Def Squad

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Def Squad
Origin New York City, USA
Genres Hip hop
Years active 1996–present
Labels Def Jam
DreamWorks
Universal Motown Records Group
Associated acts EPMD, DJ Scratch, Hit Squad, Dave Hollister
Members Redman
Keith Murray
Erick Sermon
Past members Mally G
Hurricane G

Def Squad is a rap supergroup consisting of Erick Sermon, Redman & Keith Murray. Mally G is considered an honorary member of the Def Squad. Before officially forming as a group to release an album in 1998, they had each been featured on tracks by each other. The Def Squad was formed following the disbandment of the Hit Squad, who broke up after the struggles between EPMD members Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith.

They are known for their remake of "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang.

Def Squad Records has recently signed a deal with SRC / Universal Records. The trio has resurfaced as of 2007, appearing on Redman's solo album Red Gone Wild and on Keith Murray's Rap-Murr-Phobia.

Discography [edit]

Album information
El Niño
  • Released: June 30, 1998
  • Billboard 200 chart position: #2
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #1
  • Last RIAA Certification: Gold
  • Singles: "Full Cooperation"

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