Crunch - Revision history

Rdifaz2 at 18:47, 24 June 2025

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	Aaron Brown, professionally known as '''Crunch''' or Jitu the Juggernaut, is an emcee and community organizer from Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, he became a member of [[Ten Tray]], recognized as the first Chicago rap group to sign with a major label. The group’s music often addressed social issues, including the experiences of Black Americans and calls for social change. In 1992, Ten Tray released their debut album, Realm of Darkness, through Smash Records. That same year, the group gained national exposure with appearances on shows such as Rap City, The Box, and Yo! MTV Raps.		Aaron Brown, professionally known as '''Crunch''' or Jitu the Juggernaut, is an emcee and community organizer from Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, he became a member of [[Ten Tray]], recognized as the first Chicago rap group to sign with a major label. The group’s music often addressed social issues, including the experiences of Black Americans and calls for social change. In 1992, Ten Tray released their debut album, Realm of Darkness, through Smash Records. That same year, the group gained national exposure with appearances on shows such as Rap City, The Box, and Yo! MTV Raps.

	Currently, Brown works as a youth program coordinator and community organizer on Chicago’s South Side. After a period of retirement, he has returned to music and is preparing to release a new album titled Necessary Ingredients, with support from the Universal Zulu Nation. His accomplishments include:		Currently, Brown works as a youth program coordinator and community organizer on Chicago’s South Side. After a period of retirement, he has returned to music and is preparing to release a new album titled Necessary Ingredients, with support from the [[Universal Zulu Nation]]. His accomplishments include:

	1986 – Winner, “Battle of Chicago Rappers” at El Rukn Fort		1986 – Winner, “Battle of Chicago Rappers” at El Rukn Fort

Rdifaz2 at 18:34, 24 June 2025

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	Aaron Brown, professionally known as '''Crunch''' or Jitu the Juggernaut, is an emcee and community organizer from Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, he became a member of Ten Tray, recognized as the first Chicago rap group to sign with a major label. The group’s music often addressed social issues, including the experiences of Black Americans and calls for social change. In 1992, Ten Tray released their debut album, Realm of Darkness, through Smash Records. That same year, the group gained national exposure with appearances on shows such as Rap City, The Box, and Yo! MTV Raps.		Aaron Brown, professionally known as '''Crunch''' or Jitu the Juggernaut, is an emcee and community organizer from Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, he became a member of [[Ten Tray]], recognized as the first Chicago rap group to sign with a major label. The group’s music often addressed social issues, including the experiences of Black Americans and calls for social change. In 1992, Ten Tray released their debut album, Realm of Darkness, through Smash Records. That same year, the group gained national exposure with appearances on shows such as Rap City, The Box, and Yo! MTV Raps.

	Currently, Brown works as a youth program coordinator and community organizer on Chicago’s South Side. After a period of retirement, he has returned to music and is preparing to release a new album titled Necessary Ingredients, with support from the Universal Zulu Nation. His accomplishments include:		Currently, Brown works as a youth program coordinator and community organizer on Chicago’s South Side. After a period of retirement, he has returned to music and is preparing to release a new album titled Necessary Ingredients, with support from the Universal Zulu Nation. His accomplishments include:

Mbp51 at 20:14, 23 June 2025

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Mbp51 at 20:12, 23 June 2025

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	Aaron Brown, professionally known as '''Crunch''' or Jitu the Juggernaut, is an emcee from Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, he became a member of Ten Tray, the first Chicago rap group to sign with a major label. ~~Known for addressing themes such as~~ the ~~struggles~~ of Black Americans and ~~the pursuit of~~ social change, Ten Tray released their debut album, Realm of Darkness, through Smash Records in 1992.<ref>https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/ten-tray/9817.html</ref><ref>https://southsidedrivemag.com/the-house-music-chicago-built/</ref>		Aaron Brown, professionally known as '''Crunch''' or Jitu the Juggernaut, is an emcee and community organizer from Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, he became a member of Ten Tray, recognized as the first Chicago rap group to sign with a major label. The group’s music often addressed social issues, including the experiences of Black Americans and calls for social change. In 1992, Ten Tray released their debut album, Realm of Darkness, through Smash Records. That same year, the group gained national exposure with appearances on shows such as Rap City, The Box, and Yo! MTV Raps.

