Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an American gangsta rap group from Cleveland, Ohio, known for their fast rapping style and harmonizing vocals. The group is the biggest selling rap group of all time, with 35 million albums sold worldwide. They have also won numerous awards, including a 1997 Grammy in the category of Best Rap Performance for "Tha Crossroads".
Early years: Faces Of Death
Formed in the early 90's and discovered by Eazy-E, the group was originally known as "B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e" and consisted of Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Wish Bone, Bizzy Bone and Flesh-N-Bone. They recorded the album Faces Of Death under this moniker in early 1991. This is where Layzie Bone got the idea for calling the group Bone.
Faces of Death was released in 1991 and is widely considered to be their darkest attempt by those who have heard it. They rapped with the same style as they always have: the dark, hardcore delivery that got fans listening to them. This was an independent release, and had no singles or videos. Soon after, Flesh-N-Bone (Layzie Bone's brother) was added to the group. Their career took off in the mid 1990s after heading to Los Angeles on a Greyhound bus in search of N.W.A leading member Eazy-E. They auditioned over the phone to him in hopes of securing a record deal, but Eazy-E's promise to call them back went unfulfilled. Discovering that Eazy-E was performing back in Cleveland, Flesh-N-Bone had to work in KFC so they could make enough to get a bus and the group rushed back to audition in person by sneaking back stage, where they were promptly signed to a contract with Eazy-E's Ruthless Records.
The Ruthless years
Creepin' On Ah Come Up
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's first release on Ruthless Records and first introduction into superstardom, Creepin On Ah Come Up was released in June 1994. After a slow start that saw the album's success limited to within the Gangsta rap scene, it broke through to the mainstream with the release of the singles "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" and "Foe Tha Love of $," the second of which featured a guest rap by Eazy-E recorded during the "Golden Age" of West Coast rap music. The sound was raw and explicit. Set to mid to early '90s "gangsta" beats, the lyrics and style was violent and aggressive. Songs poured out feelings of anger against society for growing up on the tough and economically oppressed streets of Cleveland. Videos for the mega hits "Foe Tha Love Of $" and "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" showed the groups stance in the rap market as angry thugs straight off the streets, as opposed to other late '90s acts that rapped about money and fame. Beats supplied by Kenny McCloud, Rhythm D, DJ Yella and newcomer DJ U-Neek. It was later certified 4x platinum by the RIAA.
E. 1999 Eternal
While Creepin On Ah Come Up's subject matter was focused nearly entirely on violent criminal activity , E. 1999 Eternal saw Bone both diversity that and its musical stylings. It debuted at number one with 330,000 copies sold in it's first week. The G-Funk beats were smoothed by DJ U-Neek (with co-production from Tony C and Kenny McCloud). Similarly, while a considerable portion of the album's concept was built around a violent subject, the album saw Bone delve more into spirituality, Occult mysticism, and also introduced Bone's trademark "weed songs," tracks devoted entirely to the smoking of marijuana. Eazy-E got the idea for the cover artwork from the apocalyptic movie 'Terminator 2' because BONE thought the world was going to end in 1999.
E. 1999 Eternal remains Bone's most successful venture in terms of sales and notoriety. It is consistently ranked as one of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time and sales continue to be strong to this day, showing up in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Catalog Albums chart on a regular basis.
In 1995, Bone was featured on Russell Simmons "The Show" soundtrack album with a track titled "Everyday Thang." It bears no resemblance and is not in anyway related to the track with the same title on the Faces Of Death album.This track was very similar to many of the tracks on the E. 1999 Eternal. The album went worldwide diamond, and it went in the US to 6x platinum.
The Art of War
In 1997, the group released the double-disc set The Art Of War, backed by the single "Look Into My Eyes", which also appeared on the soundtrack from the movie Batman and Robin. The album saw Bone further explore a wide variety of subjects and styles, with even more focus on God and family and an overall more ambient, mellow sound. The group still found time for violent lyrics, though, with a large portion of the album dedicated to what they labeled "clones" who claimed Bone had stolen their quick-tongued rapping style and vice-versa. The Chicago-based rap group Crucial Conflict was targeted by name, with indirect disses thought to be aimed at Twista, Three Six Mafia, and Do Or Die. The album also included "Thug Luv" with Tupac Shakur. The album is also influenced by the book of the same name by author Sun Tzu. The Art of War philosophy is littered throughout the album. While the album had initial success, debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 (with 394,000 copies sold in the first week), it failed to have much staying power. Besides "Look Into My Eyes" (which charted at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100), the only single was "If I Could Teach The World" which won an American Music Award(AMA). The group's efforts were further dampened by the absence of Bizzy Bone from the album's videos and large portions of the ensuing tour and public appearances. This absence fueled rumors of a break-up. The album was certified 4x platinum by the RIAA (with each album sold counting as two units under the association's certification guidelines).
