LBC Crew
Encyclopedia
The LBC Crew are a collective of Long Beach
-based rappers. They were the first act to be executively-produced by Snoop Dogg
. In 1997, The LBC Crew were signed to Doggystyle Records
, a label operated by Snoop and distributed through Snoop's then record label, Death Row Records
. Their debut album titled "Haven't You Heard" was released in February 2011.
During their time on Death Row, the LBC Crew recorded a previously unreleased album entitled 'Haven't U Heard...' which remained unreleased until February 8, 2011 when it was released by WideAwake/Death Row. They had a hit single with the song "Beware Of My Crew", from the A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
soundtrack, which was originally intended to be for their debut album. They played on Snoop Dogg's second album Tha Doggfather
. The group disbanded following the collapse of Death Row. Since then, unreleased material from the group emerged on the underground.
The LBC Crew remained visible figures in West-Coast hip-hop. Bad Azz released two solo albums under the Doggy Style imprint. Lil C-Style remained part of disorganized Death Row camp. And Techniec recently signed to The Game
's The Black Wall Street Records
then left to start his own label.
On December 8, 2010, it was announced by E1 (WideAwake/Death Row's distributor) that the LBC Crew's debut album: Haven't You Heard? (We Givin' Somethin' Bacc To The Street) is due for a February 8, 2011 release.
The tracklisting has been revealed to The LBC Crew's Haven't You Heard. The long-shelved album will be executive produced by Snoop Dogg, and features production from DJ Pooh and LT Hutton.
On February 8, 2011 the LBC Crew's debut album; Havent You Heard? was released by Wideawake Ent/Death Row Records.
Long Beach, California
Long Beach is a city situated in Los Angeles County in Southern California, on the Pacific coast of the United States. The city is the 36th-largest city in the nation and the seventh-largest in California. As of 2010, its population was 462,257...
-based rappers. They were the first act to be executively-produced by Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
. In 1997, The LBC Crew were signed to Doggystyle Records
Doggystyle Records
Doggy Style Records is a record label founded by Snoop Dogg in 1995.-History:...
, a label operated by Snoop and distributed through Snoop's then record label, Death Row Records
Death Row Records
Death Row Records is a record label founded in 1991 by Marion "Suge" Knight Jr., Andre Young , Tracy Lynn Curry and Michael Harris . It is known to have been home to many popular West Coast hip hop artists such as Dr...
. Their debut album titled "Haven't You Heard" was released in February 2011.
During their time on Death Row, the LBC Crew recorded a previously unreleased album entitled 'Haven't U Heard...' which remained unreleased until February 8, 2011 when it was released by WideAwake/Death Row. They had a hit single with the song "Beware Of My Crew", from the A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate
A Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 dark comedy-romance film that was directed and co-written by Martin Lawrence, who also stars in the film. Lawrence co-wrote the screenplay alongside Kenny Buford, who has also written for Lawrence's hit television sitcom, Martin...
soundtrack, which was originally intended to be for their debut album. They played on Snoop Dogg's second album Tha Doggfather
Tha Doggfather
Tha Doggfather is the second studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Death Row/Interscope Records on November 12, 1996. The album was re-released July 11, 2005. Snoop spent much of 1995 preparing for the case, which finally went to trial in late 1995. In February 1996, he was...
. The group disbanded following the collapse of Death Row. Since then, unreleased material from the group emerged on the underground.
The LBC Crew remained visible figures in West-Coast hip-hop. Bad Azz released two solo albums under the Doggy Style imprint. Lil C-Style remained part of disorganized Death Row camp. And Techniec recently signed to The Game
The Game (rapper)
Jayceon Terrell Taylor , better known by his stage name Game, formerly The Game, is an American rapper and actor. As a member of G-Unit, he rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, which earned him two Grammy Award nominations...
's The Black Wall Street Records
The Black Wall Street Records
The Black Wall Street Records is a record label founded by Jayceon "Game" Taylor and his half-brother George "Big Fase 100" Taylor III.-History:...
then left to start his own label.
The Break-Up
Early on in the LBC Crew's lifespan, a small dispute broke out between Lil' C-Style and Snoop Dogg over C-Style's royalties (he claimed he wasn't being paid enough for them). The argument was never settled, resulting in C-Style damaging the original tape of LBC's debut album beyond repair, and telling Snoop he no longer wanted to be part of the group.The Reunion
In 2010 Big C-Style original founder of the LBC Crew re-united Bad Azz, Lil C-Style, and Techniec to reform The LBC Crew and are planning a new album in Fall of 2010. A rumored mixtape is set to surface in early Summer 2010 to re-create the buzz. The LBC Crew has also reunited with Snoop Dogg last month.On December 8, 2010, it was announced by E1 (WideAwake/Death Row's distributor) that the LBC Crew's debut album: Haven't You Heard? (We Givin' Somethin' Bacc To The Street) is due for a February 8, 2011 release.
