Luniz
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| Luniz | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Luniz Toons[1] LuniTunes[2] |
| Origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1992–2005; 2015–present[3] |
| Labels | |
| Members | Yukmouth Numskull |
Luniz (pronounced Loonies) (formerly Luniz Toons and LuniTunes),[1][2] is an American hip hop duo from Oakland, California, formed by West Coast rappers Yukmouth and Numskull.[4][5] They were signed to Virgin Records, Noo Trybe Records, and C-Note Records. They were the flagship act for C-Note Records. The group is best known for the internationally successful hit in 1995 titled "I Got 5 on It", known as a weed-smoking anthem.[4][6][2]
Contents
Discography
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Studio albums
- Operation Stackola (1995)
- Lunitik Muzik (1997)
- Silver & Black (2002)
- No Pressure (2018)
Mixtapes
- High Timez (2015)
Extended plays
- Formally Known as the LuniTunes (1994)
Filmography
- 1996—Original Gangstas, as customers at Thelma's Café[7]
Awards
Grammy Award nominations
| Year | Category | Genre | Song | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (with Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Carl Smith, Fraser Morrison, Everett Bradley, Mr. X, Melle Mel, Yo-Yo, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Shaquille O'Neal, Quincy Jones and Coolio) |
R&B | "Stomp" | Nominated | [8][9] |
References
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