BTNHResurrection
In 2000, Bone delivered BTNHResurrection, the first group album to prominently feature Flesh-N-Bone, whose presence was limited on previous releases because he had never signed with the group's label Ruthless Records. With Flesh-N-Bone appearing on 14 of the album's 15 songs, Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone took a lesser role, appearing on 10 and 7 songs, respectively. The album's first half featured a slew of hardcore and dark tracks, with the second half being considerably more introspective and soft. The album also featured one of the group's biggest singles, Resurrection (Paper, Paper).
Shortly before the album's release, Flesh-N-Bone was arrested and the group again began having public disputes with Bizzy Bone, with Bizzy Bone again missing out on the promotional tour and appearances. The album debuted #2 on the charts, selling 283,000 copies in its first week, but again the group ran into problems with staying power. The three singles from the album all failed to crack the Billboard Hot 100 and the epic, big-budget video for "Change The World" failed to receive any rotation.
Turmoil & Thug World Order
In 2000, member Flesh-N-Bone was sentenced to 11 years in prison on various gun charges. Eligible for parole in 2008, he currently is housed in Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, California. Though Flesh's appearances on most of Bone's albums were sparse due to him never signing with the group's long-time home Ruthless Records, he was - and is - considered a member by the group itself.
In late 2001, the group returned to the studio to record their next release, Thug World Order. By February 2002, the supposedly overly-violent and political album was complete. Ruthless Records, however, was unhappy with the end product and requested that a new batch of more mainstream-oriented songs be recorded. In October 2002, a revamped version of the album was released to little fanfare. Again, a number of promotional problems had sprung up; the video for the album's lead single, "Money Money", was rejected by both BET and MTV for allegedly promoting robbery and problems with Bizzy Bone once again came to the forefront.
The Thug World Order album that hit stores saw a drastic change in subject matter and tone for the group. The lyrics were almost completely void of any violence, while the number of tracks focusing on the group itself. In contrast, several songs originally intended to be included on the album that were leaked after its release portray a much different Album.The album debuted at #12 (selling 82,000 the first week) and quickly slipped off the charts. The album would fare better overseas, with the single "Home" (sampling the song "Take Me Home" by Phil Collins) climbing the charts in a number of countries, most notably the United Kingdom.
After years of problems with member Bizzy Bone, the group officially parted ways with Bizzy after he performed intoxicated with the group at BB King's Blues Club in New York City in October of 2002. In October 2003, he rejoined the group for the Wicked Wonka Tour with the Insane Clown Posse and soon recorded Bone Brothers, a duet album with Layzie Bone. Things quickly turned sour, though, as Bizzy declined to tour in support of the album and contract negotiations between Bone and Bizzy with Full Surface Records broke down. After this and a number of other incidents, the group once again cut ties with Bizzy Bone in May 2005.
