Luniz (formerly the LuniTunes) is an American hip hop duo from

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, formed by

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and Numskull. They were signed to

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, and C-Note Records. They were the flagship act for C-Note Records. The group is best known for the internationally successful hit in 1995 titled " I Got 5 on It".

Discography

Studio albums

*'' Operation Stackola'' (1995) *'' Lunitik Muzik'' (1997) *'' Silver & Black'' (2002) *''High Timez'' (2015) *''No Pressure'' (2018)

Extended plays

*''Formally Known as the LuniTunes'' (1994)

Filmography

* 1996—'' Original Gangstas'', as Customers at Thelma's Café

Awards

Grammy Award nominations

References

Musical groups from Oakland, California

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Virgin Records artists African-American musical groups Musical groups established in 1994 American musical duos Hip hop duos Rappers from the San Francisco Bay Area 1994 establishments in California {{US-hiphop-band-stub