Cru (group)
Cru was an American hip hop group formally signed to Def Jam Recordings composed of three members, The One Chadio, Mighty Ha and Yogi. The group's first appearance was the "We Got It Goin' On" remix by R&B group Changing Faces in 1995. Two years later the group released their debut album, Da Dirty 30, which featured two singles "Just Another Case" and "Bubblin'". After the release of the album, the group disbanded with Yogi becoming a hip hop producer when he joined Puffy Combs's Hitmen Production Team. After a long hiatus, The One Chadio resumed his career as a solo artist releasing an album titled Internal Insurgency and soon thereafter releasing an album titled External Insurgency. In an online interview, The One Chadio said he is currently working on another project that is tentatively set to be released in the latter half of 2022.
Cru | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Rhythm Blunt Cru |
| Origin | The Bronx, New York City, US |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1995–1999 |
| Labels | Def Jam |
| Past members | Chadio Mighty Ha (deceased) Yogi |
Anthony "The Mighty Ha" Holmes died at March 3, 2023 at the age of 56.[1]
Discography
Studio album
| Year | Title | Chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | U.S. R&B |
U.S. Heatseekers | ||
| 1997 | Da Dirty 30 | 102 | 26 | 1 |
Singles
| Year | Single | Chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 100 | U.S. R&B | U.S. Rap | |||
| 1997 | "Just Another Case" | 68 | 28 | 8 | Da Dirty 30 |
| "Bubblin'" | - | - | 23 | ||
References
- Obituary - Anthony Holmes, Herbert T. McCall Funeral Home
- Da Dirty 30 at AllMusic