Jermaine Eric Shute, better known by his stage name Starlito is an American rapper.
He is best known for the 2005 song, "Grey Goose" which featured artists Young Jeezy
and Yo Gotti.
His second single, released in 2007, was Champagne Crazy featuring then labelmate Lil Wayne.
His third radio single was "I Go Ham" and would later also feature the Atlanta rapper
Gucci Mane.
He is also known for working with rapper Young Buck and Cashville Records label earlier in
his career.
He later signed with major label Cash Money Records.During this time he would release
numerous mixtapes including The I Love you series, and The Tenn-a-keyan series.
After basically no support from the Cash Money he would release the song B.M.F or beggin
for my freedom, be my friend, or be little my future.
He was released from his contract and then put out the mixtape Free at Last a proclamation
of his freedom from his label situation.
His first mixtape was released around the time he was attending Tennessee State University
where he was also on the basketball team.
The series of mixtapes entitled Starlito's Way and "Starlito's Way 2" have been his most
critically acclaimed work to the date.
Specifically Starlito's Way 2 in which much growth is seen in his delivery and subject
matter.
He discusses issues of his own fame in the song "Rap music ruined my life" and having
to deal with himself in the song "Man in the Mirror" and . In 2010 he released the third
edition Starlito’s Way 3: Life Insurance was released.
Following suit of its predecessors the maturation of Lito becomes apparent with songs like the
story rap Three's Company.
Lito is a mixture not often found in today's rapper, continuous progression, charisma,
and hardwork have continued to make him successful.
Lito is also a member of the Nashville rap group Trash Bag Gang.
In the summer of 2011 he released a mix tape with Memphis rapper Don Trip titled "Step
Brothers".The collaboration was met with much critical acclaim being voted one of the top
mixtapes of the year.In October 2011, Starlito released another mix tape entitled "Ultimate
Warrior".
A month later another mix tape was released by All Star called "Separation Anxiety".
In January he released a Musical Mixtape entitled "For My Foes", a 20 minute YouTube video with
four songs.
On March 31, 2012 Starlito released a mixtape called Mental WARfare, listing it on his bandcamp
for $100 with the price as an April Fool's gag.
The album included "WTF" which is Starlito's latest single.At a show in his home town on
May 27, Starlito announced that he had signed with Grind Hard records in an attempt to restart
the same success the group shared during the mid-2000s.
Since making his independence in the music industry clear Starlito has taken a vow of
quality control and has continued to release music and tour.
July 2, 2013 Starlito Released "Cold Turkey" a studio album for sale on iTunes.
The Cold Turkey Album debuted at number one on their heat seeker's album charts in its
first week.
October 15, 2013 Starlito & Don Trip released "Step Brothers TWO" the followup project to
their 2011 release.
With the release of Step Brothers TWO Starlito has seen a new level of success in his career.
Starlito followed up Step Brothers TWO with solo album "Fried Turkey" which peaked at
number one on Google play charts.
Starlito finished 2013 by releasing an unannounced mixtape "insomnia Addict" on his Birthday.
Discography Independent Albums
2005: Prince Of The Ville 2007: Starlito's Way 2: Dec. 15th A Star Was
Born & Internal Affairs 2012: Mental WARfare
2013: Cold Turkey 2013: Fried Turkey
Official Mixtapes 2011: Ultimate Warrior
2012: Post Traumatic Stress 2013: Funerals & Court Dates
2013: Attention Tithes and Taxes 2013: Insomnia Addict
Collaboration Mixtapes 2008: Starbucks
2011: Step Brothers 2013: Step Brothers Two
Guest appearances 2006: "Drop It Off" off Bad Influence
2006: "Work Wit It" off Welcome To The Traphouse 2006: "Spend It Cuz U Got It" off Back 2 da
Basics 2006: "No More" off Like Father, Like Son
2007: "We Gangsta" off 5 * Stunna 2009: "Dopeman Bitch" off Cashville Takeover
2009: "Money Rite" off Back For The Streets 2009: "Where The Hoes At" off Back For The
Streets 2009: "Bag It Up" off Back On My Buck Shit
2009: "You Know I Got It" off Only God Can Judge Me
2009: "Play Foul" off Only God Can Judge Me 2009: "Money Maker" off Only God Can Judge
Me 2010: "I Be On Dat" off Dis What Money Do
2010: "I'm a Hustla" off Dis What Money Do 2010: "Any Nigga" off Cocaine Muzik 4
2011: "Shotgun" off Shotgun 2012: "Touch The Ceilings" off Live Loyal
Die Rich 2012: "The Feds" off Guerrilla
2012: "I'ma Mess" off Guerrilla 2012: "Countin Money" off Tha Musik City Miracle
2013: "Countin My Pockets" off N/A 2014: "Road Warriors" off Randy Savage
Filmography 2013: Reasonable Emotion
References Starlito Billboard Artist Profile
External links Grind Hard Online
Quarterback Tim Tebow hangs with rapper Starlito The Smoking Section : Mental Warfare
Live Mixtapes Profile MTV Hive "Starlito's New War"
Step Brothers TWO Complex Interview Step Brothers TWO Fader Interview
Step Brothers on Sway in The Morning Step Brothers 'Leash on Life' interview with
XXL