Genres Hip hop | ||
Origin Houston, Texas, United States Members E-Rock, Richard Nash, Andre Barnes Record labels Rap-A-Lot Records, Priority Records, Virgin Records Albums Rated G, Ghetto Dope, Gangsta Funk, Usual Suspects, Keep It Poppin' |
5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas. Their name is derived from Houston's Fifth Ward. The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.
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The group originally consisted of Andre "007" Barnes and Eric "E-Rock" Taylor, with Richard "Lo Life" Nash joining the group following his release from prison for their second album, Gangsta Funk. They have been influenced by Dr. Dre, Funkadelic, N.W.A, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, Compton's Most Wanted.
They came to Rap-a-Lot Records in 1993, 7 years after the label started.
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Singles
Songs
PWAUsual Suspects · 1997
Concrete HellRated G · 1995
Pussy Weed & Alcohol2011
References
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