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L'Trimm

L'Trimm was a Miami bass hip-hop duo composed of Bunny D and Lady Tigra. Originally from Coconut Grove, Florida (origin neighborhood of the City of Miami), they recorded three albums for Atlantic Records: Grab It! in 1988 (which is certified Gold by the RIAA), Drop That Bottom in 1989 (which led The Source to name the group Hip-Hop Goddesses of the Month),[1] and Groovy in 1991.

L'Trimm
OriginMiami, Florida, United States
GenresHip hop, Rap, Miami Bass
Years active1985–1991
LabelsHot Productions
Atlantic Records, Time-X Records
MembersBunny D
The Lady Tigra

Group history edit

The group took its new name from a then-popular designer brand of blue jeans (Trim) and added the L' prefix to give it a French feel. The song "Grab It!" became a local hit and was followed by an album of the same name.[2] Shortly after, "Cars With The Boom," an ode to subwoofers, reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100,[3] and a national tour followed. Atlantic Records picked up the group's first album, and signed a deal to distribute L'Trimm's second album, Drop That Bottom, which included a remix of "Grab It!" The album was only a minor success. Interest in "Cars With The Boom" was later renewed in mid-2020 due to the influence of TikTok.[4]

L'Trimm became dissatisfied with the direction their music was taking, once co-writers were put in charge of producing their third album Groovy. At the same time, Miami indie labels began to speculate that the Miami bass sound would never break through to mainstream national audiences. As Hot Productions began to look for new creative inspiration, the group hired representation in the form of managers and lawyers. A stalemate was reached and the group abandoned the sessions of its third album, Groovy. With plenty of vocal outtakes left in the studio from previous sessions, Hot Productions continued creating the album without the artists' input. The resulting album had more of a house and new jack swing sound, which sold poorly, failed to find the new market for which it was aiming, and was poorly received by critics.[2] Unwilling to compromise their creative input, unable to score another hit with the label's new sound, and with its youthful pop-rap style waning in popularity, L'Trimm disbanded.

Life after L'Trimm edit

Bunny D became a nurse working in the fields of geriatrics, labor and delivery, and special needs children and adults. She has four children and was married to La Kidd[5] from Philadelphia's Tuff Crew, whom she met while touring together, which released the 1989 hit "My Parta Town." Bunny is also writing a series of children's books and is designing a clothing line.

After a few years of hosting events in Miami's burgeoning music, arts, fashion, and club scenes in South Beach, Lady Tigra moved back to New York City, where she managed nightclubs. In 2008, she moved to Los Angeles and released her first solo project, Please Mr. Boombox[6] (which featured a guest track by MC Lyte), to great critical review, and leading to popular site at the time, MySpace, putting the first track on their sign-in page as video of the month. Tigra wrote and performed the jingle on the Pinkberry website and appeared on the Nickelodeon children's show Yo Gabba Gabba,[7] where she performed Debbie Deb's "When I Hear Music." In 2010, she collaborated with writer/director J.B. Ghuhman Jr. and music producer Yeti Beats on the soundtrack of the award-winning movie Spork, which incorporated many references to 1990s pop-culture.

In 2016, Lady Tigra appeared in the American documentary film 808.[8]

In 2018 Tigra appeared in the first episode of the second season of the Peabody Award-winning Netflix docuseries "Hip-Hop Evolution, The Southern Way." Alongside acts such as Uncle Luke, Disco Rick, Trick Daddy, Brother Marquis, Mr. Mixx, The Geto Boys, and UGK.

In 2019 Lady Tigra began a collaboration with Spencer Nezey (Her Majesty and the Wolves, Jupiter Rising) called Tigra & Spencer, releasing their first single "Can't Walk Away" in December of the same year.

Lady Tigra remains active in New York, Miami, and LA's underground music, fashion, DJ, art and club scenes.

