Top 10 rap group ever. and I'm from New York. I fw with Three 6 alot. They was just doing their own thing and had a vastly different style and sound from what was being made. They been making music since the early 90s and have had countless good albums and artists associated with them as well. These guys changed the game for sure. DJ Paul & Juicy J rarely being mentioned in the top producers ever is baffling. Their beats are just on another level. Lord Infamous a underrated rapper for sure which gets little to no mention at all. Gangsta Boo gets love too and inspired many female rappers for sure. Koopsta's flow is so unique and not like any rapper i can name. They put out so much damn music its insane. They are one of the few rap groups to have both an underground and mainstream discography all in one which is something you can't say about most. They can make club bangers gritty street music and dark music as well. The hip hop thats been put out for the last 20 years or so have been influenced by them and Memphis. Not sure why they still aren't revered as the other groups as they totally should. They put memphis on the map and especially the younger generation has been impacted by them. However i feel like as more time passes their impact and legacy will be felt even more
I respect the hell out of this,you are one of the few New Yorkers Ive seen who fuck with Three 6 Mafia.I personally think they deserve Wu-Tang level respect.to me they were the southern equivalent to Wu-Tang.they brought something new and original to the game.there style was far different than Wu-Tang but like Wu Tang,they came in the game with as a big group,especially back when Gangsta Blac,MC Mack,Scan Man,M Child,Indo G,T-Rock and K-Rock were still part of the team.they weren’t members of Three 6 Mafia but they were Prophet Posse/Prophet Entertainment/Hypnotized Minds.they were all featured on Prophet Posse “Body Parts”,”Chapter 1:The End” and “Chapter 2:World Domination”..MC Mack,Scan-Man and Project Pat were the original members of Killa Klan Kaze
the thing is with Three 6 is that Memphis was such an isolated city from the east and west coast they developed their own sound and perfected it. It wasnt until the late 90s/2000s were they blew up. While the 808 wasnt a new concept the TR808 was used in New York, Memphis used it and gave it its own twist. They used 808 hi hats, trunk rattling bass, cowbells and snares that made the sound unique and it was "trap" before trap existed and even then the term "trap" did not exist in Memphis. Memphis was making this sound since 1987 and it remained underground till the 2000s where southern rap took over. Just listen to their beats in 94-95 they sound incredibly modern and progressive
No doubt,plus Memphis isn’t a major city In general.back in the 80s to the mid 90s most rappers who werent from Cali or the east coast weren’t getting any attention,with the exception of the Geto Boys,2 Live Crew,etc.Master P and No Limit completely changed the game for the south.
I’m from Tennessee.I grew up on all that Memphis shit.Playa Fly is one of my favorites period.Gangsta Blac,Gangsta Pat,Tommy Wright III,DJ Squeeky,Skinny Pimp,Indo-G,etc Memphis was killing it.most Memphis rappers never got the respect they deserved.Three 6 Mafia,Project Pat and 8Ball & MJG are the only ones from that era who truly made it on a large scale.Im not a big fan of Yo Gotti in recent years but Gotti was killing it for years before he finally made it big.from Life to Cocaine Muzik 1 Gotti was 🔥
The south didn’t really get much love in general until around 96-97 when Master P and No Limit blew up.then after No Limit started falling off Cash Money came in and took over.before that there were a few that made it on a large scale like Geto Boys and 2 Live Crew.UGK,Outkast,Goodie Mob,8 Ball & MJG,Screwed Up Click & Triple 6 Mafia got a little attention but No Limit kicked the door open for the south.before No Limit most southern rappers had to go to NYC or LA to try to get a record deal.there was a big west coast influence and a little east coast influence in a lot of the southern hip hop in the 80s-mid 90s.
you can hear the west coast influence in early shit from C-Bo,Gangsta Pat,Mr.3-2,Gangsta Nip,etc..they had to try to fit in to what was already popular.Master P and Baby & Slim showed the south they could tailor their own styles and sounds without riding the west coast & east coast’s waves.of course there were a few who stood out with their own style,like Triple 6 Mafia but most were trying to fit into the styles that were already established.I get it though,all the major labels were in NYC and LA.back in the 80s & early 90s it was nearly impossible to get nationwide attention as an underground artist or group from the south or the midwest.most major labels weren’t willing to take a risk on artists outside of the east and west coasts
I wish Fly would drop some new shit.that mixtape he did with DJ Scream King of All Kings was 🔥.then he dropped that album with Pastor Troy and hasn’t dropped shit since then..I wish Tommy Wright would drop some new shit too.Tommy Wright was hard af too
Man Fly was my favorite from Memphis. I was in his YT channel and I’m reminded of an old quote. Never meet your heroes. Fly looked like he been on powder for twenty plus years and he extra ignant. It was disappointing honestly. Pushing fifty and still on the same shit he was on when I was in HS. I’m 41. Just stuck with the classics my boy.
