Above The Law is a gangsta rap group from Pomona, California, founded in 1989 by members Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, DJ Total K-Oss and Kokane. Manager BUFF(Ron Brown). They are the main artists credited with the creation of G-funk hip-hop. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Location in the County of Los Angeles Country United States State California County Los Angeles County, California Government  - Mayor Norma Torres Area  - City 22. ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ... Cold 187um born Gregory Hutchinson in Pomona, CA was the lead act of pioneering G-funk rap group Above the Law along with KMG, while growing up in the Inland Empire Cold 187um was into classic jazzy p-funk music, and even became a member of Pomonas Ghost Town... Above The Law is a gangsta rap group from Pomona, California, founded in 1989 by members Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, and DJ Total K-Oss. ... Above The Law is a gangsta rap group from Pomona, California, founded in 1989 by members Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, and DJ Total K-Oss. ... Above The Law is a gangsta rap group from Pomona, California, founded in 1989 by members Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, and DJ Total K-Oss. ... Kokane (born Jerry Long) is a rapper from Pomona, California and best known for working on the classic G-funk album Funk Upon A Rhyme and his backup work with Snoop Dogg. ... G-funk, an abbreviation of Gangsta-funk, is a type of hip hop music that emerged from West Coast gangsta rap in the early 1990s. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Hip hop music. ...

Pomona, Nicolas Fouché, c. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ... See also: 1989 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1989 Record labels established in 1989 other events of 1989 list of years in music 1980s in music // January 7 - Genesis 88 and Sunrise/Back to the Future stage large-scale illegal Acid House party in London January 14 - Paul... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Hip hop music is a style of music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ruthless Records was the name of two different record labels, a Chicago punk label, and a Los Angeles hip hop label. ... Warner Bros. ... Tommy Boy Records is a record label started in 1981 by Tom Silverman after borrowing $5000 from his parents. ... Cold 187um born Gregory Hutchinson in Pomona, CA was the lead act of pioneering G-funk rap group Above the Law along with KMG, while growing up in the Inland Empire Cold 187um was into classic jazzy p-funk music, and even became a member of Pomonas Ghost Town... Above The Law is a gangsta rap group from Pomona, California, founded in 1989 by members Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, and DJ Total K-Oss. ... Above The Law is a gangsta rap group from Pomona, California, founded in 1989 by members Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, and DJ Total K-Oss. ... Above The Law is a gangsta rap group from Pomona, California, founded in 1989 by members Cold 187um, KMG the Illustrator, Go Mack, and DJ Total K-Oss. ...

Overview

Their first record deal was on Eric "Eazy-E" Wright's Ruthless Records, the independent label owned by Wright that featured major acts like N.W.A., The D.O.C., and Eazy-E himself. Eazy-E (Eric Wright) (September 7, 1963 - March 26, 1995) was an African-American rapper, record producer, and record executive who initially rose to fame as a member of the group N.W.A.. Born in Compton, California, Eazy-E dropped out of Compton High School while in tenth grade... Ruthless Records was the name of two different record labels, a Chicago punk label, and a Los Angeles hip hop label. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The D.O.C. is the stage name of Tracy Lynn Curry (born June 10, 1970), an American rapper born in Houston, Texas who moved to West Dallas, Texas, then later lived in Compton, California, to join the creative force behind the rap group N.W.A. Prior to his...

In 1990 they released their debut album Livin' Like Hustlers. Critically acclaimed on release, the album was produced by the group alongside casual member Laylaw and Dr. Dre, and featured a guest appearance by N.W.A.. Despite the strong material, the album was a commercial flop. However, in their 1998 "100th issue," The Source magazine listed Above The Law's debut as one of the 100 Greatest Hip Hop Albums of All Time. Livin Like Hustlers is the debut album by the rap group Above the Law, released in 1990. ... This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

A 1991 EP was released to promote the groups second album. However, by the time Vocally Pimpin was released, it had received mixed reviews. With only a scant few new songs and mostly remixes, the EP did not perform well. Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ...

It was during this time Dr, Dre was involved in a messy break up with Eazy E and Ruthless Records, and was (according to Ronin Ro's Have Gun Will Travel) contractually obliged to produce two more songs for the group. Although these songs were recorded, they were never released. It is possible the changing times at the record label were responsible for the average quality of the EP. Have Gun, Will Travel was a popular American television Western that aired from on CBS 1957 through 1963. ...

