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| Name = Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
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| Alias = Bandaid Boys (Former Name), B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e (Former Name)
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| Origin = [[Cleveland, Ohio]], [[United States]]
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| Genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip Hop]], [[Midwest Rap]]<br/>[[Gangsta rap]]
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| Years_active = 1991-Present
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| Label = [[Ruthless Records|Ruthless]](1994-2002)<br/>[[Full Surface Records|Full Surface]](2004-2008)<br/>[[Interscope]](2005-2008)<br/>[[BTNH Worldwide]](2008-Present)
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| Associated_acts = [[DJ U-Neek]], [[Eazy-E]], [[DJ Yella]], [[Tupac Shakur|2Pac]], [[The Notorious B.I.G.]], [[Mariah Carey]], [[Swizz Beats]], [[Twista]], [[Akon]], [[Big Pun]], [[Fat Joe]]
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| Current_members = [[Krayzie Bone]]<br/>[[Layzie Bone]]<br/>[[Bizzy Bone]]<br/>[[Wish Bone]]<br/>[[Flesh-n-Bone]]
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'''Bone Thugs-n-Harmony''' is an [[United States|American]] [[hip hop]] group from the [[Glenville, Cleveland|Glenville]] section of [[Cleveland, Ohio]]. They are best known for their fast-paced, aggressive rapping style and harmonizing vocals. The group was mainly produced by Los Angeles [[Hip hop producer|producer]], [[DJ U-Neek]]. In 1997, the group was awarded the [[Grammy Award]] for Best Rap Performance with their song "[[Tha Crossroads]]" from their ''[[E 1999 Eternal]]'' album. Since its conception in the early 1990s the group has been honored with numerous other awards. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony also collaborated with [[Tupac Shakur|2Pac]], [[The Notorious B.I.G.]], [[Big Pun]], and [[Eazy-E]] while they were still alive.

==Early years==
===''Faces of Death''===
Formed in the early 1990s, the group consisted of four members: [[Krayzie Bone]], [[Layzie Bone]], [[Bizzy Bone]] and [[Wish Bone]]. Their first album, ''[[Faces of Death (B.O.N.E Enterpri$e album)|Faces Of Death]]'', was recorded in 1993 under the name B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e. After adding current member [[Flesh-n-Bone]] to the group and heading to [[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]] in search of famous producer and [[N.W.A.]] member [[Eazy-E]], their careers took off. In hopes of securing a record deal, the group was given an audition over the phone receiving an unfulfilled promise from Eazy-E to call them back. Discovering that Eazy-E was performing back in their hometown of Cleveland, the group took a charter bus back to their home turf to open Eazy-E's show and they were then signed to Ruthless Records on the spot.

==Ruthless Records==
===''Creepin on ah Come Up''===

Released in June 1994, the EP ''[[Creepin on ah Come Up]]'', was Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's debut with Ruthless Records and their first introduction into super stardom. After a slow start that saw the album's success limited to [[gangsta rap]] audiences, 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 verse by Eazy-E. The sound was raw and explicit, while the lyrics were violent and aggressive. Songs poured out feelings of anger against society for growing up on the violent and economically oppressed streets of Cleveland. Videos for the mega hits "Foe tha Love of $" and "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" increased the group's reputation among audiences. Beats were supplied by Kenny McCloud, [[Rhythum D|Rhythm D]], [[DJ Yella]], and newcomer [[DJ U-Neek]]. The album has been certified 2x Platinum by the [[RIAA]].<ref>{{cite web | url =http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=bone%20thugs&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25 | title = RIAA Search results}}</ref>

===''E 1999 Eternal''===
While ''Creepin' On Ah Come Up'''s subject matter was focused almost entirely on violent criminal activity, ''[[E 1999 Eternal]]'' saw Bone diversify its content and musical style. It debuted at #1 with 307,000 copies sold in its first week.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} The [[G-Funk]] style beats were smoothed by DJ U-Neek (with co-production from Tony Cowan and Kenny McCloud). The singles [[1st Of Tha Month]] and [[Tha Crossroads]] were both huge successes, the second of which reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A considerable portion of the album's concept was built upon violent subject matter, yet Bone proved their ability to incorporate deeper themes, as its songs dealt with more [[spirituality]] and [[occult]] mysticism. ''E 1999 Eternal'' also introduced Bone's trademark tracks devoted entirely to the use of [[cannabis (drug)|marijuana]]. One of the group's more commercially successful albums, it has since been certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=bone%20thugs&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDeiption=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2|title=Search Results}}</ref>

