Totally Insane
| Company type | Hip hop group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Founder | Phillip Allen (Mac-10), Adam Hicks (Ad Kapone) |
| Defunct | 2024 |
| Headquarters | East Palo Alto , United States |
Area served | United States |
| Products | Hip hop music albums |
Totally Insane was a hip hop ensemble originating from East Palo Alto, California, comprising members Mac-10, Ad Kapone, and Scoot Dogg. Their tenure with In a Minute Records spanned from 1991 until 1995.
Biography
The group was established in 1991 by Phillip Allen (known as Mac-10) and Adam Hicks (Ad Kapone), who subsequently secured a contract with In-a-Minute Records. They gained recognition through their single "No More Mr. Nice Guy." Their first album, Direct from the Backstreet (1991), reached number 87 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Scoot Dogg joined the lineup later, contributing to several albums but not all. Later releases included Goin' Insane (1993) and Backstreet Life (1995), which climbed to positions 61 and 48 respectively on the same chart. Additional albums released were Totally Insane (1998) and Da Game of Life (2001). In 2001, Ad Kapone received a six-year sentence for possession with intent. After his release, he reactivated the Totally Insane Empire (TIE), launching projects such as The K Word. Mac-10 has yet to produce a solo record.
Origin
In late 1989, Ad Kapone met T.C., and together they recorded "Crazy Shit" in 1990; however, its distribution was halted following the death of their executive producer Michael “Mike D” Washington and ensuing conflicts with his family. Subsequently, Kapone and T.C. collaborated with producer Manny to complete Direct From The Backstreet within seven days. The album's success led to the creation of their follow-up project, Goin' Insane.
Signing
Through Master P, Totally Insane established contact with Jason Blaine, proprietor of In-A-Minute Records. Following robust sales of Direct From The Backstreet, Blaine extended an offer for a five-year contract covering three albums, including an advance of $30,000. The group signed this agreement in late 1991 and delivered three albums before the contract concluded in 1995.
Studio albums
- Direct from the Backstreet (1991)
- Goin' Insane (1993)
- Backstreet Life (1995)
- Totally Insane (1998)
- Da Game of Life (2001)