5th Ward Juvenilez
5th Ward Juvenilez | |
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Also known as | F.W.C. |
Origin | Fifth Ward, Houston,Texas,USA |
Genres | Hip-Hop |
Years active | 1993–1998 |
Labels | Rap-a-Lot |
Members | Daddy Lo Mr. Slimm Nickelboy |
The5th Ward Juvenilezwas an American hip hop group from the5th WardofHouston, Texas.The group consisted of Daddy Lo, Mr. Slimm and Nickelboy and was signed toRap-a-Lot Records.
History
[edit]Formed in 1993, the 5th Ward Juvenilez made their debut on 2-Low's 1993 debut album,Funky Lil Brothaon the track entitled "Comin' Up". After guest appearances on the5th Ward Boyz'Gangsta Funkand the Blac Monks'Secrets of the Hidden Templein 1994, Rap-a-Lot issued the Juvenilez debut single "G-Groove" in late 1994. The following year saw the release of their debutDeadly Groundz.The album barely made theBillboard200,making it to the very last spot on the chart, but found better success on the R&B and Heatseekers charts, peaking at 28 and 9 respectively.
In 1998, Nickelboy and Mr. Slimm changed their names to Gotti and Frank Nitti and became known as theF.W.C.,or Fifth Ward Circle. They released an album entitledOrganized Crimein 1998 before calling it quits for good.
Discography
[edit]Year | Title | Chart positions | |
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U.S. | U.S. R&B | ||
1995 | Deadly Groundz
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200 | 28 |
References
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