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2nd II None

American rap duo from Compton, California

American rap duo from Compton, California

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name2nd II None
image2nd II None 2014.jpg
caption2nd II None in 2014
originCompton, California, U.S.
genreWest Coast hip hop
years_active1987–present
label
current_membersBlaKKazz K.K.
Gangsta D

Gangsta D

2nd II None is a hip hop duo from Compton, California, consisting of cousins KK (Kelton L. McDonald) and Gangsta D (Deon Barnett). Closely associated with producer-rapper DJ Quik, the pair released their self-titled debut on Profile Records in 1991 and Classic 220 on Arista in 1999, followed by the independent album Compton Muzik in 2014. Their songs “Be True to Yourself” and “If You Want It” brought national notice in the early 1990s, and “Up ’N Da Club” later appeared in the 2000 The Sopranos episode “Full Leather Jacket.”

History

After early work alongside childhood friend DJ Quik, 2nd II None signed to Profile Records and issued their debut album, 2nd II None, in 1991. Quik handled the bulk of production and also appeared as a guest. In February 1992, the duo shared a Los Angeles bill with Cypress Hill, a show the Los Angeles Times singled out for its stylistic contrast and energy.

The group returned with Classic 220 in 1999 on Arista, with contributions from Quik and longtime affiliates; its single “Up ’N Da Club” later gained renewed exposure via The Sopranos. In 2014 the duo self-released Compton Muzik, produced primarily by Gangsta D and collaborators, marking their first full-length in 15 years.

In 2022, KK released a solo album, DediKKated, under the name BlaKKazz KK.

Discography

Studio albums

TitleReleaseLabelPeak chart positions*[2nd II None](2nd-ii-none-album)**Classic 220**Compton Muzik*
1991Profile{{flatlist
1999Arista{{flatlist
2014220 Entertainment—

Compilation albums

  • 2nd II None Presents: Tha Kollective (2009, RBC/BMG)

Unreleased albums

  • The Shit (recorded 1994; unreleased)

Singles

TitleYearUS R&BUS RapAlbum"Be True to Yourself""If You Want It""Didn't Mean to Turn You On""Up ’N Da Club"
199154—*2nd II None*
19925419*2nd II None*
1994——*Above the Rim* soundtrack
1999——*Classic 220*

References

References

  1. Bush, John. "2nd II None – Biography, Songs, & Albums".
  2. "Compton Muzik". 2nd II None.
  3. "“Full Leather Jacket” – Music".
  4. Bush, John. "2nd II None – Biography, Songs, & Albums".
  5. (February 10, 1992). "Opposites Rap: 2nd II None, Cypress Hill Display Diversity". Los Angeles Times.
  6. "“Full Leather Jacket” – Music".
  7. "Compton Muzik". 2nd II None.
  8. "DediKKated".
  9. "“Full Leather Jacket” – Music".
  10. "2nd II None – 2nd II None".
  11. "2nd II None – Classic 220".
  12. "Compton Muzik".
  13. "2nd II None Presents tha Kollective".
  14. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Week of January 25, 1992".
  15. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Week of April 25, 1992".
  16. "Hot Rap Songs – Week of April 25, 1992".
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