BBU (band)
Hip hop group from Chicago
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BBU is an American hip hop group from Chicago, Illinois.[1] It consists of Jasson Perez, Richard "Epic" Wallace, and Michael "Illekt" Milam.[2] The group's name is an acronym for "Bin Laden Blowin' Up" and "Black, Brown and Ugly".[3]
BBU | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | Ruby Hornet, Mishka, Mad Decent |
| Members | Jasson Perez Richard "Epic" Wallace Michael "Illekt" Milam |
Career
BBU's 2009 song, "Chi Don't Dance", was listed by Pitchfork as "Best New Track".[4] In 2010, the group released a mixtape, Fear of a Clear Channel Planet.[5]
In 2012, BBU released a mixtape, Bell Hooks, on Mishka and Mad Decent.[6] It featured guest appearances from GLC, Mic Terror, and Das Racist.[7] It received favorable reviews from Pitchfork,[8] Chicago Reader,[9] PopMatters,[10] and Chicago Tribune.[11] In 2012, the group was featured on The Hood Internet's "Won't Fuck Us Over" off of their album, FEAT.[12]
PopMatters included the group on the "Best Hopes to Break Out in 2013" list,[13] as well as the "Best Hopes to Break Out in 2015" list.[14]
Style and influences
According to Chicago Reader, BBU's most obvious inspirations are Outkast and Dead Prez.[15]
Discography
Mixtapes
- Fear of a Clear Channel Planet (2010)
- Bell Hooks (2012)
Guest appearances
- The Hood Internet - "Won't Fuck Us Over" from FEAT (2012)
