This New Jersey native began turning heads in 2003 with his hit single, “Pump It Up.” Weaned on 1990s-era, street-savvy New York hip-hop, Budden became a quick fixture on the mixtape circuit, before eventually signing a deal to Def Jam and releasing his self-titled debut in ’03. While the record was well-received critically, Def Jam president Jay-Z opted not to release Budden’s... Wikipedia