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{{short description|American hip hop group}}
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| image = 2004 NBA All Star Jam Session - Def Squad and Method Man.jpg
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| caption = Def Squad members Redman (''left'') and Erick Sermon (''right'') performing at the [[2004 NBA All-Star Game|2004 NBA All-Star Jam Session]] in Los Angeles
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| caption = Def Squad members Redman (''left'') and Erick Sermon performing at the [[2004 NBA All-Star Game|2004 NBA All-Star Jam Session]] in Los Angeles
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| origin = [[New York City]], [[United States of America|USA]]
| origin = [[Long Island, New York]], U.S.
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| genre = [[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]
| years_active = 1993–present
| years_active = 1993–present
| label = [[Def Jam Records|Def Jam]]<br>[[DreamWorks Records|DreamWorks]]<br>[[Universal Motown Records Group]]
| label = {{hlist|[[Def Jam Recordings|Def Jam]]|[[DreamWorks Records|DreamWorks]]|[[Universal Motown Republic Group]]}}
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| associated_acts = [[EPMD]], [[Hit Squad]], [[DJ Scratch]], [[Dave Hollister]]
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| spinoff_of = [[Hit Squad]]
| current_members = [[Keith Murray (rapper)|Keith Murray]]<br />[[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]<br>[[Erick Sermon]]
| current_members = [[Keith Murray]]<br />[[Redman (rapper)|Redman]]<br />[[Erick Sermon]]<br />[[Jamal Phillips|Jamal]]
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| past_members = [[Hurricane G]] <small>(deceased)</small>
[[RJ Payne(rapper)|RJ Payne]]<br />
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| past_members = [[Hurricane G]]<br />[[Jamal (rapper)|Jamal]]
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'''Def Squad''' is a [[Hip hop music|rap]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] consisting of [[Erick Sermon]],[[ RJ Payne]], [[Redman (rapper)|Redman]] & [[Keith Murray (rapper)|Keith Murray]]. [[Jamal (rapper)|Jamal]] is considered an honorary member of the Def Squad. Before officially forming as a group to release an album in 1998, they had each been featured on tracks by each other. The Def Squad was formed following the disbandment of the [[Hit Squad]], who broke up after the struggles between [[EPMD]] members [[Erick Sermon]] and [[PMD (rapper)|Parrish Smith]].
'''Def Squad''' is an American [[Hip hop music|rap]] [[Supergroup (music)|supergroup]] consisting of [[Erick Sermon]], [[Redman (rapper)|Redman]], [[Keith Murray (rapper)|Keith Murray]], [[Hurricane G]], and [[Jamal (rapper)|Jamal]]. Before officially forming as a group to release an album in 1998, they had each been featured on tracks by each other. The Def Squad was formed following the disbandment of the [[Hit Squad]], who broke up after the struggles between [[EPMD]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-06-29 |title=Revisiting Def Squad's 'El Niño' (1998) {{!}} Retrospective Tribute |url=https://albumism.com/features/def-squad-el-nino-turns-20-anniversary-retrospective |access-date=2023-05-27 |website=Albumism |language=en-US}}</ref> members [[Erick Sermon]] and [[PMD (rapper)|Parrish Smith]].


They are known for their remake of "[[Rapper's Delight]]" by [[Sugarhill Gang]].
They are known for their remake of "[[Rapper's Delight]]" by [[Sugarhill Gang]].
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The Squad continued to record on each other's solo albums.
The Squad continued to record on each other's solo albums.


==Discography==
== Discography==
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!align="left" width="650"|Album information
!align="left" width="650"|Album information
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*Singles: "Full Cooperation"
*Singles: "Full Cooperation"
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==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://music.apple.com/us/artist/def-squad/549237329 Def Squad on Apple Music]
*{{LastFM music|id=Def+Squad}}


{{Erick Sermon}}
{{Erick Sermon}}
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[[Category:Hip hop collectives]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1996]]
[[Category:Musical groups established in 1996]]
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[[Category:Hip hop supergroups]]
[[Category:Hardcore hip hop groups]]
[[Category:Hardcore hip hop groups]]
[[Category:Def Squad members]]




Latest revision as of 23:05, 20 November 2024

Def Squad
Def Squad members Redman (left) and Erick Sermon performing at the 2004 NBA All-Star Jam Session in Los Angeles
Def Squad members Redman (left) and Erick Sermon performing at the 2004 NBA All-Star Jam Session in Los Angeles
Background information
OriginLong Island, New York, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active1993–present
Labels
Spinoff ofHit Squad
MembersKeith Murray
Redman
Erick Sermon
Jamal
Past membersHurricane G (deceased)

Def Squad is an American rap supergroup consisting of Erick Sermon, Redman, Keith Murray, Hurricane G, and Jamal. Before officially forming as a group to release an album in 1998, they had each been featured on tracks by each other. The Def Squad was formed following the disbandment of the Hit Squad, who broke up after the struggles between EPMD[1] members Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith.

They are known for their remake of "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang.

The Squad continued to record on each other's solo albums.

Discography

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Album information
El Niño
  • Released: June 30, 1998
  • Billboard 200 chart position: #2
  • R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #1
  • Last RIAA Certification: Gold
  • Singles: "Full Cooperation"

References

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  1. ^ "Revisiting Def Squad's 'El Niño' (1998) | Retrospective Tribute". Albumism. June 29, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
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