Cali hyphy hip-hop duo New Boyz (Ben J and Legacy) though young, managed to build a noteworthy audience almost immediately. They created their first viral hit "You're A Jerk" in 2009, which also exposed the jerkin' craze to a national audience. On top of New Boyz releases both Ben J and Legacy produce individual tracks. Solo, Ben J's lyrics take on a much more serious tone, but for the most part he still embodies the young LA hip-hop spirit that made New Boyz the sensation they were from the beginning. (Amulya Datla)
Cali hyphy hip-hop duo New Boyz (Ben J and Legacy) though young, managed to build a noteworthy audience almost immediately. They created their first viral hit "You're A Jerk" in 2009, which also exposed the jerkin' craze to a national audience. On top of New Boyz releases both Ben J and Legacy produce individual tracks. Solo, Ben J's lyrics take on a much more serious tone, but for the most part he still embodies the young LA hip-hop spirit that made New Boyz the sensation they were from the beginning. (Amulya Datla)
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