Luniz
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| The Luniz | |
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| Also known as | The Luniz |
| Origin | Oakland, California, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1994–2007 |
| Labels | Noo Trybe/Virgin Rap-A-Lot Ball or Fall |
| Associated acts | The Regime, Thug Lordz, Spice 1, C-Bo, E-40 |
| Members | |
| Yukmouth Numskull |
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The Luniz were an American platinum-selling rap duo from Oakland, California, formed by the rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They released an internationally successful hit in 1995 entitled "I Got 5 on It", two versions of which appeared on their album Operation Stackola. A third version of the song, featuring Oakland rappers Dru Down, Shock G, Richie Rich, E-40, and Spice 1, also gained radio airplay. The track sold over one million copies in the United States alone.[1]
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[edit] Discography
Main article: Luniz discography
- Operation Stackola (1995)
- Lunitik Muzik (1997)
- Silver & Black (2002)
[edit] Awards
[edit] Grammy Award nominations
| Year | Category | Genre | Song | Result |
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| 1997 | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (with Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Carl Smith, Fraser Morrison, Everett Bradley, Mr. X, Melle Mel, Yo-Yo, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Shaquille O'Neal, Quincy Jones & Coolio) |
R&B | "Stomp" | Nominated |
[edit] References
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 333. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
