By Curt and Jamila Hayman,
on Monday Jul, 28 2008 8:13:54 pm MST
Today's Old Skool HIP HOP Classic is from Mr Cheeks, Lights, Camera, Action, classic material, stay tuned...
Mr. Cheeks (born Terrance Kelly aka Andrew Benson on March 28, 1971, in Jamaica, Queens, New York) is a rapper best known for his work with the musical group The Lost Boyz, and his career as a solo artist.
Mr. Cheeks, along with band mates Freaky Tah (1972-1999), Spigg Nice and Pretty Lou made up The Lost Boyz. The Lost Boyz practiced a sincere, literate, non-sensational style of New York hip-hop and produced a number of singles including; "Lifestyles of the Rich and Shameless" (1994), "Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz" (1995) and "Renee" (1996). Lost Boyz gained worldwide critical acclaim following the release of the albums; Legal Drug Money in 1996, Love, Peace & Nappiness in 1997, and LB IV Life in 1999.
In March 1999, Lost Boyz member, Freaky Tah, was murdered while leaving Mr. Cheeks' birthday party in Queens, N.Y. After Tah's death the Lost Boyz effectively broke up, and Mr. Cheeks remained quiet.
Cheeks resurfaced in late 2001, as a solo artist. His debut solo album, John P. Kelly, (Universal Records) named for both his cousin and his grandfather, featured the hit single "Lights, Camera, Action!". The album also included a collaboration with longtime friend and business partner, Stephen Marley, (son of legendary reggae artist Bob Marley) featuring the ballad "Till We Meet Again" (recorded in Freaky Tah's memory) and the reggae-flavored "Mama Say”.
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Mr Cheeks - Lights, Camera, Action Monday, 28 July 2008
Today's Old Skool HIP HOP Classic is from Mr Cheeks, Lights, Camera, Action, classic material, stay tuned...
Mr. Cheeks (born Terrance...
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