===''The Art Of War''===
In 1997, the group released the double-disc set ''[[The Art of War (Bone Thugs-n-Harmony album)|The Art of War]]'', backed by the single "[[Look into My Eyes]]", which also appeared on the [[soundtrack]] of the film ''[[Batman & Robin (film)|Batman & 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 incorporated 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 6 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). "Look Into My Eyes" (which charted at #4 on the [[Billboard Hot 100]]), the only other single was "[[If I Could Teach the World]]", which won an [[American Music Award]], but other songs on the album like "Body Rott" and "Thug Luv" received airplay from popularity. The group's efforts were though dampened by the absence of Bizzy Bone from the album's videos and large portions of the ensuing [[concert tour|tour]] and public appearances. This absence fueled rumors of a break-up. The double album has been certified 4x Platinum by the [[RIAA]].<ref>{{cite web | url =http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=bone%20thugs&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25 | title = RIAA Search results}}</ref>

===''BTNHResurrection''===
In 2000, Bone delivered [[BTNHResurrection]], their 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 fourteen of the album's sixteen songs, Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone took a lesser role, appearing on nine and eight 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)]] in which only reached [[Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles]] at #126.

Shortly before the album's release, Flesh-n-Bone was arrested and the group again began having public disputes with Bizzy Bone, having missed out on the promotional tour and appearances. The album debuted at #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 big-budget video for "Change the World" failed to receive any rotation. The album has been certified Platinum by the RIAA.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=bone%20thugs&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25| title = RIAA Search results}}</ref>

===''Thug World Order''===
On September 22, 2001, member Flesh-n-Bone was sentenced to eleven years in prison for threatening a neighbor with an AK-47.In late 2000, 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. On October 29, 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 album debuted at #12 (selling 82,000 the first week) and quickly slipped off the charts, selling a total of 440,000 copies in the U.S.A.. The album would fare better overseas, with the single "Home" (sampling the song "[[Take Me Home (Phil Collins song)|Take Me Home]]" by [[Phil Collins]]) impacting the charts in a number of countries, most notably the United Kingdom.
The Thug World Order album that hit stores saw a drastic change in subject matter and tone for the group. In contrast, several songs originally intended to be included on the album that were leaked after its release portray a much different album.

==After Ruthless==
===''Thug Stories''===
''[[Thug Stories]]'', Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's sixth album, was recorded on [[Koch Records]] and released on September 19, 2006. It marked the first time Bone Thugs-n-Harmony recorded as a trio for a full album this album was the group's first full-release since 2002's ''[[Thug World Order]]''. ''Thug Stories'' sold 38,000 in its first week and peaked at #25 on the [[Billboard 200]] and #1 on the Independent Chart. The album featured a slightly more mature style and the group leaned heavily towards its harmonic roots than its "thug" origins. It has since sold over 100,000 units despite having no singles, official videos or radio play.

===''Strength & Loyalty''===
Originally to be called ''The Bone Thugs Story'', ''[[Strength & Loyalty]]'' was released on May 8, 2007. Being their first major album after an absence of nearly five years, the album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on [[iTunes]] and the Billboard Urban Music charts. The album contains guest appearances by [[Mariah Carey]], [[The Game (rapper)|The Game]], [[will.i.am]], [[Akon]], [[Twista]], [[Bow Wow]], [[Yolanda Adams]], and [[Felecia Lindsey-Howse|Felecia]]. [[Fleetwood Mac]]'s "[[The Chain]]" is sampled strongly for "Wind Blow."