Mo Thugs Records & Other Labels
In 1995, founding members Krayzie Bone & Layzie Bone started Mo Thugs Records due to their explosive popularity. In 1996, they released Mo Thugs Family Scriptures an All-Star project of members who were close to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The album produced the hits “Thug Devotion” and “Take Your Time” witch pushed the album to platinum status. Later that year the thugs saw Mo Thugs records as opportunity to release Bone Thug member Flesh-n-Bone, who never signed to Ruthless Records, solo. In 1996, Mo Thugs Records as a joined venture with Def Jam Records released T.H.U.G.S. Flesh-n-Bone’s & Bone Thug’s first solo effort. The album spawned the hits “World So Cruel” featuring Rev. Run of Run DMC & “Nothing But The Bone In Me”. The album would eventually reach platinum status. Then In 1998, they released Chapter II: Family Reunion the second of Mo Thugs albums that reached platinum status. The album introduced several new artist including Felecia Lindsey-Howse, Layzie Bone's wife, who was featured on the album's first single "All Good" with Krayzie Bone. The second single "Ghetto Cowboy" featured Bone Thugs-n-harmony was a major success. In 1998, Heaven'z Movie the first solo album by then group member Bizzy Bone, released October 6, 1998 on Mo Thugs Records, Ruthless Records and Relativity Records. Though he never appeared on any previous Mo Thugs albums, his album was released under the label. The first single and video was "Thugz Cry", the second was "Nobody Can Stop Me", the album went platinum. In 1999, many of the original artists left the label due to contract dilemmas including Bizzy starting his own label 7 Sign Regime. Many lawsuits rose against Krayzie Bone causing him to leave the label and start Thugline Records, leaving Mo Thug to Layzie & Flesh. Although his album Thug Mentality 1999 was released on April 6, 1999 on Mo Thugs Records, Ruthless Records and Relativity Records. He stopped repping Mo Thugs Records. He released two singles from the album, "Thug Mentality" and "Paper". Layzie is still running Mo Thugs till this day and has released several underground projects including Flesh-n-Bone’s second solo album.
New Beginning
In 2003, After former band member Bizzy Bone left the group, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony left Ruthless Records and began a search for a new home. In May of 2006, Bone inked a deal with Interscope through Swizz Beatz's Full Surface Records. The new album is called Strength And Loyalty and is set to be released on April 27, 2007.
Bone 4 Life
In September 2005, DJ U-Neek released an internet-only enhanced CD titled Bone 4 Life, featuring six new tracks produced by DJ U-Neek and a behind the scenes video. It was only available to order for a week.
Thug Stories
Thug Stories, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony sixth album, was recorded on Koch Records and released in September 2006. It marked the first time Bone recorded as a trio for a full album, as troubled former member Bizzy Bone was finally ousted. This album was the group's first full-release since 2002's Thug World Order, and will be followed up shortly by an album on Swizz Beatz's Full Surface Records, tentatively titled Strength and Loyalty. Thug Stories sold 38,000 in the first week, and peaked on #25 in the Billboard 200.
Thug Stories Featured a slightly matured style with this LP, the group leaned more heavily towards its harmonic roots than its "thug" origins. The tracks "She Got Crazy", "So Sad", and "Call Me" center on the members' past and present issues with women; while "Don't Stop", "Do It Again", and "Thug Stories" serve as ex-post-facto anthems. "Fire" boasts of Bone's superior flowing skills while simultaneously showcasing them. Krayzie and Layzie bite into the microphone with their signature rapid-fire delivery on the track "What You See (Reload)" as the album transitions towards a glimpse of The Thugs' evolution. "Stand Not In Our Way" flouts the temptations of "Beelzebub" and touts faith in "Yahweh" in hypnotic fashion. Reggae overtones fuel the sequel "Still No Surrender", while a great disdain for law enforcement ignites the track. The ominous narrative "This Life" rounds out the album with tales of hopelessness.
Strength & Loyalty
Bone Thugs new album will be released April 17th, 2007 with production by Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Lil' Jon, Three 6 Mafia, Big Boi of Outkast, Play-N-Skillz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland and Dr. Dre. It will be featuring guest appearances by Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Rowland, The Game, Lil Eazy-E ,Mariah Carey, Akon, Chamillionaire, Twista, Foxy Brown, Busta Rhymes, Stevie Wonder, Eve, Cassidy, Lil' Recka and DMX. According to the group they have recorded nearly 100 tracks and are in the process of deciding which tracks will appear on the album. Although producer DJ-Uneek helped to launch the band to stardom, he does not appear on the album. According to Bone, the album will feature all-new vocals from imprisoned member Flesh-N-Bone.
The first single, "Just vibe", has been released on the radio in Southern California.Bone Says Bizzy Bone will not be on the album. Also says that this album will be their best ever. Swizz Beatz will handle most of the production, as the group signed in 2005 to Swizz Beatz' Full Surface Records, and in 2006 to Interscope Records. The single released was "I Tried" featuring Akon.
