Luniz
Luniz (pronounced Loonies) (formerly Luniz Toons and LuniTunes),[1][2] is an American hip hop duo from Oakland, California, formed by West Coast rappers Yukmouth and Numskull.[4][5] They were signed to Virgin Records, Noo Trybe Records, and C-Note Records. They were the flagship act for C-Note Records. The group is best known for the internationally successful hit in 1995 titled "I Got 5 on It", known as a weed-smoking anthem.[4][6][2]
Luniz | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Luniz Toons[1] LuniTunes[2] |
| Origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1992–2005; 2015–present[3] |
| Labels | |
| Members | Yukmouth Numskull |
Discography
Studio albums
- Operation Stackola (1995)
- Lunitik Muzik (1997)
- Silver & Black (2002)
- No Pressure (2018)
Mixtapes
- High Timez (2015)
Extended plays
Filmography
- 1996—Original Gangstas, as customers at Thelma's Café[7]
Awards
Grammy Award nominations
| Year | Category | Genre | Song | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (with Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Carl Smith, Fraser Morrison, Everett Bradley, Mr. X, Melle Mel, Yo-Yo, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Shaquille O'Neal, Quincy Jones and Coolio) |
R&B | "Stomp" | Nominated | [8][9] |
References
- "Luniz Toons". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1995-07-08. p. 13.
- Caples, Garrett (2019-03-25). "How 'Us' Turned the Weed Anthem 'I Got 5 on It' Into a Creepy Horror Theme". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- Caples, Garrett (25 March 2019). "How 'Us' Turned the Weed Anthem 'I Got 5 on It' Into a Creepy Horror Theme". The New York Times. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 241. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
- "Yukmouth Has Praise for West Coast Rap". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 2003-08-23. p. 24.
- Halperin, Shirley; Bloom, Steve (2015-06-12). Pot Culture: The A–Z Guide to Stoner Language & Life. Abrams. p. 683. ISBN 978-1-61312-874-9.
- "Movie Review: Original Gangstas preview". The Austin Chronicle. August 16, 1996. ISSN 1074-0740. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- "The Complete List of Nominees". Los Angeles Times. 1997-01-08. ISSN 2165-1736. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
- "Grammy Awards". Washington Post. February 28, 1997. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
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