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The Pack
The Pack
Origin	Berkeley, California, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop; West Coast hip hop; hyphy; cloud rap;
Years active	2004–2010; 2018;
Labels	Up All Nite; Jive; Zomba; Sony; Indie-Pop; SMC;
Past members	Lil B; Young L; Stunnaman; Lil Uno;

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The Pack was a hip hop group formed in Berkeley, California in 2004, composed of rappers Lil B (Brandon McCartney), Young L (Lloyd Omadhebo), Stunnaman (Keith Jenkins), and Lil Uno (Damonte Johnson). They recorded in tandem for over a year at Young L's home studio, during which they released their first two mixtapes: Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 1 (2005)^[1]^{[deprecated source]} and Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 2 (2006).^[2]^[3]

The group first saw recognition on MySpace with their 2006 single, "Vans". The song moderately entered the Billboard Hot 100 and was discovered by fellow California-based hip hop act Too Short, who signed the Pack to his record label Up All Nite Records, an imprint of Jive Records. "Vans" preceded the release their debut extended play (EP), Skateboards 2 Scrapers (2006) in December of that year. The EP was followed by their debut studio album, Based Boys (2007), which failed to enter mainstream music charts. They signed with SMC Recordings to release their second album, Wolfpack Party (2010), which also failed to chart and served as their final project before disbanding.

The group was known for their "skateboard raps", and the sexually explicit content of many of their songs. Its de facto lead member, Lil B has since garnered a cult following for his solo work.^[4]

Members

Lil B (Brandon Christopher McCartney) - rapper, record producer
Young L (Lloyd Tomobor Enibu Omadhebo) - rapper, record producer
Stunnaman (Keith Jenkins) - rapper
Lil Uno (Damonte Johnson) - rapper

Music career

Skateboards 2 Scrapers EP and Based Boys (2006–2008)

Soon after, the Pack created 2006's sneaker anthem "Vans" and released it via their Myspace page. The song was heard by veteran Oakland rapper Too Short, who then signed them to his Up All Nite Records imprint via Jive Records. It was also listed at No. 5 on Rolling Stone's "Best songs of 2006".^[5] The music video for "Vans" aired on BET, but MTV, and MTV Jams, refused to show the video because it promoted a consumer product. However, MTV aired an edited version of the video, in which the word "Vans" was censored throughout the song.^[6] The Pack released a seven track EP in 2006 entitled Skateboards 2 Scrapers, which also included "Vans" and the single "I'm Shinin'".^[7] In 2007, the Pack put out their debut album Based Boys, which included the single "In My Car".^[8] In early 2008, it was announced that the Pack was dropped from Jive Records/Zomba Label Group due to the album's lackluster sales. The Pack signed with Los Angeles-based Indie Pop which is home to other artists such as the Cataracs, Dev, and Bobby Brackins. In November 2010, Lil B and Young L were featured on the cover of the publication The FADER, in its 71st issue.^[9]

Wolfpack Party (2009–2010)

The Pack began recording again throughout 2009. They released the mixtape The Pack Is Back in December 2009, their first set of material in a year.^[10] Their second studio album, Wolfpack Party, was released on August 24, 2010^[11] and includes the title track which was produced by the Cataracs and released as a single.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title	Album details	Peak chart positions
Title	Album details	US Heat	US R&B	US Ind
Based Boys	Released: October 30, 2007 Label: Up All Nite/Jive/Zomba/SME Formats: CD, digital download	14	57	46
Wolfpack Party	Released: August 24, 2010 Label: Indie Pop, SMC Formats: CD, digital download	13	65	—
"—" denotes a title that did not chart, or was not released in that territory.

Mixtapes

2005: Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 1
2006: Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 2
2008: Wolfpack Musik Vol. 3: Screamin' Demons
2009: The Pack is Back

Extended plays

2006: Skateboards 2 Scrapers
2010: Sex on the Beach

Singles

2006: "Vans" (Skateboards 2 Scrapers and Based Boys) - U.S. #58
2006: "I'm Shinin'" (Skateboards 2 Scrapers and Based Boys)
2007: "In My Car" (Based Boys)
2010: "Wolfpack Party 2010" (Wolfpack Party)
2010: "Sex on the Beach" (Wolfpack Party)
2010: "Dance Fl00r" (Wolfpack Party)
2018: "Clips Go"

