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Fun Lovin' Criminals

The Fun Lovin' Criminals are an alternative rock band from New York City, United States. Their music is a blend of many styles, most notably hip hop, rock and blues, and their songs deal with everyday life in New York, drugs, organized crime and politics.

The band was formed in 1993 by Hugh Morgan ("Huey", vocals, guitar), Brian Leiser ("Fast", keyboards, bass, trumpet, harmonica) and Steve Borovini ("O", drums). In 1999, Borovini left the band, and was replaced by Maxwell Jayson ("Mackie").

Come Find Yourself, the band's first album, was released in 1995, and contained the small hit "Scooby Snacks", which contained samples of movies by Quentin Tarantino.

100% Colombian, released in 1998, contained slightly less rock influences. Singles included "Love Unlimited" (a tribute to Barry White) and "Big Night Out".

The 1999 album Mimosa mostly contained covers and different versions of earlier released tracks, but the 2001 Loco contained all new songs, including the hit single "Loco", and a more relaxed sound.

Although never very popular in their own country, the band has gained a considerable following outside, notably in northwest Europe.