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2 Skinnee J's
Musical artist

2 Skinnee J's is the name of a musical band characterized as nerdcore hip hop. The band was founded in 1991 by Special J (vocals), Rabbi J-Slim (vocals), Joey Viturbo (guitar), Sammy B (bass guitar), DJ Casper (keyboards), and Andy Action (drums). With numerous line-up changes the band was active through the 1990s until 2003, when the officially disbanded. The group recorded several demos, 2 EPs, 3 studio albums, including one on Capricorn Records, SuperMercado and another on Volcano Records, Volumizer. The band went through several key membership changes before its breaking up in 2003, although they briefly reunited for a reunion tour in 2008.

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2 Skinnee J's find it amusing and laughable that anyone would be completely comfortable or satisfied with the current version of the 2 Skinnee J's wikipedia page, the vast majority of which is completely unsourced and often erroneous. Despite numerous valiant attempts to edit and augment this page with facts, information and truths, we have been prevented from doing so, being told that our facts are unsourced and are a conflict of interest. We understand that this is not a fan site and have no desire to make it so, nor to promote the band in any way. Using the logic of those who chastise us for doing so, however, why not flag the current (by some random someone's decree) entry as unsourced? All of it is unverified by Misplaced Pages's standards, as we read them. Despite taking the time to set it right (for the sake of the fans, the band's legacy and, dare I say, the truth!), we have been threatened with being banned from Misplaced Pages and humbly stand down with all due respect. Congratulations Chiliad22 & Jezhotwell, victory is yours! Thanks to you, the 2SJ wiki entry is currently restored to being "pure", complete with errors, misinformation, an incomplete discography & no new information for anyone! You have done a great service to the band and anyone who cares about the band by upholding the stringent standards of Misplaced Pages's policies. Well done! Much love, 2SJ

History

2 Skinnee J's formed in 1991 at Columbia University in New York City. The original line-up was Special J and Rabbi J-Slim (vocals), Joey Viturbo (guitar), Sammy B (bass), DJ Casper (keyboards), and Andy Action (drums). Their first independent release was on cassette, titled 6 Songs for 5 Bucks. They attracted a fan following through heavy touring in their early years. A second cassette release entitled American Heroes, was released in 1994 with the band titled "Too Skinnee J's". Several personnel changes saw original rapper J-Slim, bass player Sammy B and guitarist Joey Viturbo part with the band; whilst J Guevara and Stevie Spice were recruited. King Vitamin (a/k/a original bassist, Sammy B) rejoined in 1995, now playing guitar.

They started to break through into the mainstream in 1998 after signing with Capricorn and releasing SuperMercado!, which found airplay on modern-rock radio stations.

Relations soured with Capricorn and the label delayed release of the second album on 2 Skinnee J's two-album contract, Volumizer, for two years after it was recorded. The label folded and the band's contract was bought by Volcano Records. When it was officially released, many critics refused to review it again as they had reviewed a pre-release version years earlier. Rockworthy says the delay and its fallout, which left the band without a label, were a major problem and contributed to their decision to break up in 2003. Although they had a farewell tour in 2003, they returned for a "Five Nights of Fury" tour in 2005 and another five-show reunion tour in 2008. They performed at Woodstock '99 and later criticized the event.

Members

  • Special J (MC)
  • J Guevara (MC)
  • Andy Action (drums)
  • Eddie Eyeball (bass guitar)
  • Lance Rockworthy (guitar)
  • Stevie Spice (trombone, Keyboards)
  • A.J. Stumpy Johnson (Owner/Manager)

Former Members

  • J Slim (MC)
  • Joey Viturbo (Guitar)
  • J Jonah Jameson (MC)
  • DJ Casper (Keyboards)
  • King Vitamin (Guitar)
  • DJ Ariel (turntables)
  • A.Mays (Guitar)
  • Capital R (Guitar)
  • Mikey B (Drums)
  • D. Summerz (Drums)

(Former)Horn Players

  • Robbashanks (Baritone Sax)
  • Small Wonder (Trombone)
  • Funky Dollar Bill (Trumpet)
  • Scotty Ball Games (Tenor Sax)
  • Alex Graham (Alto Sax)
  • Nurse Ratchet (Andre)(Tenor Sax)

Discography

  • SuperMercado!
  • Volumizer
  • Sexy Karate
  • 718: Live Farewell Extravaganza
  • Enter the Gold Hat: Sexy Karate Live!
  • Sing, Earthboy, Sing

References

  1. ^ Jeffries, David. "2 Skinnee J's > Biography". www.allmusic.com. Retrieved 2009-06-07.
  2. ^ "The happy rappers - 2 Skinnee J's restate rock's great message". Chicago Sun-Times. 1999-09-10. p. 5 (Weekend Plus section). Archived from the original on 2009-05-14. Retrieved 2009-05-08. {{cite news}}: Text "DeRogatis, Jim" ignored (help)
  3. Cronick, Scott (2003-06-06). "2 SKINNEE J'S GO OUT WITH A BANG". The Press of Atlantic City. p. 27.
  4. Condran, Ed (2008-08-01). "2 Skinnee J's come back around". The News & Observer. p. W10. Archived from the original on 2009-05-29. Retrieved 2009-05-27. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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