In 1993, the group released the critically acclaimed Black Mafia Life. Go Mack was now gone, as was Laylaw, and Cold 187um took on the bulk of production. The group reinvented themselves with a fresh new sound which they referred to as G-funk. Dr. Dre's The Chronic released at the end of 1992, may or may not have adopted this sound, although it was released several months before Black Mafia Life, and sparked a long-standing debate between Dre and ATL over the originator of the sound. Black Mafia Life was the second album by gangsta rap crew Above the Law, released on February 2, 1993; being released some time after their popular debut, Black Mafia Life proved a surprising success. ... G-funk, an abbreviation of Gangsta-funk, is a type of hip hop music that emerged from West Coast gangsta rap in the early 1990s. ... The Chronic is the highly influential debut album from American rap producer Dr. Dre. ... Black Mafia Life was the second album by gangsta rap crew Above the Law, released on February 2, 1993; being released some time after their popular debut, Black Mafia Life proved a surprising success. ...

The album featured cameos by Tupac, MC Ren, and Eazy E, as well as a quirky fresh new talent named Kokane. The single VSOP proved to be popular, but once again the album failed to achieve success. Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996), also known by his stage names 2Pac, Makaveli, or simply as Pac, was an American artist renowned for his rap music, movie roles, poetry, and his social activism. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Eazy-E (Eric Wright) (September 7, 1963 - March 26, 1995) was an African-American rapper, record producer, and record executive who initially rose to fame as a member of the group N.W.A.. Born in Compton, California, Eazy-E dropped out of Compton High School while in tenth grade... Kokane (born Jerry Long) is a rapper from Pomona, California and best known for working on the classic G-funk album Funk Upon A Rhyme and his backup work with Snoop Dogg. ... VSOP can be: Very Superior Old Pale (a grade of cognac (drink)) Very Small Outline Package (a type of surface-mount integrated circuit package) V.S.O.P. is a 1977 Herbie Hancock album. ...

In 1994 the group were back with the hit single Black Superman, later cited as one of the 100 Greatest Hip Hop Singles of All Time in The Source magazine, 1999. The single preceded their third album Uncle Sam's Curse, introducing a harder, more heavy and ominous twist on the G-funk they previously presented. Again Cold 187 took on the production and Kokane featured heavily throughout. Anthony Norris is an American professional wrestler who made a name for himself in the World Wrestling Federation as Ahmed Johnson, where he was the first ever African American to hold the Intercontinental Championship. ... Uncle Sams Curse is Above The Laws third album. ...

In 1995 label owner Eazy E died quickly of AIDs related illness, and the majority of the remaining roster at Ruthless Records began to jump ship from the waning label.

Above The Law would find themselves signed to Tommy Boy in 1996, where they released their fourth album Time Will Reveal. Time Will Reveal is an album by the gangsta rap group Above the Law, released in 1996 (see 1996 in music). ...

In 2004 Murder Rap appeared on popular videogame Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, playing on West Coast hip hop radio station Radio Los Santos. A computer game is a game composed of a computer-controlled virtual universe that players interact with in order to achieve a defined goal or set of goals. ... Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is the fifth video game in the Grand Theft Auto series. ... West Coast hip hop, also known as West Coast rap or California hip hop, is a style of hip hop music that originated in California in the early 1980s. ... Radio Los Santos is a rap and hip-hop network. ...

In 2007 they will drop their long awaited album, "Sex, Money, & Music". It will feature guest appearances from Kokane & Heather Hunter. Kokane (born Jerry Long) is a rapper from Pomona, California and best known for working on the classic G-funk album Funk Upon A Rhyme and his backup work with Snoop Dogg. ... Heather Keisha Hunter (born October 1, 1969 in Bronx, New York) (nicknamed Double H) is a American former pornographic actress, who is now a hip hop artist and painter. ...

Discography

Image File history File links Above_the_Law_Livin'_Like_Hustlers. ... Livin Like Hustlers is the debut album by the rap group Above the Law, released in 1990. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Abovethelawvocallypimpin. ... Vocally Pimpin was Above The Laws (Cold 187um, KMG, Go Mack & K-Oss) 2nd album in 1991 and is crowned as the 1st G-funk album to hit stores. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... album cover upped as fair use This is an album cover. ... Black Mafia Life was the second album by gangsta rap crew Above the Law, released on February 2, 1993; being released some time after their popular debut, Black Mafia Life proved a surprising success. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links AboveTheLaw-UncleSamsCurse. ... Uncle Sams Curse is Above The Laws third album. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar). ... Time Will Reveal is an album by the gangsta rap group Above the Law, released in 1996 (see 1996 in music). ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Abovethelawlegends. ... Legend is a greatest hits collection of Bob Marley & The Wailers songs, released on May 8, 1984 (see 1984 in music). ... February 16 is the 47th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File linksMetadata Abovethelawforeverthugs. ... October 26 is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar). ...

External links

• The official website of Above the Law