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New Boyz

New Boyz came out of Hawthorne, California in 2009 with a song called "You're a Jerk" that caught on quickly online. The duo, Ben J and Legacy, had a sound...

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New Boyz and the 2009 jerk dance craze

The Hawthorne duo rode a viral moment into radio hits and skinny-jeans fame.

If you want the full picture, start with "You're a Jerk" and then try "FM$ (Freak My Shit)." That's the arc right there.

They arrived at a specific moment when internet buzz could still launch a rap career overnight. "You're a Jerk" wasn't just a song, it was a dance, a style, and a meme that defined a summer. Tracks like "FM$ (Freak My Shit)" showed they could follow up with proper radio singles, even if the spotlight didn't last forever.

They broke through in 2009 with "You're a Jerk," which spread online before landing on their debut album "Skinny Jeans and a Mic." After a few more albums and singles like "Better With The Lights Off," their public activity slowed down around 2014.

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New Boyz came out of Hawthorne, California in 2009 with a song called "You're a Jerk" that caught on quickly online. The duo, Ben J and Legacy, had a sound that mixed hip-hop with electronic beats. Their debut album, "Skinny Jeans and a Mic," came out the next year and included the track "FM$ (Freak My Shit)," which got a lot of radio play.

They followed that with songs like "Better With The Lights Off" and "Backseat." The group released a few more albums over the next several years, including "Too Cool to Care" and "Ballerz." Their music was known for its high energy and direct lyrics.

After 2014, they became less active publicly, though they've done some occasional performances since. Their early singles remain what most people remember them for.

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