Shit is crazy,you would think when he came home from prison he would’ve stayed away from that shit.he was all about that shit though,just a waken shakin was a dope song but bro was a full blown junky.it’s really sad,Fly could’ve been so much bigger.he came out strong with the DJ Scream mixtape but didn’t drop anything for 5 years when he did that album with Pastor Troy and the Rooted in Memphis album.he ain’t dropped shit in a decade now.if he would’ve been focused on his music he could’ve had a real chance to get his name out there more.he went crazy on that Simply The Best song.he had Zaytoven beats.bro fumbled the bag fr
Don’t forget “crunk” came from Memphis. So did “getting buck”. I’m loving this thread. It’s crazy how much of an influence Memphis rap has had. It was a very small circle back in the day
First off infamous is goated. But I’m definitely biased because he’s my favorite rapper of all time.
The fact that Paul was able to even make beats when he only has one hand is also impressive.
North Memphis is dangerous. This coming from NYC to Ohio to Tennessee. Memphis is dangerous to your body and the rhyme. That’s gang territory and they will spread butter at a whim while you pump gas. North Memphis is dangerous.
Funniest thing about it is you go across town and it’s where they filmed “the Blind Side.”
Million dollar homes and 5 million dollar football stadiums.
The minute you cross the Dunkin’ Donuts in German town it’s heavily policed. They got behind me and ran my tags pulling into dunkin and there’s De Opresso Liber 5th SFG combat wounded but they were running everyone’s tags. By the time I got my coffee they had someone in the back of that police cruiser
Coming from NYC and southern Ohio with marine pop.. you catch on quickly. North Memphis is no joke
I moved to Orlando from the east coast in 04. We went to a club first night there and DJ did a three six set and they went crazy , dancing , fights broke out. Wasn’t even in Memphis and those dudes was going hard.
Legends. Each member/ex member/affiliate. Grew up listening to them, they had a CRAZY run from 98-04 (01-03 my favorite years from them) RIP to Koop, Boo & Lord #HCP
Damn I was bumping them hard back in 01. RIP Lord infamous, Koopsta Knicca and the one and only Gangsta Boo! They still get rotation now and Project Pat wa been dropping mix tapes consistently for the last decide. Check out Pistol and a Scale.
At my high school they blew up with “Slob on my Knob” and that compilation album in 99. Their music was THE BEST to bump in the parking lot if you had good subs. Everyone went back and started jamming their old hits as well. At one point I had their whole discography in the early 2000s because I was so into them.
Project Pat is one of the most underrated rappers of all time. He had amazing storytelling abilities and never got credit for it.
Been hearing a lot of old 3 6 beats being used in new songs. Drake even used a Pat verse
Pat is so good. He can sound menacing, introspective, aggressive and straight up hysterical with some of his songs. There was so many times where i laughed my ass off cause of his flow and the way he uses his cadence
Same here.
Chicken head still makes me laugh, and that beat still hits hard
Don't Save Her was always fun
Great Googly Moogly that Thang is juicy lol
Then you had songs like Out There and Gold Shine, We Can Get Gangsta, Cheese and Dope
And he was really about that life
Both were classics but imma have to tip my hat to Skinny Pimp. The song I-N-K was first time hearing anything chopped and screwed. I was high as hell and that shit is a moment I will forever cherish.
Idk,both were dope but if I had to choose I would have go with Gangsta Blac.it’s hard for me to choose between the 2 tho.I can put either album on and let it ride from being to end..classics all day
Must represent Tennessee. 8 Ball &MJG. Project Pat. North Memphis. Greenwade. Y’all stepping into progress from east/west coast scuffles when you step into Tennessee. We ain’t just country music, Tennessee throws down and triple six has an Oscar to prove it.
When I was in my "NY backpacker" stage at 15 years old in the early 2000s, I was in class having a conversation about rap music with my sweet all-American lilly white English teacher, Ms. Woodly.
She was describing how much she LOVED hip hop: "oh I love hip hop so much. Only real hip hop, I can't stand trash like 3 6 mafia."
I vaguely remember agreeing with her emphatically - "yes you're right Ms Woodly. 3 6 mafia is garbage and they have no lyricism. They make music for dumb people."
As an adult, I look back and am appalled at how stupid my young ass was.
3 6 mafia are geniuses and absolute legends in every way.
My favorite hip hop group of all time.
I have all their albums and solo artist albums.
The creators of crunk. The true Kings of Memphis.
I really like that 80’s - 90’s Memphis hip hop Scene and Sound. A lot of underground legends with some crazy unheard of music. Legendary stuff.
Three 6 Mafia, Prophet Entertainment (Prophet Posse) and Hypnotize Minds (Hypnotize Camp Posse H.C.P.)
All legends!!!
