5th Ward Boyz

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5th Ward Boyz are a Southern hip hop group based out of Houston, Texas, signed to Rap-A-Lot Records group following popularity of Geto Boys. Originally consisted of Andre "007" Barnes and Eric "E-Rock" Taylor, with Richard "Lo Life" Nash joining the group beginning with their second album Gansta Funk following his release from prison. Their influences include Dr. Dre, Funkadelic, N.W.A, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, Compton's Most Wanted.[1]

They came to rapalot in 1993 which was 7 years after the label started.

[edit] Discography

  • 1993: Ghetto Dope
  • 1994: Gangsta Funk (addition of member Richard "Lo-Life" Nash)
  • 1995: Rated G
  • 1997: Usual Suspects
  • 1999: The Album: PWA Keep It Poppin'
  • 2000: Recognize the Mob
  • 2002: Word is Bond
  • 2004: Greatest Hits
  • 2006: Greatest Features

[edit] References

  1. ^ allmusic ((( 5th Ward Boyz > Biography )))
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