Tuff Crew
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The Tuff Crew, composed of Ice Dog, L. A. Kid, Monty G, Tone Love, and DJ Too Tuff, is a hip hop group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
, dubbed "Philly's first Rap Supergroup". They released four albums. Their debut LP included production by the Ultramagnetic MCs
' Kool Keith
and Ced Gee , with a style that was bass-heavy with Roland TR-808
drum machine, raw "street" lyrics and aggressive scratch DJing. They performed with Public Enemy, Run-DMC, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane
, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock
, LL Cool J
, and many others. They toured the U.S.A as the support act for 2Live Crew, and were fan favorites on the groundbreaking Street Beat radio program on Power 99
, hosted by Lady B
. They were racially-mixed and ethnically diverse, and were regular performers at the After Midnight club in North Philly, once the largest Hip-Hop club in America. Their contemporaries included Dj Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Dj Cash Money and Marvelous, Cool C
, Schooly D and Three Times Dope
.
DJ Too Tuff, a/k/a the Deuce Ace Detonator, is considered a forefather of the Turntablist movement, because of several dynamic DJ tracks on the group's albums. Dj Z-Trip, DJ Shadow
and other New School DJs credit DJ Too Tuff for inspiring their style and music.
During the recording of their fourth album "Still Dangerous", the group was joined by Smooth K and D.J. Cutzology. Members Tone Love & D.j. Too Tuff were absent during this 1991 recording working on outside project Danger Zone M.O.B.B. Squad.
LA Kidd has recently married Bunny D from L'Trimm, is working on a new album, and also a new Tuff Crew album is in negotiation.
"My Parta Town" peaked at #23 on the Billboard Rap charts (1989.)
"Back to Wreck Shop" reached #74 on the Billboard R&B album charts (1989.)
Source: www.billboard.com
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
, dubbed "Philly's first Rap Supergroup". They released four albums. Their debut LP included production by the Ultramagnetic MCs
Ultramagnetic MCs
The Ultramagnetic MC's is an American hip hop group based in Bronx, New York. Originally founded by Kool Keith, the group is composed of Ced Gee, TR Love, and Moe Love. Tim Dog became an unofficial member in 1989. In 1990, DJ Jaycee was added as Roadmanager and backup DJ. A former member, Rooney...
' Kool Keith
Kool Keith
Keith Matthew Thornton, better known by his stage name Kool Keith, is an American rapper from The Bronx, New York. A founding member of Ultramagnetic MCs, Kool Keith has recorded prolifically both as a solo artist and in group collaborations. Kool Keith is the self-proclaimed inventor of...
and Ced Gee , with a style that was bass-heavy with Roland TR-808
Roland TR-808
The Roland TR-808 Rhythm Composer was one of the first programmable drum machines . Introduced by the Roland Corporation in early 1980, it was originally manufactured for use as a tool for studio musicians to create demos. Like earlier Roland drum machines, it does not sound very much like a real...
drum machine, raw "street" lyrics and aggressive scratch DJing. They performed with Public Enemy, Run-DMC, Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane
Big Daddy Kane
Antonio Hardy better known by his stage name Big Daddy Kane, is an American rapper who started his career in 1986 as a member of the rap group the Juice Crew. He is widely considered to be one of the most influential and skilled MC's in Hip Hop...
, Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock
Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock are a hip-hop duo from Harlem, New York who are best known for their hit "It Takes Two." The duo consists of Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock .- Career :Their first U.S...
, LL Cool J
LL Cool J
James Todd Smith , better known as LL Cool J , is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and actor...
, and many others. They toured the U.S.A as the support act for 2Live Crew, and were fan favorites on the groundbreaking Street Beat radio program on Power 99
Power 99
There are several radio stations which are or were named Power 99:*Power 99 FM Radio 99 Islamabad *Power 99 FM Radio 99 Abbottabad *Power 99 FM Radio 99 Vehari *WUSL FM 98.9 Philadelphia*KUJ FM 99.1 Kennewick, Washington*KPXP FM 99.5 Saipan...
