CPO (group)
| Company type | Hip hop group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Vince "Lil' Nation" Edwards, DJ Clarence "D.J. Train" Lars |
| Headquarters | Compton, California , United States |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Number of employees | 4 (members) |
CPO (Capital Punishment Organization) was a hip hop ensemble originating from Compton, California, established in 1989 by rapper Vince "Lil' Nation" Edwards alongside DJ Clarence "D.J. Train" Lars. Shortly after its formation, producer Daron "Young D" Sapp became part of the group. Rapper Granville "The Chip" Moton was briefly associated as a member.
Their only studio album, To Hell and Black (1990), included production work by MC Ren of N.W.A. and was released through Capitol Records. This album reached number 33 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
On July 26, 1994, DJ Train, who had primarily worked with MC Ren and J. J. Fad, passed away due to smoke inhalation caused by a house fire.
Following this, Lil' Nation adopted the moniker (Tha) Boss Hogg or simply "CPO" Boss Hogg. He remained active in the rap scene, contributing to projects such as the 1994 Above the Rim soundtrack, E-A-Ski's album released in 1998, and the 2000 self-titled record by Tha Eastsidaz. He died in 2022.
Discography
Studio albums
- To Hell and Black (1990)
Singles
- "Ballad of a Menace" (1990)
- "This Beat Is Funky" (1990)
Soundtrack appearances
| Title | Release | Soundtrack |
|---|---|---|
| "Somethin' Like This" | 1990 | The Return of Superfly |
Videography
Music videos
- "Ballad of a Menace" (1990)
- "This Beat Is Funky" (1990)