When it comes to the South as a whole, there are many different dimensions and regions to consider. Especially when you're talking about rap music. Most rap fans know very little about the rap groups from the south, outside of Outkast. So let's take a look into the eyes of the South and see what's cooking. In no particular order, these are my picks for the best southern rap groups of all time.
1. UGK- This group from Port Arthur, Texas really needs no introduction. If you know nothing at all about the Underground Kings (UGK) know this. They are your favorite rappers from the South favorite group. With six studio albums and many guest appearances under their belt, Pimp C (Rest in Peace) & Bun B by far has had more influence on the South than just about any other southern rap group period. With classic albums like 1996 Ridin Dirty & 2001 Dirty Money, this popular underground rap duo let it be known why they are the Underground Kings.
2. Outkast- The ATL's finest and best product of to date is one of the best groups in hip-hop period if not the best ever. Name one rap group that has accomplished what Outkast have? From movies, to six Grammy Awards, to over 25,000,000 albums sold in the US. Their track record alone for making hits and going against the grain makes them in my humble opinion the greatest that ever did it and got away with it. Enough said.
3. MJG & 8Ball- Hailing out of Memphis, Tennessee this group has been on the scene since 1992 and has been nothing short of impressive. With eight studio albums and several solo projects, MJG & 8Ball have shown us throughout the years that they are about as consistent as you can get. This was the first rap group that put Tennessee on the map as far as hip-hop is concerned. From the days of 1995's Space Age Pimpin, to the days of 2010's Ten Toes Down. This group has steadily held it down for the South.
4. Three 6 Mafia- This group also started out of Memphis, Tennessee in 1993 with DJ Paul, Juicy J & Lord Infamous. Formerly known as the Back Yard Posse, Three 6 Mafia took the South by storm with their 1995 classic Tear Da Club Up, and went on to launch the carriers of Project Pat, Gangsta Boo, La Chat & Crunchy Black. But the icing on the cake for this group was when they made history by becoming the first black music group to win an Academy Award for Best Song for the movie soundtrack Hustle & Flow. They also was the first hip-hop artist to perform at the Grammys. Eighteen years later this group has shown us all that they are here to stay.
5. Geto Boys- Bushwick Bill, Willie D, & Scarface took the world by storm with their 1991 smash hit "My Mind Playing Tricks On Me" and the rest as we know it is history. This group originally formed in 1988 with original members Prince Johnny C, The Slim Jukebox, DJ Ready Red, and Little Billy, who later became known to the world as Bushwick Bill. The original group members broke up in 1989 and the new members, Scarface and Willie D later reformed the group with original member Bushwick Bill. With eight studio albums under their belt. The Geto boys is the one group that every OG in the game can take their hats off to as not only being memorable, but making a every lasting impact on the minds and hearts of the South and hip-hop fans alike.
1. UGK- This group from Port Arthur, Texas really needs no introduction. If you know nothing at all about the Underground Kings (UGK) know this. They are your favorite rappers from the South favorite group. With six studio albums and many guest appearances under their belt, Pimp C (Rest in Peace) & Bun B by far has had more influence on the South than just about any other southern rap group period. With classic albums like 1996 Ridin Dirty & 2001 Dirty Money, this popular underground rap duo let it be known why they are the Underground Kings.
2. Outkast- The ATL's finest and best product of to date is one of the best groups in hip-hop period if not the best ever. Name one rap group that has accomplished what Outkast have? From movies, to six Grammy Awards, to over 25,000,000 albums sold in the US. Their track record alone for making hits and going against the grain makes them in my humble opinion the greatest that ever did it and got away with it. Enough said.
3. MJG & 8Ball- Hailing out of Memphis, Tennessee this group has been on the scene since 1992 and has been nothing short of impressive. With eight studio albums and several solo projects, MJG & 8Ball have shown us throughout the years that they are about as consistent as you can get. This was the first rap group that put Tennessee on the map as far as hip-hop is concerned. From the days of 1995's Space Age Pimpin, to the days of 2010's Ten Toes Down. This group has steadily held it down for the South.
4. Three 6 Mafia- This group also started out of Memphis, Tennessee in 1993 with DJ Paul, Juicy J & Lord Infamous. Formerly known as the Back Yard Posse, Three 6 Mafia took the South by storm with their 1995 classic Tear Da Club Up, and went on to launch the carriers of Project Pat, Gangsta Boo, La Chat & Crunchy Black. But the icing on the cake for this group was when they made history by becoming the first black music group to win an Academy Award for Best Song for the movie soundtrack Hustle & Flow. They also was the first hip-hop artist to perform at the Grammys. Eighteen years later this group has shown us all that they are here to stay.
5. Geto Boys- Bushwick Bill, Willie D, & Scarface took the world by storm with their 1991 smash hit "My Mind Playing Tricks On Me" and the rest as we know it is history. This group originally formed in 1988 with original members Prince Johnny C, The Slim Jukebox, DJ Ready Red, and Little Billy, who later became known to the world as Bushwick Bill. The original group members broke up in 1989 and the new members, Scarface and Willie D later reformed the group with original member Bushwick Bill. With eight studio albums under their belt. The Geto boys is the one group that every OG in the game can take their hats off to as not only being memorable, but making a every lasting impact on the minds and hearts of the South and hip-hop fans alike.
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