Ronald Fields (January 11, 1968 – September 4, 2001), better known by his stage name Cougnut, was an American rapper from the Lakeview neighborhood of San Francisco, California.
Biography As frontman of rap group Ill Mannered Posse (I.M.P), and later as solo artist, Fields was known for his dark raspy voice and street credibility. His best known release as a member of I.M.P. is probably the 1996 album Ill Mannered Playas, which was released through In-A-Minute Records. Often requested for compilations and features, Fields was one of the most prominent rappers in the Bay Area in his prime (from 1993 until his death in 2001). Notable artists Fields worked with JT The Bigga Figga, Master P, Andre Nickatina, Da'unda'dogg, Sean T,Psynister Cellski Bald Head Ric SB RBL Posse.
On September 4, 2001, Fields was killed in a car accident in Northern California.
Discography
Solo albums Unreleased
with I.M.P. I.M.P. Dogs (1990) Back in the Days (1993) Ill Mannered Playas (1996)
Guest appearances 1993 – Trying To Survive In The Ghetto (by Herm) 1995 - " Animosity " Su-Side Records 1995 – Dwellin' in tha Labb (with JT The Bigga Figga) 1995 – Iceland (with Cold World Hustlers) 1995 – I Hate You With a Passion (with Dre Dog) 1996 - Ounce of Game (with Two-Illeven) 1997 – West Coast Bad Boyz, Vol. 1: Anotha Level of the Game 1997 – Notorious Pimps Playas & Hustlas 1997 – Cloud Nine Production's Fattest James Volume 1 1997 – Southwest Riders 1998 – Bayriderz 1998 – 50/50 Chances 1998 – 17 Reasons 1998 – Million Dollar Dream: This Is How We Lay Low 1998 – 4080 Magazine Compilation II: Bay Luv 1998 – 4080 Magazine Compilation III: The Twomp Sack 1998 – Isolated in the Game (BayWay Records) 1998 - "Heaven or Hell" (with Kung Fu Vampire) 1999 – Million Dollar Dream: Money & Muscle 1999 – The Soundtrack (by Apt.3) 2001 – Bay Area Playas 3 2002 – Theme Music To Drug Dealins & Killins (by Apt.3/DNA) 2005 – Known Associates 2 (by Apt.3/DNA Ent & Apt 4) 2005 - Rip Love (by Guce & Road)
References
External links Discography at discogs.com [ IMP Discography at allmusic.com] [ Cougnut song credits at allmusic.com]