Luniz

"Numskull" redirects here. For other uses, see Numbskull (disambiguation).

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]

Discography

Main article: Luniz discography

• Operation Stackola (1995)
• Lunitik Muzik (1997)
• Silver & Black (2002)

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. 

External links

• Yukmouth on Myspace
• Numskull on Myspace