Biography
5th Ward Boyz
Effective period / Period of releases: 1993 - 2004
Members: E-Rock, Richard Nash, Andre Barnes, Eric Taylor
The first artists brought to Rap-a-Lot Records after the infamous Geto Boys, 5th Ward Boyz originally comprised Andre "007" Barnes and Eric "E-Rock" Taylor. The trio originally recorded for Dewey Forker's Underground Records, but moved through a deal between Forker and Rap-a-Lot chief James Smith.Consists of 007 (A. Barnes), E Rock (E. Taylor) and Lo Life (R. Nash).