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American hip hop duo

Luniz
Also known as
  • Luniz Toons
  • LuniTunes
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
GenresWest Coast hip hop
Years active
  • 1992–2005
  • 2015–present
Labels
MembersYukmouth
Numskull

Luniz (pronounced Loonies) (formerly Luniz Toons and LuniTunes) is an American hip hop duo from Oakland, California, formed by West Coast rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They were signed to Noo Trybe Records and C-Note Records, and were the flagship act for the latter. The group is best known for the internationally successful hit in 1995 titled "I Got 5 on It", known as a weed-smoking anthem.

Discography

Main article: Luniz discography

Studio albums

Filmography

Awards

Grammy Award nominations

Year Category Genre Song Result Notes
1997 Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals
(with Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Carl Smith, Fraser Morrison, Everett Bradley, Mr. X,
Melle Mel, Yo-Yo, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Shaquille O'Neal, Quincy Jones and Coolio) 		R&B "Stomp" Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Luniz Toons". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 8, 1995. p. 13.
  2. ^ Caples, Garrett (March 25, 2019). "How 'Us' Turned the Weed Anthem 'I Got 5 on It' Into a Creepy Horror Theme". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  3. Caples, Garrett (March 25, 2019). "How 'Us' Turned the Weed Anthem 'I Got 5 on It' Into a Creepy Horror Theme". The New York Times. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  4. ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 241. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  5. "Yukmouth Has Praise for West Coast Rap". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 23, 2003. p. 24.
  6. Halperin, Shirley; Bloom, Steve (June 12, 2015). Pot Culture: The A–Z Guide to Stoner Language & Life. Abrams. p. 683. ISBN 978-1-61312-874-9.
  7. "Movie Review: Original Gangstas preview". The Austin Chronicle. August 16, 1996. ISSN 1074-0740. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  8. "The Complete List of Nominees". Los Angeles Times. January 8, 1997. ISSN 2165-1736. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  9. "Grammy Awards". Washington Post. February 28, 1997. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
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