The first artists brought to Rap-a-Lot Records after the infamous Geto Boys, 5th Ward Boyz originally comprised Andre "007" Barnes and Eric "E-Rock" Taylor. The trio originally recorded for Dewey Forker's Underground Records, but moved through a deal between Forker and Rap-a-Lot chief James Smith. The two executives helped produce the debut 5th Ward Boyz album, 1991's Ghetto Dope, which was distributed through Priority. 5th Ward Boyz released Gangsta Funk the following year, then added third member Richard "Lo-Life" Nash for 1995's Rated G.
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5Th Ward Boyz
The first artists brought to Rap-a-Lot Records after the infamous Geto Boys, 5th Ward Boyz originally comprised Andre "007" Barnes and Eric "E-Rock" Taylor. The trio originally recorded for Dewey Forker's Underground Records, but moved through a deal between Forker and Rap-a-Lot chief James Smith. The two executives helped produce the debut 5th Ward Boyz album, 1991's Ghetto Dope, which was distributed through Priority. 5th Ward Boyz released Gangsta Funk the following year, then added third member Richard "Lo-Life" Nash for 1995's Rated G.
I'm really proud of this one. Trying to bring that cultural pride back into Hip-Hop. Check out the official music video on youtube. Lmk what y'all think about it. more