Oakland community who understands the challenges “his people” face daily.
During the years of the Hyphy Movement, Mistah Fab indirectly or directly rapped for a unified Oakland. One example is his song “N.E.W. (North, East and West) Oakland,” in which he discusses how people don’t want problems with him because of his connection with all parts of Oakland.
Mistah Fab is best known for songs like “Supa Sicc Wit It,” “Kicked out the Club” and “Ghost Ride It.” He also won widespread attention from his verse on West Coast Original Rap Gangsta Snoop Dogg‘s “Life of the Party” along with Bay Area rap legend Too Short.
Some people like Mistah Fab’s music – many others hate it because of his involvement with the Hyphy Movement. Whatever you may think of his music, you can’t deny the love he has for his community – Oakland, California.
