| Origin | East Oakland, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1985–2001, 2007–2011 |
| Labels | Scarface Records/Priority, Guerilla Funk Records/EMI Llerrad Music Group |
| Associated acts | Paris, Public Enemy, Thug Life |
| Website | http://www.llerradmusic.com/ |
| Past members | Carla 'CMG' Green Karryl 'Special One' Smith |
The Conscious Daughters (TCD) were an American female hip hop duo from the Bay Area, California, United States, consisting of Carla 'CMG' Green and Karryl 'Special One' Smith.[1] The duo signed in 1993 to Paris's record label, Scarface Records, after passing him a demo tape at a club.[1] They released their first studio album, Ear to the Street.[2] Perodua showroom penang.
The single and video release of their 1994 single, 'Somethin' to Ride To (Fonky Expedition)', helped TCD gain national recognition. Soon after, they were signed by Priority/EMI Records and released their second album, Gamers. Many collaborations, projects and television appearances followed, most notably Rap City, MTV Jams, and Soul Train.[3]
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Gamers Harm The Conscious Daughters Gamers ℗ 2006 Guerrilla Funk Recordings Released on: 1996-03-05 Produc. In 2011, The Conscious Daughters inked a distribution deal with Phaseone/Sony. On December 11, 2011 Special One (real name Karryl Smith) tragically died. Something to Ride To(Fonky Expedition) Something to Ride To REMIX (Fonky Expedition Remix) We Roll Deep Sticky Situation Gamers.
In 2007, Nas released the track 'Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix)' which featured Breeze, Kam, King Tee, Candyman, Threat, Ice-T, Sir Mix-A-Lot and TCD.[4] Proteus 8 professional.
Their third album, The Nutcracker Suite,[5] was released on Guerilla Funk Records on February 10, 2009. In 2010, TCD severed their relationship with Guerrilla Funk Records, and in 2011 they signed a distribution deal with Phaseone/Sony.[citation needed]
On December 10, 2011, Smith was found dead at her home. Initially, the cause of death was unknown, but it was eventually determined to be from complications associated with blood clots that reached her lungs.[3][6][7][8]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Ear to the Street (1993)
- Gamers (1996)
- The Nutcracker Suite (2009)
Solo projects[edit]
- CMG - The Jane of All Trades (2011)
Singles[edit]
- 'Somethin' to Ride To (Fonky Expedition)' (1993)
- 'We Roll Deep' (1993)
- 'Sticky Situation' (1993)
- 'Gamers' (1996)
References[edit]
- ^ abColin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 61. ISBN0-7535-0252-6.
- ^Swan, Rachel. 'Crackin' Nutz'. East Bay Express.
- ^ ab'Conscious Daughter: Rap legend served 'special' purpose'. Sfbayview.com. December 21, 2011.
- ^'Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix) ft. Breeze, King Tee, Candyman (MP3)'. Prefixmag.com.
- ^'Victory lap'. Sfbgarchive.48hills.org.
- ^'Memorial Fund Created For Late Conscious Daughters Member Special One'. Yahoo.com.
- ^Swan, Rachel. 'Rest in Peace, Special One'. East Bay Express.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2012-01-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
| Origin | East Oakland, California, United States |
|---|---|
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1985–2001, 2007–2011 |
| Labels | Scarface Records/Priority, Guerilla Funk Records/EMI Llerrad Music Group |
| Associated acts | Paris, Public Enemy, Thug Life |
| Website | http://www.llerradmusic.com/ |
| Past members | Carla 'CMG' Green Karryl 'Special One' Smith |
The Conscious Daughters (TCD) were an American female hip hop duo from the Bay Area, California, United States, consisting of Carla 'CMG' Green and Karryl 'Special One' Smith.[1] The duo signed in 1993 to Paris's record label, Scarface Records, after passing him a demo tape at a club.[1] They released their first studio album, Ear to the Street.[2] Perodua showroom penang.
The single and video release of their 1994 single, 'Somethin' to Ride To (Fonky Expedition)', helped TCD gain national recognition. Soon after, they were signed by Priority/EMI Records and released their second album, Gamers. Many collaborations, projects and television appearances followed, most notably Rap City, MTV Jams, and Soul Train.[3]
Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprises Gamers Harm The Conscious Daughters Gamers ℗ 2006 Guerrilla Funk Recordings Released on: 1996-03-05 Produc. In 2011, The Conscious Daughters inked a distribution deal with Phaseone/Sony. On December 11, 2011 Special One (real name Karryl Smith) tragically died. Something to Ride To(Fonky Expedition) Something to Ride To REMIX (Fonky Expedition Remix) We Roll Deep Sticky Situation Gamers.
In 2007, Nas released the track 'Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix)' which featured Breeze, Kam, King Tee, Candyman, Threat, Ice-T, Sir Mix-A-Lot and TCD.[4] Proteus 8 professional.
Their third album, The Nutcracker Suite,[5] was released on Guerilla Funk Records on February 10, 2009. In 2010, TCD severed their relationship with Guerrilla Funk Records, and in 2011 they signed a distribution deal with Phaseone/Sony.[citation needed]
On December 10, 2011, Smith was found dead at her home. Initially, the cause of death was unknown, but it was eventually determined to be from complications associated with blood clots that reached her lungs.[3][6][7][8]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
- Ear to the Street (1993)
- Gamers (1996)
- The Nutcracker Suite (2009)
Solo projects[edit]
- CMG - The Jane of All Trades (2011)
Singles[edit]
- 'Somethin' to Ride To (Fonky Expedition)' (1993)
- 'We Roll Deep' (1993)
- 'Sticky Situation' (1993)
- 'Gamers' (1996)
References[edit]
- ^ abColin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 61. ISBN0-7535-0252-6.
- ^Swan, Rachel. 'Crackin' Nutz'. East Bay Express.
- ^ ab'Conscious Daughter: Rap legend served 'special' purpose'. Sfbayview.com. December 21, 2011.
- ^'Where Are They Now (West Coast Remix) ft. Breeze, King Tee, Candyman (MP3)'. Prefixmag.com.
- ^'Victory lap'. Sfbgarchive.48hills.org.
- ^'Memorial Fund Created For Late Conscious Daughters Member Special One'. Yahoo.com.
- ^Swan, Rachel. 'Rest in Peace, Special One'. East Bay Express.
- ^'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 2012-01-26. Retrieved 2012-01-24.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[edit]
- The Conscious Daughters at AllMusic
Conscious Daughters Gamers