L'Trimm has not released further material. Although the duo disbanded, they remain close friends, with Lady Tigra often referencing her days in L'Trimm with Bunny D. as one of her influences. In 2008, "Cars with the Boom" was ranked number 95 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop.[9] In 2016, "Cars with the Boom" was ranked 100 in Rolling Stone's Top 100 Hip Hop Songs of all Time.[10]

In 2019, L'Trimm appeared in the Boogaloo Shrimp documentary, a film about Michael Chambers, the American dancer and actor known as "Boogaloo Shrimp." Michael is most renowned for his role as "Turbo" in the 1984 cult movie Breakin’ and its sequel Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo.

In 2020, L'Trimm's song "Cars with the Boom" went viral on the social media app TikTok. On June 3, the compilation album Cars That Go Boom was released.[11]

Discography edit

Albums edit

  • 1988: Grab It! (Time-X/Hot Productions HTLP-3307/Atlantic 81925) (Gold)
  • 1989: Drop That Bottom (Atlantic 82026)
  • 1991: Groovy (Atlantic 82300)
  • 2020: Cars That Go Boom (Warner Music group - X5 Music Group)

The Lady Tigra

  • 2008: "Please Mr. BoomBox" (High Score Productions)

Singles edit

  • L'Trimm
  • 1987: "Grab It"
  • 1988: "Cutie Pie"
  • 1988: "Cars That Go Boom"
  • 1989: "Drop That Bottom"
  • 1991: "Get Loose"
  • 1991: "Low Rider"
  • The Lady Tigra Singles
  • 2008: Bass on the Bottom (remixed by Mr. Hahn of Linkin Park)
  • 2009: Stole My Radio (featuring Mc Lyte)
  • 2010: Santa Baby (by Yeti Beats featuring DJ IQ Luna of The Handroids)
  • 2011: Summertime (featuring Fatlip from The Pharcyde)
  • 2012: Thing-a-Ling (Spork Movie Soundtrack)
  • Guest Appearances by The Lady Tigra:
  • 2001: Larry Tee - Supasize
  • 2004: Avenue D + Phiiliip - Pants Down
  • 2006: The Phenomenal Handclap Band - "15 to 20" ft. The Lady Tigra
  • 2009: Jupiter Rising - When the Bass Drops
  • 2012: Staygold - Backseat (featuring Spank Rock, Damian Adore and Lady Tigra)
  • 2015: Ruckus Robiticus - Come Alive
  • 2017: Oliver - Heart Attack (featuring De La Soul)
  • The Lady Tigra Prime Time TV
  • 2008: Dirty Sexy Money featuring Alicia Keys: Switchblade Kitty
  • 2009: The World According to Paris: Switchblade Kitty
  • 2009: The Real World: Bass on the Bottom
  • 2012: Misfits: 15 to 20
  • 2016: Devious Maids: Player of Love

References edit

  1. ^ "The Source |Brianna Perry Remakes L'Trimm's '80s hit "Cars That Go Boom"". Thesource.com. 2013-06-14. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  2. ^ a b Shapiro, Peter (2005) "L'Trimm", in The Rough Guide to Hip-Hop, Rough Guides, ISBN 1-84353-263-8
  3. ^ "The Hot 100 Chart". Billboard.com.
  4. ^ Andrews, Travis M. (18 June 2020). "'Cars With The Boom' has made a comeback, thanks to TikTok. The '80s duo L'Trimm says it's 'surreal.'". Washington Post. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
  5. ^ Ettelson, Robbie (2016-04-11). "Part Time Rap Star, Full Time Drug Dealer". Medium.com. Retrieved 2020-02-29. LA Kid got married recently to Bunny from L'Trimm
  6. ^ "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: THE LADY TIGRA". Jestherent.blogspot.com. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  7. ^ "LA CANVAS ISSUE 01". Issuu.com. 16 November 2010. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  8. ^ "Lady Tigra". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  9. ^ "VH1's 100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs". Stereogum.com. 2008-09-29. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  10. ^ "100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time". Rolling Stone. 2017-06-02. Retrieved 2020-02-29.
  11. ^ "Cars That Go Boom by L'Trimm". Music.apple.com. Retrieved 23 June 2021.

