Leaders of the New School
Long Island group that introduced Busta Rhymes, known for their high-energy appearance on A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario".
Key albums
A Future Without a Past...T.I.M.E. (The Inner Mind's Eye)
Key tracks
Case of the P.T.A.Sobb StoryScenario (A Tribe Called Quest)
Who are Leaders of the New School?
Leaders of the New School was a group from Long Island, New York, with Busta Rhymes, Charlie Brown, Dinco D and Cut Monitor Milo. They were discovered by Chuck D of Public Enemy.
Known for
Their debut A Future Without a Past... (1991) and especially their verse on A Tribe Called Quest's "Scenario" (1992), where Busta Rhymes stole the show.
Style
Playful, high-energy and loud, with rappers trading lines back and forth.
Impact
The group was short-lived but launched Busta Rhymes, one of hip-hop's most energetic performers.
Influences
- Public Enemy
- A Tribe Called Quest
