Twin Hype

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Twin Hype
OriginNew Jersey, U.S.
Genres
Years active1987–1992
LabelsProfile

Twin Hype was an American rap group, originating from New Jersey. Consisting of twin brothers Glennis Brown (the Sl) and Lennis Brown (Slick), born September 2, 1969[1] The twins were later joined by Jose Matos (DJ King Shameek) for their self-titled 1989 album and 1991 album Double Barrel.[2]

Career

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The twins started rapping together at the age of 15 in high school contests. They were originally from South Carolina and moved up the east coast, first moving to Washington, D.C. and the suburbs in Maryland and Virginia, then eventually landing in New Jersey. They released two albums on Profile Records: Twin Hype (1989)[1] and Double Barrel (1991).[3] The single "Do It to the Crowd" was their first single release and the most successful.[4] In rotation in alternative and college radio, it charted at number 69 on the UK Singles Chart[5] and number 10 on the US Dance Chart.[6] The second single "For Those Who Like to Groove" reached number 8 on the US Dance Chart.[6] They released the hip house single "Nothin' Could Save Ya" in 1991.

Glennis Brown died in November 2025.

Discography

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Albums

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Date Title US 200 US R&B
1989 Twin Hype 140 44
1991 Double Barrel - 75

Singles

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Date Title US Dance US Rap UK[5]
1989 "For Those Who Like to Groove" 8 - 96
1989 "Do It to the Crowd" 10 19 65
1991 "Nothin' Could Save Ya" - - -

References

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  1. ^ a b Colin Larkin, ed. (1998). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 347. ISBN 0-7535-0252-6.
  2. ^ "Twin Hype Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |..." AllMusic. Retrieved August 26, 2025.
  3. ^ "Twin Hype | Album Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  4. ^ "Twin Hype | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "TWIN HYPE | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Twin Hype Songs • Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography • Music VF, US & UK hits charts". Musicvf.com. Retrieved March 10, 2020.


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