finetune artist: Lost Boyz

This Queens, New York, USA-based crew was formed by cousins Freaky Tah (b. Raymond Rogers, USA, 28 March 1999, Queens, New York City, New York, USA), Mr. Cheeks (b. Terrence Kelly, 28 March 1971, Queens, New York City, New York, USA), Pretty Lou (b. 21 November 1971) and Spigg Nice (b. 1 September 1970). The four members grew up in South Ozone Park, Queens, and first began rapping together as young teenagers. In 1995, after several years spent attempting to break into the hip-hop scene, they signed a recording contract with Uptown Records on the back of their highly popular hit single, "Lifestyles Of The Rich And Shameless". The quartet enjoyed more success with the follow-up, "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz And Benz", but ongoing problems with Uptown delayed the release of their debut album. In the meantime, the quartet contributed "Rene" to the Don't Be A Menace To South Central While Drinking Your Juice In The Hood soundtrack. After signing a new recording contract with Universal Records they were finally able to release Legal Drug Money in June 1996. Despite the delay the album went on to earn gold status. Love Peace And Nappiness was a strong follow-up, adding hints of ragga to their avowedly old school style to create a highly commercial mix. A third album had almost been completed when, on 28 March 1999, Freaky Tah was shot dead by a gunman outside the Sheraton Hotel in Queens. LB IV Life was released later in the year, with party anthems such as "Take A Hike" and "Plug Me In" proving a fitting memorial to Freaky Tah's senseless murder. The other members of the Lost Boyz subsequently embarked on solo careers.

Listen to Lost Boyz at Finetune.

Renee
Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz
Me And My Crazy World
Love, Peace And Nappiness
Music Makes Me High