Let me tell you bout this group I heard a track from one day… the Lost Boyz is by far not the best lyrical rap group has ever seen BUT they were without a doubt one of the most notable hit makers before the group saw tragedy destroy their dynamics. Mr. Cheeks, Pretty Lou, Spigg Nice and Freaky Tah (RIP) had the summer of ‘96 going crazy with ”Jeeps, Lex Coups, Bimaz & Benz”, ”Music Makes Me High”, ”Lifestyles of the Rich & Shameless” and of course one of the tracks that just had every lady in the city hitting up John Jay “Renee”. Their Second LP “Love, Peace and Napiness” also found good success on radio and also in the stores so it seemed that the group had a great future ahead of them, unfortunately Freaky Tah was killed on March 28,1999 after a Mr. Cheeks birthday party and the group never fully recovered. Spigg Nice was convicted in ‘04 of various bank robberies and is serving 37 yrs in prison as I type this (hold your head fam).
Its crazy sometimes I sit back and think of what could’ve been if not for the misfortunes that fell on this group of friends from South Jamaica, Queens. The Lost Boyz will always be on my list of best groups due to the hits they made in the short time they had as a whole unit. Mr. Cheeks has released 3 solo albums and has had a few moments in the light but although he was the main vocals in the group he hasn’t been able to grab that spot he once held so easily. The remaining members of the group did attempt to bring back the glory with 2 albums but just couldn’t find that formula that got them in that elusive space they once held and that many artists can never obtain. I appreciate the work you guys put in to your music, every sweat and tear could be heard thru your music something that many artist in this era are missing.
