Luniz

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Formed 1994. Disbanded 2007.

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The Luniz (formerly The LuniTunes) were an American platinum-selling rap duo from Oakland, California, formed by Yukmouth and Numskull (Garrick Husbands). It released an internationally successful hit in 1995 titled "I Got 5 on It"—two versions of which appeared on the group's album Operation Stackola. A third version of the song, featuring Oakland rappers Dru Down, Shock G, Richie Rich, E-40, and Spice 1, also gained radio airplay. The track sold over one million copies in the United States alone.

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