As of 2006 to the present, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, especially Krayzie Bone, have continued their strong track record of collaborations and appearances on compilation albums. Krayzie appeared on Duets: The Final Chapter by The Notorious B.I.G, the soundtrack from the Antonio Banderas movie Take the Lead and on DJ Khaled's new album Listennn... The Album (all of these appearances were credited as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on the track listings to show the loyalty of the group). Bone Thugs appeared with Lil Eazy-E on the soundtrack to The Game's debut acting movie Waist Deep, and on The Source Presents Fat Tape Vol. 1. The most successful was Krayzie Bone's appearance on Chamillionaire's #1 single Ridin'. Krayzie Bone is featured on the new 2Pac album Pac's Life on the song "Untouchable (Swizz Beatz Remix)," credited as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Upcoming Film
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are preparing for a movie they will be shooting, entitled "What If..." [1]. So far little is known about this upcoming project. It will be shown on BET. It will also feature Lil' Recka.
Sales
Bone claims sales of over 30 million records worldwide. The RIAA has certified sales of 20 million records. Bone has referred to their own sales figures in the following lyrics:
- "After 30 million records and 7 years, ain't nothin' changed." (Layzie Bone - "Thug Music Plays On")
- "Who be the niggas that sold over 30 million strong..." (Krayzie Bone - "Bone, Bone, Bone")
- "I done sold over 30 million records" (Krayzie Bone - "Set It Straight")
- "Bone Thugs, little Layzie 30 million and counting, come on. (Layzie Bone - "Money, Money")
- "Show Me No Mercy Mercy After 35 Million Still Thirsty Thirsty (Layzie Bone - "Into The Future")
although they may be counting solo projects , Mo Thugs records , Thug line artists , or Worldwide record sales which the RIAA does not count .... East 1999 Eternal is said to have sold over 15 million world wide and the Crossroad single alone was 2 times platinum .
Legacy and Collaborations
Perhaps the group's most important contribution to rap is their speedy, harmonizing flow. While fast rapping has always had a niche in the culture, Bone certainly brought the style to the forefront.
Although 1996 was the peak of their popular appeal, Bone still has a fairly large cult following. Furthermore, their notoriety, respect, and popularity is especially high in the eyes of their peers, other rappers and musicians. They are the only artist in history to have collaborated with Big Pun, Notorious B.I.G., Eazy-E, and 2Pac. This is a feat that no other rapper can accomplish due to their deaths.
In 2003, the group toured with the Insane Clown Posse, Tech N9ne, the Kottonmouth Kings and Esham on the Wicked Wonka Tour. Once the tour was completed, a posse cut was recorded titled "Thug Pit". Bone Thugs have collaborated on songs with a plethora of rap artists and musicians. The list includes:
- 2pac
- 3LW
- 8Ball & MJG
- Adina Howard
- Akon
- Amanda Perez
- Angie Martinez
- Avant
- B.G. Knocc Out
- Big B
- Big Boi of Outkast
- Big Mike
- Big Pun
- Bob Marley
- Boss
- Bruce Hathcock
- Busta Rhymes
- C-Bo
- Capo Confucious
- Cat Cody
- Chamillionaire
- Coolio
- Cassidy
- Court Dog
- Cuban Link
- Da Brat
- Dead Prez
- DJ Ice
- DJ U-Neek
- DJ Yella
- DMX
- Dr. Dre
- E-40
- Eazy-E
- Edwin Starr
- Esham
- Fat Joe
- Fatman Scoop
- Felecia Lindsey-Howse
- Frankie J
- The Game
- Gangsta Boo
- Gerald Levert
- Henry Rollins
- Hi Five
- Ice Cube
- Ice T
- Insane Clown Posse
- Jennifer Lopez
- Jermaine Dupri
- Jim Jones
- Joker the Bailbondsman
- Juelz Santana
- Kelis
- Kelly Rowland
- Killa Klump
- Konishiki
- Kottonmouth Kings
- Kurupt
- Lil Eazy-E
- Lil' Flip
- Lil' Jon
- Kanye West
- Mack 10
- Maje$ty
- Mariah Carey
- Marques Houston (and Immature)
- Master P
- Monifah
- Montell Jordan
- Mo Thugs Family
- Mr. Criminal
- Mr. Capone-E
- Mystikal
- Naughty By Nature
- Notorious B.I.G.
