The Luniz are a rap duo out of Oakland consisting of Yukmouth and Numskull, two friends who have known each other since junior high. Originally calling themselves The Lunitunz, the two gained fame after 4 years together when they appeared on Dru Down’s Explicit Game album. Their debut album, Operation Stackola, was released in 1995 and knocked Michael Jackson’s HIStory off the top of the R&B charts on the strength of the hit single “I Got 5 on It,” which featured guest vocals by Michael Marshall of the Timex Social Club. Luniz lyrics take novel, comic approaches to sex, drugs, and everyday occurrences.They have released 3 albums “Operation Stackola”,”Lunitik Muzik” and “Silver & Black”. Currently the group is signed up to Smoke-A-Lot Records and Num To The World Music.