The Bomb Squad | |
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Origin | Long Island, New York City United States |
Genres | Hip hop |
Years active | 1986–present |
Associated acts | Public Enemy, Slick Rick, Ice Cube |
Members | |
Hank Shocklee Keith Shocklee Chuck D Eric "Vietnam" Sadler Gary G-Wiz |
The Bomb Squad is an American hip hop production team, known for their work with the rap group Public Enemy. The Bomb Squad are noted for their dense, distinct, innovative production style, often utilizing dozens of samples on just one track. They are also known for their ability to incorporate harsh, unmelodic sounds and samples into their songs, generally enhancing them.
Members of the Bomb Squad are:
About.com ranked The Bomb Squad #7 on their "Top 50 Hip-Hop Producers" list.[1]