Sir Mix-A-Lot

Christopher ‘Kid’ Reid originally from the Bronx and Christopher ‘Play’ Martin from Queens New York met in the 1980’s. The pair were in rival Hip Hop crews The Turnout Brothers and The Super Lovers, and eventually formed their duo under the name The Fresh Force Crew. In 1986 ''She's a Skeezer’’, “All Hail The Drum” and ''Rock Me'' were recorded on Sultra Records By 1987 they had changed their name to Kid 'n Play. Kid 'n Play recorded three albums together between 1988 and 1991: ''2 Hype'' (1988), ''Funhouse'' (1990), and ''Face the Nation (1991). Super Producer Hurby "Luvbug" Azor, the producer for Salt ’n Pepa who was also a member of The Super Lovers with Play became Kid 'n Play's manager and producer during the early portion of their career. All three albums focused on fun lyrics backed by hot friendly instrumental tracks. Among the group's most successful singles were 1989's "Rollin' with Kid 'n Play" that reached #11 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ''Billboard'' R&B singles chart, 1990s "Funhouse" #1 on the Hot Rap Tracks ''Billboard'' rap singles chart, and "Ain't Gonna Hurt Nobody" another #1 rap hit. The group's stage show highlighted their teen-friendly personalities, and dances such as their famous trademark Kid ’n Play Kick Step. Kid's visual trademark was his high-top fade haircut, which stood ten inches high at its peak. Martin the fella with the low top fade regularly wore unique custom made jacket