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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). This critically acclaimed, major label follow up album, “Wooden Leather” featured production from Kanye West, David Banner and Lil Jon.
Since the release of Wooden Leather they are back to being independent artists, and have started their own label, N.R.E.G (Nappy Roots Entertainment Group) with distribution through Fontana/Universal Music Group. On July 31, 2007, they released their first album as independent artists, Innerstate Music featuring singles “Good Day” and “Keep It Real”. This was actually an internet album, similar to a modern day mixtape.
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). This critically acclaimed, major label follow up album, “Wooden Leather” featured production from Kanye West, David Banner and Lil Jon.
Since the release of Wooden Leather they are back to being independent artists, and have started their own label, N.R.E.G (Nappy Roots Entertainment Group) with distribution through Fontana/Universal Music Group. On July 31, 2007, they released their first album as independent artists, Innerstate Music featuring singles “Good Day” and “Keep It Real”. This was actually an internet album, similar to a modern day mixtape.
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The Pursuit of Nappyness
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howboutufrank wrote:
I'm lovin them! Hip-Hop <3
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JanaeDavis wrote:
Did yall know Anthony Hamilton's first big mainstream introduction was singing the hook on "Po' Folks"?? Now he's coming out with his own album Back To Love and doing big things (as usual!!). Can't wait till December 13!
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whitelion420 wrote:
Nappy keep it real! Aw Naw!
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madd1 wrote:
man it was amazing to wake up to the sound of Be Allright. I know this day is gonna be good one.. amazing shit!
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mhunke wrote:
new album is solid but disappointing.
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theking2008 wrote:
new shit is jammin.
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Gangsta12 wrote:
альбом вышка... ребята постарались
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dizzY4111 wrote:
When is this gonna drop???
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theking2008 wrote:
organized noize. that's all i needed to hear, new album gonna be dope.
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californiatrash wrote:
YES v
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HumbleGold wrote:
man, i used to listen to these guys a lot back in the day along with lil flip, trick daddy, scarface and 8ball & mjg. i miss good southern hip hop.
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mhunke wrote:
just gave PoN a full listen again...fuck, what an album
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mhunke wrote:
we all know..find me a grammy winner who actually deserved it
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isuru_boy wrote:
make more music plzzzzzzz!!
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DJ_Echo wrote:
Watermelon, Chicken & Grits > Pursuit of Nappyness > The Humdinger > Wooden Leather
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mhunke wrote:
why does evryone say PON is their weakest? it's at least better than the humdinger imo
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ckypissdrunk wrote:
wooden leather ftw
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pex wrote:
The Pursuit of Nappyness is a fantastic album!
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Mr_Ya wrote:
relax))хахаа
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StephPotato wrote:
ride is so crazy. oh that lyrics so sick
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