Southern hip hop duo T.H.U.G. M.A.F.I.A. (The hardworking underestimated geniuses making all finances in appropriate ways), is based in East Point, Georgia consisting of Rockford, Illinois native Benjamin “Death-Trap” Gulley and Atlanta, Georgia native Kevia “K-Steel” Stills. The group formed in Atlanta in late 2001, performing at local clubs and major music venues in and around South West Atlanta. The groups music style consists of West Coast G-Funk and Dirty South Slang.
The group was highly influenced by music legends: Zapp and Roger, Eazy-E, NWA, 2PAC, DJ QUIK, MC EIHT, UGK, The Dayton Family, OUTKAST, GETO BOYS, and Snoop Dogg. The duo has just released their debut album, Eternal Thuggin on their own label, THUG MAFIA RECORDZ.
The group was highly influenced by music legends: Zapp and Roger, Eazy-E, NWA, 2PAC, DJ QUIK, MC EIHT, UGK, The Dayton Family, OUTKAST, GETO BOYS, and Snoop Dogg. The duo has just released their debut album, Eternal Thuggin on their own label, THUG MAFIA RECORDZ.