2 Live Crew

2 Live Crew
Formed: 1985 in California
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Genre: Rap
Styles: Bass Music, Old-School Rap, Southern Rap, Dirty Rap, Party Rap, Hip-Hop
Group Members: Luther Campbell, Fresh Kid Ice, David Hobbs, Mr. Mixx, Brother Marquis, Chris Wong Won
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
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
Move Somethin'
Released: 1987
Label: Lil' Joe Records
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Although the 2 Live Crew's debut album, 2 Live Is What We Are, went gold and sold more than 500,000 copies in the U.S., the LP wasn't without its detractors. Some New York hip-hoppers argued that Luther ...Read full review
More 2 Live Crew (Mr. Mixx's Side B) albums: Main Albums (18), Compilations (12), Singles & EPs (27), DVD/Video (6)
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