Snypaz are a

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group formed in 1993. Their first release was the 1995

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''Ridin' High''; their 1996 EP, ''My Life as a Snypa'', sold 80,000 copies. Relocating to

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, the group recorded tracks with Do or Die for their album ''

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'', and soon after appeared on Scarface's 1998 album, ''My Homies''. In 2001, Snypaz signed with

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and issued their major-label debut, ''Livin' in the Scope''. The title single from this album peaked at #174 on the ''Billboard'' 200. Their latest appearance was in 2016 on Chicago artist Fatus Fee album, Tayo song titled ''Drug Love''.

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Livin' in the Scope'' (2001) *'' Snypaz'' (2002)

Extended plays

*''Servin Niggaz Young Playa Azz Zhit'' (1995) *'' My Life as a Snypa'' (1996)

References

External links

* American hip hop groups Midwest hip hop groups Musical groups from Chicago Gangsta rap groups {{US-hiphop-band-stub