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Stetsasonic
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Origin

Brooklyn, New York, U.S.

Genres

Hip hop

Years active

1981-1994, 2020-present

Labels

Tommy Boy/Warner Bros.

Members

Past members

Stetsasonic is an American hip hop group formed in 1981 in Brooklyn, New York. It is remembered as one of the hip hop crews to use a live band, and the group's positive, uplifting lyrics made it forerunners of alternative hip hop and jazz rap. As a "hip hop band", the group were dependent on instruments as well as turntables and were well-known for their live shows.

The group signed to Tommy Boy Records and released their debut album, On Fire, in 1986. Although the album received mixed reviews, the follow-up albums In Full Gear and Blood, Sweat & No Tears were critically acclaimed. After the release of the latter, the group disbanded. Members Prince Paul, Daddy-O and Frukwan would go on to achieve successful solo careers in hip hop music.

After decades of being away, Stetsasonic resurfaced, started performing once again & even released a single and video in 2021 called NOW YA'LL GIVING UP LOVE. Presently they are working on a new album that is scheduled for release in 2022 called HERE WE GO AGAIN. The present members are Daddy-O, MC Delite, Wise, Prince Paul & Bobby Simmons.

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