Luniz

Luniz
The Luniz
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

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]

Contents

Discography

Awards

Grammy Award nominations

Year Category Genre Song Result
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

References

  1. ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 333. ISBN 1-904994-10-5. 

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