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| In ], the Memphis underground rap group Triple 6 Mafia released their first official album, ''Mystic Stylez''. They had recorded this album by using the profits from their highly successful underground tape ''Smoked Out & Loc'ed Out''. They then changed their name to "Three 6 Mafia" (or sometimes "3-6 Mafia") and now use the Triple-6 name on the compilations of reissued tracks from their underground tapes. They did this because ] supposedly refused to play the songs of an "]" group who referred to "]" in their name. There are also rumors that the name was changed because of ] reasons due to a falling out with others in the ] scene. The group has had a number of disputes with former allies, namely ], ] and ]. In fact, some say that they were originally named "Three Six Mafia" (all words spelled out), then switched to "Triple Six" for similar reasons! | In ], the Memphis underground rap group Triple 6 Mafia released their first official album, ''Mystic Stylez''. They had recorded this album by using the profits from their highly successful underground tape ''Smoked Out & Loc'ed Out''. They then changed their name to "Three 6 Mafia" (or sometimes "3-6 Mafia") and now use the Triple-6 name on the compilations of reissued tracks from their underground tapes. They did this because ] supposedly refused to play the songs of an "]" group who referred to "]" in their name. There are also rumors that the name was changed because of ] reasons due to a falling out with others in the ] scene. The group has had a number of disputes with former allies, namely ], ] and ]. In fact, some say that they were originally named "Three Six Mafia" (all words spelled out), then switched to "Triple Six" for similar reasons! | ||
| On the 1995 single "Live By Yo Rep", they openly accused Cleveland group ] of stealing their style (a mix of quasi-harmonic rapping and blatant references to the ]). The track "All Original" on Bone's ''Art of War'' album is thought to be a diss to Three Six (this beef is said to have been squashed today however). The problems between the two groups were eventually settled when in June, 1996, Crazy Bone of Bone Thugs N Harmony started dating DJ Paul of Three 6 Mafia. They are still together to this day and share a home in Atlanta, GA. | |||
| Eventually Three 6 became less preoccupied with these tendencies and moved more towards the "]" style of rap- repetitive chanting aimed at hyping a crowd (i.e.- ''"tear the club up nigga, tear the club up!"''). This direction and some well executed collaborations (including "Sippin on Syrup" with Texans ]) helped them reach number 6 on the Billboard album chart in ] with their CD ''6661: When the Smoke Clears''. | Eventually Three 6 became less preoccupied with these tendencies and moved more towards the "]" style of rap- repetitive chanting aimed at hyping a crowd (i.e.- ''"tear the club up nigga, tear the club up!"''). This direction and some well executed collaborations (including "Sippin on Syrup" with Texans ]) helped them reach number 6 on the Billboard album chart in ] with their CD ''6661: When the Smoke Clears''. | ||
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Three 6 Mafia is a American hip hop musical group from Memphis, Tennessee. Originally called "Backyard Posse", the group has included many members (including Gangsta Blac, Gangsta Boo, La Chat, Koopsta Knicca, and Urban AKA). The group now consists of Crunchy Blac, Lord Infamous, Juicy J, DJ Paul, and Urban AKA, the latter two being the in-house producers. They are best known for their gruesome lyrics, extolling drugs, pornography, and violence. They are the first rap artists from Memphis to go platinum.
History
In 1995, the Memphis underground rap group Triple 6 Mafia released their first official album, Mystic Stylez. They had recorded this album by using the profits from their highly successful underground tape Smoked Out & Loc'ed Out. They then changed their name to "Three 6 Mafia" (or sometimes "3-6 Mafia") and now use the Triple-6 name on the compilations of reissued tracks from their underground tapes. They did this because radio stations supposedly refused to play the songs of an "evil" group who referred to "666" in their name. There are also rumors that the name was changed because of copyright reasons due to a falling out with others in the Memphis rap scene. The group has had a number of disputes with former allies, namely Playa Fly, Gangsta Blac and Skinny Pimp. In fact, some say that they were originally named "Three Six Mafia" (all words spelled out), then switched to "Triple Six" for similar reasons!
