New Boyz | |
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 Legacy (left) and Ben J in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Hesperia, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Years active | 2008–2013 |
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New Boyz were an American hip hop duo[1] consisting of rappers Earl "Ben J" Benjamin (born October 13, 1991) and Dominic "Legacy" Thomas (born October 12, 1991)[2] They debuted in the spring of 2009 with their viral hit "You're a Jerk" taken from their 2009 debut studio album Skinny Jeanz and a Mic. The song peaked in the top thirty of the Billboard Hot 100, and it was the first song to bring the jerkin' style to the national forefront. A second single, "Tie Me Down" featuring Ray J, was also successful and peaked in the top thirty in early 2010. In May 2011, their second and final studio album, Too Cool to Care, was released. It includes the top 40 hits "Backseat", featuring The Cataracs and Dev, and "Better with the Lights Off" featuring Chris Brown. The New Boyz have also been featured on Hot Chelle Rae's song "I Like It Like That", which peaked at No. 28 on the Hot 100.
- ^ "Video: New Boyz Declare They Don't Jerk No More After Hearing Odd Future Say "If You Jerk, You're A Faggot"!". Worldstarhiphop.com. 16 June 2011. Retrieved 2012-03-31.
- ^ "21 Under 21: New Boyz". billboard.com. Retrieved April 7, 2011.