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THE HUNDRED is an American Hip-Hop group from Altadena, California. The group now consists of only two main members Phatcat & ZCali. The group originally had five members including Scipio,Young Shocc & Blue Rose.

Origins
The West Coast delivers another jewel to hip hop with it’s latest rap group phenomenon, “The Hundred” who is also destined for greatness like the mega stars before them. It can be hard to make it when coming from the west coast, a region that has produced mega stars such as Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, N.W.A, The Dog Pound, Alkaholics, Black Eyed Peas and many more. Famous for it’s unique street lyrics ,gangster rap culture and universal crossover appeal the Southern Cal based group “The Hundred” embodies what many west coast rap fans love, while at the same time displaying a versatility that makes them appealing to hip-hop fans across the world. With all the members being Altadena & Pasadena natives “The Hundred” was formed in 2003 and has been making there presence felt in the streets and world of hip hop ever since. Originally PhatCat, Z-Cali, Scipio, Young Shocc and Blue Rose formed the super group. THE HUNDRED is responsible for some of today’s hottest underground hip hop songs and they continue to carry on the legacy when it comes to dynamic hip hop groups with a new and refreshing sound from the West.

Music Career
The release of “Angel Dust” in 2005 was the first move in The Hundred’s transition towards showing the entire hip hop community their skills on the microphone. The Hundred’s grimy, street gravel stone voices, fiery presence and hunger on each track instantly captured the attention and respect of everyone that heard them. “Angel Dust” showcased The Hundred’s star quality and the ability to work with an impressive line up of notables such as Teedra Moses, Balance, Roccett, Bishop Lamont formally of Aftermath and Mike Ant. “Angel Dust” instantly received both critical and street acclaim, appearing in the Source Magazine’s “Tale of the Tape” section as the hottest west coast release since N.W.A. Now with the streets of Cali behind them The Hundred displayed the ability to move units independently and create a strong street buzz. The Hundred was still riding the wave created by Angel Dust and dropped Angel Dust 2 mixtape then the Lost Tapes mixtape. In 2009 they dropped “The Lic”, as their second street album, introducing the streets to new hood classics, such as “Posted in the A”, “The Answer”, and “Guns”. “The Lic” which sold over 20,000 units on the streets once again proved THE HUNDRED is for real and it’s just a matter of time before they are world renown.

Gaining their respect in the game, The Hundred has performed along side such rap stars as Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Dougie Fresh, Fat Joe, Wyclef, Three-6 Mafia, Trina, Crooked I, Glasses Malone, Sugar Free. In addition they also preformed with Jamaican music stars Sean Paul, Spragga Benz, and Half Pint in Jamaica. As one can see, The Hundred displays astonishing ground work, drive and determination to not be denied there place in hip hop history that can only be put forth by true soldiers. From the clubs of LA, to the strips of Las Vegas, the magnificent vistas of Jamaica, an on to the streets of Amsterdam, The Hundred has displayed some of their finest lyrics across the globe, on there quest to world wide recognition.

Future Projects
Their upcoming projects include a new TV show, a clothing line and the release of there latest mixtape Dena Natives featuring various artist from there home town of Dena (Altadena & Pasadena). Definitely there best work to date the release of this album will defiantly propel The Hundred to the next level. With so many dues paid, an abundance of industry knowledge, and the groundwork set, The Hundred is poised to make a lasting impression on hip-hop.