Fu-Schnickens were formed in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn, where all three members had grown up, and made a strong impression around New York with a series of club dates showcasing their amazing technique and bizarre sense of humor. In 1991, the group performed at a rap conference at Howard University, and Jive Records promptly signed them up. Their dancehall-inflected debut single, "Ring the Alarm," appeared in 1992 and proved quite popular among hip-hop fans, making the Top Ten on the rap singles chart. The group's full-length debut album, F.U.: Don't Take It Personal, followed close behind, and made the R&B Top 20 on the strength of the cult classic singles "La Schmoove" and "True Fuschnick." However, it wasn't until 1993 that Fu-Schnickens truly caught the mainstream's ear, thanks to the one-off team-up with NBA star Shaquille O'Neal on "What's Up Doc? (Can We Rock)." It was the only Fu-Schnickens single to reach the pop Top 40, and spawned a national catch phrase. The group's second album, Nervous Breakdown, followed in 1994, but didn't cause quite the same stir as its predecessor, and Fu-Schnickens quietly faded away from the hip-hop scene.
The Fu-Schnickens comprised Chip Fu (Roderick Roachford), Moc Fu (Joe Jones), and Poc Fu (Lennox Maturine). "Fu" stood for "For Unity" and "Schnicken" was a made-up word which apparently meant "coalition". The three friends from East Flatbush, Brooklyn first gained attention after performing at a rap event at Howard University, after which they were signed by Jive Records. The group's dancehall-inflected single, "Ring the Alarm," hit the top ten on Billboard magazine's Hot Rap Tracks chart in 1991, sparking anticipation for the group's debut album. F.U. Don't Take It Personal (1992). With the hit singles, "La Schmoove" (featuring Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest) and "True Fu-Schnick", the album reached the Rap/R&B Top 20 and was certified gold by the RIAA.
Chip Fu still works on the fringes of the rap scene. Chip Fu recorded a track produced by Oh No of Stones Throw Records in 2005, and he makes an appearance on the 2005 debut album by Ali Shaheed Muhammad. In February of 2007, Chip Fu was one of those requested by Nas to appear on the '90s Remix to "Where Are They Now?", a track where Nas laments the absence of the skilled rappers he had enjoyed in the early days of hip-hop. The remixes brought together almost all the rappers Nas mentioned, allowing them to prove their skills were still intact in 2007 and make a renewed impression on hip-hop fans. Chip Fu delivered a fast, playful verse with audible relish. Chip fu also released a song called "LOVE MI SENSI" on the collie buds "COME AROUND TRACK" the video and song is still steady gaining momentum and shocked alot of people who never knew he could sing reggae music. He also goes by the new name Jungle Rock jr. Math, Chip Fu's first solo album, is due for release in 2008; it will feature production by Oh No, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Da Beatminerz,THE ARE and Black milk, among others
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