2nd II None

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Name = 2nd II None


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Origin = Compton, California, U.S.
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Genre = West Coast hip hop, G-funk
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Years_active = 1987-1999
Label = Profile
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Associated_acts = DJ Quik Hi-C AMG Mausberg
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Current_members = KK Gangsta D
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2nd II None was a rap group from Compton, California. It consisted of cousins KK (born Kai McDonald) and Gangsta D (born Darius Barnett).

History

Early years

Their career started in 1987, when they were signed to Profile Records along with DJ Quik, after the release of "The Red Tape". They released their first album in 1991, the self-titled "2nd II None" on Profile Records. Their second album, "Classic 220" on Arista Records, came eight full years after their debut. Their albums were mainly produced by childhood friend and rapper/producer DJ Quik.

Both of the group's albums reached the Billboard 200 album chart and entered the top 40 on Billboard's R&B/hip-hop album chart.

Discography

Albums

Singles

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