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Tru-Fam
Tru-Fam was a hip-hop duo from Brooklyn consisting of rapper Masta Ace and DJ Spinbad. Their 1995 single "One and Only" became their most recognizable track,...
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Tru-Fam was a hip-hop duo from Brooklyn consisting of rapper Masta Ace and DJ Spinbad. Their 1995 single "One and Only" became their most recognizable track, with lyrics that dealt straightforwardly with personal relationships.
They released several albums including "First Family" in 1994, "One and Only" in 1995, "Diggin' in the Crates" in 2001, and "The Big Picture" in 2008. The 2001 album included material that addressed social issues like police brutality and racial inequality.
Masta Ace handled most of the writing while DJ Spinbad provided the production and turntable work. Their music maintained a consistent focus on narrative lyrics and traditional hip-hop production throughout their recorded output.
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