GS Boyz (explicitly G-Spot Boyz) are an American snap group from

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, formed in 2005. They are best known for their 2008 debut single " Stanky Legg," which peaked within the top 50 of the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. The song was re-released as a commercial single by

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's Swagg Team Entertainment in a joint venture with Battery and

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after charting. Their follow up single, " Booty Dew" was released the following year. In September 2017, they released the single "Off Top".

Biography

The members of GS Boyz were friends at Bowie High School in Arlington. GS Boyz had many regional hits in its early stages, including "Hit the G-Spot", "Twisted", "He Don't Deserve You", and "First Time.", signed to

's label Swagg Team Entertainment in November 2008. Before signing with a major label, the group's debut single " Stanky Legg" peaked at #49 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and #7 on the

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chart. Its music video topped the countdown on BET's ''

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'' in February 2009. The group also released a remix of "Stanky Legg" with

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. "Stanky Legg" is based on a dance movement from Dallas TX . According to Shaheem Reid of

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, the "Stanky Legg" dance is part of

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's "D-Town Boogie" scene. The GS Boyz performed the dance on

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's talk show on

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, ''

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''. They asserted to the world that they compose more than only "dance songs". By 2018, following legal issues, the group only consisted of Mr. Marc D and Slizz.

Discography

Singles

Awards and nominations

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**2009: Best Group (nominated)

References

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