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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 Rap 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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The Geto Boys (originally spelled "Ghetto Boys") are a Gangsta Rap group from Houston, Texas, USA, active since 1986, consisting of Scarface, Willie D and Bushwick Bill. They are known for ultra-violent lyrical content and socially conscious messages. Their 1990 album, The Geto Boys, had to switch distributors from Geffen to Giant Records due to controversy over the graphic portrayal of rape, necrophilia, and murder in the song "Mind of a Lunatic." It was later released with alternate lyrics on iTunes and in their compilation CD, Uncut Dope. The Geto Boys (released by Rick Rubin's Def American Recordings, later re-named American Recordings) is actually a compilation, consisting mainly of ten tracks taken from their 1989 album Grip It! On That Other Level as well as two new songs and one song from their debut LP, Making Trouble. In the early part of the decade, several American politicians attacked rappers, including the Geto Boys (though most famously Ice-T and 2 Live Crew). A high-profile incident in which Bushwick Bill (actually a dwarf) lost an eye in a shooting incident with his girlfriend helped sales for their third album, We Can't Be Stopped, which showed Bushwick on the cover being carted through a hospital by Scarface and Willie D. They responded to being dropped by Geffen on the title track ("We Can't Be Stopped"), and "Mind Playing Tricks On Me" became a hit in the rap community.
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