Huck-A-Bucks | |
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Origin | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Genres | Go-go |
Years active | 1990s |
Labels | Liaison Records |
The Huck-a-Bucks was a Washington, D.C.-based go-go band formed in the early 1990s. [1] [2] [3] [4] The band was active in the Washington metropolitan area, producing numerous songs in the Washington music scene and several hits nationwide, including the single "The Bud". [1] [2] [3] The band members consisted of Joseph "Lil Joey" Timms rapping/singing, Charles "Ricky" Yancy, Lamont "Ray-Ray" Ray playing percussions, Rob "RJ" Folson, DeCarlos Cunningham, keyboardist Lorenzo Wiliams, drummer Felix Stevenson, and Sequan "Quan" Jones playing congas and percussions. [1] [2] [3]
Go-go is a style of music with an emphasis on live audience call and response. It is a popular subgenre of funk that originated in the African-American community in the Washington, D.C. area in the mid-60s to late-70s. Go-go remains popular in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area as a uniquely regional music style and was named the official music of Washington, D.C in 2020. Performers associated with the development of the style include the Young Senators, funk band Black Heat, and singer-guitarist Chuck Brown.
Live at Breeze's Metro Club is a live album recorded and released in 1986 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Rare Essence. The album was recorded at the now defunct Breeze's Metro Club, a music venue formerly located on Bladensburg Road in the Gateway neighborhood of Northeast, Washington, D.C. The album is also referred to as The Album That Kept the Whole Neighborhood Rockin'.
Live at Celebrity Hall is a live album recorded and released in 1987 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Rare Essence. The album was recorded live at the now defunct music venues Celebrity Hall and at Breeze's Metro Club, both located in Washington, D.C. This album follows their 1986 live album Live at Breeze's Metro Club and includes the singles "Still Gettin' Buzy", "Whip It", and a go-go rendition of Kool Moe Dee's song "Do You Know What Time It Is?".
Go Go Live at the Capital Centre was a concert performance by various prominent go-go bands and hip-hop artists based in the Washington metropolitan area. It was recorded live in October 1987 at the Capital Centre. The double–cassette was released by "I Hear Ya Records" on December 18, 1987, and the video recording was released on VHS-tape by "G Street Express" on the same day.
Drop the Bomb is a studio album released in 1982 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Trouble Funk. The album included the songs "Drop the Bomb" and "Pump Me Up" which have been sampled numerous times by many hip hop artists.
Live is a live album recorded and released in 1981 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Trouble Funk. This was the group's debut album, and consist of four approximately 15-minute jam sessions. The album was remastered and reissued in 1996.
Saturday Night Live is a live album released in 1983 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Trouble Funk.
Body Snatchers is a studio album released on August 1, 1996 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Rare Essence. The album peaked at No. 60 Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums on September 28, 1996.
We Go On and On is a studio album released on May 26, 1998 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Rare Essence.
Live at the Cafe is a 2000 live album by the Washington, D.C.-based musician Little Benny.
Early Singles is a compilation album released on March 11, 1997 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Trouble Funk. The album consists of a compilations of the band earlier singles from the late-70s to the early-80s.
Northeast Groovers is a Washington, D.C.-based go-go band formed in 1985. Northeast Groovers have been active in the Washington metropolitan area, producing numerous songs in the Washington music scene and several hits nationwide, including the singles "The Water", "Van Damme" and "Booty Call".
Northeast Coming is a double studio album released in 1999 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Northeast Groovers.
E Flat Boogie is a compilation album released in 2000 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Trouble Funk. The album consists of a compilations of the band earlier singles from the late-70s to the early-80s.
Gett Your Drink On is a studio album originally released on July 15, 1997 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Lil' Benny and the Masters.
Chronic Breakdown a studio album released by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band the Huck-A-Bucks on December 12, 1995. This was the band's debut album, and consists of twelve tracks including the song "Sexy Girl" which was sampled by hip-hop recording artist Wale for the 2006 single "Breakdown".
Live! is a live album released by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band the Huck-A-Bucks on December 12, 1995. The album consists of ten tracks including the singles "Kombat", "The Bud", and the go-go rendition of E-40's "Sprinkle Me".
You Betta' Move Somethin'! is a studio album released by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band the Huck-A-Bucks on April 15, 1997. The album consist of ten tracks including the single "Bomp Bomp ".
The Beginning/The End is a live album released in 1999 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Junk Yard Band. The album consists of thirteen tracks, including the songs "Boot Camp Clik", "Freak Body Baby", and "Use Me". It is narrated by Maurice "Moe" Shorter. The album won the 2000 Washington Area Music Award for best go-go recording.
All the Way Live is a compilation album released on June 21, 2000 by the Washington, D.C.-based go-go band Trouble Funk.