Throw Back Thursday

Group Home – “Supa Star” (1995) off ‘Livin’ Proof’

Group Home is a hip hop duo, composed of members Lil’ Dap and Melachi the Nutcracker.^[1] They came to prominence as members of the Gang Starr Foundation. Lil’ Dap made his rhyming debut on Gang Starr’s 1992 classic Daily Operation on the song “I’m the Man”.^[1] Both members appeared on Gang Starr’s critically acclaimed 1994 effort Hard to Earn, on the tracks “Speak Ya Clout” and “Words from the Nutcracker”.^[1] In 1995, the group released its debut album, Livin’ Proof.^[1] The album was very well received, mainly due to DJ Premier’s advanced production work, described by Allmusic as “rhythmic masterpieces”.