Gospel Gangstaz

Infobox Musical artist
Name = Gospel Gangstaz


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Background = group_or_band
Origin = South Central, Los Angeles
Genre = Hip hop, Christian hip hop
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Years_active = 1994—present
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Associated_acts =
URL = [http://www.gospelgangstazmusic.com Official website.]
Current_members = Mr. Solo
Tik Tokk
Chillie' Baby
Past_members = DJ Dove
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Gospel Gangstaz is a Grammy-nominated pioneering Christian rap group from South Central, Los Angeles, United States. The group contains members formerly affiliated with the Crips and Bloods gangs, Mr. Solo, Chilly Baby, DJ Dove and Tic Toc.

Biography

The group is known for their beliefs and religious related songs. The group's founder, Mr. Solo became a Christian after he almost died in a gang-related shooting. In an interview Mr. Solo said of the Gospel Gangstaz:In 1995, the trio released their debut album, "Gang Affilated". In winter of 1996, the group's follow up, "Do or Die" was released. However their third album "I Can See Clearly Now" released in 1999 was their debut CD on B-Rite, a major label. The album received a Grammy nomination in the Best Rock Gospel Album category. [ [http://www.nbc4.com/entertainment/138275/detail.html NBC4 "Grammy Nominees -- Gospel"] ] Other releases from the group include "All Mixed UP" 2000, "The Exodus" 2002 and "The Flood" 2006.

Discography

*1995: "Gang Affiliated"
*1996: "Do or Die"
*1999: "I Can See Clearly Now"
*2000: "All Mixed Up" (Unauthorized remix CD)
*2002: "The Exodus"
*2006: "The Flood"

References

External links

* [http://www.gospelgangstazmusic.com/Home.html Official website]
* [http://www.gospelflava.com/articles/gangstaz.html Interview at Gospelflava.com]
* [http://www.gospelflava.com/reviews/gospelgangstazexodus.html Gospelflava.com review of "Exodus"]
* [http://www.isound.com/gospel_gangstaz ISound biography]