2nd II None

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For the album by Chemistry, see Second to None (Chemistry album). For the album by Elvis Presley, see 2nd to None.

2nd II None
2nd II None in 2014
2nd II None in 2014
Background information
OriginCompton, California, U.S.
GenresWest Coast hip hop
Years active1987–present
Labels
MembersBlaKKazz K.K.
Gangsta D

2nd II None is a hip hop duo from Compton, California, consisting of cousins KK (Kelton L. McDonald) and Gangsta D (Deon Barnett). Closely associated with producer-rapper DJ Quik, the pair released their self-titled debut on Profile Records in 1991 and Classic 220 on Arista in 1999, followed by the independent album Compton Muzik in 2014.[1][2] Their songs “Be True to Yourself” and “If You Want It” brought national notice in the early 1990s, and “Up ’N Da Club” later appeared in the 2000 The Sopranos episode “Full Leather Jacket.”[3]

History

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After early work alongside childhood friend DJ Quik, 2nd II None signed to Profile Records and issued their debut album, 2nd II None, in 1991. Quik handled the bulk of production and also appeared as a guest.[4] In February 1992, the duo shared a Los Angeles bill with Cypress Hill, a show the Los Angeles Times singled out for its stylistic contrast and energy.[5]

The group returned with Classic 220 in 1999 on Arista, with contributions from Quik and longtime affiliates; its single “Up ’N Da Club” later gained renewed exposure via The Sopranos.[6] In 2014 the duo self-released Compton Muzik, produced primarily by Gangsta D and collaborators, marking their first full-length in 15 years.[7]

In 2022, KK released a solo album, DediKKated, under the name BlaKKazz KK.[8]

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  • The song “Up ’N Da Club” is featured in The Sopranos, Season 2, episode 8 (“Full Leather Jacket”).[9]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Release Label Peak chart positions
2nd II None 1991 Profile
  • US Billboard 200: 83
  • US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 26
  • US Heatseekers: 3
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Classic 220 1999 Arista
  • US Billboard 200: 162
  • US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: 40
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Compton Muzik 2014 220 Entertainment —[12]

Compilation albums

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  • 2nd II None Presents: Tha Kollective (2009, RBC/BMG)[13]

Unreleased albums

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  • The Shit (recorded 1994; unreleased)

Singles

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Title Year US R&B US Rap Album
"Be True to Yourself" 1991 54 — 2nd II None[14]
"If You Want It" 1992 54 19 2nd II None[15][16]
"Didn't Mean to Turn You On" 1994 — — Above the Rim soundtrack
"Up ’N Da Club" 1999 — — Classic 220

References

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