Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, a groundbreaking American hip-hop group from Cleveland, Ohio, spearheaded the melding of rapid-fire rap and harmonizing vocals. Formed in 1991, the original lineup consisted of rappers Layzie Bone, Flesh-n-Bone, Bizzy Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Wish Bone. Their unique sound, a fusion of east coast hip-hop, gangsta rap, and R&B, was first widely heard on their breakout hit single "Thuggish Ruggish Bone" in 1994, propelling them to fame.

Their major-label debut album, "E. 1999 Eternal," released in 1995, produced their biggest hit, "Tha Crossroads," which paid tribute to their mentor Eazy-E and won them a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. The group maintained prominence throughout the late '90s, following up with successful albums and singles and collaborating with heavyweights like 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G. Over the years, they've experienced line-up changes, with members pursuing solo careers and returning to the group, but they've continually managed to release new music, maintaining a dedicated fan base through albums and specials like "Thug Brothers" and "Still Creepin on ah Come Up." Despite internal conflicts and periods of hiatus, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's trailblazing fusion of melodic harmonies and rap remains influential in the hip-hop genre to this day.

Genres

Gangster Rap

Hip Hop

Ohio Hip Hop

Rap

Related Artists

Snoop Dogg

Dr. Dre

Ice Cube

Wu-Tang Clan

Cypress Hill

Warren G

Eazy-E

Tha Dogg Pound

2Pac

Outkast

The Notorious B.I.G.

Busta Rhymes

Latest Release

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony Live From California

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony

Album - 12 Tracks - Released July 15, 2024