- P. Diddy
- Petey Pablo
- Phil Collins
- Play-N-Skillz
- Poetic Hustlaz
- Project Pat
- Redman
- Rev Run
- Shawnna
- Silkk the Shocker
- Skant Bone
- Snoop Dogg
- Stevie Wonder
- Spacehog
- Supervision
- Sylk E Fyne
- Swizz Beatz
- Tech N9ne
- Three 6 Mafia
- The Outlawz
- Tiffany
- Trey Songz
- TQ
- Twista
- Twiztid
- WC
- Wisin & Yandel
Style & Technique
Known mostly for their flow rather than lyricism, Bone's style & technique can be described as melodic yet dark and aggressive. Their flow is often interwoven at a high speed melodic pace or slow harmonic pace. They also tend to ride the beat that they're rapping over. Sometimes there are very few choruses separating their verses from one another. Usually all 4 or 5 members would rap between the choruses in very fast melodic intervals (e.g., tha crossroads, Dayz of our lives, and Everyday thang). In the beginning, circa Faces of Death, Bone used a pseudo-Jamaican Patois delivery with their trademark style, though they rarely do this now.
Bone's subject matter has both spiritual and occult undertones. At first, their subject matter was almost always exclusively about violence and smoking marijuana. Today, however, their subject matter includes other topics such as urban socio-political issues, albeit with a violent slant. Besides minor changes to subject matter and sound, their lyrical style, locution, and overall methodology remain intact.
Trivia
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's most popular single, "Tha Crossroads," was covered by British boy band Blazin' Squad in 2002, and was a UK Singles Chart number 1 for a week and a half. (See List of Number 1 singles from the 2000s (UK).)
- According to Dresta, it was because of him that Bone Thugs-N-Harmony got signed to Ruthless. He says that Bone auditioned for him first and he liked their style so he got them backstage to audition for Eazy-E. However, Bone themselves strongly disagree with his claims [2]
- Each member of Bone thugs-n-harmony has made successful solo albums except Wish Bone .
- In 1990 Layzie Bone was caught selling drugs and was forced to move to Texas to live with his uncle and aunt.
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is the only group to collaborate with Gerald Levert, Big Pun, The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur, and Eazy-E (three different songs) while they were alive.
- Bizzy Bone was only 15 when the group signed and released there first platinum album 'Creepin On Ah Come Up'
Discography
Underground Albums
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Faces of Death
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Studio albums
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Creepin on ah Come Up
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E. 1999 Eternal
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The Art of War
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BTNHResurrection
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Thug World Order
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Thug Stories
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Upcoming albums
Album cover | Album information |
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Strength & Loyalty
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Compilation albums
Album cover | Album information |
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The Collection Volume One
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The Collection: Volume Two
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Greatest Hits
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Singles
Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||||
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U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop | U.S. Rap | Rhythmic Top 40 | Hot Dance Singles Sales | |||
1994 | "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" (featuring Shatasha Williams) (Gold) |
#22 | #17 | #2 | #17 | #36 | Creepin on ah Come Up |
1995 | "Foe Tha Love Of $" (featuring Eazy-E) (Gold) |
#41 | #33 | #4 | #37 | #28 | Creepin on ah Come Up |
1995 | "1st Of Tha Month" (Gold) | #14 | #12 | #4 | #10 | #13 | E. 1999 Eternal |
