Special Teamz is an American
hip hop group made of Boston rappers
Edo G (formerly of Da Bulldogs), Jaysaun (formerly of the Kreators) and
Slaine (of
La Coka Nostra).
All three members are of different racial backgrounds: Edo G is
African-American, Jaysaun is mixed Puerto Rican, African-American, and Jewish, and Slaine is
Irish-American.
In 2005, the group released a self-titled mixtape cd (mixed by
DJ Jayceeoh, 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 of
Heltah Skeltah engaged a deal signing the group to
Duck Down Records. They released their debut album "Stereotypez" on September 25, 2007, with production by
Pete Rock
Peter O. Phillips (born June 21, 1970), better known by his stage name Pete Rock, is an American record producer, DJ and rapping, rapper. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest hip hop producers of all time, and is often mentioned alongs ...
,
Ill Bill,
DJ Premier, and several up and coming producers from Boston.
The same year Slaine appeared in a supporting role in
Ben Affleck's film, ''
Gone Baby Gone''. 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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