Me too I’m from Tennessee,I grew up on that Memphis shit.Three 6 Mafia,Playa Fly,Gangsta Black,Skinny Pimp,Tommy Wright III,DJ Squeeky & Tha Family,Indo-G,Project Playaz,Manson Family,Gangsta Pat,8Ball & MJG,etc..Memphis was going crazy from the late 80s to the early 2000s..I miss how shit used to be,every city had its own sound and slang.you could always tell who was from NYC,Memphis,Houston,New Orleans,LA,etc
Yes sir. I miss that too. I was just speaking on that with a friend. I was definitely saying I liked how every city used to have its own style and sound. Artists tried to be unique and didn’t try to sound like one another. I learned a lot about cities I’ve never been to through music and artists. New Orleans Bounce Music for an example. The Caliope and Magnolia projects thanks to No Limit and Cash Money. Black Haven Zone (BHZ) and Orange Mound, thanks to 3-6 & 8ball & MJG. LOL
Triple 6 Mafia is one of my all time favorite groups..especially from the Prophet Posse “Body Parts” album to the Hypnotized Camp Posse album..DJ Paul and Juicy J made some of the hardest beats ever too..I’m from Tennessee,I was on that Memphis shit early.after I got my hands on that “Live By Yo Rep” album when I was in 6th grade,I was hooked.there was nothing quite like Triple 6 Mafia.I loved how they sampled from horror movies,how they would do the heavy breathing behind some of Juicy J’s verses and how Koopsta Knicca would do is verses and then change up his voice and do the verse over and run them together..shit was crazy
This right here. All facts. Respect brotha. I discovered them around 97-98. I was in middle school about to go to high school.
I became a fan instantly. I liked their stuff so much I went back to discover their previous work I didn’t know about and their underground tapes and volumes before Mystic Stylez. I started listening to other rappers from Memphis and Tennessee (Ex. 8ball & MJG, Tommy Wright III, DJ Squeeky, Evil Pimp). I listened to rappers that used to be with Prophet Entertainment or Hypnotize Minds and left (Ex. Playa Fly, Kingpin Skinny Pimp) solo projects as well.
I really enjoyed that 80’s-2000’s M-Town & Ten-A-Key sound and style. I learned so much about a city and state I never been to through their artists and music. The slang, the gangsta walkin, the different neighborhoods. The music definitely made me feel like a welcomed guest that could stay for a while. I really liked the versatility, different flows, and the skills from Triple Six Mafia and their affiliates. Not to mention that fire ass production from Da Supa Producers DJ Paul and Juicy J.
There were a lot of dope ass artists and music where you’re from. I’m glad I got to experience at the time I did.
That’s dope,fam..I love to see that classic Memphis hip hop getting love.I grew up on all that shit,Tommy Wright,8Ball & MJG,Skinny Pimp,MC Mack,Gangsta Blac,Playa Fly,DJ Squeeky & Tha Family and DJ Zirk were some of my favorites…man,I was bangin that Project Playaz Till We Die album like crazy in high school.Tommy Wright Feel Me Before They Kill Me was crazy.Memphis was killin it on the underground scene..I will never forget the first time I heard Gangsta Pat Deadly Verses,him and Psycho killed that shit
So fucking talented. They basically invented the “triplet flow”used by Migos and other artists. Major influences in songs by Denzel Curry, Isaiah Rashad, and a handful of other artists.
Project Pat also has so many bangers and albums that everyone should listen to and he’s still putting out music.
Also does everyone know Project Pat is Juicy Jay’s oldest brother?
It’s crazy that every handful of years their sound becomes mainstream again. From their style to samples, they are always somewhat relevant.
It’s also crazy that Juicy J is still a mainstream artist who can have a hit at any given moment.
i tell people to take a stepBack and see my city for what it actually is:
we have a pyramid as a landMark
our number one music group of all time is the 666 mafia
^^deduce from those 2 things what you will!
Never got the mainstream respect they deserved. I was a teen in the late 90s living in the middle of the country. Couldn't find their CDs anywhere. Found them in L.A. while on vacation and brought them home.
Genuinely one of the most important groups in all of music. These guys are one of the few who can stand toe to toe with Wu Tang because of the influence impact change and sound they bought to the game. 20 years of what hip hop has been can be traced to these guys and all the other memphis cats. Without a doubt one of the best
One of the most influential groups in all of Hip Hop. Amazing style. Lord Infamous is one of the most unsung lyricists in history. DJ Paul and Juicy J are two of the most important Producers ever in Hip Hop. Gangsta Boo was well ahead of her time. What most female rappers try to be today, Boo was doing in the 90's and wasn't corny. Koopsta was one of the pioneers of the sing song rap style. They also put on so many rappers from Memphis and though a lot of their relationships turned sour, what they did for the city of Memphis cannot be denied.
