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Nappy Roots are an American hip hop sextet that originated in Kentucky in 1995, best known for their hit 2002 single “Awnaw”. Their music can be categorized as alternative Southern rap.
The members of the group met while studying at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The group consists of Kentucky and Oakland, California natives Skinny DeVille, B. Stille, Ron Clutch, Big V, R. Prophet, and Fishscales. Their debut album Country Fried Cess was released in 1998. Eventually, they were signed to the major label Atlantic Records and rose to fame with their first album on the label, 2002’s Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz. The album featured the singles “Headz up”, “Awnaw” (whose remix featured Marcos Curiel), and “Po’ Folks” (featuring Anthony Hamilton). Their next album Wooden Leather, released in 2003, featured the singles “Roun’ the Globe” and “Sick and Tired” (featuring Anthony Hamilton).
The members of the group met while studying at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The group consists of Kentucky and Oakland, California natives Skinny DeVille, B. Stille, Ron Clutch, Big V, R. Prophet, and Fishscales. Their debut album Country Fried Cess was released in 1998. Eventually, they were signed to the major label Atlantic Records and rose to fame with their first album on the label, 2002’s Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz. The album featured the singles “Headz up”, “Awnaw” (whose remix featured Marcos Curiel), and “Po’ Folks” (featuring Anthony Hamilton). Their next album Wooden Leather, released in 2003, featured the singles “Roun’ the Globe” and “Sick and Tired” (featuring Anthony Hamilton).
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Watermelon, Chicken & Gritz
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Watermelon, Chicken and Gritz
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The Humdinger
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Wooden Leather
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S-Kayos wrote:
No Static and Don't Stop are gems from the Humdinger.
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ZapRoffo wrote:
Wooden Leather is really slept on. Not too much good on The Humdinger though IMO.
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FreshOnez wrote:
No Static (Feat. Greg Nice) is awesome.
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PolarisTwin wrote:
new jam 123 is great
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yblb wrote:
We just some country boys - country walk, country talk... jesus fucking christ .. they are great :-)
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ghostofpaulman wrote:
southern rap has gotten really watered down and lame the last few years,but there are a few diamonds in the rough like these guys
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mr_frizo wrote:
Hiiii.. was hoping I could get you to listen to some of my music.. I'm getting pretty good feedback from listeners here on lastfm and think you may like it! :) My 2 newest songs are, "My Dawg" and "I'm So Goood".. Sooo when ya have time, listen to them and let me know what ya think ok?? Thanks alot and stay in touch!! :) :) http://www.mrfrizo.com
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k0narti5t wrote:
lol shit i just realised what I typed was the same as the person below me. GREAT MINDS THINK A LIKE, DOPE MUSIC, DOPE CULTURE.
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k0narti5t wrote:
no static, got an automatic, too much of anything makes you an addict.
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mhunke wrote:
no static, got an automatic, too much of anything makes you an addict
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EnglishPete wrote:
Good Day!!!
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Thugir wrote:
Dope Boyzzzzzzz
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CaptureTheCat wrote:
amazing
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S-Kayos wrote:
Agreed. SOooo underrated.
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jcmo3d wrote:
yeah... i like this
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theyefan wrote:
just saw them live and they killed it! sick show i will remember forever.
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mhunke wrote:
have you ever been down and out, not a penny left to your name, broke down on the side of the road, is anybody goin my way?
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gawt wrote:
mike jones! lol! More on topic, just discovered these dudes, love them!
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mhunke wrote:
wow, just started listening to their new album and the first two tracks are tightt!!!
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heartsdivide wrote:
mike jones in similar artists? fuck that.
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