Three Six Mafia is a rap group formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1991. At that time they consisted of brothers DJ Paul, Lord Infamous and Juicy J. The number of members changed throughout the years. At one time Three 6 Mafia had as many as six members including Crunchy Black, DJ Paul, Gangsta Boo, Juicy J, Koopsta Knicca and Lord Infamous. Three 6 Mafia was originally called "Backyard Posse" and released a number of EPs and mixtapes through Prophet Entertainment. They sold their music throughout Memphis and the Mid-South. Soon everyone in Memphis seemed to own a Three Six Mafia mixtape or EP. DJ Paul and Juicy J eventually formed Hypnotize Minds Records where they promoted underground rappers such as Mystic Stylez, Gangsta Boo, and Crunchy Black all of whom made guest appearances on Three Six Mafia albums.
The groups first album Mystic Stylez was released in 1995 through Prophet Entertainment. Since their inception, the group has seen several changes of group members. Today, Three 6 Mafia consists of original members Juicy J and DJ Paul. Because of their large cult following, the demand for original Three Six Mafia mixtapes has grown. Their two platinum albums- When the Smoke Clears: Sixty 6, Sixty 1 and Most Known Unknown, are two of the most sought Three Six Mafia albums. Many Three Six Mafia mixtapes feature collaborations with artist such as Jim Jones, Paul Wall and Ludacris.
DJ Paul released a solo album entitled Scale-A-Ton May 5, 2009. Juicy J's solo CD Hustle Till I Die was released in June 16, 2009. Today most fans download the groups music using iTunes and mp3s. Original recordings of Three Six Mafias classic dark and grungy beats are collectable items that can still be enjoyed by hip hop fans. Their latest album entitled Laws of Power was delayed for several months. Because the members of the group changed so many times over 15 years, Each Three Six Mafia mixtape features different collaborations with different rappers. Mixtapes of the group's tenth album Laws of Power are not available, though they can be purchased in the form of CD, mp3, and streaming download.
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