T.H.U.G.S. (Flesh-n-bone album)

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T.H.U.G.S. (Trues Humbly United Gatherin' Souls)
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ReleasedNovember 19, 1996
Recorded1995-1996
Genre Midwest hip hop, Gangsta rap, horrorcore, alternative hip hop
Length69:10
Label Mo Thugs Records
Def Jam Recordings
Producer Damon Elliott, Bobby Jones, Krayzie Bone, Tony C, Rhythum D, Ted Harmon,
Flesh-n-Bone chronology
T.H.U.G.S. (Trues Humbly United Gatherin' Souls)
(1996)
From Cleveland 2 Cali
(1998)
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T.H.U.G.S. (Trues Humbly United Gatherin' Souls) is the debut solo album by rapper Flesh-n-Bone from the hip hop group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. The album was released on November 19, 1996, on Mo Thugs Records and Def Jam Recordings. The title stands for "Trues Humbly United Gatherin' Souls". The album has three singles: "World So Cruel" (featuring Rev Run), "Nothin' But Da Bone In Me" and "Playa Hater" (featuring Krayzie Bone & Layzie Bone). The mood of the album ranges from tales of murder, kidnapping, demonic possession, and occult spirituality. T.H.U.G.S. received favorable to positive reviews from critics. The album has been certified Gold by the RIAA on February 12, 1997.

Flesh-n-Bone American rapper

Stanley Howse, better known as Flesh-n-Bone, is an American rapper known as a member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. He is the older brother of Layzie Bone, Stew Deez, Jaimac, and cousin of Wish Bone.

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony American hip hop group

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is an American rap group. It consists of rappers Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone. American West Coast rapper Eazy-E signed Bone Thugs-N-Harmony to Ruthless Records in late 1993, when Bone Thugs debuted with their EP Creepin on ah Come Up. The EP included their breakout hit single "Thuggish Ruggish Bone".

Def Jam Recordings American record label

Def Jam Recordings is an American record label focused predominantly on hip hop and urban music, owned by Universal Music Group. In the UK, the label takes on the name Def Jam UK and is operated through Virgin EMI Records, while in Japan, it is known as Def Jam Japan, operating through Universal Music Japan. The label distributes releases of various record labels, including Kanye West's GOOD Music, and Listen Up Forever Records, headed by producer, Ronny J. Current artists include Justin Bieber, Logic, Big Sean, Kanye West, Nas, 2 Chainz, Teyana Taylor, YG, Dave East, Jeezy, Jeremih, Q-Tip, Valee, Pusha T, Vince Staples, Fabolous, Desiigner and Jhené Aiko.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Prayer Intro"1:25
2."T.H.U.G.S." (featuring Ms. Chaz & Damon Elliott)4:34
3."Reverend Run Sermon Interlude"1:41
4."World So Cruel" (featuring Rev Run (of Run-DMC) and Ms. Chaz Monique)5:07
5."Northcoast" (featuring Layzie Bone and Tiarra Damon)5:19
6."Nothin But da Bone in Me"4:47
7."The Silence Isn't Over"5:57
8."Crazy by the Flesh"5:01
9."51/50 Skit"0:08
10."Mystic Spirits"4:56
11."Coming 2 Serve You" (featuring B.G. Knocc Out)5:31
12."Tha Killin Skit"0:34
13."Live Soil" (featuring Afta Maff)5:03
14."Sticks and Stones"5:02
15."Empty the Clip" (featuring Afta Maff)4:37
16."No Mercy" (featuring Fat Joe & Big Pun)4:36
17."Playa Hater" (featuring Krayzie Bone & Layzie Bone)4:52

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