Producers on the album included [[Swizz Beatz]], [[Akon]], Pretty Boy & Bradd Young, [[DJ Toomp]], [[Jermaine Dupri]], [[will.i.am]], and others. The executive producer of the album was [[Swizz Beatz]]. Bone's video "[[I Tried]]" (Directed by [http://www.richnewey.com Rich Newey]) was launched on March 7, 2007, their first single from the album ''Strength and Loyalty'', followed by the second single "[[Lil L.O.V.E.|Lil Love]]".
This album and Bone were nominated for the ''Favorite Album'' (Rap/Hip-Hop) and ''Favorite Band/Group'' (Rap/Hip-Hop) on [[American Music Awards]] 2007<ref>[http://www.bonethugsnharmony.com/news/default.aspx?nid=8957 Bone Thugs-N-Harmony : News : New Bone Single!<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Bone Thugs-n-Harmony won the award for favorite Band/Group. The album has sold over 638,475 copies in the U.S. and has been certified Gold by the RIAA.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://www.bonethugsnharmony.com/news/default.aspx?nid=9429 | title = Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: News: "Strength & Loyalty" Certified Gold}}</ref>
The group has also made a movie called [http://www.interscope.com/artist/releases/default.aspx/pid/355/aid/495 I Tried ]

===''T.H.U.G.S.''===
''[[T.H.U.G.S. (Bone Thugs-n-Harmony album)|T.H.U.G.S.]]'' is an album featuring previously unreleased Bone Thugs-n-Harmony songs that didn't make the final cut of ''[[BTNHResurrection]]'' and ''[[Thug World Order]]'' albums. It was released on November 13, 2007 by their former record label, [[Ruthless Records]]. The sole single off the album is entitled "Young Thugs", which is accompanied by a newly-filmed music video featuring Krayzie, Layzie, Bizzy and Wish.

==I Tried (The Bone Thugs Movie)==
Bone has also released a movie titled [http://www.interscope.com/artist/releases/default.aspx/pid/355/aid/495 I Tried ](directed by [[Rich Newey]]), which was originally named "What If..." The topic of the movie is how different the lives of [[Krayzie]], [[Layzie]] and [[Wish]] would have been if they never have met [[Eazy-E]]. The cover of the DVD is on their [http://www.bonethugsnharmony.com official website]. The movie was released in stores on September 25 of 2007. All three current members did an interview with DJBooth.net to talk about the project.<ref name="DJBooth.net">{{cite web | title="Bone Thugs N' Harmony Talk About "I Tried" DVD"| work=DJBooth.net|url=http://www.djbooth.net/index/interviews/entry/bone-thugs-n-harmony-interview-0919071/| accessdate=2007-09-18}}</ref>It has since became a platinum selling DVD.[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1090]

==Reunion==
In November 2007, Layzie Bone confirmed that he had completed the ''[[Bone Brothers III]]'' album with Bizzy Bone, spurring speculation of a full Bone reunion. In a video interview[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-25OrAQ_gM], Krayzie Bone stated that they all wanted to reunite but that record label issues may prevent an official reunion. Bizzy Bone had attended a Bone Thugs performance during the time and he and the three then-standing members had a "good conversation".

After nearly a decade of incarceration, Flesh-n-Bone was released from prison on July 13 of 2008 and was soon photographed with all four other members. The reunited Bone Thugs-n-Harmony have reportedly been seen in studio working together for the first time in many years. <ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/article/news/2008/07/5078/ Flesh-N-Bone Released From Prison, Reunites With Bone Members | BallerStatus.com | NEWS<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In an interview, Bizzy confirmed his return to the group, spurred by Flesh's release and Layzie Bone's diplomacy; the five are indeed now working on a new studio album, [[Uni5]], having recorded 10-20 tracks out of a possible 100-200. Producers are set to include Krayzie Bone, Damon Elliott (son of [[Dionne Warwick]]), Anthony Cowan a.k.a. Tony C, [[Scott Storch]], and possibly [[Dr. Dre]] and [[Akon]].<ref>http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/features/id.1185/title.bizzy-bone-thicker-than-water/p.all</ref>

In October 2008<ref>http://www.bonethugsnharmony.com/boards/default.aspx?cid=197&tid=9690</ref>, a post on the official Bone Thugs message board, signed as Flesh-n-Bone, revealed that there is currently a direct line to the recording studio. Callers will have their voices recorded to serve as dialogue on the background of the unreleased track, "Thuggs n' Blood". The line will be open to the public until January 2009.<ref>http://www.bonethugsnharmony.com/boards/default.aspx?cid=187&tid=264690</ref>

On [[April 2nd]], [[2009]] A car carrying [[Flesh-n-Bone]] was pulled over for a tail light violation. A subsequent search of the car revealed an unnamed [[narcotic]] and a [[firearm]]. Flesh was taken into custody and is currently being held without bail until arraignment the following Monday.

