HWA (group)
| Industry | Music |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1989 |
| Founder | Keith "KP" Presley (financial backing) |
| Defunct | 1994 |
| Fate | Disbanded; reunited in 2012 |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Hip hop music albums and singles |
H.W.A.—an acronym for Hoez With Attitude—is a female hip hop trio from the United States, initially formed by members Jazz, Diva, and Baby Girl, with Go-Di later substituting Diva. Their activity spanned from 1989 until 1994, followed by a reunion in April 2012. The group's name is a nod to the influential hip hop/gangsta rap collective N.W.A.
History
Established in 1989 with financial backing from Chicago-based Keith "KP" Presley, H.W.A. secured a deal with the independent label Drive-By Records to release their first album, Livin' in a Hoe House. While it did not achieve mainstream commercial success, the album sold close to 400,000 units and peaked at number 38 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Renowned for their provocative and sexually charged lyrics, the group later aligned with Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. Their sophomore effort, Az Much Ass Azz U Want, did not match prior sales and reached number 71 on the same chart. H.W.A. also featured in Eazy-E's diss track "Real Muthaphuckkin G's", targeting Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg.
In 1993, the single "All That (Juzt a Little Action)" attracted significant radio play, largely due to Eazy-E's contribution. The group followed up with a remix album titled I Ain't No Lady in 1994 before disbanding.
According to Jazz, one of the members, H.W.A. reunited in April 2012.
Discography
| Release Details |
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Livin' in a Hoe House
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All That (Juzt a Little Action)
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Az Much Ass Azz U Want
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