2 Live Crew

Formed: 1985 in California

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Group Members: Luther Campbell, Fresh Kid Ice, David Hobbs, Mr. Mixx, Brother Marquis, Chris Wong Won, Verb, Amazing V

Biography: No rap group (save, perhaps, N.W.A) has stirred more controversy or provoked more heated debate than the 2 Live Crew. The furor over the graphic sexual content of their X-rated party rhymes -- specifically their 1989 album As Nasty as They Wanna Be -- was a major catalyst in making rap music a flash ...Read full biography

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As Nasty As They Wanna Be

Released: 1989

Label: Lil' Joe Records

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2 Live Crew's infamous -- record store clerks were actually arrested for selling the album -- and double platinum -- a great example of how being banned can increase sales -- As Nasty As They Wanna Be ...Read full review

Banned in the U.S.A.: The Luke LP

Released: 1990

Label: Little Joe Records

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When Florida attorney Jack Thompson did everything he could to have the X-rated music of 2 Live Crew outlawed, his assault on the First Amendment led many free speech advocates to take up the group's ...Read full review

More 2 Live Crew (Mr. Mixx's Side B) albums: Main Albums (18), Compilations (16), Singles & EPs (29), DVD/Video (5)

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