After acquiring the demo tape that the group made with Jaz-O, Blige passed it on to Bad Boy CEO Sean "Puffy" Combs who signed them to a deal. One of their admirers was the "Queen of hip hop soul," fellow Yonkers native Mary J. The group eventually changed their name to the Warlox and continued developing a fan base by appearing on underground mixtapes.Īt some point, the trio connected with Jaz-O, and had a demo tape produced by him. While the local rap scene was being dominated by artists like Raw Rome, Lord Devon and a young DMX, the group began to gain attention for their lyrical style and ability to present tales of urban life.
In 1994, they appeared on Main Source's "Set It Off" from the album Fuck What You Think. As high school students, they formed a group called the Bomb Squad and began performing at local shows and producing their own demos. Jason " Jadakiss" Phillips, David " Styles P" Styles, and Sean " Sheek Louch" Jacobs, began their musical careers in their hometown of Yonkers, New York. History Formation and career beginnings (1994–1996)
1.3 Hiatus and resurgence (2001–present). 1.1 Formation and career beginnings (1994–1996). Money, Power & Respect (The LOX album) This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia ( view authors). Sean "Puffy" Combs & Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence for The Hitmen Sean "Puffy" Combs, Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie, & Steven "Stevie J" Jordan for The Hitmen Sean "Puffy" Combs for The Hitmen & Dame Greaseĭeric "D-Dot" Angelettie & Chucky Thompson for The Hitmen Sean "Puffy" Combs for The Hitmen & Rob "Arsee" Carter Nashiem Myrick & Carlos "6 July" Broady for The Hitmen, Scratches by Dj Iroc Sean "Puffy" Combs & Jeffery "J-Dub" Walker for The Hitmen, Scratches by Dj Irocĭame Grease, Co-produced by Jeffery "J-Dub" Walker for The Hitmen & Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie for the Hitmen, Co-produced by Richard "Younglord" Frierson for the Hitmenĭeric "D-Dot" Angelettie & Ron "Amen-Ra" Lawrence for The Hitmen, Co-produced by Jay "Waxx" Garfield Sean "Puffy" Combs & Richard "Younglord" Frierson for The Hitmen & Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie for The Hitmen Rap Pages (4/98, p.116) - 3 (out of 5) - ".The buzz surrounding them promised to bridge the chasm between underground and the commercial equation Bad Boy has capitalized." The Source (3/98, p.187) - 3.5 Mics (out of 5) - ".From underdogs to favorites, from rags to riches, The Lox have finally done their part to prove that all the premature acclaim was justified." Rolling Stone (3/5/98, p.65) - 3.5 Stars (out of 5) - ".It's a hardcore hip-hop album leavened by the party principle.It's whatever-works hip-hop, carried off in the same spirit that Puffy resurrects David Bowie or the Police for their bad bass lines."Įntertainment Weekly (2/13/98, p.70) - ".There's plenty of infectious, party-ready hooks on this debut, along with the same kind of hard-edged rhyming and lyrically vivid images Biggie found in the hood." - Rating: A. In 2008, the single "Money, Power & Respect was ranked number 53 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop. 
The album found huge success, peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, and spawned two charting singles, "Money, Power & Respect" and "If You Think I'm Jiggy". It was released on Januthrough Bad Boy Records and featured production from The Hitmen, Dame Grease and Swizz Beatz. Money, Power & Respect is the debut album by hip hop group The LOX. Sean Combs (Executive), The L.O.X., The Hitmen, Dame Grease, Swizz Beatz, Richard Frierson, P.K., Jay Garfield, Rob Carter
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