America's Most Wanted (group)

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America's Most Wanted

Background information
Also known as A.M.W.
Origin Oakland, California
Genre(s) Hip-Hop
Years active 1990 - 1995
Label(s) Triad Records, Shot Records
Associated acts Spice 1
Gangsta Pat
Nutt-So
Eric Warren
Members
Lil' Big
Chucksta
Mellow-D
The Boss Man

America's Most Wanted, also known as A.M.W., was an American hip hop group made up of Tyrell "The Boss Man" Brewer, Charles "Chucksta" Mack, Chris "Mellow-D" Wilson they were signed to Triad Records and Shot Records.

[edit] Biography

A.M.W. was a trio from Oakland, California that came together in 1990 to release their debut album, Criminals. Criminals was only a minor success, making it to 66 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Five years later, the group released their second and final album, The Real Mobb, which failed to chart. By the time of their second album, Mellow-D had left the group and was replaced by Lil' Big. In 1996, the group disbanded.

[edit] Discography

Album Information
Criminals
  • Released: 1990
  • Chart Positions: #66 Top R&B/Hip-Hop
  • Last RIAA certification: N/A
  • Singles: "Armed & Dangerous", "Can You Step To This"
The Real Mobb