Artist description Tame One is one of the hottest underground acts in the hip-hop scene. Coming from "The Bricks", Newark, NJ, Tame One is familiar with underground hip-hop fans and graffiti artists world-wide.

Music Style Hip-Hop, Rap, Graff

Similar Artists Redman, Wu Tang Clan, Keith Murray

Artist History Tame One's career started in the early 1990s as he teamed with DJ Kaos and El Da Sensai to form the hot underground hip-hop act Artifacts. Their first album, _Between A Rock And A Hard Place_ (1994, WEA/Atlantic/Big Beats Records), was an unqualified hit on the underground and mix tape scenes. Their following album, _Thats Them_ (1997, WEA/Atlantic/Big Beat Records), scored the group their first gold album with the hit single, "The Ultimate", which appeared on the _High School High_ soundtrack. Due to contract problems and a desire to focus on solo careers, Artifacts broke up in 1998. Tame One has went on to launch several 12" EPs including _In The Area_ (1998, Urban Productions), _Trife Type Times_ (1999, Rawkus), and his most recent release, _Crazee_ (2000, Boom Skwad Recordings). Tame One has also appeared as a guest with several artists including cousin Redman, Fatal Hussein, Govna Mattic and Hard2Contain.

Group Members The Boom Skwad is the family that supports Tame One. Besides Tame One, members include: Jayburnzjaya, DJ Porno, Mellow Max 165, Gruff Rhino CMZ, Merge 11, Skully Fonts, A-Cool, Judy Jetsun, Johnnydangerously, Ston, Unity, Penny, GAGI, CMor, Ezra, Mr. Raha, Swift, Dahaomine, Lisa R., 13 X, BLACK 45, JeyRue, Sa D and Ma Dukes.

Albums Crazee (2000), Trife Type Times (1999), Brick City Kids (1998), In The Area (1998), That's Them (1997), High School High Soundtrack (1996), Between A Rock And A Hard Place (1994)

Location Newark, NJ - USA

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