The tracklisting has been revealed to The LBC Crew's Haven't You Heard. The long-shelved album will be executive produced by Snoop Dogg, and features production from DJ Pooh and LT Hutton.
On February 8, 2011 the LBC Crew's debut album; Havent You Heard? was released by Wideawake Ent/Death Row Records.
Members
- Techniec (original member) (David Keith Williams III)
- Bad Azz (original member) (Jamarr Antonio Stamps)
- Lil' C-Style (original member) (Ronald Gillion)
Misc
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- "Funk With Your Brain (Interlude)"(originally recorded for the album later included in Snoop Doggy Dogg: The Lost Sessions)
- "Tight Situation"(Unreleased)
- "Blueberry" (originally recorded for the album later included in Tha DoggfatherTha DoggfatherTha Doggfather is the second studio album by American rapper Snoop Dogg; released by Death Row/Interscope Records on November 12, 1996. The album was re-released July 11, 2005. Snoop spent much of 1995 preparing for the case, which finally went to trial in late 1995. In February 1996, he was...
) - "Out the Moon /Boom, Boom, Boom" (originally recorded for the album later included in Gridlock'd (OST) with 2Pac replacing Lil' C-Style
- "Dippin' In My Low-Low" (re-recorded with Shaquille O'Neal for an unreleased Shaq project
- 1995: A Thin Line Between Love and HateA Thin Line Between Love and HateA Thin Line Between Love and Hate is a 1996 dark comedy-romance film that was directed and co-written by Martin Lawrence, who also stars in the film. Lawrence co-wrote the screenplay alongside Kenny Buford, who has also written for Lawrence's hit television sitcom, Martin...
soundtrack (Warner Bros. RecordsWarner Bros. RecordsWarner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
)- LBC Crew : "Beware of my crew EP" #75 US, #51 R&B, #8 Rap, #23 Dance-Maxi
- 1998: Big C Style Presents:19th Street LBC Compilation19th Street LBC Compilation19th Street LBC Compilation is a compilation presented by Big C Style Introducing new and upcoming Long beach based rappers and mostly Tha Dogg Pound and LBC Crew affiliates.-Track listing:...
- "Flossin'" (Tray Deee, Bad Azz, Lil' C-Style) (re-up)
- 2010: The Ultimate Death Row Box Set (Death Row Records)
- "6 Shooter" (Techniec, Bad Azz, Tray Deee, Lil' C-Style)
- "Doggystyle 96'" (Bad Azz, Techniec, Lil C-Style, Snoop Doggy Dogg, Warren G)
Solo
- 1998: Word on Tha StreetWord on Tha StreetWord on Tha Streets is the debut album by Bad Azz.-Tracks listing:# "We Be Puttin It Down!" # "Ghetto Star" # "Why U Don't Know?" # "I Ain't Concerned"...
Bad Azz - 2001: Personal Business Bad Azz
- 2003: Money RunMoney Run-Track listing:# Intro# If Its Hot featuring Sene# Checking All the Spots featuring Big Hollis and Kenya Baker# Do the Damn Thing featuring Bonnie# N 2Gether Now featuring Marcel...
Bad Azz - 2004: Executive DecisionExecutive DecisionExecutive Decision is a 1996 action film, directed by Stuart Baird and starring Kurt Russell, Halle Berry and Steven Seagal. The original music was composed by Jerry Goldsmith...
Bad Azz - 2004: Blacc BalledBlacc BalledBlacc Balled is the debut album by rapper Lil' C-Style released January 27, 2004.-Track listing:# "Let These Niggas Know" # "Blacc Balled "# "What U Gone Be When U Grow Up?"# "Bouce You Ridahz"...
Lil' C-Style
Filmography
- February 24, 1996 : Soul TrainSoul TrainSoul Train is an American musical variety show that aired in syndication from October 1971 to March 2006. In its 35-year history, the show primarily featured performances by R&B, soul, and hip hop artists, although funk, jazz, disco, and gospel artists have also appeared.As a nod to Soul Trains...
- Season 25, Episode 817 – themselves
- 1997 : Rhyme & Reason – themselves (Miramax)
- The Show {Russell Simmons
External links
- Rhyme & Reason at Yahoo! MoviesYahoo! MoviesYahoo! Movies , provided by the Yahoo! network, is home to a large collection of information on movies, past and new releases, trailers and clips, box office information, and showtimes and movie theater information. Yahoo! Movies also includes red carpet photos, actor galleries, and production...
- Bad Azz interview on DubCNN about LBC Crew