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Warren McGlone (born 1969 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), known by the stage name Steady B, is an American rapper who, along with Schoolly D and the Fresh Prince, was one of the first wave of Philadelphia-area rappers to gain notoriety in the mid to late 1980s. Sadly, Steady B's musical career was relatively short-lived, and he is currently serving a life sentence in a Pennsylvania state prison for his role in the murder of a Philadelphia Police officer during a botched bank robbery in January 1996.
Early career
With an appealing blend of battle raps (most notably against LL Cool J, and local Philadelphia rap rivals 3XDope and the Fresh Prince) and freestyle lyrics, Steady B's style reflected the post-Run-D.M.C./pre-Public Enemy era of hip-hop. At his best, Steady mixed well-written metaphors and wordplay with sparse, yet catchy, drum tracks. Steady B released five albums over the course of his career, with mixed success.
C.E.B.
In 1991, Steady B formed the hardcore rap group C.E.B. (which stood for "Countin' Endless Bank"), with fellow, local Philadephia rappers Cool C and Ultimate Eaze, in an effort to update his style, and record sales. The trio released their only album Countin' Endless Bank on Ruffhouse Records in 1992. The album was poorly received, and Steady B faded into musical obscurity.
Legal issues
On January 2, 1996, Steady B, along with C.E.B. band mate Cool C, and another local Philadelphia rapper, Mark Canty, attempted a bank robbery at a PNC bank branch in Philadelphia. During the botched heist, where Steady B served as the getaway driver, Philadelphia Police Officer Lauretha Vaird, who responded to the bank's silent alarm, was shot and killed by Cool C. Officer Vaird, the mother of two children, was the first female Philadelphia Police officer to be slain in the line of duty.[3]
Steady B was arrested and on October 30, 1996, convicted of the second degree murder of Officer Vaird. To avoid a possible death sentence, Steady confessed to the crimes and was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
Album information
STEADY "B"
Label: Pop Art Records
Released: 1986
Credits: Producer - Lawrence Goodman (tracks: A1, A3, A4, B) , Marley Marl (tracks: A2
Notes: This version of Steady B's first Lp is very rare as it was released quite quickly on Jive Records
Bring the Beat Back
Released: 1986
Chart positions: #44 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Singles: "Get Physical," "Stupid Fresh," "Bring the Beat Back"Producer - Lawrence Goodman (tracks: A1, A3 to B4) Scratches - DJ Tat Money , Grand Dragon KD
Notes: All song Written By Warren McGlone, Engineered By Joe "The Butcher",
Recorded At Studio 4
Album Design By Toni Kersey
What's My Name
Released: 1987
Chart positions: #49 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Singles: "Believe Me Das Bad," "Use Me," "The Hill Top"
Let the Hustlers Play
Released: 1988
Chart positions: #56 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Producer - Lawrence Goodman,Chuck Nice, Krs One, Steady B Going Steady
Released: 1989
Chart positions: #51 Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums
Singles: "Going Steady"
Credits: Backing Vocals - Lori Fulton
Engineer - Jim "Jiff" Hinger , Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo
Producer, Arranged By, Mixed By - Lawrence Goodman , Steady B
Scratches - DJ Tat Money
Notes: Executive producer: Lawrence Goodman
Recorded and mixed at Studio 4, Philadelphia, PA
Photographer: Michael Benabib
Grooming: Kofi Tuda Tumutu Ltd.
Sleeve designer: ZombaArt
Steady B V
Released: 1991
Singles: Girl's Gonna Getcha, Funky One
Appearance - Cool C , E Marbles , Mentally Gifted Producer - Steady B
Scratches - DJ Ultimate Eaze
Notes: Engineered By Jeff Chestek,
Recorded At Kajem Victory Studio,
Mix Assistant Cool C
Keyboards By Haywood 'Fingers' Smith
Backup Vocals by Joseph 'Jo-Jo Dancer' Irving
