On November 19, 1996, Flesh-n-Bone, the most dangerous member of Bone Thugs-n-Harmony released his debut album, T.H.U.G.S. (Trues Humbly United Gatherin' Souls), through Rush Associated Labels (Remember Rush H? It was essentially an umbrella label created by Def Jam bosses Russell Simmons and Lyor Cohen. Their goal was to capitalize on their connections to expand into other genres while keeping Def Jam focused strictly on hip-hop. Just a little industry insight for you. ;))



But you had to play it cool, had to do it your way
Had to be a fool, had to throw it all away