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Early Life

Mathis hails from the rustic charm of Troup County, Georgia, where he grew up amidst the quiet fields near LaGrange.
Of French descent, he was raised in a modest household — his father driving a school bus and his mother working as a grocery store cashier. Though rural life often meant solitude, Mathis’s closest neighbor, living half a mile away, opened a door to a world beyond: rap music. Through mixtapes sent from New York City, Mathis discovered the rebellious beats of 2 Live Crew, which ignited his passion for hip hop. His tastes soon expanded to include the gritty narratives of N.W.A, the raw energy of Too Short, and the boundary-pushing sound of Atlanta’s own Outkast. While rap became a creative outlet, Mathis excelled in football during high school, playing as a tight end and linebacker.
His talent and determination earned him All-Region honors in his senior year. On the field, he shared his journey with notable figures, including future NFL lineman Steve Herndon.
These experiences shaped Mathis’s resilience and competitive spirit. In 2007, seeking new opportunities, Mathis relocated to Tampa, Florida. Rooted in a rich musical and athletic background, his story is one of determination, talent, and the unyielding pursuit of personal growth.

Career

In 1996, he moved to Athens, Georgia where he met industry veteran Bobby Stamps.
Stamps noticed him rapping after a University of Georgia football game and later introduced him to Atlanta producer Shannon Houchins. Bubba Sparxxx in 2002 For two years, Houchins and Stamps worked together to produce Sparxxx's first commercial release, Dark Days, Bright Nights, which released in 2001.
The debut album saw some success in Georgia and caught the attention of Jimmy Iovine of Interscope Records.
Sparxxx signed to Interscope and began working with record producers Timbaland and Organized Noize, as well as continuing to work with Shannon Houchins.[1] The major-label reissue of Dark Days, Bright Nights, released via Timbaland's Beat Club Records imprint and which now included five collaborations with Timbaland and two with Organized Noise, debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200. In 2002, he had a minor hit being featured on Archie Eversole's "We Ready", which became popular for being played at sporting events, such as American football and basketball games.
In late 2003, he returned with his second album, Deliverance, which was critically acclaimed but sold poorly.

Albums

Album 1
Dark Days, Bright Nights

Released in 2001

Album 2
Deliverance

Released in 2003

Album 3
The Charm

Released in 2006

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