2 Skinnee J's
2 Skinnee J's | |
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2 Skinnee J's, 1998 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, US |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1991–2003, 2008–present |
| Labels | Capricorn Volcano Dolphins vs. Unicorns |
| Members | Special J (Joel E. Johnson) J Guevara (Noah David Julian Green) Andy Action (Andrew E. Markham) Eddie Eyeball (Edward M. Cisneros) Lance Rockworthy (Lance M. Fanguy) Stevie Spice (Stephen Sumners Light) A.J. "Stumpy" Johnson (Adam Johnson) |
| Past members | Rabbi J-Slim (Jason Milligan) Joey Viturbo (Joseph A. Schwartz) J. Jonah Jameson (Alan Diggs) A. Mays (John M. Moraski) Mikey B (Mike Boyko) King Vitamin (Sammy Buonaugurio) DJ Casper (Mitch Wells) Capital R (Rob Wofford) D. Summerz (Daniel Summers) |
| Website | 2sj.com |
2 Skinnee J's (alternatively spelled Two Skinnee J's or Too Skinnee J's) is an American hip hop band from Brooklyn, New York, whose music has been categorized as nerdcore and rap rock. The band was founded in 1991 by Special J (vocals), Rabbi J-Slim (vocals), Joey Viturbo (guitar), Sammy B (bass guitar), DJ Casper (keyboards), and Andy Action (drums). With numerous line-up changes, the band was active through the 1990s until 2003, when they officially disbanded. The group recorded several demos, 2 EPs, and 3 studio albums; SuperMercado! on Capricorn Records, Volumizer on Volcano Records, and Sexy Karate on Dolphins vs. Unicorns. The band went through several key membership changes before its breaking up in 2003, although they briefly reunited for reunion tours in 2005, 2008, 2010 and 2012.