When the Geto Boys came together in 1986, though, it was with a completely different lineup. Formed as "The Ghetto Boys" in Houston by rap entrepreneur James Smith. The group originally consisted of Raheem, Sir Rap-A-Lot, and The Slim Jukebox. That line-up released only a 12'' single "Car Freak" before Raheem and K9/Sir Mix A Lot quitting. New members Prince Johnny C. and DJ Ready Red would join and they would release "You Ain't Nothing/I Run This". After that release dancer/hypeman Little Billy was added. That line-up lasted until the release of their debut album "Making Trouble" which had little recognition. The line-up would be revamped with Johnny C and Jukebox leaving, dancer/hyperman Little Billy becoming rapper Bushwick Bill, and two Rap-A-Lot solo acts as new additions in DJ Akshen better later known as rapper Scarface and Willie D. From then on they were known as "The Geto Boys". Members: Raheem (1986-1987) Sir Rap-A-Lot (1986-1987) Prince Johnny C. (1986-1988) The Slim Jukebox (1986-1988) DJ Ready Red (1986-1990) Bushwick Bill (1986-2019) Willie D (1989-1992, 1996-present) Scarface (1989-present) Big Mike (1993-1994)
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