Nasty Beatmakers are an American record production duo, composed of brothers DJ Nasty (Johnny David Mollings) and LVM (Leonardo V. Mollings). The duo produced

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's "

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", Plies's "#1 Fan", and

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's " Grew Up a Screw Up".

Early life and career beginnings

DJ Nasty and LVM were both born in

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, and came to the United States in 1988 due to their father being in the

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; he "wanted a change in scenery", states Nasty. DJ Nasty early on met

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and another associate named Ceaser and started Hitmen Productions. They were doing local house parties and renting out halls, and soon started to make a big name for themselves in

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. The group eventually broke up.

Discography

References

External links

Article in ''Ozone'' magazineInterview in ''Pure Cash'' magazine
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