Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.
Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. is an American hip hop band from Carson, California, consisting of the American Samoa Devoux brothers Paul , Ted , Donald, Roscoe, Danny , David and Vincent. It is noted for its use of a live band, utilizing funk and metal influences, and gangsta rap lyricism. Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. became popular after touring in Japan in the mid-1980s, where they were initially known as the “Blue City Crew.” The “Boo-Yaa” in their name signifies the sound of a shotgun being discharged, while the “T.R.I.B.E.” stands for “Too Rough International Boo-Yaa Empire.” According to hip-hop documentarians, Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. is “synonymous with hip hop in Los Angeles.”