External links edit

  • Chart history (limited info; requires subscription) at Billboard
  • L'Trimm Interview 1990 Slammin' Rap Video Magazine
  • Music video for "Cars That Go Boom" by L'Trimm

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recorded three albums for Atlantic Records Grab It in 1988 which is certified Gold by the RIAA Drop That Bottom in 1989 which led The Source to name the group Hip Hop Goddesses of the Month 1 and Groovy in 1991 L TrimmOriginMiami Florida United StatesGenresHip hop Rap Miami BassYears active1985 1991LabelsHot ProductionsAtlantic Records Time X RecordsMembersBunny DThe Lady Tigra Contents 1 Group history 2 Life after L Trimm 3 Discography 3 1 Albums 3 2 Singles 4 References 5 External linksGroup history editThe group took its new name from a then popular designer brand of blue jeans Trim and added the L prefix to give it a French feel The song Grab It became a local hit and was followed by an album of the same name 2 Shortly after Cars With The Boom an ode to subwoofers reached No 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 3 and a national tour followed Atlantic Records picked up the group s first album and signed a deal to distribute L Trimm s second album Drop That Bottom which included a remix of Grab It The album was only a minor success Interest in Cars With The Boom was later renewed in mid 2020 due to the influence of TikTok 4 L Trimm became dissatisfied with the direction their music was taking once co writers were put in charge of producing their third album Groovy At the same time Miami indie labels began to speculate that the Miami bass sound would never break through to mainstream national audiences As Hot Productions began to look for new creative inspiration the group hired representation in the form of managers and lawyers A stalemate was reached and the group abandoned the sessions of its third album Groovy With plenty of vocal outtakes left in the studio from previous sessions Hot Productions continued creating the album without the artists input The resulting album had more of a house and new jack swing sound which sold poorly failed to find the new market for which it was aiming and was poorly received by critics 2 Unwilling to compromise their creative input unable to score another hit with the label s new sound and with its youthful pop rap style waning in popularity L Trimm disbanded Life after L Trimm editBunny D became a nurse working in the fields of geriatrics labor and delivery and special needs children and adults She has four children and was married to La Kidd 5 from Philadelphia s Tuff Crew whom she met while touring together which released the 1989 hit My Parta Town Bunny is also writing a series of children s books and is designing a clothing line After a few years of hosting events in Miami s burgeoning music arts fashion and club scenes in South Beach Lady Tigra moved back to New York City where she managed nightclubs In 2008 she moved to Los Angeles and released her first solo project Please Mr Boombox 6 which featured a guest track by MC Lyte to great critical review and leading to popular site at the time MySpace putting the first track on their sign in page as video of the month Tigra wrote and performed the jingle on the Pinkberry website and appeared on the Nickelodeon children s show Yo Gabba Gabba 7 where she performed Debbie Deb s When I Hear Music In 2010 she collaborated with writer director J B Ghuhman Jr and music producer Yeti Beats on the soundtrack of the award winning movie Spork which incorporated many references to 1990s pop culture In 2016 Lady Tigra appeared in the American documentary film 808 8 In 2018 Tigra appeared in the first episode of the second season of the Peabody Award winning Netflix docuseries Hip Hop Evolution The Southern Way Alongside acts such as Uncle Luke Disco Rick