Bone thugs n harmony

Thursday, 2 February 2006

BONE THUGS N HARMONY
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on fire

When Bone Thugs-N-Harmony first exploded on the rap scene in 1994 with their fast rhymes, harmonious choruses, ominous G-funk, and gangsta attitude, no one knew whether the uncanny Cleveland group were for real or if they were a novelty success. After all, at this point in time, few rap groups outside of New York or California had been able to prove themselves on a commercial level. And Bone Thugs-N-Harmony leap-frogged cult success, instantly rising to the top of the charts with their summer anthem "Thuggish Ruggish Bone." By the time their first full-length album, E 1999 Eternal, dropped a year later, it not only debuted at number one but also proved to be one of the decades most important and enduring albums. While other rap groups struggled to break away from the cliches first forged by NWA, Public Enemy, Boogie Down Productions, 2 Live Crew, and LL Cool J in the late '80s, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony were one of the few groups able to carve out their own stylistic niche, an inimitable myriad of urban sounds with a strong ghetto attitude. Yet following the unprecedented success of E 1999 Eternal and, more so, the Grammy-winning success of "Tha Crossroads," Bone struggled to meet unreasonable expectations and also struggled with redundancy, having realized their apparent summit on their debut album. Yet even if the group was unable to repeat their success, they remained a vital group as few were able to bite on their signature style.

Conceived in the post-industrial Midwestern ghettos of Cleveland, OH, the Bone Thugs -- Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone, Flesh-N-Bone, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone -- didn't have good probability of ever being a successful rap group. Until NWA put Los Angeles on the rap map in the late '80s, almost all commercially successful rap had come out of New York. By the early '90s when Bone were doing their best to get a label deal, rap was dominated by the East and West coast, leaving the five rappers without any contacts or chance of getting a deal in the Midwest. In 1993, though, the group took a chance and took a bus ride from Cleveland to Los Angeles to meet with Eazy-E's record label, Ruthless Records. When they returned to Cleveland, they had a deal; plans were in place to release a debut EP to test the market for interest in a non-coastal rap group.

That first EP, Creepin on Ah Come Up, ended up surpassing everyone's expectations, peaking at number 12 on the Billboard charts and scoring two enormous hits, "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" and "For the Love of Money"; the former song went on to become a major anthem, while the latter featured Eazy-E on guest vocals. As a further testament to the public interest for Bone, when their debut LP, E 1999 Eternal, hit the streets a year later in mid-1995, it debuted at number one, proving that the group was more than a mere novelty. Initially driven by the lingering success of Creepin on Ah Come Up and the first two singles from E 1999 Eternal, "1st of tha Month" and "East 1999," the album was then catapulted to multi-platinum success thanks to the amazing success of "Tha Crossroads," a heartfelt, radio-friendly remix of "Crossroads" from the album; the single was actually so popular that it tied the Beatles' 32-year-old record for the fastest-rising single and remained at the number one spot for eight weeks before eventually winning the group the 1996 Grammy for best rap performance.

In the time leading up the long-awaited release of the double-album Art of War in August 1997 (which found the group without Flesh-N-Bone), Bone broadened their reach, putting out an album as Mo Thugs Family featuring a roster of the group's peers. While the Mo Thugs Family album didn't do that well and neither did Flesh-N-Bone's solo album, T.H.U.G.S., The Art of War was met with mixed feeling by both fans and critics. Fans were happy to have two CDs worth of music to listen to but many were disappointed when the album didn't quite measure up to E 1999 Eternal; similarly, critics found the album quite diluted in terms of quality, with many agreeing that it would have been a stronger album had it been trimmed down to a single-disc album. Despite the mixed views, the album did score two hits, "Look Into My Eyes," which peaked at number four on both the pop and R&B charts, and "If I Could Teach the World," a "Tha Crossroads"-like song that didn't get the radio play it need to become a big hit.

