11/5 is a prominent gangsta rap group hailing from San Francisco, California, specifically the city's Hunters Point neighborhood. The group was founded in 1991, and its name is derived from the eleventh and fifth letters of the alphabet, 'K' and 'E', which stand for 'Kill Everything'. The original lineup consisted of rappers Billy "Maine-O" Jamison, Derrick "Hennessy" Reed, and Taydatay, whose gritty lyrical narratives and beats encapsulate the rough streets and intense struggles from where they emerged.

Their early work, notably "Fiendin 4 tha Funk" (1995) and "A-1 Yola" (1996), established them within the West Coast hip-hop scene, delivering raw tales of street life over funk-laden beats that were characteristic of the Bay Area sound at the time. Over the years, the group continued to make their mark with a sequence of releases that retained their hard-hitting style while exploring various facets of the hustler lifestyle. Notable recent projects like "The Overdose" and "After the Drama" showcase the group's evolution, maintaining their relevance in the genre while staying true to their original sound. The compilations "Collections: Bootlegs & G-Sides" and its successor "Collections: Bootlegs & G-Sides, Vol. 2" offer a deeper dive into the group's extensive repertoire, including rare tracks and fan favorites, cementing 11/5's legacy as a staple of Bay Area rap.

Genres

G Funk

Hyphy

Latest Release

Decades (feat. 2illeven & Tabb Doe)

11/5

Single - Released September 5, 2023