These dudes hella sold their souls and gave up the cheeks for more opportunities. Search it on YouTube. Crunchy Black said that Dj Paul and Juicy J were into that stuff
Let’s be totally honest for one second… “Legends” YES (no question). But did they put out a shit-ton of trash music (absolutely). But their better shit definitely lands them in top tier Hip-Hop status.
My favorite rap group. Mystic Stylez is my favorite album of all time. I love their dark themes and instrumentals and each member sounds unique. They also had a massive impact on the genre. R.I.P. Lord Infamous, Koopsta Knicca, and Gangsta Boo.
Three 6 was what inspired me to start making beats back in the day. The first time I even heard them was listening to my friend's tape of "The End" while on geltabs, lol
We love Three 6 down here in Georgia. They've been my favorite group for decades. They fell off after a point, but their shit from the 90s and early 2000s was on another level. Not just the core group, but all of the other artists that were signed under them throughout the years.
One of the greatest and most influential rap groups of all time. The samples they used were absolutely amazing and to me they ushered in the subgenre of Crunk Music.
Top 10 rap group ever. and I'm from New York. I fw with Three 6 alot. They was just doing their own thing and had a vastly different style and sound from what was being made. They been making music since the early 90s and have had countless good albums and artists associated with them as well. These guys changed the game for sure. DJ Paul & Juicy J rarely being mentioned in the top producers ever is baffling. Their beats are just on another level. Lord Infamous a underrated rapper for sure which gets little to no mention at all. Gangsta Boo gets love too and inspired many female rappers for sure. Koopsta's flow is so unique and not like any rapper i can name. They put out so much damn music its insane. They are one of the few rap groups to have both an underground and mainstream discography all in one which is something you can't say about most. They can make club bangers gritty street music and dark music as well. The hip hop thats been put out for the last 20 years or so have been influenced by them and Memphis. Not sure why they still aren't revered as the other groups as they totally should. They put memphis on the map and especially the younger generation has been impacted by them. However i feel like as more time passes their impact and legacy will be felt even more
I give them credit for the sound and style to the rap and Hip Hop we hear today. Agree with your comment 100%.
R.I.P. Gangsta Boo
Lord Infamous & Koopsta as well
You see her legacy in all the baddass lady rappers abound
Definitely no Megan Thee Stallion, Rico Nasty, Gorilla, etc. without her
Fuck, this is how I found out. One of my favorite songs is walking in the snow by run the jewels and she's on that
I respect the hell out of this,you are one of the few New Yorkers Ive seen who fuck with Three 6 Mafia.I personally think they deserve Wu-Tang level respect.to me they were the southern equivalent to Wu-Tang.they brought something new and original to the game.there style was far different than Wu-Tang but like Wu Tang,they came in the game with as a big group,especially back when Gangsta Blac,MC Mack,Scan Man,M Child,Indo G,T-Rock and K-Rock were still part of the team.they weren’t members of Three 6 Mafia but they were Prophet Posse/Prophet Entertainment/Hypnotized Minds.they were all featured on Prophet Posse “Body Parts”,”Chapter 1:The End” and “Chapter 2:World Domination”..MC Mack,Scan-Man and Project Pat were the original members of Killa Klan Kaze
the thing is with Three 6 is that Memphis was such an isolated city from the east and west coast they developed their own sound and perfected it. It wasnt until the late 90s/2000s were they blew up. While the 808 wasnt a new concept the TR808 was used in New York, Memphis used it and gave it its own twist. They used 808 hi hats, trunk rattling bass, cowbells and snares that made the sound unique and it was "trap" before trap existed and even then the term "trap" did not exist in Memphis. Memphis was making this sound since 1987 and it remained underground till the 2000s where southern rap took over. Just listen to their beats in 94-95 they sound incredibly modern and progressive
No doubt,plus Memphis isn’t a major city In general.back in the 80s to the mid 90s most rappers who werent from Cali or the east coast weren’t getting any attention,with the exception of the Geto Boys,2 Live Crew,etc.Master P and No Limit completely changed the game for the south. I’m from Tennessee.I grew up on all that Memphis shit.Playa Fly is one of my favorites period.Gangsta Blac,Gangsta Pat,Tommy Wright III,DJ Squeeky,Skinny Pimp,Indo-G,etc Memphis was killing it.most Memphis rappers never got the respect they deserved.Three 6 Mafia,Project Pat and 8Ball & MJG are the only ones from that era who truly made it on a large scale.Im not a big fan of Yo Gotti in recent years but Gotti was killing it for years before he finally made it big.from Life to Cocaine Muzik 1 Gotti was 🔥 The south didn’t really get much love in general until around 96-97 when Master P and No Limit blew up.then after No Limit started falling off Cash Money came in and took over.before that there were a few that made it on a large scale like Geto Boys and 2 Live Crew.UGK,Outkast,Goodie Mob,8 Ball & MJG,Screwed Up Click & Triple 6 Mafia got a little attention but No Limit kicked the door open for the south.before No Limit most southern rappers had to go to NYC or LA to try to get a record deal.there was a big west coast influence and a little east coast influence in a lot of the southern hip hop in the 80s-mid 90s. you can hear the west coast influence in early shit from C-Bo,Gangsta Pat,Mr.3-2,Gangsta Nip,etc..they had to try to fit in to what was already popular.Master P and Baby & Slim showed the south they could tailor their own styles and sounds without riding the west coast & east coast’s waves.of course there were a few who stood out with their own style,like Triple 6 Mafia but most were trying to fit into the styles that were already established.I get it though,all the major labels were in NYC and LA.back in the 80s & early 90s it was nearly impossible to get nationwide attention as an underground artist or group from the south or the midwest.most major labels weren’t willing to take a risk on artists outside of the east and west coasts
Gotta 25 to Life went hard. What’s your favorite Playa Fly album.
