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The Geto Boys that we knew as Scarface, Bushwick Bill and Willie D died in the year 1993...
Born in Jamaica, Bushwick Bill moved to New York, then in 1987, tired of NYC and anxious for a change of scenery, moved to Houston. While he was a dancer around the Houston club scene he met James "Lil' J" Smith, Rap-A-Lot Records CEO. James convinced him that he could rap and the rest is history. Bushwick became a member of the Geto Boys in 1987.

"I'd rather be hated for what I am than loved for what I'm not." - Bushwick Bill

Born in the South Acres area of southeast Houston, Scarface, AKA Mr. Scarface, managed to find trouble quite frequently. At an early age he was put out of his mother's house, moved into his grandparent's home that was full of nieces and nephews, and he started selling drugs. In 1986 at age 16, he recorded his first single "Big Time" under the name Akshun (action). People heard him and knew he was ahead of his time. James Smith heard the single and felt with a little work and better production he might have something. Scarface joined the Geto Boys in 1989.

"I'm always gonna be true to the streets. That's what I deal with on my albums, things that go on in everyday life in the ghettos all over the world --- survival." - Scarface

Willie D was born and raised in the 5th Ward section of Houston. An aspiring rapper, he performed locally whenever possible. In a strange coincidence, Rap-A-Lot Records CEO James Smith and Willie D happened to share the same barber. The barber knew Willie rapped and that James was looking for talent, so he gave Willie's phone number to James, and the rest is history. Willie D first signed to Rap-A-Lot Records as a solo artist. He became a member of the Geto Boys in 1989.

"Every day above ground is a good day." - Willie D

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They Is raw as shit | Reviewer: euey | 4/28/09

i just started listening to them but i been listenin to Scarface i didn't know he was in da geto boys but dey is raw as hell though. Keep it real wit it i like dat song. and if half the people joined in 1989 and they broke up in 1993 they didn't last very long.

real shit | Reviewer: blackmore mavura | 11/7/08

You know what, the geto boys are one of the best rap groups ever. You see these guys have a unique and graphic way of describing geto harsh life that sometimes you can actually feel as if you are expericing what they are saying. In fact i think The secret is one of the best rap tunes ever, together with Mind Playing tricks on Me, I've never Seen a man cry, Aint Nuthing but A g Thing and so forth. The Geto Boys are a truly unique and talented musical outfit and their legacy in rap in cast in stone. See i have a feeling that my 5 year old son will exactly say the same shit about the geto boys when he is my age.
The Black Don.

G-Code | Reviewer: Paul H | 8/14/07

G-Code has to be one of the best written song ever. it has everything you want, Sick beat, and excellent lyrics. it also has a great message about bein true and not snitchin people out.
"Now you cryin' in your jail cell, stressin' on the case
And the D.A. is at a nigga every other day
I can see it in your face, in the middle of your soul
You in question of your manhood homey - keep the code"
It just explains itself

Geto Boys True Poets | Reviewer: Koorosh | 7/26/07

If you want to listen to what rap is supposed to be about, listen to these guys. At first glance you might think that they are just some dumb thug hoodlems just trying to get shock value. Listen to the lyrics and you will see a true mastery of the English language, and a profound understanding of the political and justice systems. These guys are NOT DUMB, in fact they are Genius.

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