Da King & I

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Da King & I
Origin	New York City
Genre(s)	East Coast hip-hop Alternative Rap
Years active	1992 - 1993
Label(s)	Rowdy Records Universal Music Group
Associated acts	Dallas Austin DJ Premier
Members
Izzy Ice DJ Majesty

Da King & I was a hip-hop duo comprised of Izzy Ice and DJ Majesty, they were signed to Rowdy Records.

[edit] History

Da King & I, whose members include MC Izzy Ice and DJ Majesty, were signed to Rowdy Records in 1992 and were often compared to another MC/DJ duo, Pete Rock & CL Smooth. The duo's first release was the five track maxi single entitled Flip Da Scrip, which was released on November 24, 1992. A few months later on July 13, 1993, Da King & I's first and only album, Contemporary Jeep Music was released, containing the singles, "Flip Da Scrip" and "Tears". Although the album did gain many positive reviews, the success and poularity of Gangsta Rap led to the album becming a critical failure. The duo disbanded shortyl after the release of the album.

[edit] Discography

Album information
Flip Da Scrip Released: November 24, 1992 Chart positions: N/A Last RIAA certification: N/A Singles: "Flip Da Scrip"
Contemporary Jeep Music Released: July 13, 1993 Chart positions: N/A Last RIAA certification: Gold Singles: "Flip Da Scrip", "Tears", "Krak Da Weazel"