World Renown

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John Smith, Jr. Keith Shawn Williams

Duo consisting of Seven Shawn (Cousin of K-Def) and John Doe (Cousin of Marley Marl). Their 1995 album World Renown got shelved by Warner Brothers, it received a less than favorable review from The Source in a 1995 Issue. They did praise the 1st half of the album but felt the 2nd half was lacking. With the final words of the review saying The B side didn’t measure up to the album 1st half, yes there are some strong songs like Real MC’s and Easy on the Tweeter but the level of quality declines. It’s like you’re expecting to go all the way, and you only get a passionate tongue kiss: stimulating but not fulfilling. 3.5 mics. Its still unknown as to why Warner Brothers shelved the album in mid 1995, however, the album did receive a Vinyl/CD/Tape release back in 2022.

ALBUMS

K-Def Presents World Renown

Signature Sevens Volume 3

1996, 12", 20/Vision Entertainment

World Renown, O.C.M.

Come Take A Ride / Watch How You Slang

1994, VHS, Promo, Warner Bros. Records

Come Take A Ride

90's Tapes Presents: Step Up - Volume 1 (90's Hip Hop Classics & Rare 12 Inches)

2019, Cass, Mixed, Mixtape, Unofficial, 90's Tapes,

APPEARANCES +

Signature Sevens Vol.3 - K-Def Presents World Renown

Cookin' Soul 2 (Diggin Deeper)

2010, File, MP3, Comp, Mixed, 320, HHV.DE,

Cut Killer, La Cliqua

2023, 2x12", Mixtape, Double H Mixtapes,

Underground Rare Remixes vol. 1

2021, Cass, Comp, Mixed, TAPES4US RECORDS

2016, LP, Album, Ltd, Blu, Redefinition Records

The Unpredictable Gemini / The Way It Was

2016, CD, Comp, Redefinition Records,

K's Turn - The Mix Of K-Def's Greatest Works

2015, CD, Mixed, Promo, Rockwell (3),

Breakfast @ Denny's (The Dope As Fuck 90's Era)

2015, CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo, Asmart Records,

DJ Mond, DJ Cartman

2014, CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo, Astro Records (20),

La Fine Équipe Du 11

The Volume 01 : The Clayderman Effect

2012, File, MP3, Mixed, 320, Not On Label

Debonair Blends 8

re: 1995 Beat Emotion Library

2010, CD, Mixed, Promo, Street Knowledge (3),

Still Not Official Part 4

2009, CDr, Comp, Mixed, Not On Label

2008, CD, Mixed, Promo, Contrax

Between The Beats

2008, CD, Mixed, Promo, Unknown Road,

Debonair Blends 4

Pure Premium Volume 4

2007, CD, Mixed, Narcotic Bureau,

2007, CD, Mixed, Promo, Donuts Record

Still In The Groove

2007, CD, Mixed, Promo, Sun Rare Records,

Gasface Présente K-Def

2006, CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo, Not On Label

DJ Seiji & DJ Yoshii

Area Connection Type-B (1993-1995)

2006, CD, Comp, Mixed, Promo, Interface & Factor,

Evil Vibration & Lab

2006, CD, Mixed, Promo, Sun Rare Records,

Hip Hop Is Livin'

2006, CD, Ltd, Mixed, Promo, Vibe Records (10),

The Re-Edutainment

2004, 3xCDr, Ltd, Not On Label,

Gangsta/Conscious

DJ Ryow & DJ Kenzo

Vital Foundation

2003, Cass, Mixed, Pleasure Products,

Conscious/Jazzy Hip-Hop/Boom Bap

2003, Cassette,

Jazzy Hip-Hop/Boom Bap

Cut Killer & La Cliqua

Rippin Shit Up!

1995, Cass, Mixed, Not On Label,

Jazzy Hip-Hop/Cut-up/DJ/Conscious/Ragga HipHop/Hardcore Hip-Hop

Gavin Convention R&B Sampler

1995, Cass, Comp, Promo, Warner Bros. Records, Reprise Records

Blunted On Da Funk 4

1994, Cass, Mixtape, Not On Label,

1994, CD, Comp, Promo, The Urban Network,

RnB/Swing/Gangsta/Pop Rap/Gospel/Soul

1994, 2xCD, Comp, Promo, Warner Bros. Records, Reprise Records,

Contemporary R&B

The Indoor League

CD, Mixed, Off The Hook,

Presents Remember That "Da Groove Research"

Cass, Comp, Mixed, Not On Label

Only For The Real DJ: A Premier Selection Of Hip Hop Inspired By The Boom Bap Sound - Volume 2

17xFile, FLAC, Comp, RE, Administered Recordings,

Only For The Real DJ: A Premier Selection Of Hip Hop Inspired By The Boom Bap Sound - Volume 3

17xFile, FLAC, Comp, RE, Administered Recordings,

Cass, Mixed, Didier Production,

Warner Bros. Urban Network Sampler

Cass, Promo, Smplr, Warner Bros. Records

New R&B And Hip Hop Remix Series

12", Unofficial, Not On Label