1995 | "East 1999" | #60 | #12 | #8 | - | - | E. 1999 Eternal |
1996 | "Tha Crossroads" (2x Platinum) | #1 | #1 | #1 | #1 | #21 | E. 1999 Eternal |
1996 | "Dayz Of Our Livez" (Gold) | - | - | - | #5 | - | Set it Off OST |
1997 | "Look Into My Eyes" (Platinum) | #4 | #4 | #2 | #15 | - | The Art of War Batman & Robin OST |
1997 | "If I Could Teach The World" (Gold) | #27 | #20 | #3 | #26 | - | The Art of War |
1998 | "War" (featuring Henry Rollins) | - | - | - | - | - | Small Soldiers OST |
2000 | "Resurrection (Paper, Paper)" | - | #54 | - | #25 | - | BTNHResurrection |
2000 | "Can't Give It Up" | - | - | - | - | - | BTNHResurrection |
2000 | "Change The World" (featuring Big B) | - | - | - | - | - | BTNHResurrection |
2002 | "Money, Money" | - | - | - | - | - | Thug World Order |
2002 | "Get Up & Get It" (featuring 3LW & Felecia) | - | - | - | - | - | Thug World Order |
2003 | "Home" (featuring Phil Collins) | - | - | - | #33 | - | Thug World Order |
2006 | "Take the Lead (Wanna Ride)" (featuring Wisin & Yandel, Fatman Scoop & Melissa Jiménez)) | - | - | - | - | - | Take the Lead OST |
2006 | "Don't Stop" / "Fire" | - | - | - | - | - | Thug Stories |
2007 | "I Tried" (featuring Akon) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Strength and Loyalty |
Other Singles
Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||||
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U.S. Hot 100 | U.S. R&B/Hip-Hop | U.S. Rap | Rhythmic Top 40 | Hot Dance Singles Sales | |||
1998 | "Breakdown" (Mariah Carey feat. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) | #58 | #4 | - | #18 | - | Butterfly |
1998 | "Ghetto Cowboy" (Mo Thugs Family feat. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony) | #15 | #14 | #1 | #31 | - | Chapter II: Family Reunion |
2000 | "Until We Rich" (Ice Cube feat. Krayzie Bone) | - | #50 | - | - | #21 | War & Peace Vol. 2 (The Peace Disc) |
2002 | "I Don't Wanna Die" (Coolio feat. Krayzie Bone) | - | - | - | - | - | El Cool Magnifico (2 Bonus Tracks) |
2003 | "I'm Not Sleeping" (Tiffany feat. Krayzie Bone) | - | - | - | - | - | The Color of Silence |
2004 | "I Don't Give A Fuck" (Lil' Jon & The Eastside Boys feat. Mystikal & Krayzie Bone) | - | - | #50 | - | - | Kings of Crunk |
2004 | "Walk Like A Warrior" (Dead Prez feat. Krayzie Bone) | - | - | - | - | - | RBG: Revolutionary But Gangsta |
2004 | "Freaks" (Play-N-Skillz feat. Adina Howard & Krayzie Bone) | - | - | - | - | - | Texas For Da World Over |
2006 | "Ridin'" (Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone) | #1 | #7 | #2 | #1 | - | The Sound of Revenge |
2006 | "Spit Your Game Remix" (The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Twista, Krayzie Bone, & 8Ball & MJG) | - | #68 | - | #64 | - | Duets: The Final Chapter |
2006 | "This Ain't A Game" (Lil' Eazy feat. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony) | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | Prince of Compton |
Members
Current Members
Former Members
Producers
Filmography
- The Collection Volume One
- The Collection: Volume Two
- Live & Uncut
- Greatest Video Hits
- Behind the Harmony
- Live in Concert
- Start From Scratch
- Pioneers of Gangsta Rap with Eazy.E
- Beef
- Beef 3
- What if
Group
- 1995 "The Points" (feat. The Notorious B.I.G., Coolio, Redman, Menace Clan, Big Mike, Busta Rhymes, Buckshot & Bone Thugs n Harmony) (Available on the original motion picture soundtrack of "Panther")
- 1995 "Everyday Thang" (Available on the soundtrack of "The Show")
- 1996 "Shoot 'Em Up" (Available on the music from the motion picture of "The Great White Hype")
- 1996 "Days Of Our Livez" (Available on the music from the new line cinema motion picture of "Set It Off")
- 1997 "Notorious Thugs" (Available on The Notorious B.I.G.'s album entitled "Life After Death")
- 1997 "Look Into My Eyes" (Available on the music from and inspired by the 'Batman & Robin' motion picture of "Batman & Robin")
- 1997 "Fuck Tha Police" (Available on "In The Beginning...There Was Rap")
- 1998 "Hook It Up" (feat. Master P & Silkk The Shocker (Available on the original motion picture soundtrack of "I Got The Hook Up!")
