Special Teamz is an American
hip hop group made of Boston rappers
Edo G
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(formerly of Da Bulldogs), Jaysaun (formerly of the Kreators) and
Slaine (of
La Coka Nostra
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Biography
Founded in late 2004 with no intention to record an album, La Coka N ...
).
All three members are of different racial backgrounds: Edo G is
African-American
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, Jaysaun is mixed Puerto Rican, African-American, and Jewish, and Slaine is
Irish-American
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36,115,472 (10.9%) alone ...
.
In 2005, the group released a self-titled mixtape cd (mixed by
DJ Jayceeoh
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. He is the founder of label imprint, "Super 7 Records".
Biography (2013 - present)
His debut original release ti ...
, who also supports Special Teamz live on stage) and a 12" vinyl single, and then went on what was almost a two-year search for a record label. Eventually,
Sean Price
Sean Duval Price (March 17, 1972August 8, 2015) was an American rapper and member of the hip hop collective Boot Camp Clik. He was one half of the duo Heltah Skeltah, performing under the name Ruck, along with partner Rock.
Early life and educa ...
of
Heltah Skeltah
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Biography
He ...
engaged a deal signing the group to
Duck Down Records
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. They released their debut album "Stereotypez" on September 25, 2007, with production by
Pete Rock,
Ill Bill
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,
DJ Premier
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, and several up and coming producers from Boston.
The same year Slaine appeared in a supporting role in
Ben Affleck
Benjamin Géza Affleck (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a Volpi Cup.
Affleck began his career as a child when he starred in the PBS education ...
's film, ''
Gone Baby Gone
''Gone Baby Gone'' is a 2007 American crime thriller film directed by Ben Affleck
Benjamin Géza Affleck (born August 15, 1972) is an American actor and filmmaker. His accolades include two Academy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and a ...
''. The group's song, "Fallen Angelz" can be heard in one of the film's scenes.
Discography
* ''The Mixtape'' (CD, 2005)
* ''Main Event (single)'' (12" vinyl, 2005)
* ''Stereotypez'' (CD/vinyl/digital, 2007)
References
External links
MySpace
American hip hop groups
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