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Heltah Skeltah

Heltah Skeltah was an influential hip-hop duo formed in 1994, hailing from Brownsville, Brooklyn, New York. Comprising members Jamal "Rock" Bush and Sean "Ruck" Price, the duo was part of the larger Brooklyn-based collective Boot Camp Clik, along with fellow groups like Smif-N-Wessun and Black Moon. Heltah Skeltah quickly gained acclaim with their deep, gritty lyrics and distinctive vocal interplay, with Rock's profound baritone complementing Ruck's (who would later be known as Sean Price) aggressive tenor.

Their debut album "Nocturnal," released in 1996, was met with critical praise and solidified their place in the underground hip-hop scene. This was followed by the 1998 sophomore release, "Magnum Force," where the duo expanded their sound with an array of features and a slightly more commercial approach, although it still maintained their renowned hardcore edge. After a hiatus, the duo came back together for their third album, "D.I.R.T. (Da Incredible Rap Team)," in 2008, which paid homage to their classic sound and demonstrated their enduring chemistry. Sadly, the pair's collaboration came to an end with the untimely death of Sean Price in August 2015, marking a poignant close to the Heltah Skeltah chapter. The legacy of the duo lives on with posthumous releases like "Midnight Madness (feat. DJ Revolution)" and their remix compilation "The Midnight Madness Remix EP," showcasing the timeless appeal of their gritty brand of hip-hop.

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