ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT

Arrested Development is an American hip hop group which focused on a positive message, rather than the ‘gangsta’ style popular for the genre.In 1994, Arrested Development released their second album, Zingalamaduni, which featured the popular single “Africa’s Inside Me”. The album was met with more mixed reviews, and the group’s sales began to decline. After the release of Zingalamaduni, Farris left the group to pursue a solo career, and Speech & Headliner began producing more material as a duo.In 2006, Arrested Development reunited and released their third album, Since the Last Time. The album was met with more positive reviews, and the group has since toured and released additional material as a collective. The group’s worldwide fan base continues to expand, as they are recognized as pioneers of the alternative rap genre.Their list of awards include : Quadruple-platinum award for debut album, 1993; Grammy awards for best new artist and best rap album, 1993; Soul Train Music Award, 1993; Best Rap Video of the Year, MTV, 1993; named Band of the Year by Rolling Stone, 1993; Album of the Year honours from Musician and the Village Voice, 1993.Their list of awards include : Quadruple-platinum award for debut album, 1993; Grammy awards for best new artist and best rap album, 1993; Soul Train Music Award, 1993; Best Rap Video of the Year, MTV, 1993; named Band of the Year by Rolling Stone, 1993; Album of the Year honors from Musician and the Village Voice, 1993.

Arrested Development Backing Tracks –  Mr Wendal … People Every Day