Total Devastation

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Total Devastation is a hip hop group consisting of Rasta Redeye and Big Tone.[1] They have sold over 60,000 copies of their debut single "Many Clouds of Smoke" in California.[2][3]

Total Devastation
OriginSan Francisco, California, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Years active1988–present
Members
  • Rasta Redeye
  • Big Tone (Soopa Dupa)
Past members
  • DJ Tuf Cut Tim the Fat Beat Maker

History

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Initially consisting of Rasta Redeye (born in Puerto Rico), Da Soopa Dupa (born in Cuba), and DJ Tuf Cut Tim the Fat Beat Maker (born in Mexico), the group released their self-titled debut studio album in 1993. "Many Clouds of Smoke" was released as a single from the album.[4] Their second studio album, The Stone Age, was released in 1998 with members of the group reduced to two – Rasta Redeye and Big Tone (formerly known as Da Soopa Dupa).[1][5]

Discography

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Albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Heat

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US
R&B/HH

[7]
Total Devastation 17 82

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
Rap

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US
R&B/HH

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UK
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"Many Clouds Of Smoke" 1993 26 95 89 Legalize It!

References

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  1. ^ a b Kergan, Wade. "Total Devastation - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  2. ^ "Total Devastation Biography". OLDIES.com. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  3. ^ "Total Devastation - Upcoming Shows, Tickets, Reviews, More". JamBase. 2015-07-14. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  4. ^ Ripol, Vince. "Total Devastation - Total Devastation". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  5. ^ "Hip-Hop History Tuesdays: Total Devastation's Big Tone Amoeblog Interview". Amoeba. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  6. ^ "Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  7. ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  8. ^ "Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  9. ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 24, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
  10. ^ "TOTAL DEVASTATION". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2018-04-21.