The 7A3 was an American hip hop group based out of

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, United States, which released one album in 1988 called ''Coolin' in Cali''. It was originally composed of brothers Brett and Sean Bouldin, and

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, who later achieved greater fame with

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was recruited by Brett and joined the group. All originally hailed from New York—

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, respectively. Brett Bouldin founded the group and later wrote Cypress Hill's "Hand on the Pump". He also taught

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, Son Doobie, Sean B, Malverde, and others how to write songs. He has written for and performed with others including

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. Sean Bouldin went on to become a music executive working with several labels including Interscope, A&M, EMI, Immortal, DreamWorks, and consulted for several others. The group's sole album and two of its singles performed moderately well on the US charts. The group's song "Mad, Mad World" was released on the ''

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'' soundtrack. In addition, the group's version of "Take You Back" was featured on the ''

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'' soundtrack album.

Discography

Albums

*''Coolin' in Cali'' (1988) (Geffen/Warner Bros. Records 24209) #47 R&B/Hip-Hop

Singles

*“The 7A3 Will Rock You” (1987) *“Mad, Mad World” (1988) *"Party Time / Why?" (1988) *"Coolin' in Cali" (1988) #64 R&B/Hip-Hop *“Drums of Steel” (1989) #87 R&B/Hip-Hop“Drums of Steel” (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart)
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'', May 6, 1989. *"Goes Like Dis" (1989)

References

External links

*
The 7A3 on Rapartists.com
Hip hop groups from New York City Hip hop groups from California Musical groups from Los Angeles Geffen Records artists 1987 establishments in New York (state) {{hiphop-group-stub