On [[April 20th]], [[2009]] it was announced that the case against Flesh had been dropped due to police lying on the police report. The report revealed that the firearm was not found either in the car or in his possession. The search of the car revealed nothing. The officer who did the search ordered a search of Flesh's house, a gun was then found in a locked case in the closet that was registered to Flesh's wife Isabele Flores, a Chicago police officer.

==Style and technique==
Known mostly for their flow rather than lyricism, Bone's style and technique can be described as melodic, rapid-fire 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. 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 (e.g., "Hell Sent", "Intro", "Mr. Ouija", "Mr. Ouija 2" and "Da Introduction"). At first, their subject matter was almost always exclusively about violence and smoking [[cannabis (drug)|marijuana]]. Today, however, their subject matter includes other topics such as urban socio-political issues, their old friend and mentor Eazy-E and religion. Besides minor changes to subject matter and sound, their lyrical style, locution, and overall methodology remain intact.

==Discography==
{{main|Bone Thugs-n-Harmony discography}}

==Sales==
The group has become one of the most commercially successful rap acts, selling over 20 million records in the United States, and over 40 million records worldwide.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bone_Thugs-n-Harmony_discography| title =Discography}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url =http://onlinetalent.com/artist/hip_hop_rb/Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony.php | title =Online talent request}}</ref>

==Awards==
{| class="wikitable"
!align="left" valign="top"|Award
!align="left" valign="top"|Category
!align="left" valign="top"|Song/Album
!align="left" valign="top"|Year
!align="left" valign="top"|Result
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|align="center" rowspan=3|[[Grammy Awards]]
|align="left" valign="top"|"[[Best Rap Album]]"
|align="left" valign="top"|''[[E 1999 Eternal]]''
|align="center" rowspan=2|1996
|align="left" valign="top"|Nominated
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|align="center" rowspan=2|"[[Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group|Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group]]"
|align="left" valign="top"|''[[1st of tha Month]]''
|align="left" valign="top"|Nominated
|-
|align="left" valign="top"|''[[Tha Crossroads]]''
|align="left" valign="top"|1997
|align="left" valign="top"|'''Won'''
|-
|align="center" rowspan=4|[[American Music Awards]]
|align="center" rowspan=3|"Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist"
|align="center" rowspan=4|''Bone Thugs-n-Harmony''
|align="left" valign="top"|1996
|align="left" valign="top"|Nominated
|-
|align="left" valign="top"|1997
|align="left" valign="top"|Nominated
|-
|align="left" valign="top"|1998
|align="left" valign="top"|'''Won'''
|-
|align="left" valign="top"|"Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Band, Duo or Group"
|align="left" valign="top"|2007
|align="left" valign="top"|'''Won'''
|-
|align="center" rowspan=4|[[MTV Video Music Awards]]
|align="left" valign="top"|"[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Special Effects|Best Special Effects]]"
|align="center" rowspan=4|''Tha Crossroads''
|align="center" rowspan=4|1996
|align="left" valign="top"|Nominated
|-
|align="left" valign="top"|"[[MTV Video Music Award - Viewer's Choice|Viewer's Choice]]"
|align="left" valign="top"|Nominated
|-
|align="left" valign="top"|"[[MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year|Video of the Year]]"
|align="left" valign="top"|Nominated
|-
|align="left" valign="top"|"[[MTV Video Music Award for Best Group Video|Best Group Video]]"
|align="left" valign="top"|Nominated
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://myspace.com/bonethugsnharmony Official Myspace page]
*[http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/music/artist/card/0,,406142,00.html Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's ArtistDirect page]
*[http://www.complex.com/index.php?task=Articles&id=611&section=64&issue=1 Exclusive Interview in Complex magazine]
*[http://www.interscope.com/artist/releases/default.aspx/pid/355/aid/495 I Tried Movie]
*[http://www.thugsnharmony.net Fanpage]
*{{amg|11:dxfrxqe5ldde~T0|Bone Thugs-n-Harmony}}
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