Monday, July 14, 2008

BONE THUGS AND HARMONY REUNITED FINALLY


Growing up in Ohio in the 90's in what was the golden age of my hip hop life(the mid to late 90's), we could proudly represent our state and the City of Cleveland. Bone Thugs and Harmony brought tremendous credibility to Ohio hip hop with their unique, rapid fire, harmonic, flows. The group took over the industry with their 1995 release, E. 1999 Eternal, winning 2 Grammy awards, numerous MTV VMA's, and going DIAMOND!!!( 10 Million Albums Sold). However, the success and spotlight had its downside. Internal problems, including infighting, label woes, the death of Eazy E, and the incarceration of Flesh N Bone, tore the group apart. Bizzy Bone( the most talented in my humble opinion) was kicked out of the group, and the group continued on as a trio. The group has maintained a strong fan base, and commercial success, but things have just not been the same. Nearly 13 years years later the group has put aside all of their differences and gotten back together. Bizzy was welcomed back, and Flesh N Bone was just released from prison. The group is in the studio again and I am excited to hear the original Bone Sound.

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