MHz Legacy
| MHz Legacy | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | MHz |
| Origin | Columbus, Ohio |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Labels | Fondle 'Em Records, Man Bites Dog Records |
| Associated acts | Scratch Johnson |
| Members |
RJD2 Copywrite Tage Future Jakki Da Motamouth |
| Past members | Camu Tao (deceased) |
MHz Legacy, formerly known as MHz, is an American hip hop group from Columbus, Ohio.[1] It consists of producer RJD2 and rappers Copywrite, Tage Future, Jakki Da Motamouth, and the late Camu Tao.[2] It was described by HipHopDX as "one of the city’s most influential groups".[3]
History
In 1997, MHz was formed in Columbus, Ohio.[4] In 1998, the group released the debut single, "World Premier", which was later praised by Complex as "one of the best and most underrated 12" cuts from Fondle Em Records' impeccable catalog".[5]
In 2001, MHz released a compilation album entitled Table Scraps, which was described by Allmusic as "one of the quintessential of the Cowtown releases".[6]
In 2011, three years after the death of Camu Tao, MHz ended the hiatus and changed the name to MHz Legacy.[7] The first studio album, MHz Legacy, was released on Man Bites Dog Records in 2012.[8] It featured guest appearances from Danny Brown, Ill Bill, Slaine, Blu, and Slug.[9] Production was handled by RJD2 as well as Harry Fraud, Marco Polo, and J. Rawls.[10] Columbus Alive called it "a record that sounds distinctly like MHz, updated for 2012 without compromising the group’s hardscrabble, battle-born identity".[11]
Discography
Studio albums
- MHz Legacy (2012)
Compilation albums
- Table Scraps (2001)
Singles
- "World Premier" (1998)
- "Rocket Science" (1999)
Guest appearances
- RJD2 - "Counseling" (2002)
- Copywrite - "Union Rights" from God Save the King (2012)
References
- ↑ McClure, Nick. "MHz Legacy". Okayplayer. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ Williams, Nick (September 24, 2012). "MHz Legacy Video Premiere: 'Gone'". Billboard.
- ↑ Meara, Paul (November 6, 2012). "MHz Talk Debut Album, Columbus Hip Hop & The Late Camu Tao's Impact On Group". HipHopDX.
- ↑ Russom, Michael (November 21, 2012). "MHz - MHz Legacy". Potholes in My Blog.
- ↑ Serwer, Jesse (October 17, 2012). "63. MHz "World Premier" (1998)". Complex.
- ↑ Swihart, Stanton. "Table Scraps - MHz". Allmusic. Retrieved September 12, 2014.
- ↑ Eddy, Lincoln (February 13, 2013). "Resurrecting a MHz Legacy: RJD2 and Tage Future chase inspiration in "Out of Room"". Alarm.
- ↑ Bozzer, Mark (October 30, 2012). "MHz - MHz Legacy". Exclaim!.
- ↑ Vasquez, Andres (November 3, 2012). "MHz Legacy - MHz Legacy". HipHopDX.
- ↑ Alonso, Bogar (November 1, 2012). "MHz Legacy, MHz Legacy". XXL.
- ↑ DeVille, Chris (October 25, 2012). "Local music: MHz Legacy". Columbus Alive.