LNDN DRGS

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LNDN DRGS
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Hip hop, Gangsta rap, G funk
Years active2014–present
LabelsGDF Records, Griselda Records (Jay Worthy management) Empire Distribution
Members
  • Jay Worthy
  • Sean House
Website lndndrgs.com

LNDN DRGS (disemvoweling of "London Drugs") [1] is a Canadian hip hop duo made up of Jay Worthy and producer Sean House. As of 2019, they have been primarily releasing projects through their GDF Records imprint.

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History

Initially meeting in the late 90s/ early 00s, Jay Worthy met Sean House at house parties and events within the Westside and East Vancouver, BC. The two did not begin working together until the early 2010s. Teaming with Blast-Off Productions, the two formed LNDN DRGS after a promethazine induced recording session and built strong chemistry.

Jay made his debut appearance in 2016 at Boiler Room in L.A. [2] and toured across America in 2018, appearing alongside Freddie Gibbs and other artists. [3]

LNDN DRGS has released collaborative projects with rappers Curren$y, Left Brain, and King Most, and with producers A$AP P On The Boards and The Alchemist.[ citation needed ]

The duo released a collaborative compilation entitled: 'Affiliated' in 2019. [4]

In 2020/21 Jay Worthy released 2 solo projects and LNDN DRGS dropped the album Burnout 4. Jay Worthy has also made guest appearances on albums by Larry June, Isaiah Rashad, Westside Gunn and Jim Jones.[ citation needed ]

Discography

Albums


Jay Worthy solo

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References

  1. "Interview: Jay Worthy on LNDN DRGS, Compton, and Doing Things Differently". Complex. Retrieved July 26, 2022.
  2. "Jay Worthy Boiler Room Los Angeles Live Set" via YouTube.
  3. "Jay Worthy Gigography, Tour History & Past Concerts". Songkick.com. May 25, 2023.
  4. LNDN DRGS Affiliated at AllMusic
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