			Currently, Brown works as a youth program coordinator and community organizer on Chicago’s South Side. After a period of retirement, he has returned to music and is preparing to release a new album titled Necessary Ingredients, with support from the Universal Zulu Nation. His accomplishments include:

			1986 – Winner, “Battle of Chicago Rappers” at El Rukn Fort
			1989 – 2nd Place, “Battle of Chicago Rappers”
			1989 – Co-founded New World Order, an artist collective in Chicago, with Cashus D of the Universal Zulu Nation
			1989 – Co-organized a protest at the Regal Theatre regarding the production Sarafina’s lack of recognition for rapper DA Smart
			1991 – Signed with Smash/Polygram Records as a member of Ten Tray
			1992 – Realm of Darkness named "Album of the Month" by Rapmasters magazine
			1992 – Single “Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Sister” achieved regional chart success in Las Vegas and other West Coast markets
			2003–2004 – Multiple-time winner in local emcee battles, including Battle of the Iron Mic, Wild Hare Emcee Battle, Kool Mix Emcee Battle, and Microphone War at Subterranean
			2004 – Represented Chicago in the national BRAINSTORM rap battle in Seattle (semi-finalist)
			2004 – 2nd Place, Rhyme Spitters emcee battle and featured in the associated documentary
			2005 – Began work on solo album Necessary Ingredients
			Active member in the formation of the veteran hip hop alliance FIGHT CLUB<ref>https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/ten-tray/9817.html</ref><ref>https://southsidedrivemag.com/the-house-music-chicago-built/</ref><ref>https://hiphopandpolitics.com/2013/03/24/hip-hop-history-101-jitu-of-ten-tray-explains-the-orgins-of-hip-hop-in-chicago/</ref>

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Mbp51 at 20:02, 23 June 2025

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	Crunch		Aaron Brown, professionally known as '''Crunch''' or Jitu the Juggernaut, is an emcee from Chicago, Illinois. In 1991, he became a member of Ten Tray, the first Chicago rap group to sign with a major label. Known for addressing themes such as the struggles of Black Americans and the pursuit of social change, Ten Tray released their debut album, Realm of Darkness, through Smash Records in 1992.<ref>https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/ten-tray/9817.html</ref><ref>https://southsidedrivemag.com/the-house-music-chicago-built/</ref>

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	1986 – Winner, “Battle of Chicago Rappers” at El Rukn Fort		1986 – Winner, “Battle of Chicago Rappers” at El Rukn Fort

	1989 – 2nd Place, “Battle of Chicago Rappers”		1989 – 2nd Place, “Battle of Chicago Rappers”

	1989 – Co-founded New World Order, an artist collective in Chicago, with Cashus D of the Universal Zulu Nation		1989 – Co-founded New World Order, an artist collective in Chicago, with Cashus D of the Universal Zulu Nation

	1989 – Co-organized a protest at the Regal Theatre regarding the production Sarafina’s lack of recognition for rapper DA Smart		1989 – Co-organized a protest at the Regal Theatre regarding the production Sarafina’s lack of recognition for rapper DA Smart

	1991 – Signed with Smash/Polygram Records as a member of Ten Tray		1991 – Signed with Smash/Polygram Records as a member of Ten Tray

	1992 – Realm of Darkness named "Album of the Month" by Rapmasters magazine		1992 – Realm of Darkness named "Album of the Month" by Rapmasters magazine

	1992 – Single “Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Sister” achieved regional chart success in Las Vegas and other West Coast markets		1992 – Single “Ain’t Nothin’ Like a Sister” achieved regional chart success in Las Vegas and other West Coast markets

	2003–2004 – Multiple-time winner in local emcee battles, including Battle of the Iron Mic, Wild Hare Emcee Battle, Kool Mix Emcee Battle, and Microphone War at Subterranean		2003–2004 – Multiple-time winner in local emcee battles, including Battle of the Iron Mic, Wild Hare Emcee Battle, Kool Mix Emcee Battle, and Microphone War at Subterranean

	2004 – Represented Chicago in the national BRAINSTORM rap battle in Seattle (semi-finalist)		2004 – Represented Chicago in the national BRAINSTORM rap battle in Seattle (semi-finalist)

	2004 – 2nd Place, Rhyme Spitters emcee battle and featured in the associated documentary		2004 – 2nd Place, Rhyme Spitters emcee battle and featured in the associated documentary

	2005 – Began work on solo album Necessary Ingredients		2005 – Began work on solo album Necessary Ingredients
	Active member in the formation of the veteran hip hop alliance FIGHT CLUB<ref>https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/ten-tray/9817.html</ref><ref>https://southsidedrivemag.com/the-house-music-chicago-built/</ref><ref>https://hiphopandpolitics.com/2013/03/24/hip-hop-history-101-jitu-of-ten-tray-explains-the-orgins-of-hip-hop-in-chicago/</ref>
			Active member in the formation of the veteran hip hop alliance FIGHT CLUB
			<ref>https://www.thegoodoldayz.com/artist/ten-tray/9817.html</ref><ref>https://southsidedrivemag.com/the-house-music-chicago-built/</ref><ref>https://hiphopandpolitics.com/2013/03/24/hip-hop-history-101-jitu-of-ten-tray-explains-the-orgins-of-hip-hop-in-chicago/</ref>

	[[Category:EmCees]]		[[Category:EmCees]]