L'Trimm
| Company type | Musical duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Miami, Florida , United States |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
| Parent | Atlantic Records |
L'Trimm was a hip-hop duo from Miami specializing in bass music, consisting of members Bunny D and Lady Tigra, who hailed from Coconut Grove, Florida. They produced three albums under the Atlantic Records label: Grab It! (1988), which achieved Gold status from the RIAA; Drop That Bottom (1989), earning them the title Hip-Hop Goddesses of the Month from The Source; and Groovy (1991).
Group history
The name L'Trimm was derived by adding a French-style L' prefix to the popular jeans brand Trim. Their track "Grab It!" gained traction locally, leading to their debut album bearing the same title. The song "Cars with the Boom", an anthem dedicated to subwoofers, reached number 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and sparked a nationwide tour. Atlantic Records signed the duo to release Drop That Bottom, which included a remix of "Grab It!"; however, this album saw limited commercial success. In 2020, "Cars With The Boom" experienced renewed popularity due to viral exposure on TikTok.
During the creation of their third album, Groovy, creative conflicts arose as external co-writers assumed production duties. Miami’s independent labels were skeptical about Miami bass’s crossover appeal, prompting Hot Productions to seek fresh directions by engaging new management and legal teams. L'Trimm withdrew from the recording sessions, but Hot Productions finalized the album without their participation, incorporating house and new jack swing influences. This stylistic shift led to disappointing sales and unfavorable reviews. Confronted with waning popularity and unwilling to sacrifice their artistic vision, L'Trimm ultimately disbanded.
Life after L'Trimm
Bunny D pursued a career in nursing, focusing on geriatrics, labor and delivery, as well as care for special needs children and adults. She is a mother of four and was married to La Kidd of Philadelphia’s Tuff Crew, known for their 1989 hit "My Parta Town," whom she met while touring. Additionally, Bunny is working on a children's book series and developing a fashion line.
Lady Tigra spent several years hosting events within Miami’s music, arts, fashion, and nightlife sectors before moving back to New York City to manage nightclubs. In 2008, she relocated to Los Angeles and launched her solo album Please Mr. Boombox, featuring MC Lyte; this project received positive critical attention and was prominently featured on MySpace’s login page. Tigra also created the jingle for Pinkberry and appeared on Nickelodeon's Yo Gabba Gabba, performing Debbie Deb's "When I Hear Music." In 2010, she contributed to the soundtrack of the award-winning film Spork, which included nods to 1990s pop culture.
In 2016, Lady Tigra appeared in the documentary 808. Two years later, in 2018, she was featured in Netflix's docuseries "Hip-Hop Evolution, The Southern Way," alongside prominent Southern hip-hop artists.
In December 2019, Lady Tigra teamed up with Spencer Nezey (known for Her Majesty and the Wolves, Jupiter Rising) under the name Tigra & Spencer to release their debut single "Can't Walk Away." She continues to be actively involved in underground music, fashion, DJing, art, and club scenes across New York, Miami, and Los Angeles.
Bunny made a guest appearance on Tigra and SPNCR's 2025 EP Black Rice; their single "Guillotine" marked the duo’s musical comeback.
Also in 2019, L'Trimm appeared in the documentary Boogaloo Shrimp, which profiles Michael Chambers—best known for his role as "Turbo" in Breakin’ and its sequel.
In 2020, "Cars with the Boom" went viral on TikTok once again. Subsequently, on June 3rd, the compilation album Cars That Go Boom was released.
Albums
- 1988: Grab It! (Time-X/Hot Productions/Atlantic) (Certified Gold)
- 1989: Drop That Bottom (Atlantic Records)
- 1991: Groovy (Atlantic Records)
- 2020: Cars That Go Boom (Warner Music Group/X5 Music Group)
The Lady Tigra
- 2008: "Please Mr. BoomBox" (High Score Productions)
Singles
L'Trimm:
- 1987: "Grab It"
- 1988: "Cutie Pie"
- 1988: "Cars with the Boom"
- 1989: "Drop That Bottom"
- 1991: "Get Loose"
- 1991: "Low Rider"
The Lady Tigra Singles:
- 2008: “Bass on the Bottom” (remixed by Mr. Hahn of Linkin Park)
- 2009: “Stole My Radio” (featuring Mc Lyte)
- 2010: “Santa Baby” (Yeti Beats featuring DJ IQ Luna of The Handroids)
- 2011: “Summertime” (featuring Fatlip from The Pharcyde)
- 2012: “Thing-a-Ling” (from the Spork soundtrack)
Guest Features by The Lady Tigra:
- 2001: Larry Tee - “Supasize”
- 2004: Avenue D & Phiiliip - “Pants Down”
- 2006: The Phenomenal Handclap Band - "15 to 20" featuring The Lady Tigra
- 2009: Jupiter Rising - “When the Bass Drops”
- 2012: Staygold - “Backseat” (featuring Spank Rock, Damian Adore, Lady Tigra)
- 2015: Ruckus Robiticus - “Come Alive”
- 2017: Oliver - “Heart Attack” (featuring De La Soul)
External links
- African-American musical duos
- American hip-hop duos
- Women hip-hop groups
- American girl groups
- Atlantic Records artists
- Miami bass groups
- Musical duos from Florida
- Southern hip-hop groups
- Musical groups established in 1987
- Musical groups disbanded in 1991
- People from Kendall, Florida
- African-American women rappers
- African-American rappers
- Musical groups disestablished in 1991