The Bone Story

The rise of Cleveland's Bone thugs n harmony is a classic example of the American Dream, a group of five young "brothas" who had a goal and would not allow any barriers to stop from attaining this goal. Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone, Bizzy Bone and Flesh-n-Bone went from being broke, hungry and homeless in 1993 to watching their brand of flowing, rolling, rapid clip, harmonized rap - dubbed the"Cleveland sound" - hit the top of the charts. In November 1993, they bought one way Greyhound tickets to Los Angeles determined to prove their talents to their favourite rapper, the late Eric "Eazy-E" Wright of the N.W.A. fame. They spent months living on the street, constantly trying to contact Eazy-E, until they finally received a call from him. They rapped for him on the phone. He said he'd get back with them, but never did. When they learned Eazy was doing a show in Cleveland, they hustled up more money for bus tickets and headed back. They found him backstage and after their second audition, Eazy signed them to his Ruthless Records label.

Bone's debut single, "Thuggish Ruggish Bone," sold more than 500 000 copies and the video was the cable music channel the Box's most requested of 1994. Their Ruthless/Relativity EP debut, "Creepin On Ah Come Up," started moving large quantities shortly after its June 1994 release, it shot past triple - platinum sales and became an R & B and Rap chart topper.

As the EP continued its reign atop the charts, the group begun work on their debut LP, "East 1999 Eternal." The album was released in 1995 and proved to be a great blend of sweet soul harmonies and boulevard mentalities. The album's tribute to their dead friends and family, called "Tha Crossroads," became an MTV smash hit, launching them into mainstream radio play. The song took on an unexpected meaning after Eazy-E's March 1995 death.

Bone's third album "The Art Of War" also proved to be a major success when it became the best selling rap/hip hop album of 1997. The Art of War contained songs such as "Thug Luv" and "Handle The Vibe." It also included solo efforts by each Bone member. Most fans suggesting that it was the greatest rap album ever made.

The group's latest effort, BTNHRESURRECTION was released on February 29th 2000. It too looks like topping the charts as it already reached platinum in one month.

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