Def Squad

Def Squad is an American rap supergroup consisting of Erick Sermon, Redman, Keith Murray, Hurricane G, and Jamal. Before officially forming as a group to release an album in 1998, they had each been featured on tracks by each other. The Def Squad was formed following the disbandment of the Hit Squad, who broke up after the struggles between EPMD^[1] members Erick Sermon and Parrish Smith.

Def Squad
Def Squad members Redman (left) and Erick Sermon performing at the 2004 NBA All-Star Jam Session in Los Angeles
Background information
Origin	Long Island, New York, U.S.
Genres	Hip hop
Years active	1993–present
Labels	Def Jam DreamWorks Universal Motown Republic Group
Spinoff of	Hit Squad
Members	Keith Murray Redman Erick Sermon Jamal
Past members	Hurricane G (deceased)

They are known for their remake of "Rapper's Delight" by Sugarhill Gang.

The Squad continued to record on each other's solo albums.

Discography

Album information
El Niño Released: June 30, 1998 Billboard 200 chart position: #2 R&B/Hip-Hop chart position: #1 Last RIAA Certification: Gold Singles: "Full Cooperation"