Luniz
| Company type | Hip hop duo |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | Oakland, California , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Yukmouth, Numskull |
| Products | Music albums, singles |
Luniz (pronounced Loonies), previously known as Luniz Toons and LuniTunes, is a hip hop duo originating from Oakland, California. The group consists of West Coast rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They were affiliated with Noo Trybe Records and C-Note Records, acting as the premier act for the latter label. Luniz gained widespread recognition for their 1995 global hit "I Got 5 on It", which became an iconic anthem associated with cannabis culture.
Discography
Studio albums
- Operation Stackola (1995)
- Lunitik Muzik (1997)
- Silver & Black (2002)
- No Pressure (2018)
Filmography
- 1996: Appeared as patrons at Thelma's Café in Original Gangstas
Grammy Award nominations
| Year | Category | Genre | Song | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (featuring Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Carl Smith, Fraser Morrison, Everett Bradley, Mr. X, Melle Mel, Yo-Yo, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Shaquille O'Neal, Quincy Jones, and Coolio) |
R&B | "Stomp" | Template:Nom |
References
Categories:
- Articles with short description
- Musical groups from Oakland, California
- Music of California
- African-American musical groups
- Musical groups established in 1992
- Musical groups disestablished in 2005
- Musical groups reestablished in 2015
- Musical duos from California
- American hip-hop duos
- Rappers from the San Francisco Bay Area
- 1992 establishments in California
- West Coast hip-hop groups