Spank Rock

Spank Rock, a collaboration between MC Naeem Juwan (Spank Rock) and producer XXXchange (Alex Epton), emerged from Baltimore's club scene to blend underground hip-hop and dirty rap. Their debut album, YoYoYoYoYo, released in 2006, showcased their unique fusion of electro, bass, glitch, and grime influences, earning attention for tracks like "Backyard Betty" and "Rick Rubin." Spank Rock's sound, characterized by hyper-sexual rhymes, was a standout in the music landscape, with XXXchange also gaining recognition for his mix album, Voila, combining his beats with classic pop songs.

Following early success, Spank Rock continued to make waves with projects like the mixtape Fabriclive.33 and collaborations like the EP Spank Rock and Benny Blanco Are... Bangers & Cash. Despite facing label challenges during the recording of his second album, Everything Is Boring and Everyone Is a Fucking Liar, released on Juwan's own Bad Blood Records in 2011, featured collaborations with producers like Boyz Noise and artists such as Santigold, Big Freedia, and Pharrell Williams. Spank Rock's trajectory showcases their ability to push boundaries and create a distinct sound within the hip-hop landscape.