The Skinny Boys
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The Skinny Boys | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Bridgeport, Connecticut |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 1985–current |
| Labels | Warlock, Jive/RCA |
| Members | Superman Jay Shockin' Shaun The Human Jock Box |
The Skinny Boys are an
History and appearances in multimedia
The Skinny Boys began creating music and performing together in 1981 as the Superior Crush MC's
The group went on to sign with Jive Records and had a two albums released by that label, namely Skinny & Proud and Skinny (They Can't Get Enough).[1]
The single "Jockbox" was used as the theme song of the Comedy Central television series Workaholics.[4]
At a school in Japan, 6th grade students have used music by The Skinny Boys for "Fresh Friday".[5]
As of September 21, 2021, they have been awarded "The Key to the City" in Bridgeport.[citation needed]
Discography
- 1986: Weightless
- 1987: Skinny & Proud
- 1988: Skinny (They Can't Get Enough)[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
- ^ a b c d e Superman Jay; Shockin' Shawn; The Human Jock Box (October 11, 2007). "The Skinny Boys - The Unkut Interview". unkut.com (Interview). Interviewed by Robbie. Retrieved August 21, 2023.
- ^ "Weightless". Amazon.com. 2006-03-28. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
- ^ "The Skinny Boys". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2021-06-12.
- ^ "The 100 Best Hip-Hop One-Hit Wonders61. The Skinny Boys 'Jockbox' (1986)". Complex.com. May 2012. Retrieved 2017-11-03.
External links
- Skinny Boys at discogs.com
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