415 (group)
| Company type | Hip hop ensemble |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Headquarters | Oakland, California , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Hip hop music |
415 was a hip hop ensemble originating from Oakland, California in 1988, composed of rappers Richie Rich and D-Loc, alongside producers DJ Daryl and J.E.D.
History
The group took its name from Oakland's area code at the time, 415, and became an influential force within the formative West Coast hip hop movement. Their initial album, 41Fivin, debuted in 1990. Following this release, Richie Rich and D-Loc each pursued solo projects, while all members continued to collaborate on various recordings.
Toward the end of 1990, 415 attracted attention from Priority Records and nearly secured a contract; however, the negotiations faltered after Richie Rich was arrested for cocaine possession. Richie Rich later claimed that his fellow group members signed with Priority without informing him. After serving a two-year prison term, 415 issued their sophomore album, Nu Niggaz on tha Blokkk, in 1991, which appeared on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
The group dissolved following this period. After his release, Richie Rich embarked on a prosperous solo career with substantial contributions from DJ Daryl. Notably, their 1990 song "Side Show" became central to a copyright infringement lawsuit against Apple TV+ in 2020.
Studio albums
- 41Fivin (1990)
- Nu Niggaz on tha Blokkk (1991)