3 Melancholy Gypsys

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3 Melancholy Gypsys
Also known as3MG
Origin Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genres Hip hop
Years active1994–present
Labels
  • Legendary Music
  • Mary Joy Recordings
Member of Living Legends
Spinoffs
  • Log Cabin
  • The Righteous Brothers
Members
Website legendarymusic.net

3 Melancholy Gypsys is an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. It consists of Eligh, Murs, and Scarub. [1]

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History

Eligh, Murs, and Scarub went to Alexander Hamilton High School. [2] After forming 3 Melancholy Gypsys, they were incorporated into the crews Log Cabin and The Righteous Brothers. Until Log Cabin disbanded, the trio worked on music as 3 Melancholy Gypsys and Log Cabin for a while. Around 1995, the three would meet again and reunite in Oakland at the Outhouse where the Living Legends crew was taking shape.

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

EPs

Guest appearances

Compilation appearances

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References

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  2. "Whiskey Dick's Saloon holds hip-hop holiday". Tahoe Daily Tribune . December 24, 2008. Retrieved September 4, 2020.