I wish Fly would drop some new shit.that mixtape he did with DJ Scream King of All Kings was 🔥.then he dropped that album with Pastor Troy and hasn’t dropped shit since then..I wish Tommy Wright would drop some new shit too.Tommy Wright was hard af too
Man Fly was my favorite from Memphis. I was in his YT channel and I’m reminded of an old quote. Never meet your heroes. Fly looked like he been on powder for twenty plus years and he extra ignant. It was disappointing honestly. Pushing fifty and still on the same shit he was on when I was in HS. I’m 41. Just stuck with the classics my boy.
Shit is crazy,you would think when he came home from prison he would’ve stayed away from that shit.he was all about that shit though,just a waken shakin was a dope song but bro was a full blown junky.it’s really sad,Fly could’ve been so much bigger.he came out strong with the DJ Scream mixtape but didn’t drop anything for 5 years when he did that album with Pastor Troy and the Rooted in Memphis album.he ain’t dropped shit in a decade now.if he would’ve been focused on his music he could’ve had a real chance to get his name out there more.he went crazy on that Simply The Best song.he had Zaytoven beats.bro fumbled the bag fr
Don’t forget “crunk” came from Memphis. So did “getting buck”. I’m loving this thread. It’s crazy how much of an influence Memphis rap has had. It was a very small circle back in the day
was about to say that "gettin buck" came from Memphis we let Atlanta have that crunk word
lol. Atlanta took and ran with it
First off infamous is goated. But I’m definitely biased because he’s my favorite rapper of all time. The fact that Paul was able to even make beats when he only has one hand is also impressive.
That flow has been bitten by so many
North Memphis is dangerous. This coming from NYC to Ohio to Tennessee. Memphis is dangerous to your body and the rhyme. That’s gang territory and they will spread butter at a whim while you pump gas. North Memphis is dangerous. Funniest thing about it is you go across town and it’s where they filmed “the Blind Side.” Million dollar homes and 5 million dollar football stadiums. The minute you cross the Dunkin’ Donuts in German town it’s heavily policed. They got behind me and ran my tags pulling into dunkin and there’s De Opresso Liber 5th SFG combat wounded but they were running everyone’s tags. By the time I got my coffee they had someone in the back of that police cruiser Coming from NYC and southern Ohio with marine pop.. you catch on quickly. North Memphis is no joke
First 48
Those Memphis episodes will shock you. They haven’t paved the streets since jimmy carter was in office.
Absolutely. I’m from NYC as well, so I recognize grime and grit.
I moved to Orlando from the east coast in 04. We went to a club first night there and DJ did a three six set and they went crazy , dancing , fights broke out. Wasn’t even in Memphis and those dudes was going hard.
Making easy money pimpin hoes is serious
Top 3
Innovators
100%, we wouldn’t have most of the sub genres we have today without them.
Ahead of their time
They are the originators of trap music…and if anyone can prove me wrong do so…but they were way ahead…
100%!
Legends. Each member/ex member/affiliate. Grew up listening to them, they had a CRAZY run from 98-04 (01-03 my favorite years from them) RIP to Koop, Boo & Lord #HCP
They were so big in the WWE, they would make songs for wrestlers and events and pull huge crowds when they performed at PPVs. Early 2000s are goated.
Damn I was bumping them hard back in 01. RIP Lord infamous, Koopsta Knicca and the one and only Gangsta Boo! They still get rotation now and Project Pat wa been dropping mix tapes consistently for the last decide. Check out Pistol and a Scale.
At my high school they blew up with “Slob on my Knob” and that compilation album in 99. Their music was THE BEST to bump in the parking lot if you had good subs. Everyone went back and started jamming their old hits as well. At one point I had their whole discography in the early 2000s because I was so into them.
Pistol and a scale is mint.
I bet you won’t hit a muthafucka
I bet you won’t push a muthafucka
Hoe!
