Living Legends is an American

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supergroup consisting of

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artists from

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. Beginning in the mid 1990s, the crew garnered a following by recording, promoting and performing their music independently through Legendary Music. The crew is considered by ''

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'' to be "one of the biggest success stories of the indie-rap movement, having sold millions of units collectively — all by them-damn-selves."

History

Living Legends originally grew out of Mystik Journeymen, consisted of BFAP (now known as

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) and PSC (now known as Lucky3). Beginning in 1994, the Mystik Journeymen began cultivating a fan base by selling their own tapes on the streets and hosting "Underground Survivors" shows in East Oakland. In 1995, the duo met The Grouch. They soon embarked on the first of several of self-funded tours throughout Europe. In 1996, Mystik Journeymen and The Grouch joined with the trio known as

3 Melancholy Gypsys 3 Melancholy Gypsys is an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California. It consists of Eligh, Murs, and Scarub. History Eligh, Murs, and Scarub went to Alexander Hamilton High School. After forming 3 Melancholy Gypsys, they were in ...

( Eligh,

Scarub Armon Collins, better known by his stage name Scarub, is an American rapper and record producer from Los Angeles, California. He is a member of the collective Living Legends. He has also been a member of Log Cabin, 3 Melancholy Gypsys, and Afro ...

, and Murs) of

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. They formed Living Legends in late 1990s. The crew has since grown to include Bicaso, Aesop and Arata. The group and its members have founded and operated several imprints, including Outhouse Records, Dirt Works, Simple Man Records, and Revenge Entertainment. In 1999, Living Legends moved their base of operations to Los Angeles. In May 2012, Murs quit the group. In June that year, The Grouch announced hiatus from the group. In 2016, the group (Aesop, Bicasso, Eligh, Luckyiam, Murs, Scarub, Sunspot Jonz, and The Grouch) officially reunited for a regional tour and hit the road as part of the 10th annual How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour.

Members

Current * Aesop The Black Wolf - vocals * Bicasso - vocals, production * Eligh - vocals, production * Luckyiam - vocals *

- vocals, production *

- vocals, production * The Grouch - vocals, production Former * Arata - vocals * Murs - vocals

Discography

Studio albums

* ''The Underworld'' (2000) * ''Angelz Wit Dirty Faces'' (2000) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''

Creative Differences ''Creative Differences'' is a studio album by American hip hop group Living Legends. It was released in 2004. The album cover is a reference to '' The Brady Bunch''. It peaked at number 28 on the '' Billboard'' Independent Albums chart. Critic ...

'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2005) * ''The Gathering'' (2008) * '' The Return'' (2023)

Compilation albums

* ''UBH Vol. 2'' (1996) * ''UBH Vol. 3: Against All Odds'' (1997) * ''UBH 4: Stop & Retaliate'' (1999) * ''UBH V - Legacy 2099'' (2002) * ''Crappy Old Sh*t'' (2003) * ''Legendary Music Volume 1'' (2006) * ''Legendary Music Volume 2'' (2008) * ''Legendary Music Volume 3'' (2025)

EPs

* '' The Gathering'' (2008)

Singles

* "Gotta Question for Ya / Night Prowler / Forces of Nature" (2001) * "Awakening / Fill My Drink Up" (2004) * "Damn It Feels Good / Whatizit?" (2004) * "Blast Your Radio" (2004) * "Down for Nothin' / Brand New" (2005) * "Never Fallin' / Good Fun" (2005) * "She Wants Me" (2008) * "Trojan Horse" (2012) * "Legendaries" (2021) * "LLXL" featuring Eli-Mac (2022) * "Everyday" (2023) * "Lettermen" from ''The Return'' (2023) * "The Return" from ''The Return'' (2023)

DVDs

* ''Street Legendz'' (2004) * ''Broke Ass Summer Jam'' (2007)

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Living Legends Hip-hop collectives Hip-hop groups from California Musical groups from Los Angeles 1996 establishments in California