Following the disappointment of The Art of War relative to E 1999 Eternal, the Bone Thugs took a break, releasing solo albums -- Bizzy Bone's Heaven'z Movie (1998), Krayzie Bone's Thug Mentality (1999), Flesh-N-Bone's 5th Dog Let Loose (2000) -- two more Layzie Bone-executive produced Mo Thugs Family albums -- Chapter II: Family Reunion (1998), Mo Thugs III: The Mothership (2000) -- and a best-of album: The Collection, Vol. 1 (1998). Even with all of these albums making their way into the market, none of the Bone Thugs or any of their Mo Thugs affiliates seemed capable of scoring a hit song or a popular album. So with waning public interest and increasing negative critical response, the Bone Thugs regrouped for what many saw as their comeback album, BTNHResurrection. Released in early 2000, the album didn't score any major hits but did quiet cynics, proving that the group could still piece together a quality album, even if it still couldn't compare to E 1999 Eternal. Then at the tail end of 2000, The Collection, Vol. 2 appeared in record stores; unlike the first volume, this collection functioned more as a rarities collection than a best-of collection. ~ Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
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Krayzie Bone
Name: Anthony Henderson
A.K.A.: Leatha Face, #1 Assassin
Solo albums: Thug Mentality 1999 Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Birth-Day: 6/3/74
Favorite Rap Artists: Marvin Gaye, Rose Royce, Bone, Eazy-E, BIG, Method Man, Wu-Tang Clan, Bushwick Bill
Favorite DJ: Jazzy Jeff
Favorite Movie: Colors
Favorite TV Shows: Don't watch too much TV
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers and fries
Car: '95 Tahoe
Clothing: Fila
Brothers and Sisters: 1 Brother and 3 Sisters
Kids: 1 daughter in Cleveland (Destiny) and another kid, from different women.
Describe An Embarrassing Moment: "At an Eazy-E concert in Houston, we came out
performing foe Tha Luv of $ and I tripped on Layzie's Mic cord."
Most prized possession: "My Homies"

Krayzie Bone was born as Anthony Henderson. He's a member of the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. He was born on June 17, 1973, in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was a member of B.O.N.E. Entepri$e in 1993. They made in 1993 "Faces Of Death" and in 1996 "Faces Of Death (Digitallty Remastered)". Then was the name B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

He helped form Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in 1993, their first EP debuting a year later under the title "Creepin On Ah Come Up". Subsequent releases by the group include 1995's "E. 1999 Eternal", in 1997 they released "The Art Of War", in 1998 "The Collection Volume One", in 2000 "BTNHResurrection", later in 2000 "The Collection: Volume Two", in 2002 "Thug World Order", in 2004 "Greatest Hits", in 2005 "Greatest Hits (Chopped & Screwed)" and "Bone 4 Life", and in 2006 "The Bone Thug Story" and "Strength And Loyalty".

He brings in 1999 his first solo album "Thug Mentality 1999". In 2001 "Thug On Da Line". In 2003 as Leathaface "The Legends Underground (Part 1)". In 2005 "Gemini: Good Vs Evil", later in 2005 "2 Raw 4 Retail". "2 Raw 4 Retail" is a album from Thugline and Krayzie Bone. In 2006 he wil released "The Legends Underground: Part 2" as Leathaface.

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BIZZY BONE
Name: Bryon McCane
A.K.A.: R.I.P or RIPsta
Solo albums: Heaven'z Movie
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Birth-Day: 9/12/76
Favorite Rap Artists: Lauryn Hill, Biggie Smalls, Bone, Mo Thugs, Eazy-E, N.W.A., Wu-Tang Clan
Favorite DJ: Kid Capri
Favorite Movie: Good Fellas
Favorite TV Shows: Def Comedy Jam, Gunsmoke
Favorite Food: Steak and potatoes
Car: Army green Jeep Cherokee
Clothing: Levi
Brothers and Sisters: 3 Sisters, 1 Brother
Kids: 4 from 4 different women, all in Columbus
Describe An Embarrassing Moment: "At a concert, I forgot my verse in Thuggish Ruggish Bone, so I did Krayzie's verse instead of mine."
Most prized possession: "My children"

Bizzy Bone, born Bryon McCane on September 12, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, is a former member of the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. He is half Black and half Italian.

Bizzy Bone started in hip-hop as a founding member of the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Formed in 1989, this Cleveland-based crew first caught the ear of N.W.A. member Eazy-E.