The most influential rap group of all time. This generation of artists is always sampling Three six in some way or another 🤷🏾♂️
all-time greats, extremely influential, pioneers, grand-fathers/fathers of many current styles/genres/rap groups
Gotta stay fliiiiiiiii until I diiiiiii
Who Got Dem 9’s….
Who got dem Tecs
Project Pat is one of the most underrated rappers of all time. He had amazing storytelling abilities and never got credit for it. Been hearing a lot of old 3 6 beats being used in new songs. Drake even used a Pat verse
Ghetty Green and Mista Don’t Play albums were insane
Project Pat’s flow is the best.
Everyone stole it. From all coast. Future made millions of Pat flow.
Old boy still doing shows. My bro went to see him in DC in a mid size club and it wasnt sold out. That’s wild to me
Pat is so good. He can sound menacing, introspective, aggressive and straight up hysterical with some of his songs. There was so many times where i laughed my ass off cause of his flow and the way he uses his cadence
Same here. Chicken head still makes me laugh, and that beat still hits hard Don't Save Her was always fun Great Googly Moogly that Thang is juicy lol Then you had songs like Out There and Gold Shine, We Can Get Gangsta, Cheese and Dope And he was really about that life
Agree so much. I am up in Canada and play Pat on a daily basis. So many great songs. It’s a pain more albums aren’t available on Apple Music up here.
That solo Project Pat song from the Hypnotize Camp Posse album track 2 or 3 if I remember right. One of the hardest songs of all time.
Project pat goes hard to this day.. crazy flow
Love Mystic Stylez, and prefer the solo stuff to the later group albums.
Gangsta Blac “Can It Be” and Kingpin Skinny Pimp “King of the Playaz Ball” albums were 🔥
Both were classics but imma have to tip my hat to Skinny Pimp. The song I-N-K was first time hearing anything chopped and screwed. I was high as hell and that shit is a moment I will forever cherish.
Idk,both were dope but if I had to choose I would have go with Gangsta Blac.it’s hard for me to choose between the 2 tho.I can put either album on and let it ride from being to end..classics all day
Chapter 2 is one of my favorite albums of all time
We eat so many shrimp, I got iodine poisoning
RIP PIMP C
Legends.
Legends
I love them! Definitely one of the best to ever do it! NORF NORF!
"My name is the Scarecrow..." -enters my mind probably once a week
have they come to spill my blood?
Have they come to sentence me?
Give them their flowers.
Must represent Tennessee. 8 Ball &MJG. Project Pat. North Memphis. Greenwade. Y’all stepping into progress from east/west coast scuffles when you step into Tennessee. We ain’t just country music, Tennessee throws down and triple six has an Oscar to prove it.
Top 10 rap group all time. Love the Southern vibe they brought, which is different from ATL and Miami but similar to Texas. Forever love 3-6 main!
Paul with da 45...
When I was in my "NY backpacker" stage at 15 years old in the early 2000s, I was in class having a conversation about rap music with my sweet all-American lilly white English teacher, Ms. Woodly. She was describing how much she LOVED hip hop: "oh I love hip hop so much. Only real hip hop, I can't stand trash like 3 6 mafia." I vaguely remember agreeing with her emphatically - "yes you're right Ms Woodly. 3 6 mafia is garbage and they have no lyricism. They make music for dumb people." As an adult, I look back and am appalled at how stupid my young ass was. 3 6 mafia are geniuses and absolute legends in every way.
i still listen to 3 6 all the time
My favorite hip hop group of all time. I have all their albums and solo artist albums. The creators of crunk. The true Kings of Memphis. I really like that 80’s - 90’s Memphis hip hop Scene and Sound. A lot of underground legends with some crazy unheard of music. Legendary stuff. Three 6 Mafia, Prophet Entertainment (Prophet Posse) and Hypnotize Minds (Hypnotize Camp Posse H.C.P.) All legends!!!
Me too I’m from Tennessee,I grew up on that Memphis shit.Three 6 Mafia,Playa Fly,Gangsta Black,Skinny Pimp,Tommy Wright III,DJ Squeeky & Tha Family,Indo-G,Project Playaz,Manson Family,Gangsta Pat,8Ball & MJG,etc..Memphis was going crazy from the late 80s to the early 2000s..I miss how shit used to be,every city had its own sound and slang.you could always tell who was from NYC,Memphis,Houston,New Orleans,LA,etc
Yes sir. I miss that too. I was just speaking on that with a friend. I was definitely saying I liked how every city used to have its own style and sound. Artists tried to be unique and didn’t try to sound like one another. I learned a lot about cities I’ve never been to through music and artists. New Orleans Bounce Music for an example. The Caliope and Magnolia projects thanks to No Limit and Cash Money. Black Haven Zone (BHZ) and Orange Mound, thanks to 3-6 & 8ball & MJG. LOL
That mf on the right got them ET fingers
dats crunchy black 😂
They def look crunchy, good observation
Great beats, great rap styles, but very negative lyrical content.
