Field Mob is an influential hip-hop duo from Albany, Georgia, that first came onto the scene in the late 1990s. The group is composed of rappers Shawn Timothy Johnson and Darion Crawford, known by their stage names Shawn Jay and Smoke respectively. Their gritty southern-style rap is entrenched in the distinctive drawl and culture of the American South, meshing vivid storytelling with humorous and sharp lyrical prowess. The formation of Field Mob was inextricably linked to the duo's shared experiences growing up in the often overlooked city of Albany, which in turn provided a rich backdrop for their unique sound.

Their debut album "613: Ashy to Classy," released in 2000, immediately put them on the map within the southern hip-hop community. They garnered nationwide attention with the release of their third album, "From Tha Roota to Tha Toota," in 2002, which featured the hit single "Sick of Being Lonely". Their success continued with "Light Poles and Pine Trees" in 2006, which produced the hit "So What" featuring Ciara, marking their most commercially successful venture. Even with sporadic releases after their early 2000s peaks, Field Mob has remained a respected name in hip-hop for their unfiltered look at Southern life and their role in shaping the sound of Southern rap alongside other prominent acts of their era.

Genres

Atl Hip Hop

Dirty South Rap

Old School Atlanta Hip Hop

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Latest Release

Ahh Haa

Field Mob

Single - Released March 15, 2024