On Friday, September 20th, in downtown Los Angeles, The Lox blessed the stage, celebrating 30 years of their trio catalog. The group showcased their notable classics from albums such as Money, Power & Respect (1998), We Are the Streets (2000), Filthy America… It’s Beautiful (2016), and Living Off Xperience. Each artist also presented selections from their solo catalogs. The event took place at the Belasco Theatre in the heart of DTLA and was energized by an opening performance from Coast Contra, featuring Little Cease of Junior Mafia as a surprise guest.
The Lox are an East Coast trio based in Yonkers, NY, that emerged in the 90s. They made their commercial debut with Money, Power & Respect. Each member has established a name for themselves beyond their group work while still holding it down in the East Coast, New York underground scene.
On this date in 1998, Sheek Louch, Styles P., and Jadakiss, who are better known as the rap trio The L.O.X. (Living Off Experience), dropped their debut album on then-Puff Daddy’s steadily growing Bad Boy label. Following in the footsteps of artists like Craig Mack and Notorious B.I.G., the Yonkers collective had to go the extra length to prove themselves worthy to carry the Bad Boy legacy and that they have done and continue to do.
With production on this project from the likes of Swizz Beatz, D. Dot, Dame Grease, and Mr. Combs himself, there was very little chance that this project flop. Even with the shiny suits, the lyrical content and dexterity were on point from all three members, solidifying their slots as lyrical legends in their own rights coming into the new millennium. Tracks like “If You Think I’m Jiggy” and the album’s epic title track were both perfect fusions of street anthems with crossover appeal, which allowed the LOX a fanbase on both sides of the mainstream “boundary”.
Thanks to Diddy, D-Block, and the entire Bad Boy staff who helped to put together this timeless classic!
Put some major respect on their name. The LOX have announced getting the key to their city. The salute comes after Styles P, Sheek Louch and Jadakiss put on a memorable Verzuz battle. Styles explains just how much it means for them to receive the honor. The rap game is winning these days. The key […]
Ruff Ryders and New York Hip Hop group, The Lox always keeps it real street. Rocking white tees, cargos, and baseball caps they rep their set and keep it hood. After a memorable Verzuz takeover against Dipset put them back on the map, it’s only right we highlight their love for hoods around the world […]
On this date in 1998, Sheek Louch, Styles P., and Jadakiss, who are better known as the rap trio The L.O.X. (Living Off Experience), dropped their debut album on then-Puff Daddy’s steadily growing Bad Boy label. Following in the footsteps of artists like Craig Mack and Notorious B.I.G., the Yonkers collective had to go the extra length to prove themselves worthy to carry the Bad Boy legacy and that they have done and continue to do.
With production on this project from the likes of Swizz Beatz, D. Dot, Dame Grease and Mr. Combs himself, there was very little chance that this project flop. Even with the shiny suits, the lyrical content and dexterity were on point from all three members, solidifying their slots as lyrical legends in their own rights coming into the new millennium. Tracks like “If You Think I’m Jiggy” and the album’s epic title track were both perfect fusions of street anthems with crossover appeal, which allowed the LOX a fanbase on both sides of the mainstream “boundary”.
Thanks to Diddy, D-Block and the entire Bad Boy staff who helped to put together this timeless classic!
The LOX has been busy the last couple of years releasing solo albums but now the trio of Styles P, Jadakiss, and Sheek Louch are reuniting for a new album titled Living Off Xperience set to drop this month.
To give the fans a preview of what will come on the album, the trio will soon release the single “Bout Shit,” which will feature DMX. Additional features for the album will include a pair of Griselda boys in Westside Gunn & Benny The Butcher, along with T-Pain, Jeremih, Oswin Benjamin, Clay Dub, and Dyce Payne.
The album will drop on August 28 but is available for pre-order now. Check out the announcement below.
On this date in 1998, Sheek Louch, Styles P., and Jadakiss, who are better known as the rap trio The L.O.X.(Living Off Experience), dropped their debut album on then-Puff Daddy’s steadily growing Bad Boy label. Following in the footsteps of artists like Craig Mack and Notorious B.I.G., the Yonkers collective had to go the extra length to prove themselves worthy to carry the Bad Boy legacy and that they have done and continue to do.
With production on this project from the likes of Swizz Beatz, D. Dot, Dame Grease and Mr. Combs himself, there was very little chance that this project flop. Even with the shiny suits, the lyrical content and dexterity were on point from all three members, solidifying their slots as lyrical legends in their own rights coming into the new millennium. Tracks like “If You Think I’m Jiggy” and the album’s epic title track were both perfect fusions of street anthems with crossover appeal, which allowed the LOX a fanbase on both sides of the mainstream “boundary”.
Thanks to Diddy, D-Block and the entire Bad Boy staff who helped to put together this timeless classic!
Ruff Ryders in 2019? It’s definitely possible. The iconic late 90’s rap group might have signs of reuniting after DMX went to Instagram Friday with a shot of himself alongside The LOX’s Styles P and Sheek Louch.
The LOX know gritty New York hip-hop when they see it. Group members Styles P and Sheek Louch have shared an epic moment of themselves hanging out with M.O.P.’s Lil Fame.
The LOX are three of the most prolific MCs in all of Hip-Hop. Styles P alone has released four projects this year. However, when he, Jadakiss, and Sheek Louch come together, it often awakens a spirit in Rap fans that has been burning bright for more than 20 years.
On 2018 group single “Never Over,” D-Block assures the faithful fans that they will never abandon ship. Instead, the Yonkers, New York trio teams up with trusted veteran hit-maker Rockwilder (Red & Meth, De La Soul, JAY-Z). However, while Rock’s sound around Y2K was a baton-carrying movement out of sampling, he goes back to his stacks of wax for this one. The LOX sample Boogie Down Productions’ iconic “The Bridge Is Over” for their Roc Nation single. The beat uses elements of the chorus as well as that out-of-tune piano that the group played on the original (reportedly at the suggestion of Nice & Smooth’s Greg Nice).
The video treatment is simple, and as expected for the assertive message. It’s a black-and-white affair with flashing lights, shades, knit caps, and a whole lot of attitude. These one-time Ruff Ryders are concrete to the core. Styles raps first, then Donnie, followed by a hard clean-up verse from ‘Kiss. He begins, “I can go anywhere as long as I got the toast / I do it for the East as long as I got the coast / Go out on my shield as long as I got my oath / And Hip-Hop can never be dead as long as I got a post / Grown man Rap, that’s the kiddie section / I was the fly on the wall in the Biggie session / Soaked it all up, spit it out, with aggression.”