Original Flavor was a hip hop group from the mid 90's. The group originally consisted of Ski

Ski (producer)

David Willis, otherwise known as DJ Ski and Ski Beatz, is an American record producer mainly working in hip hop.-Biography:Discovered by DJ Clark Kent, Ski was originally known as "MC Will-Ski". In the 1990s, he was a member of the group Original Flavor, the first group managed by future recording...

 and Suave Lover. They released two albums This Is How It Is

This Is How It Is

This Is How It Is is Original Flavor's first album. It is produced entirely by Ski- Track listing :...

(1992) and Beyond Flavor

Beyond Flavor

Beyond Flavor is Original Flavor's second and final album was recorded in 1993 and released in early 1994. Its first single, "Can I Get Open," featured Jay-Z . The group disbanded after this album released, but they did begin work with Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z, Damon Dash and Kareem Burke.-...

(1994) although for Beyond Flavor Suave Lover was replaced by T-Strong and DJ Chubby Chub. They had a hit with the song "Can I Get Open", which reached #46 on the Billboard Maxi Singles chart. This track prominently features Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...

. The group disbanded after released Beyond Flavor but they began work with Roc-A-Fella Records

Roc-A-Fella Records

Roc-A-Fella Records is a record label founded by Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter, Damon "Dame" Dash, and Kareem "Biggs" Burke. Today it operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group, and is distributed by Island Def Jam Motown Music Group.-Formation and Early Years:...

 at the time with Jay-Z

Jay-Z

Shawn Corey Carter , better known by his stage name Jay-Z, is an American rapper, record producer, entrepreneur, and occasional actor. He is one of the most financially successful hip hop artists and entrepreneurs in America, having a net worth of over $450 million as of 2010...

, Damon Dash

Damon Dash

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 and Kareem Burke.

Discography

• This Is How It Is
  This Is How It Is
  This Is How It Is is Original Flavor's first album. It is produced entirely by Ski- Track listing :...
  
  (Atlantic Records
  Atlantic Records
  Atlantic Records is an American record label best known for its many recordings of rhythm and blues, rock and roll, and jazz...
  
  , 1992)
• Beyond Flavor
  Beyond Flavor
  Beyond Flavor is Original Flavor's second and final album was recorded in 1993 and released in early 1994. Its first single, "Can I Get Open," featured Jay-Z . The group disbanded after this album released, but they did begin work with Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z, Damon Dash and Kareem Burke.-...
  
  (Atlantic, 1994) U.S. R#B #85