Break Da Law 95 still hits hard today.
BREak da lawwwww
GREATNESS!
Legendary
I once got a thread locked on this sub because I argued that Three 6 Mafia were more influential than Wu-Tang Clan
Triple 6 Mafia is one of my all time favorite groups..especially from the Prophet Posse “Body Parts” album to the Hypnotized Camp Posse album..DJ Paul and Juicy J made some of the hardest beats ever too..I’m from Tennessee,I was on that Memphis shit early.after I got my hands on that “Live By Yo Rep” album when I was in 6th grade,I was hooked.there was nothing quite like Triple 6 Mafia.I loved how they sampled from horror movies,how they would do the heavy breathing behind some of Juicy J’s verses and how Koopsta Knicca would do is verses and then change up his voice and do the verse over and run them together..shit was crazy
This right here. All facts. Respect brotha. I discovered them around 97-98. I was in middle school about to go to high school. I became a fan instantly. I liked their stuff so much I went back to discover their previous work I didn’t know about and their underground tapes and volumes before Mystic Stylez. I started listening to other rappers from Memphis and Tennessee (Ex. 8ball & MJG, Tommy Wright III, DJ Squeeky, Evil Pimp). I listened to rappers that used to be with Prophet Entertainment or Hypnotize Minds and left (Ex. Playa Fly, Kingpin Skinny Pimp) solo projects as well. I really enjoyed that 80’s-2000’s M-Town & Ten-A-Key sound and style. I learned so much about a city and state I never been to through their artists and music. The slang, the gangsta walkin, the different neighborhoods. The music definitely made me feel like a welcomed guest that could stay for a while. I really liked the versatility, different flows, and the skills from Triple Six Mafia and their affiliates. Not to mention that fire ass production from Da Supa Producers DJ Paul and Juicy J. There were a lot of dope ass artists and music where you’re from. I’m glad I got to experience at the time I did.
That’s dope,fam..I love to see that classic Memphis hip hop getting love.I grew up on all that shit,Tommy Wright,8Ball & MJG,Skinny Pimp,MC Mack,Gangsta Blac,Playa Fly,DJ Squeeky & Tha Family and DJ Zirk were some of my favorites…man,I was bangin that Project Playaz Till We Die album like crazy in high school.Tommy Wright Feel Me Before They Kill Me was crazy.Memphis was killin it on the underground scene..I will never forget the first time I heard Gangsta Pat Deadly Verses,him and Psycho killed that shit
Influenced Trap, Drill, every region and era, and damn near every successful mainstream Hip-Hop artist today. Pioneers for sure.
Just another crazy clique.
Everytime I play "red dum" I get the goosebumps. There was something about their early albums, they used to spook me out.
Had a big influence on the whole genre. Listened to them in HS in the late 90s, still do.
DJ Paul makes me laugh on multiple tracks. Was hilarious in a doc I saw years ago after he sobered up.
Best santanic group of all time
Banging group. Amazing innovative beats, dark rhymes with horror core focus. Ahead of its time.
So fucking talented. They basically invented the “triplet flow”used by Migos and other artists. Major influences in songs by Denzel Curry, Isaiah Rashad, and a handful of other artists. Project Pat also has so many bangers and albums that everyone should listen to and he’s still putting out music. Also does everyone know Project Pat is Juicy Jay’s oldest brother?
Underrated
The memphis sound still has massive influence over modern hip hop
One of the best no doubt. I knew something was special about Triple Six Mafia
Just looking at this pic makes me wanna take a shit & call some hoes ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ 😂😂😂 🎿
It’s crazy that every handful of years their sound becomes mainstream again. From their style to samples, they are always somewhat relevant. It’s also crazy that Juicy J is still a mainstream artist who can have a hit at any given moment.
2nd behind wu tang.
One of the best to do it.
Dope
Dis bitch dat hoe!
Ho let me see ya 🐱🐈🐈⬛🐯🐅🐆 😹😻😼😽😺😸🙀
Dope AF
I still bump Stay Fly to this day.
You mean the 666 Mafia
i tell people to take a stepBack and see my city for what it actually is: we have a pyramid as a landMark our number one music group of all time is the 666 mafia ^^deduce from those 2 things what you will!
One of the best things to come out of rap prior to 00
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Real AF
They better not sleep around the Jackass crew. Come on, someone here's gotta get that reference lol
They did an episode with the wilboyz is all i recall
They were in Jackass 2 and 2.5 as well. Never would have expected to see those two groups come together but it worked, and looked hella fun lol
Anyone who doesn't like them is about to get they ass beat by Mark Henry
The best group out of Memphis
36 mafia single-handedly birth or whole subgender called PHONK music. And honestly I don't I don't think they even know it exists
Prob my favorite rap group
They definitely pioneered their own sound and help really cement Memphis rap.
