Luniz
Luniz | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Luniz Toons LuniTunes |
| Origin | Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1992–2005; 2015–present |
| Labels | |
| Members |
Yukmouth Numskull |
Luniz (pronounced Loonies) (formerly Luniz Toons and LuniTunes), is an American hip hop duo from Oakland, California, formed by West Coast rappers Yukmouth and Numskull. They were signed to Virgin Records, Noo Trybe Records, and C-Note Records. They were the flagship act for C-Note Records. The group is best known for the internationally successful hit in 1995 titled "I Got 5 on It", known as a weed-smoking anthem.
Discography
Studio albums
- Operation Stackola (1995)
- Lunitik Muzik (1997)
- Silver & Black (2002)
- No Pressure (2018)
Mixtapes
- High Timez (2015)
Extended plays
Filmography
- 1996—Original Gangstas, as customers at Thelma's Café
Awards
Grammy Award nominations
| Year | Category | Genre | Song | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals (with Luke Cresswell, Fiona Wilkes, Carl Smith, Fraser Morrison, Everett Bradley, Mr. X, Melle Mel, Yo-Yo, Chaka Khan, Charlie Wilson, Shaquille O'Neal, Quincy Jones and Coolio) |
R&B | "Stomp" | Nominated |