References

^ "Wolfpack Muzik, Vol. 1 by The Pack (Album, West Coast Hip Hop): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music". rateyourmusic.com.
^ "Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 2 by The Pack". MTV Artists. Archived from the original on June 22, 2012.
^ "Artist". Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2010.
^ "The Pack returns with a new video for "Why U Wanna do That"".
^ Best songs of 2006, Rolling Stone, retrieved on 2008-10-12
^ "The Pack's "Vans" Banned From MTV". Music Filter. 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2008.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Amazon.com: Pack: Skateboards 2 Scrapers: Music". amazon.com. 2006.
^ "Amazon.com: Pack: Based Boys: Music". amazon.com. 2007.
^ FADER, The (November 30, 2010). "World Premiere! The FADER Issue #71: Lykke Li, Lil B & Young L + Odd Future". The FADER. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
^ The Pack Is Back mixtape Archived June 26, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
^ Wolfpack Party album^{[permanent dead link‍]}

External links

[1] "Wolfpack Muzik, Vol. 1 by The Pack (Album, West Coast Hip Hop): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music". rateyourmusic.com.

[2] "Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 2 by The Pack". MTV Artists. Archived from the original on June 22, 2012.

[3] "Artist". Archived from the original on December 1, 2017. Retrieved June 18, 2010.

[4] "The Pack returns with a new video for "Why U Wanna do That"".

[5] Best songs of 2006, Rolling Stone, retrieved on 2008-10-12

[Music_Filter-6] "The Pack's "Vans" Banned From MTV". Music Filter. 2007. Retrieved August 24, 2008.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[7] "Amazon.com: Pack: Skateboards 2 Scrapers: Music". amazon.com. 2006.

[8] "Amazon.com: Pack: Based Boys: Music". amazon.com. 2007.

[9] FADER, The (November 30, 2010). "World Premiere! The FADER Issue #71: Lykke Li, Lil B & Young L + Odd Future". The FADER. Retrieved November 14, 2013.