Eventually Three 6 became less preoccupied with these tendencies and moved more towards the "crunk" style of rap- repetitive chanting aimed at hyping a crowd (i.e.- "tear the club up nigga, tear the club up!"). This direction and some well executed collaborations (including "Sippin on Syrup" with Texans UGK) helped them reach number 6 on the Billboard album chart in 2000 with their CD 6661: When the Smoke Clears.
They have expanded their operations considerably and their stable of affiliated rappers is called Hypnotize Minds the Hypnotize Camp Posse (HCP). Aside from many of the individual members releasing solo albums, they have also released Tear da Club Up Thugs (a side project) and Three Six Mafia presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse (a Memphis rap compilation). Unfortunately they have also lost more members. La Chat and Koopsta Knicca are MIA. Gangsta Boo is rumored to have turned to Christianity and is interested in Gospel music (which she denies,and says its a rumor started by her former label mates.so that no one would work with her). T-Rock has publicly dissed the entire clique and accused them of shady business dealings in interviews and on his track "Mr. Big Man". Apparently, Project Pat is now serving time in prison for a parole violation.M any know of this groups style of "gettin' paid" but it was never clarified if juicy j and dj paul were responsible or if it was loud records cheating them out of royalties and album profits.
Three 6 Mafia is known to be racist. They are apparently happy about 9/11 and subscribe to the god Allah and thank him for killing "white man". In their song Bin laden" they say a mixture of the best weeds is "bin laden weed".
Mane check this shit out we was up in Chicago right With my nigga big hamp the nigga pass me a blunt Like smoke this shit nigga this some bin laden weed Y'all don't know nothing bout this down south What the fuck is bin laden weed its three different Kinds of weed all grown together that shit some straight killer Them Chicago niggaz call it bin laden mane some straight fie
Who got that hydro Who got that light green Who got that Bobby brown Who got that laden weed
In 2003 they released the album Da Unbreakables, which features collaborations with Lil Flip, Pimp C, (from UGK), Lil Wyte, Frayser Boy, and Project Pat.
- (More)Mystic Stylez: The First Album , 2001
- Dat's How It Happen to'M, 2003
- Da Unbreakables, 2003
- Da Unbreakables: Screwed and Chopped, 2003
Check out other albums put out by the Super Producers DJ Paul & Juicy J:
- DJ Paul Underground Volume 16; For Da Summa, 2002
- Juicy J Chronicles of the Juice Man, Underground Album, 2002
- Doubt Me Now, Lil Wyte, 2003
- Doubt Me Now: Screwed & Chopped, Lil Wyte, 2004
- Gone on that Bay, Frayser Boy, 2003
- Gone on that Bay: Screwed & Chopped, Frayser Boy, 2004
- Phinally Phamous, Lil Wyte, 2004
- Phinally Phamous: Chopped & Screwed, Lil Wyte, 2005
- Choices II "The Setup" , Three 6 Mafia, 2005
Discography
- Mystic Stylez (1995)
- Live by Yo Rep (1995)
- Da End (1996)
- Chapter 2: World Domination (1997)
- Underground, Vol. 1: 1991-1994 (1999)
- Underground, Vol. 2: Club Memphis (1999)
- Three 6 Mafia Presents: Hypnotize Camp Posse (2000)
- When the Smoke Clears (2000)
- Underground, Vol. 3: Kings of Memphis (2000)
- Mystic Stylez (2001)
- Dat's How It Happen to'M (2002)
- Da Unbreakables (2003)
- Da Unbreakables: Screwed and Chopped (2003)
- Most Known Unknown (2005) #3 US
Compilations
Singles
| Year | Title | Chart Positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Hot 100 | US R&B/Hip-Hop | US Rap | |||
| 2005 | "Stay Fly" (feat. Young Buck & Eightball & MJG) | #29 | #12 | #9 | Most Known Unknown |
References
- Koopsta Knicca responds to Crunchy Blac's diss & RapTV's Joe Gotti sets it straight article on official Memphis rap website
- Three 6 Mafia has totally fallen article on official Memphis rap website more news
External links
- Three 6 Mafia's Official Website on Sony Urban Music/Columbia Records
- Hypnotize Minds Official site
- HypnotizeCamp.Net Fan Site
- Three 6 Mafia MemphisRap.com Profile