The 2 Live Crew
Explore The 2 Live Crew’s rich history, solo albums, and collaborations, all brought together in one dedicated space for your musical exploration.
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The 2 Live Crew
The 2 Live Crew, an influential hip-hop group from Miami, Florida, is renowned for their explicit lyrical content and pivotal role in the Miami bass music scene. Formed in 1985, the group initially consisted of DJ Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs), Fresh Kid Ice (Chris Wong Won), and Amazing Vee (Yuri Vielot). Brother Marquis (Mark Ross) and later Luther Campbell, also known as Luke Skyywalker, joined to complete the lineup that propelled them to fame.
Their 1986 debut album, “2 Live Is What We Are,” marked a significant turning point in hip-hop, bringing the Miami bass sound to a wider audience. Known for their controversial and often sexually explicit lyrics, The 2 Live Crew became a symbol of freedom of speech battles within the music industry, particularly with their 1989 album “As Nasty As They Wanna Be,” which became the first album in history to be legally declared obscene.
Despite legal challenges and lineup changes, The 2 Live Crew left an indelible mark on hip-hop and popular culture. Their approach to rap, characterized by raunchy humor and bass-heavy beats, influenced the development of Southern hip-hop and opened the genre to new forms of expression. The group’s legacy extends beyond their music, symbolizing a fight for artistic expression against censorship in the arts.
