What do you get when the the elements of Rick Rubin, The Beastie Boys, & The Fat Boys come together? You get The Skinny Boys!
From Wikipedia:
The Skinny Boys are an American hip hop group, originally from Bridgeport, Connecticut. The Skinny Boys members are Superman Jay (James J. Harrison), his brother Shockin' Shawn (Shaun Harrison), and The Human Jock Box (Jacque D. Lloyd). The New York City-based label Warlock Records signed the group in 1986. That year the label released two more of their singles, "Jockbox" and "Unity", as well as an album, Weightless.
About this Series
Black History Month isn't just about celebrating the most famous names – it's about honoring the full tapestry of Black excellence. In that spirit, this 'Lesser Celebrated' series spotlights brilliant artists whose impact on hip hop culture deserves deeper recognition. These aren't 'lesser-known' talents – they're vital innovators whose contributions helped shape the culture we know today, even if they haven't always received their proper celebration.
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