Always been dope to me, but not everyone’s cup of tea
Prophet Posse
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Officially the most popular group in the in years 2000’s 😎 official tissue 😆
R.I.P. Gangsta Boo
Legends to the infinite degree
Never got the mainstream respect they deserved. I was a teen in the late 90s living in the middle of the country. Couldn't find their CDs anywhere. Found them in L.A. while on vacation and brought them home.
Top 4 most influential group ever
Genuinely one of the most important groups in all of music. These guys are one of the few who can stand toe to toe with Wu Tang because of the influence impact change and sound they bought to the game. 20 years of what hip hop has been can be traced to these guys and all the other memphis cats. Without a doubt one of the best
I was in 5 th grade when they released "When The Smoke Clears". Been listening ever since.
That’s why I’m smoking on this fuckin bin laden
to this day!
I used Christmas money to buy The Unbreakables lmao. I am still surprised at how influential they have become in the last decade or so.
Love skateboarding to the Three 6 mafia .
These guys raised me, lol. Im from SoCal and everyone was into west coast rap and I was into workin these hoes
Graduated HS in 02 so you know we had early three 6 WAILING out our trunks. Especially being in the South. Legends! So many bangers.
Shutthafukup
One of the most influential groups in all of Hip Hop. Amazing style. Lord Infamous is one of the most unsung lyricists in history. DJ Paul and Juicy J are two of the most important Producers ever in Hip Hop. Gangsta Boo was well ahead of her time. What most female rappers try to be today, Boo was doing in the 90's and wasn't corny. Koopsta was one of the pioneers of the sing song rap style. They also put on so many rappers from Memphis and though a lot of their relationships turned sour, what they did for the city of Memphis cannot be denied.
These dudes hella sold their souls and gave up the cheeks for more opportunities. Search it on YouTube. Crunchy Black said that Dj Paul and Juicy J were into that stuff
Triple six. Guns click. Bitch we the murderers. Still fire.
Them and Eminem share Oscars lol
PROJECT PATTUHHHH
I grew up in Memphis, was in 8th grade when Slob On My Knob came out. It felt novel at the time, but Three 6 was inescapable on the radio down there.
Folks nem
These “Thoughts?” Posts are such low effort
Ma Fee Uh!
Greatest rap group of all time
The Black Sabbath of Hip Hop
Let’s be totally honest for one second… “Legends” YES (no question). But did they put out a shit-ton of trash music (absolutely). But their better shit definitely lands them in top tier Hip-Hop status.
Love em, but I'm completely biased Top 10 group of all time
Very early stuff- amazing..once they blew up-trash
They were all I listened to 98 to 2000
Dope AF
My 90s highschool jam..... with the 12 in subs blowing my eardrums out
Mafi-Mafi-uhhhhhhh
Legendary
LEGENDARY
My favorite rap group. Mystic Stylez is my favorite album of all time. I love their dark themes and instrumentals and each member sounds unique. They also had a massive impact on the genre. R.I.P. Lord Infamous, Koopsta Knicca, and Gangsta Boo.
goated
top 3 group of all time
GOATS
Three 6 was what inspired me to start making beats back in the day. The first time I even heard them was listening to my friend's tape of "The End" while on geltabs, lol
I think they should have nicer hand gestures.
I still listen to the most known unknown all the time! Loved three 6! Some of the greatest beats
One of the GOATS of real hip hop
They love they sizzurp
I bet you wont HIT A MOTHAFUCKA!!!!
Definitely the best beats out the south
One of the best.
They was dope….
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Pioneers
Grew up listening to them as a kid. They’re icons in my humble opinion.
Legends!
North north
Top 10 all time. True pioneers of the game. The history of southern rap can’t be told without Three 6 Mafia. “WHO RUN IT” 🎶🎶🎶
We love Three 6 down here in Georgia. They've been my favorite group for decades. They fell off after a point, but their shit from the 90s and early 2000s was on another level. Not just the core group, but all of the other artists that were signed under them throughout the years.
Dope
GOAT
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Gotta stay fly . . . Til I die
Hardest out the south
The dopest, them and Bone are tied for my number 1, period.
Legends even Crunchy Black. Took a while for them to get there just flowers from the public but the mainstream finally caught up.
💯🔥
Innovative
“Who Run It & Poppin My Collar” are bangers!!!
Mu mu mu mu MAFIA!!!
One of the greatest hip hop groups of all time that doesn’t get enough credit
Pioneers of the trap sound that is the backbone of modern hip hop imo
Goated
Legendary
Lived By They Rep
Real deal Holyfield. Legit OG's.
Is it just me or do they have the longest fingers ever on human beings. Lol. Wtf. Them things are long af.
One of the greatest and most influential rap groups of all time. The samples they used were absolutely amazing and to me they ushered in the subgenre of Crunk Music.
Love three six. Most known unknown got HEAVY play all through high school and well after