9d Kwick

9d Kwick was a hip-hop and funk collective from Brooklyn. Their debut single "Can't Help Myself" became a chart-topper, and they followed it with songs like "Can't Wait," "Confused," and "That Girl." The group's lineup included vocalist and producer Aaron Harris, rapper Darius Kirkendall, and DJ Mark Robinson.

Their first album, "The Function," was both a critical and commercial success. Later records included "Play the Game" and "The Reemergence." The music blended hip-hop with funk, soul, and jazz elements, often touching on social themes, as in the track "Democratic Social Issues."

Behind the scenes, the group dealt with internal tensions and rumors about substance abuse. Aaron Harris's struggles with addiction and mental health became public. They kept recording through those difficulties, but the details of their later work aren't well documented here.

What remains are those early singles and albums, which found an audience with their mix of groove and lyrical content. Other songs in their catalog include "For Granted," "Pickel Weasel," and "Wednesday."