Trick Daddy Brother Marquis Mr Mixx The Geto Boys and UGK In 2019 Lady Tigra began a collaboration with Spencer Nezey Her Majesty and the Wolves Jupiter Rising called Tigra amp Spencer releasing their first single Can t Walk Away in December of the same year Lady Tigra remains active in New York Miami and LA s underground music fashion DJ art and club scenes L Trimm has not released further material Although the duo disbanded they remain close friends with Lady Tigra often referencing her days in L Trimm with Bunny D as one of her influences In 2008 Cars with the Boom was ranked number 95 on VH1 s 100 Greatest Songs of Hip Hop 9 In 2016 Cars with the Boom was ranked 100 in Rolling Stone s Top 100 Hip Hop Songs of all Time 10 In 2019 L Trimm appeared in the Boogaloo Shrimp documentary a film about Michael Chambers the American dancer and actor known as Boogaloo Shrimp Michael is most renowned for his role as Turbo in the 1984 cult movie Breakin and its sequel Breakin 2 Electric Boogaloo In 2020 L Trimm s song Cars with the Boom went viral on the social media app TikTok On June 3 the compilation album Cars That Go Boom was released 11 Discography editAlbums edit 1988 Grab It Time X Hot Productions HTLP 3307 Atlantic 81925 Gold 1989 Drop That Bottom Atlantic 82026 1991 Groovy Atlantic 82300 2020 Cars That Go Boom Warner Music group X5 Music Group The Lady Tigra 2008 Please Mr BoomBox High Score Productions Singles edit L Trimm 1987 Grab It 1988 Cutie Pie 1988 Cars That Go Boom 1989 Drop That Bottom 1991 Get Loose 1991 Low Rider The Lady Tigra Singles 2008 Bass on the Bottom remixed by Mr Hahn of Linkin Park 2009 Stole My Radio featuring Mc Lyte 2010 Santa Baby by Yeti Beats featuring DJ IQ Luna of The Handroids 2011 Summertime featuring Fatlip from The Pharcyde 2012 Thing a Ling Spork Movie Soundtrack Guest Appearances by The Lady Tigra 2001 Larry Tee Supasize 2004 Avenue D Phiiliip Pants Down 2006 The Phenomenal Handclap Band 15 to 20 ft The Lady Tigra 2009 Jupiter Rising When the Bass Drops 2012 Staygold Backseat featuring Spank Rock Damian Adore and Lady Tigra 2015 Ruckus Robiticus Come Alive 2017 Oliver Heart Attack featuring De La Soul The Lady Tigra Prime Time TV 2008 Dirty Sexy Money featuring Alicia Keys Switchblade Kitty 2009 The World According to Paris Switchblade Kitty 2009 The Real World Bass on the Bottom 2012 Misfits 15 to 20 2016 Devious Maids Player of LoveReferences edit The Source Brianna Perry Remakes L Trimm s 80s hit Cars That Go Boom Thesource com 2013 06 14 Retrieved 2020 02 29 a b Shapiro Peter 2005 L Trimm in The Rough Guide to Hip Hop Rough Guides ISBN 1 84353 263 8 The Hot 100 Chart Billboard com Andrews Travis M 18 June 2020 Cars With The Boom has made a comeback thanks to TikTok The 80s duo L Trimm says it s surreal Washington Post Retrieved 18 June 2020 Ettelson Robbie 2016 04 11 Part Time Rap Star Full Time Drug Dealer Medium com Retrieved 2020 02 29 LA Kid got married recently to Bunny from L Trimm EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW THE LADY TIGRA Jestherent blogspot com Retrieved 2020 02 29 LA CANVAS ISSUE 01 Issuu com 16 November 2010 Retrieved 2020 02 29 Lady Tigra IMDb com Retrieved 2020 02 29 VH1 s 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs Stereogum com 2008 09 29 Retrieved 2020 02 29 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs of All Time Rolling Stone 2017 06 02 Retrieved 2020 02 29 Cars That Go Boom by L Trimm Music apple com Retrieved 23 June 2021 External links editChart history limited info requires subscription at Billboard L Trimm Interview 1990 Slammin Rap Video Magazine Music video for Cars That Go Boom by L Trimm Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title L 27Trimm amp oldid 1218675414, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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