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D4L appears to be suffering from a bit of a mix-up with the music titles mentioned, as those do not seem to correspond with the known tracks by the hip-hop group D4L, famous for their hit single "Laffy Taffy." Nevertheless, I will provide a biography for the Atlanta-based group known as D4L.

D4L, an acronym for "Down for Life," was an American hip-hop group that formed in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2003. The group initially consisted of Fabo (Lefabian Williams), Mook-B (Dennis Butler), Stoney (Adrian Parks), and Shawty Lo (Carlos Walker), until Shawty Lo's untimely death in 2016. They are perhaps best known for their 2005 chart-topping single "Laffy Taffy," which helped popularize the Snap music genre—a form of Southern hip-hop that emphasized minimalist beats and simplistic, catchy lyrics.

D4L's impact on the hip-hop scene was further solidified with the release of their debut album, "Down for Life," which dropped in late 2005 and featured other popular tracks like "Betcha Can't Do It Like Me." Their success was a key component of the snap music movement that dominated the Southern hip-hop airwaves in the mid-2000s. Although their active years as a group were relatively brief, their influence persisted with Shawty Lo continuing a successful solo career until his death, and Fabo remaining a beloved figure in Atlanta's hip-hop culture. D4L stands as an important act in the development of 2000s hip-hop, known for their infectious beats and memorable hooks.

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