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Luniz

Luniz
Also known as
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active
  • 1992–2005
  • 2015–present[3]
Labels
MembersYukmouth
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 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]

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

  • High Timez (2015)

Extended plays

  • Formally Known as the LuniTunes (1994)

Filmography

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

  1. ^ a b "Luniz Toons". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 8, 1995. p. 13.
  2. ^ a b c Caples, Garrett (March 25, 2019). "How 'Us' Turned the Weed Anthem 'I Got 5 on It' Into a Creepy Horror Theme". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Caples, Garrett (March 25, 2019). "How 'Us' Turned the Weed Anthem 'I Got 5 on It' Into a Creepy Horror Theme". The New York Times. Retrieved October 26, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 241. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  5. ^ "Yukmouth Has Praise for West Coast Rap". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 23, 2003. p. 24.
  6. ^ Halperin, Shirley; Bloom, Steve (June 12, 2015). Pot Culture: The A–Z Guide to Stoner Language & Life. Abrams. p. 683. ISBN 978-1-61312-874-9.
  7. ^ "Movie Review: Original Gangstas preview". The Austin Chronicle. August 16, 1996. ISSN 1074-0740. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  8. ^ "The Complete List of Nominees". Los Angeles Times. January 8, 1997. ISSN 2165-1736. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  9. ^ "Grammy Awards". Washington Post. February 28, 1997. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved February 7, 2023.


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