Twin Hype
Twin Hype | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 2, 1969 United States |
| Occupation | Hip hop duo |
| Years active | 1989–1991 |
| Known for | Hip hop music, hip house track "Nothin' Could Save Ya" |
Twin Hype was a hip hop duo from the United States, originating in New Jersey, composed of twin siblings Glennis Brown (known as the Sl) and Lennis Brown (referred to as Slick), both born on September 2, 1969. The group expanded with the addition of Jose Matos, also known as DJ King Shameek, for their 1989 debut album titled Twin Hype and their 1991 release Double Barrel.
Career
The Brown twins started performing rap together during high school competitions at age 15. Their roots trace back to South Carolina, but they relocated along the East Coast—initially living in Washington, D.C. and its surrounding areas in Maryland and Virginia—before finally establishing themselves in New Jersey. Under Profile Records, they produced two albums: their self-titled Twin Hype in 1989 and Double Barrel in 1991. Their first single, "Do It to the Crowd," achieved notable success by reaching number 69 on the UK Singles Chart and climbing to number 10 on the US Dance Chart, also receiving airplay on alternative and college radio stations. The subsequent single "For Those Who Like to Groove" attained a peak position of number 8 on the US Dance Chart. In 1991, they introduced the hip house track "Nothin' Could Save Ya."
Glennis Brown died in November 2025.
Albums
| Year | Title | US 200 | US R&B |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Twin Hype | 140 | 44 |
| 1991 | Double Barrel | - | 75 |
Singles
| Year | Title | US Dance | US Rap | UK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | "For Those Who Like to Groove" | 8 | - | 96 |
| 1989 | "Do It to the Crowd" | 10 | 19 | 65 |
| 1991 | "Nothin' Could Save Ya" | - | - | - |