Boyz After Money Always
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B.A.M.A., an acronym meaning Boyz After Money Always, is an American
hip-hop group from Alabama
. The group consists of two members- Rain and Taurus Caine. The members met in 1997 when the two (then both solo artists) were recording at Knight Crimes studio in Montgomery, Alabama
. At the time, the only mission on their minds was recording anything so that people knew they existed. From that point, the two kindled a friendship that would eventually see Taurus Caine moving to the west coast and back to launch a "street worthy" solo career, Rain moving to Birmingham
, and launching a successful "ghost writing" career, and both artists ending up back in Montgomery, Alabama with the same manager. It was that manager, Brian Miller
, who saw the uniqueness in the two and convinced the "Boyz" to form what has become one of the largest music accomplishments to the state of Alabama
.
In 2004 BAMA released their independent, debut record Southern Evolution. The album sold more than 10,000 copies, and received a great amount of attention on radio stations throughout the Southeast. The "buzz" was immediately noticed by Universal Records
, and in August of the same year, BAMA signed a recording deal with Universal and nationally released a hip-hop remake of the southern rock classic "Sweet Home Alabama". The single was a phenomenal success for Universal, selling more than 100,000 copies, as well as over 150,000 ringtones.. In 2005, they performed at Jeff Foxworthy's celebrity roast which was broadcast on Comedy Central.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
hip-hop group from Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. The group consists of two members- Rain and Taurus Caine. The members met in 1997 when the two (then both solo artists) were recording at Knight Crimes studio in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery is the capital of the U.S. state of Alabama, and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It is located on the Alabama River southeast of the center of the state, in the Gulf Coastal Plain. As of the 2010 census, Montgomery had a population of 205,764 making it the second-largest city...
. At the time, the only mission on their minds was recording anything so that people knew they existed. From that point, the two kindled a friendship that would eventually see Taurus Caine moving to the west coast and back to launch a "street worthy" solo career, Rain moving to Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
, and launching a successful "ghost writing" career, and both artists ending up back in Montgomery, Alabama with the same manager. It was that manager, Brian Miller
Brian Miller
Brian Miller is a British actor. He appeared in the Doctor Who serial Snakedance, provided Dalek voices in Resurrection of the Daleks and Remembrance of the Daleks, and played the role of 'Wiston' in the 2005 stage production of The Trial of Davros...
, who saw the uniqueness in the two and convinced the "Boyz" to form what has become one of the largest music accomplishments to the state of Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
.
In 2004 BAMA released their independent, debut record Southern Evolution. The album sold more than 10,000 copies, and received a great amount of attention on radio stations throughout the Southeast. The "buzz" was immediately noticed by Universal Records
Universal Records
Universal Records was a record label owned by Universal Music Group, and it is now owned by Manny Patino and Michael Jackson, and operated as part of the Universal Motown Republic Group.-History:...
, and in August of the same year, BAMA signed a recording deal with Universal and nationally released a hip-hop remake of the southern rock classic "Sweet Home Alabama". The single was a phenomenal success for Universal, selling more than 100,000 copies, as well as over 150,000 ringtones.. In 2005, they performed at Jeff Foxworthy's celebrity roast which was broadcast on Comedy Central.