[10] The Pack Is Back mixtape Archived June 26, 2010, at the Wayback Machine

[11] Wolfpack Party album^{[permanent dead link‍]}

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-'''The Pack''' was a hip hop group formed in [[Berkeley, California]] in 2004. The group consisted of [[Lil B]] (Brandon McCartney), Young L (Lloyd Omadhebo), Stunnaman (Keith Jenkins), and Lil Uno (Damonte Johnson). They all recorded together for over a year at Young L's home studio where they released their first two mixtapes ''[[Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 1]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/the_pack/wolfpack_muzik__vol__1/|title=Wolfpack Muzik, Vol. 1 by The Pack (Album, West Coast Hip Hop): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music|work=rateyourmusic.com}}</ref> and ''[[Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 2]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/pack__5_/albums.jhtml?albumId=1595424|title=Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 2 by The Pack|work=MTV Artists}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,4195814,00.html|title=Artist}}</ref> The Pack expanded their fanbase and eventually got signed to a major label, when [[Too Short]] signed The Pack to his [[Jive Records]]-distributed label Up All Nite Records. The Pack is usually known for their skateboard raps and the sexually explicit content of many of their songs. The group is best known for the track "Vans". The Pack has also collaborated with musicians such as [[Soulja Boy]], [[Wiz Khalifa]], [[Dev (singer)|Dev]], and [[The Cataracs]].
+'''The Pack''' was a hip hop group formed in [[Berkeley, California]] in 2004, composed of rappers [[Lil B]] (Brandon McCartney), Young L (Lloyd Omadhebo), Stunnaman (Keith Jenkins), and Lil Uno (Damonte Johnson). They recorded in tandem for over a year at Young L's home studio, during which they released their first two mixtapes: ''[[Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 1]]'' (2005)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/the_pack/wolfpack_muzik__vol__1/|title=Wolfpack Muzik, Vol. 1 by The Pack (Album, West Coast Hip Hop): Reviews, Ratings, Credits, Song list – Rate Your Music|work=rateyourmusic.com}}</ref>{{deprecated source|certain=y|date=November 2024}} and ''[[Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 2]]'' (2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/pack__5_/albums.jhtml?albumId=1595424|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622024402/http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/pack__5_/albums.jhtml?albumId=1595424|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 22, 2012|title=Wolfpack Muzik Vol. 2 by The Pack|work=MTV Artists}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,4195814,00.html|title=Artist|access-date=June 18, 2010|archive-date=December 1, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032721/http://www.artistdirect.com/nad/store/artist/album/0,,4195814,00.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+The group first saw recognition on [[MySpace]] with their 2006 single, "[[Vans (song)|Vans]]". The song moderately entered the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] and was discovered by fellow California-based hip hop act [[Too Short]], who signed the Pack to his record label Up All Nite Records, an imprint of [[Jive Records]]. "Vans" preceded the release their debut extended play (EP), ''[[Skateboards 2 Scrapers]]'' (2006) in December of that year. The EP was followed by their debut studio album, ''[[Based Boys]]'' (2007), which failed to enter mainstream music charts. They signed with [[SMC Recordings]] to release their second album, ''[[Wolfpack Party]]'' (2010), which also failed to chart and served as their final project before disbanding.
+The group was known for their "skateboard raps", and the sexually explicit content of many of their songs. Its ''[[de facto]]'' lead member, Lil B has since garnered a cult following for his solo work.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thefader.com/2018/03/19/the-pack-why-u-wanna-do-that-video-premiere/amp | title=The Pack returns with a new video for "Why U Wanna do That" }}</ref>
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 ==Music career==
 ===''Skateboards 2 Scrapers'' EP and ''Based Boys'' (2006–2008)===
-Soon after, The Pack created 2006's sneaker anthem, "Vans" and released it via their MySpace page. The song was heard by veteran Oakland rapper [[Too Short]] who then signed them to his Up All Nite Records imprint via [[Jive Records]]. The Pack's hit song "Vans" was number 23 on the top 30 hip hop charts, played on 65 hip hop stations nationwide on 35 pop stations nationwide. It was also listed at No.5 on ''[[Rolling Stone]]''{{'}}s "Best songs of 2006".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20061214062224/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/12769472/the_100_best_songs_of_2006 Best songs of 2006], ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', retrieved on 2008-10-12</ref> The song featured a chorus of "Got my Vans on, but they look like sneakers; (You) wearing coke whites but my Vans look cleaner." The music video for "Vans" aired on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]], but [[MTV]], and [[MTV Jams]], refused to show the video because it promoted a consumer product. However, MTV aired an edited version of the video, in which the word "Vans" was censored throughout the song.<ref name="Music Filter">{{cite web|title=The Pack's "Vans" Banned From MTV.|url=http://musicfilter.com/Blog/cns!1E13828BC4057369!9028.entry|publisher=Music Filter|year=2007|access-date=2008-08-24}}</ref> The Pack released a seven track EP in 2006 entitled ''[[Skateboards 2 Scrapers]]'', which included hits such as "Vans" and "I'm Shinin".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Skateboards-2-Scrapers-Pack/dp/B000KB48O8/|title=Amazon.com: Pack: Skateboards 2 Scrapers: Music|work=amazon.com|year=2006}}</ref> In 2007, The Pack put out their debut album ''[[Based Boys]]'', which included the single "In My Car".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Based-Boys-Pack/dp/B000VR013I/|title=Amazon.com: Pack: Based Boys: Music|work=amazon.com|year=2007}}</ref> In early 2008, it was announced that The Pack was dropped from [[Jive Records]]/[[Zomba Label Group]] due to their album's lackluster sales. The Pack recently signed with Los Angeles-based Indie Pop which is home to other artists such as [[The Cataracs]], [[Dev (singer)|Dev]], and Bobby Brackins. In November 2010, Lil B and Young L were featured on the cover of the publication The FADER, in its 71st issue.<ref>{{cite news
