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Billy Cook, songwriter, vocalist, and producer was born in the small town of Atlanta, TX and raised in the big city on Houston’s Southside. Billy began his entrance into the music industry at the tender age of 17 on a collaboration with Rap-A-Lot artist Big Mike on the album "Something Serious," which was certified gold. This collaboration opened the door for Billy to appear on numerous projects that have gone from gold to platinum which include such artists as Fat Pat, Chamillionaire, Devin The Dude, 8-Ball & MJG, Bun-B and Scarface. Billy has also released and been featured on several underground projects and collaborated with a variety of artists such as Trae, Z- Ro, Paul Wall, Mike Jones and Slim Thug. He has appeared on tours with a wide range of artists from coast to coast; just to name a few; The Isley Brothers, Juvenile, Destiny’s Child, Carl Thomas, Ashanti and many more. Billy recently headlined a tour in Japan and is scheduled to tour again very soon. Billy also received the Southern Entertainment Award 2006 R&B Album of the year. In September 2006, Billy released his third solo Project entitled “The Truth” which features Chamillionaire, Bun-B, Hawk, Trae, C-Note, Mr. 3-2, Archie Lee and many more. Billy also released a new Christmas album entitled “Peace on Earth”. During the months of October & November 2006, Billy appeared on College Tours at Mississippi Valley State, Jackson State, & Grambling Universities with such artists as LeToya Luckett, Dem Franchize Boyz, Young Dro, Yung Joc, Trae, Urban Mystic and DJ Unk. Billy has sold a substantial amount of units overseas in Japan. Billy Cook has definitely earned his title of an “R & B Legend”. Look out world, Billy Cook “SuperStar” has arrived.