Da Youngsta's

Da Youngsta's is an American rap group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, that consisted of brothers Taji "Taj Mahal" Goodman (born February 23, 1977) and Qu'ran "Q-Ball" Goodman (March 24, 1978), and their cousin Tarik "Reek Geez" Dawson (February 22, 1976).

Da Youngsta's
Also known asIlly Funkstaz, Ba Ba Kids
OriginPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresHip hop, Hardcore hip hop
Years active1991–present
LabelsPop Art Records
East West America/Atlantic Records
Associated actsSteady B, Cool C, Three Times Dope, NASIIB
Websitewww.dayoungstas.com
MembersTaji Goodman
Quran Goodman
Tarik Dawson

The group released four albums in four years, experiencing its greatest success with 1993's The Aftermath.[1]

Most of their lyrics were ghostwritten, which led to claims of contrivance.[2]

Discography

Albums

Year Title Chart positions
Heatseekers Billboard 200[3] Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[3]
1992 Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's - - -
1993 The Aftermath 4 126 25
1994 No Mercy - - 45
1995 I'll Make U Famous - - -

Singles

Year Title Chart positions Album
Hot Rap Singles Hot R&B/Hip Hop Songs Hot Dance Singles[3] Billboard Hot 100
1992 "Pass da Mic" 10 - - - Somethin 4 Da Youngsta's
1993 "Iz U With Me" 9 - - - The Aftermath
"Crewz Pop" 3 59 26 -
1994 "Hip Hop Ride" 21 62 21 68 No Mercy
1995 "Mad Props" 36 - 19 -
"I'll Make U Famous" - 25 - - I'll Make U Famous
2020 "Be GREAT" - - - -
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References

  1. "Da Youngsta's The Aftermath Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 14, 2020.
  2. Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 73. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
  3. "Da Youngsta's Hip Hop Ride Chart History". Billboard.com. Retrieved February 14, 2020.


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