5th Ward Boyz is an American southern hip hop trio, based out of Houston, Texas.
The group signed to Rap-A-Lot Records following the Geto Boys' popularity on the label.
[2] The group originally consisted of Andre "007" Barnes and Eric "E-Rock" Taylor, with Richard "Lo Life" Nash joining the group following his release from prison for their second album, Gangsta Funk.
They have been influenced by Dr. Dre, Funkadelic, N.W.A, Ice Cube, Eazy-E, Compton's Most Wanted.
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