Effective period / Period of releases: 1996

Members: D.E.L.L., Douglas Utsey, Morris Lundy, Reynald Harry

Kornerstonz is a group representing the real for the heads on the corner, with that corner mentality. Brought to you by two prophets that goes by the name of the word D.O.U.G. (Da Original Unique Gemdropper), D.E.L.L. (The Diversified Everlasting Lyrics of Life), two messengers of sounds DJ Amen-Ra with the divine cuts of light and SHA the X-factor (Sha Harry) on the beats that just come natural for the streets. These four brothers are Kornerstonz for life, which mean they are the principal stonz to unite all Kornerstonz.
Kornerstonz hails from Brooklyn, New York, where rap greats, such as Jay-Z and the Notorious B.I.G. honed their crafts on the corner. Kornerstonz got their start on the streets battling other rappers. They made a name for themselves by doing local shows in New York City. They caught the ears of CEO Records owner Patrick 'Cream' Callum in 1996 at a talent show and he signed them on the spot.