Twin Hype
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Twin Hype | |
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| Origin | New Jersey, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, hip house |
| Years active | 1987–1992 |
| Labels | Profile Records |
Twin Hype was an American rap group, originating from New Jersey. Consisting of twin brothers Glennis Brown (the Sl) and Lennis Brown (Slick), born August 14, 1968.[1] The twins were later joined by Jose Matos (DJ King Shameek) for their self-titled 1989 album and 1991 album Double Barrel.[2]
Career
[edit]The twins started rapping together at the age of 15 in high school contests. They were originally from South Carolina and moved up the east coast, first moving to Washington, D.C. and the suburbs in Maryland and Virginia, then eventually landing in New Jersey. They released two albums on Profile Records: Twin Hype (1989)[1] and Double Barrel (1991).[3] The single "Do It to the Crowd" was their first single release and the most successful.[4] In rotation in alternative and college radio, it charted at number 69 on the UK Singles Chart[5] and number 10 on the US Dance Chart.[6] The second single "For Those Who Like to Groove" reached number 8 on the US Dance Chart.[6] They released hip house single "Nothin' Could Save Ya" in 1991.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Date | Title | US 200 | US R&B |
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| 1989 | Twin Hype | 140 | 44 |
| 1991 | Double Barrel | - | 75 |
Singles
[edit]| Date | Title | US Dance | US Rap | UK[5] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "For Those Who Like to Groove" | 8 | - | 96 |
| 1989 | "Do It to the Crowd" | 10 | 19 | 65 |
| 1991 | "Nothin' Could Save Ya" | - | - | - |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 347. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
- ^ Twin Hype Retrieved 05 July 2022
- ^ "Twin Hype | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ "Twin Hype | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ a b "TWIN HYPE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
- ^ a b "Twin Hype Songs • Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography • Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
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