Their trademark double and triple-time sung/rapped harmonies brought something new to the table at a time when most acts were busy trying to imitate The Chronic. The unique sound prompted multi-platinum record sales, won them a Grammy, and brought the spotlight to the long-neglected Midwestern hip-hop community.

As a solo performer, Bizzy Bone is well known for his high-speed rhyme style and unique singing abilities. Continually writing and recording around the clock, he released his first solo album in 1998, the personal and introspective Heaven'z Movie. After receiving critical acclaim, Bizzy went on to write and release The Gift in 2001, Alpha and Omega in 2004, and The Beginning and the End, also in 2004.

Bizzy's work has been awarded by numerous respected groups, including an ASCAP Award, the Michael Jackson Soul Train Award, a Blockbuster Award, an American Music Award, and the NAACP - Back To School/Stay in School Youth Rally Award.

He has become a member of Hip Hop's elite, collaborating with modern hip-hop legends such as P Diddy, Snoop Dogg, as well as the late Eazy-E, 2Pac, and The Notorious B.I.G.. He married Ronessa Crawford in 2001.

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LAYZIE BONE
Name: Steve Howse
A.K.A.: #1 Assassin
Solo albums: comin' soon!!
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birth-Day: 9/23/77
Favorite Rap Artists: Eazy-E, Geto Boyz, Mc Eiht, Bone, Mo' Thugs, Bushwick Bill
Favorite Movie: Scarface
Favorite Food: Hamburgers, Soul Food
Car: Tan Land Cruiser, Caddy
Clothing: Levi
Brothers and Sisters: 2 Sisters and Brother FLESH
Kids: Layzie had a son by the name of Angel Howse, but Angel died soon after he was born (RIP), Layzie also has another kid

Layzie Bone, also known as L-Burna, is an American rapper born on September 23, 1974 in Cleveland, OH. He is most known for being a member of the rap group Bone Thugs n Harmony, which became very popular in the mid-90's.

As a kid Layzie Bone grew up on the streets of Cleveland. He was caught selling drugs and was given the option of either being sent to jail, or sent to Texas with his uncle & aunt. He went to Texas and during the trip he met a kid called "Wish Bone" (original creator of the "bone" theme). When he returned to Cleveland he told Krayzie, Bizzy, and Wish about the idea. They later formed B.O.N.E. Enterprise which later turned into Bone Thugs n Harmony.

His real name is Steve Howse, and he is the brother of Flesh-N-Bone and the cousin of Wish Bone. Layzie Is Currently Married To Mo Thugs Member Felecia Lindsey-Howse.

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WISH BONE
Name: Charles Scruggs
A.K.A.: Strate Jacket
Solo albums: comin' soon!!
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birth-Day: some time in Aug'77
Favorite Rap Artists: Eazy-E, Bone, Marvin Gaye, Stylistics, Dramatics, Brownside
Favorite Movie: True Romance
Favorite TV Show: Cops
Favorite Food: Steak & eggs
Car: Jag / Land Cruiser
Clothing: ?Guess
Brothers and Sisters: 3 Sisters
Kids: 1 Son (Charles the III)
What's your most prized possession?: "My vocals"

Wish Bone (born Charles Scruggs, on February 17, 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American rapper and member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Also known as Stratejacket and Big Wish.

The quietest of the group, Wish Bone is the cousin of Steven "Layzie Bone" Howse and Stanley "Flesh-N-Bone" Howse. He has remained silent despite the solo success of the other members of the group in the late-90s, and his son Charles "Lil' Wish" Scruggs III. He also participated little on the Mo Thugs Family albums. He is signed to Thugline Records together with Krayzie Bone, and is set to release solo material.
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FLESH N BONE
Name: Stan Howse
A.K.A.: The 5th Dawg
Solo albums: T.H.U.G.S.,
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
more on FLESH soon !!!

Flesh-n-Bone is a member of the US rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. He was born Stanley Howse in Cleveland, Ohio on June 10, 1973

He is the older brother of Layzie Bone and the cousin of Wish Bone.

In 2000 he started serving an 11-year prison sentence for threatening a friend with an AK-47. However, he is due to be released on parole in 2008.

He recently converted to Islam.

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