- 1998 "War" (feat. Henry Rollins & Edwin Star) (Available on the music from the motion picture "Small Soldiers")
- 2000 "One Day" (feat. TQ) (Available on TQ's album entitled "Second Coming")
- 2001 "Thug Music Plays On" (Available on the music from the motion picture of "Down To Earth")
- 2001 "Music Makes Me High" (Available on Supervision's album entitled "20/20")
- 2002 "Making Good Love (Remix)" (Recorded for Avant's album entitled "Ecstasy")
- 2002 "Strictly For My Grind" (Available on Spacehog's album entitled "Vegas Hog Livin'")
- 2005 "Power Of A Smile" (Available on 2Pac's album entitled "The Rose, Vol. 2")
- 2007 "I Tried" (Available on http://boyracer_82.bebo.com"
Solo
- 1998 "Good Times" (Fat Joe feat. Layzie Bone & Krayzie Bone') (Available on Fat Joe's album "Don Cartagena")
- 1999 "Angels With Dirty Faces" (Puff Daddy feat. Bizzy Bone) (Available on Puff Daddy's album "Forever")
- 2000 "One Day" (TQ feat. Layzie Bone) (Available on TQ's album entitled "Second Coming")
- 2000 "Until We Rich" (Ice Cube feat. Krayzie Bone) (Available on Ice Cube's album entitled "War and Peace Vol.2")
- 2004 "Freaks" (Play-N-Skillz feat. Krayzie Bone)
- 2005 "Ridin'" (Chamillionaire feat. Krayzie Bone)
- 2005 "Spit Your Game" (The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Twista & Krayzie Bone)
- 2006 "Untouchable" (2pac feat. Krayzie Bone)
- 2006 "Take The Lead (Wanna Ride)" Krayzie Bone & Wish Bone & Wisin & Yandel
- 2006 "Never Let You Down" Frankie J & Krayzie Bone & Layzie Bone
Music Videos
Year | Title | Album |
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1994 | Thuggish Ruggish Bone | Creepin On Ah Come Up |
1994 | Foe Tha Love Of $ | Creepin On Ah Come Up |
1995 | East 1999 | E. 1999 Eternal |
1995 | Tha Crossroads | E. 1999 Eternal |
1995 | Buddah Lovaz | E. 1999 Eternal |
1996 | 1st Of Tha Month | E. 1999 Eternal |
1997 | Look Into My Eyes | The Art of War |
1997 | If I Could Teach The World | The Art of War |
1997 | BNK | The Collection Volume One |
1998 | Days Of Our Livez | The Collection Volume One |
1998 | War | The Collection Volume One |
2000 | Ghetto Cowboy | The Collection Volume Two |
2000 | Change The World | BTNHResurrection |
2000 | Weed Song | BTNHResurrection |
2000 | Can't Give It Up | BTNHResurrection |
2000 | Resurrection (Paper, Paper) | BTNHResurrection |
2002 | Money, Money | Thug World Order |
2002 | Home | Thug World Order |
2006 | Intro & Fire | Thug Stories |
2007 | I Tried | Strength & Loyalty |
Awards history
Award | Category | Genre | Song / Album / Artist | Year | Result |
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American Music Award | Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist | Rap/Hip Hop | Bone Thugs-N-Harmony | 1996 | Nominated |
American Music Award | Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist | Rap/Hip Hop | Bone Thugs-N-Harmony | 1997 | Nominated |
American Music Award | Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist | Rap/Hip Hop | Bone Thugs-N-Harmony | 1998 | Won |
Grammy Award | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Rap | "1st Of Tha Month" | 1996 | Nominated |
Grammy Award | Best Rap Album | Rap | "E. 1999 Eternal" | 1996 | Nominated |
Grammy Award | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Rap | "Tha Crossroads" | 1997 | Won |
Grammy Award | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Rap | "Ridin'" | 2007 | Won |
Grammy Award | Best Rap Song | Rap | "Ridin'" | 2007 | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Award | Video of the Year | Rap | "Tha Crossroads" | 1996 | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Award | Best Group Video | Rap | "Tha Crossroads" | 1996 | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Award | Best Rap Video | Rap | "Tha Crossroads" | 1996 | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Award | Best Special Effects | Rap | "Tha Crossroads" | 1996 | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Award | Viewer's Choice | Rap | "Tha Crossroads" | 1996 | Nominated |
MTV Video Music Award | Best Rap Video | Rap | "Ridin" | 2006 | Won |
BET Hip Hop Award | Video Director of the Year | Rap | "Spit Your Game" | 2006 | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Award | Producer of the Year | Rap | "Spit Your Game" | 2006 | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Award | Hip-Hop Track of the Year | Rap | "Ridin'" | 2006 | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Award | Best Collabo | Rap | "Ridin'" | 2006 | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Award | Alltel Wireless People's Champ Award | Rap | "Ridin'" | 2006 | Won |
External links
- Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (Official Interscope Site)
- Official Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Fan Forum