Released January 1994 Recorded 1993 Label MCA Records | Format 12" single Length 4:34 Genre Hip-hop/rap | |
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Writer(s) Kenyatta Blake, Duval Clear, Edward Archer, Jonathan Davis, Malik Taylor, Ali Shaheed Muhammad Members Masta Ace, Jeru the Damaja, Buckshot, Special Ed, OC Similar DJ Mirko Machine, Blood Spencore, Spax, Titus Glover, Huss und Hodn | ||
The Crooklyn Dodgers are a hip-hop supergroup based in Brooklyn, New York City, consisting of rotating members.
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They appeared in three separate incarnations since 1994. The first two incarnations recorded for the soundtracks for Spike Lee films, Crooklyn and Clockers, respectively. The theme connecting The Crooklyn Dodgers songs, aside from the Spike Lee films for which they were made, is their topical concerns, which comment on the state of affairs in and around urban New York City, as well as other issues affecting everyday life.
Crooklyn Dodgers
The first group was composed of Buckshot, Masta Ace and Special Ed. Their first and only record was "Crooklyn," produced by A Tribe Called Quest, and was featured in the 1994 film Crooklyn. The music video featured appearances by Brooklyn-born athletes Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson.
Crooklyn Dodgers '95
The second group was composed of Chubb Rock, Jeru the Damaja and O.C. Their first and only record was "Return of the Crooklyn Dodgers," produced by DJ Premier, and was featured in the 1995 film Clockers. This incarnation was also the most acclaimed out of the three incarnations.
Crooklyn Dodgers III
The third group consisted of Jean Grae, Mos Def and Memphis Bleek. North Carolina producer 9th Wonder resurrected the group concept in 2007 for a track on his album The Dream Merchant Vol. 2, titled "Brooklyn in My Mind".
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CrooklynCrooklyn · 1994
Return of the Crooklyn DodgersClockers · 1995
Return of the Crooklyn2012