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2 LIVE CREW

2 Live Crew is an influential hip-hop group that emerged from the Miami music scene in the mid-1980s, known primarily for their explicit lyrics and raucous sound which became emblematic of the Southern hip-hop genre. The group originally consisted of DJ Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs), Fresh Kid Ice (Chris Wong Won), and Amazing Vee (Yuri Vielot), with the charismatic Luther Campbell (often known as Luke) joining shortly thereafter. They gained immense popularity with their album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be" in 1989, which featured their iconic hit "Me So Horny." This album brought them not only massive commercial success but also legal challenges; it became the first album in US history to be deemed legally obscene, a ruling that was later overturned on appeal.

Throughout their career, 2 Live Crew has been both celebrated and vilified, seen by fans as champions of free speech and by critics as purveyors of vulgarity. After several lineup changes and court battles, the group continued to produce music that both reflects and challenges the norms of the music industry and society at large. Some of their most recent releases include singles like "How Bout Dem Cowboys," a likely reference to sports culture, and "Take It Off," which echoes their longstanding tradition of provocative party anthems. Their compilation albums such as "Essential DJ 12 Inch & Mega Mixes" serve as a testament to their enduring impact on the DJ and dance scene, offering both clean and explicit versions that cater to varied audiences. Their legacy is complex, embodying the tension between freedom of expression and the boundaries of decency, all while leaving an indelible mark on the world of hip-hop.

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