Special Teamz is an American

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group made of Boston rappers Edo G (formerly of Da Bulldogs), Jaysaun (formerly of the Kreators) and Slaine (of

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). All three members are of different racial backgrounds: Edo G is

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, Jaysaun is mixed Puerto Rican, African-American, and Jewish, and Slaine is

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. In 2005, the group released a self-titled mixtape cd (mixed by

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, who also supports Special Teamz live on stage) and a 12" vinyl single, and then went on what was almost a two-year search for a record label. Eventually,

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engaged a deal signing the group to

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. They released their debut album "Stereotypez" on September 25, 2007, with production by

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, and several up and coming producers from Boston. The same year Slaine appeared in a supporting role in

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's film, ''

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''. The group's song, "Fallen Angelz" can be heard in one of the film's scenes.

Discography

* ''The Mixtape'' (CD, 2005) * ''Main Event (single)'' (12" vinyl, 2005) * ''Stereotypez'' (CD/vinyl/digital, 2007)

References

External links

MySpace
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