+Soon after, the Pack created 2006's sneaker anthem "Vans" and released it via their Myspace page. The song was heard by veteran Oakland rapper [[Too Short]], who then signed them to his Up All Nite Records imprint via [[Jive Records]]. It was also listed at No. 5 on ''[[Rolling Stone]]''{{'}}s "Best songs of 2006".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20061214062224/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/story/12769472/the_100_best_songs_of_2006 Best songs of 2006], ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', retrieved on 2008-10-12</ref> The music video for "Vans" aired on [[Black Entertainment Television|BET]], but [[MTV]], and [[MTV Jams]], refused to show the video because it promoted a consumer product. However, MTV aired an edited version of the video, in which the word "Vans" was censored throughout the song.<ref name="Music Filter">{{cite web|title=The Pack's "Vans" Banned From MTV.|url=http://musicfilter.com/Blog/cns!1E13828BC4057369!9028.entry|publisher=Music Filter|year=2007|access-date=2008-08-24}}{{Dead link|date=July 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The Pack released a seven track EP in 2006 entitled ''[[Skateboards 2 Scrapers]]'', which also included "Vans" and the single "I'm Shinin'".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Skateboards-2-Scrapers-Pack/dp/B000KB48O8/|title=Amazon.com: Pack: Skateboards 2 Scrapers: Music|work=amazon.com|year=2006}}</ref> In 2007, the Pack put out their debut album ''[[Based Boys]]'', which included the single "In My Car".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/Based-Boys-Pack/dp/B000VR013I/|title=Amazon.com: Pack: Based Boys: Music|work=amazon.com|year=2007}}</ref> In early 2008, it was announced that the Pack was dropped from [[Jive Records]]/[[Zomba Label Group]] due to the album's lackluster sales. The Pack signed with Los Angeles-based Indie Pop which is home to other artists such as [[the Cataracs]], [[Dev (singer)|Dev]], and Bobby Brackins. In November 2010, Lil B and Young L were featured on the cover of the publication ''The FADER'', in its 71st issue.<ref>{{cite news
   | last = FADER
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 ===''Wolfpack Party'' (2009–2010)===
-The Pack began recording again throughout 2009. They released the mixtape ''[[The Pack Is Back]]'' in December 2009, their first set of material in a year.<ref>[http://www.firstup.se/2009/12/pack-pack-is-back-mixtape.html The Pack Is Back mixtape] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626045443/http://www.firstup.se/2009/12/pack-pack-is-back-mixtape.html |date=June 26, 2010 }}</ref>
+The Pack began recording again throughout 2009. They released the mixtape ''The Pack Is Back'' in December 2009, their first set of material in a year.<ref>[http://www.firstup.se/2009/12/pack-pack-is-back-mixtape.html The Pack Is Back mixtape] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100626045443/http://www.firstup.se/2009/12/pack-pack-is-back-mixtape.html |date=June 26, 2010 }}</ref>
-Their second studio album, ''[[Wolfpack Party]]'', was released on August 24, 2010<ref>[http://indie-pop.com/blog/?p=1489 Wolfpack Party album]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and includes the group's newest single "Wolfpack Party," produced by [[The Cataracs]].
+Their second studio album, ''[[Wolfpack Party]]'', was released on August 24, 2010<ref>[http://indie-pop.com/blog/?p=1489 Wolfpack Party album]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and includes the title track which was produced by the Cataracs and released as a single.
 ==Discography==
 ===Studio albums===
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 ===Singles===
-*2006: "Vans" <small>(''Skateboards 2 Scrapers'' and ''Based Boys'')</small>"  #58 US"
+*2006: "Vans" <small>(''Skateboards 2 Scrapers'' and ''Based Boys'')</small> - U.S. #58
 *2006: "I'm Shinin'" <small>(''Skateboards 2 Scrapers'' and ''Based Boys'')</small>
 *2007: "In My Car" <small>(''Based Boys'')</small>
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 *2010: "Sex on the Beach" <small>(''Wolfpack Party'')</small>
 *2010: "Dance Fl00r" <small>(''Wolfpack Party'')</small>
-*2018: "Clips Go" <small>("Clips Go")</small>
+*2018: "Clips Go"
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 ==External links==
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-*[http://thepackblog.com/ Official Blog]
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+[[Category:West Coast hip-hop groups]]

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Discography
Studio albums	Rain in England (2010) Angels Exodus (2011) I'm Gay (I'm Happy) (2011) Choices and Flowers (2012)
Mixtapes	6 Kiss (2009) God's Father (2012) Obama BasedGod (2012) 05 Fuck Em (2013) Hoop Life (2014) Free (Based Freestyles Mixtape) (2015) (with Chance the Rapper) Black Ken (2017)
Singles	"California Boy"
Other songs	"No Black Person Is Ugly"
Related articles	Amalgam Digital Fool's Gold Records "I'm God" The Pack Based Boys Wolfpack Party Skateboards 2 Scrapers "Vans"

Authority control databases
International	VIAF
National	United States
Artists	MusicBrainz