Downtown Science (group)

Downtown Science was an American hip-hop duo composed of rapper/producer Kenneth "Bosco Money" Carabello and producer Sam "Sever" Citrin.

Downtown Science
Bosco Money and Sam Sever
Bosco Money and Sam Sever
Background information
OriginQueens, New York
GenresHip hop
Years active1988–1992
LabelsDef Jam
Past membersKenneth Carabello
Sam Sever

History edit

Sam Sever had previously contributed production work on the 3rd Bass albums, The Cactus Album and Derelicts of Dialect.[1][2][3]

After associating with Def Jam in the late 1980s, Carabello and Sever would later release 1991's Downtown Science via Columbia Records. The album included the singles "Radioactive" and "Room To Breathe".[4][5]

After the standalone track "If I Was" appeared on Livin' Large! Original Motion Picture Soundtrack,[6] the group disbanded and did not release any further material as a duo.

Discography edit

Albums
Singles
  • 1988: "Now Listen"
  • 1991: "Big Yellow 12-Inch"
  • 1991: "Radioactive"
  • 1991: "Room to Breathe"

References edit

  1. ^ "Revisiting 3rd Bass' Debut Album 'The Cactus Album' (1989) | Tribute". Albumism. 2019-11-13. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  2. ^ "Revisiting 3rd Bass' Second & Final Studio Album 'Derelicts of Dialect' (1991) | Tribute". Albumism. 2021-06-14. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  3. ^ Deedub (2015-05-13). "Downtown Science – Downtown Science (January ?? 1991)". Time Is Illmatic. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  4. ^ Juon, Steve 'Flash' (2024-01-08). "Downtown Science :: Downtown Science – RapReviews". Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  5. ^ Deedub (2015-05-13). "Downtown Science – Downtown Science (January ?? 1991)". Time Is Illmatic. Retrieved 2024-01-15.
  6. ^ Original Soundtrack - Livin' Large! Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic, retrieved 2024-01-15