M.O.P.

  

   M.O.P. (Mash Out Posse) is a Hardcore Hip-Hop duo from Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. M.O.P was formed in 1992 by Lil Fame (Jamal Grinnage) and Billy Danze (Eric Murray), they were grew up in the neighborhood of Brownsville, Brooklyn NY, from begining Lil Fame was DJ but than he started writing rhymes.

     M.O.P. Released first single in 1993 "How About Some Hardcore?" wich was th soundtrack of film “House Party”. Their debut album was released in 1994 and was called “To the Death”.

   

    In 1996, M.O.P. released their second album, “Firing Squad”. After this duo have changed label and signed new contract with Relativity Records. In 1998 M.O.P. released the “Handle Ur Bizness”, which was soon followed by the album “First Family 4 Life”. “Warriorz” followed two years later. The success of “Warriorz” helped raise M.O.P's profile and garnered some mainstream radio attention. After this in 2002 they were picked up by Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records and appeared on Jay-Z's The Blueprint. Rock-a-Fella did not release a full-length album from M.O.P and the band parted-ways with Rock-a-Fella in 2005. They then signed with G-Unit Records.

Discography:

• To the Death(1994)
• Firing Squad(1996)
• First Family 4 Life(1998)
• Warriorz (2000)
• Mash Out Posse (2004)
• St. Marxmen (2005)
• Ghetto Warfare (2006)
• Foundation (2009)

Lost Boyz

   The Lost Boyz are a Hip-Hop group from New York(South Jamaica, Queens). Group members were Mr.Cheeks (MC), Freaky Tah (backup MC), Spigg Nice(DJ) and Pretty Lou. Lost Boyz’s first single was "Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless" wich charted on the Billboard Hot 100. The Single earned them record deal with Uptown Records. Later in 1995 group released their second single "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz”. 

    After two singles lost boyz made their 3^rd single “Renee” wich was soundtrack for film “Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood”. “Renee” became major hit for group breaking into the Top 40 on the Hot 100 chart. The single also reached Gold status in 1996. In 1996 group released their first album “Legal Drug Money”. The work was highly acclaimed, and the album featured five Billboard Hot 100 hits, including their past singles "Lifestyles Of The Rich & Shameless", "Renee", as well as "Music Makes Me High", "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" and "Get Up". The album was certified Gold by the RIAA in late 1996.

    Their second album, "Love, Peace & Nappiness", was released on June 17, 1997. The album wasn't as acclaimed as their debut, but fared well commercially, reaching Gold status in late 1997. Freaky Tah was murdered on March 28, 1999 at the birthday party for Mr. Cheeks, he was shot in the head. Three remaining group members finished their 3^rd album “LB IV Life” released in September 1999. Album failed to reach god status. After this the group split up, Mr.Cheeks Began solo career and released  album “John P. Kelly” in 2001. Mr.Cheeks released another album in 2003, titled “Back Again!”, then followed in 2004 with “Ladies & Ghettomen”.