Atban Klann
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Atban Klann
- Genres: Rap
Biography
Representing the combined efforts of Philippines-born Apl.de.ap and African American songwriter Will.I.Am, Atban Klann was one of Southern California's hardest-hitting groups of the 1990s. The group, which Will.I.Am formed with Apl.de.ap shortly after leaving the dance troupe Tribal Nation, was quickly signed by the L.A.-based Ruthless label. Although they recorded one album, evenly divided between tracks accompanied by computer programming and cuts recorded with a live band, it went unreleased. The group's hopes continued to fade after the death of label owner Eazy-E in 1995. They disbanded shortly afterwards, with Will.I.Am going on to form a similar group, the Black Eyed Peas. ~ Craig Harris, RoviWikipedia on Answers.com:
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Atban Klann
| A.T.B.A.N Klann | |
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| Also known as | A Tribe Beyond a Nation Tribal Nation |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1991–1995 |
| Labels | Ruthless Records, Relativity Records |
| Associated acts | Eazy-E Blood of Abraham The Black Eyed Peas |
| Past members | |
| Will 1X apl.de.ap Mookie Mook DJ Motiv8 Dante Santiago |
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The Atban Klann (A Tribe Beyond a Nation) was a hip hop group whose members were Will 1X, apl.de.ap, Mookie Mook, DJ Motiv8 (aka Monroe Walker) & Dante Santiago. The Atban Klann were signed to Eazy-E's Ruthless Records. Will 1X and apl.de.ap of the hip hop group eventually became members of the The Black Eyed Peas.
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Biography
The group was signed to Ruthless Records in 1992 and made their debut on Eazy-E's EP, 5150: Home 4 tha Sick on the track entitled "Merry Muthaphuckkin' Xmas". Soon after, the duo recorded their debut album, Grass Roots which was to be released on October 6, 1992; however, the album was shelved shortly before its release. The duo would stay with Ruthless until they were dropped from the label after Eazy-E's death in 1995.[1] Will 1X would change his name to will.i.am and the Atban Klann would add Taboo and later Fergie and become the Grammy award winning band, The Black Eyed Peas.[1]
Discography
Singles
- 1994: "Puddles Of H2O"
Studio albums
- 1992: Grass Roots
References
- ^ a b Kellman, Andy. "The Black Eyed Peas". Allmusic. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-black-eyed-peas-p302855/biography. Retrieved 4 January 2011.
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