, hosted by Lady B
Lady B
Wendy "Lady B" Clark is an American rapper from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is one of the earliest female rappers in hip hop history, and one of the first to record a studio album...
. They were racially-mixed and ethnically diverse, and were regular performers at the After Midnight club in North Philly, once the largest Hip-Hop club in America. Their contemporaries included Dj Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Dj Cash Money and Marvelous, Cool C
Cool C
Christopher Roney , known by the stage name Cool C, is an American rapper whose musical career peaked in the late 1980s. He is perhaps best known today for the notoriety surrounding his involvement in the murder of a Philadelphia Police officer in a bank robbery in January 1996...
, Schooly D and Three Times Dope
Three Times Dope
Three Times Dope is a hip hop trio from Philadelphia consisting of EST , Chuck Nice and Woody Wood . 3xD, as they were called for short, were a part of the Hilltop Hustlers Crew...
.
DJ Too Tuff, a/k/a the Deuce Ace Detonator, is considered a forefather of the Turntablist movement, because of several dynamic DJ tracks on the group's albums. Dj Z-Trip, DJ Shadow
DJ Shadow
Joshua Paul Davis better known as DJ Shadow is an American music producer, DJ and songwriter. He is considered a prominent figure in the development of instrumental hip hop and first gained notice with the release of his highly acclaimed debut album Endtroducing....., which was constructed...
and other New School DJs credit DJ Too Tuff for inspiring their style and music.
During the recording of their fourth album "Still Dangerous", the group was joined by Smooth K and D.J. Cutzology. Members Tone Love & D.j. Too Tuff were absent during this 1991 recording working on outside project Danger Zone M.O.B.B. Squad.
LA Kidd has recently married Bunny D from L'Trimm, is working on a new album, and also a new Tuff Crew album is in negotiation.
"My Parta Town" peaked at #23 on the Billboard Rap charts (1989.)
"Back to Wreck Shop" reached #74 on the Billboard R&B album charts (1989.)
Source: www.billboard.com
Discography
- "Get Smart" 12" (1985, So Def)
- "Philly Style" 12" (1986, So Def)
- Phanjam EP (1987, So Def)
- Danger Zone LP (1988, Warlock)
- Back To Wreck Shop LP (1989, Warlock)
- Still Dangerous LP (1991, Warlock)
- DJ Too Tuff's Lost Archives CD (2008, Traffic Entertainment)
Appears on
- One Voice Pride - LP/CD RuffHouse Records - Hittin' Hard Balls
- 2004 Warlock Records Throwback Attack
- Scratch Masters (2x12") Deuce Ace Housin' Strictly Bizness
- Scratch Masters 2 (2xLP) Soul Food Strictly Bizness
- Warlock's Freaky Beats And Crazy Grooves (LP) She Rides The Pony
- Bellaphon Germany The Rhythm Story So Far.... (CD3") My Part Of Town (Remix)
- Rhythm Records Best Of Hip Hop (4xCD)
- Low Price Music Cream Live Two (3xCD) Soul Food Deconstruction It Will Take A *Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back (CD)
- My Part Of Town BBE It Will Take A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back (2xLP)
- My Part Of Town BBE Mixmag Live Rae & Christian Blazing The Crop (3xLP)
- My Part Of Town DMC Publishing Rae & Christian - Blazing The Crop (CD)
- My Part Of Town DMC Publishing Blazing The Crop (CD)
- My Part Of Town Mixer Fusion Beats (CD)
- Soul Food Cutting Edge Classic Material - Philadelphia (CD) Let It Rip, My Parta *Town Waste Management Music Toxic (3xLP)
- My Part Of Town (Remix) Because Music
- DJ Too Tuff- The Lost Archives
- Aroe & The Soundmakers- The Wreck Shop - Philly Golden Era Vol.1 Mixtape (feat. DJ Too Tuff & LA Kidd)