Arrested Development

Arrested Development - At the Wizemann Club

As true hip-hop pioneers since 1991, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT have championed awareness and empowerment worldwide. Their interpretation of eclectic and vibrant African sounds and clothing has created a unique mix of rhythms and styles that continue to stand out from the expected look and sound of hip-hop culture. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT support important groups and movements such as the National Coalition of the Homeless and the African National Congress (ANC).

With numerous album releases and world tours, ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT has made a significant impact on hip-hop culture. Their album "3 Years, 5 Months and 2 Days in the Life of..." earned them two Grammys for "Best New Artist" and for "Best Rap Single" ("Tennessee"), two MTV Awards, a Soul Train Music Award and the NAACP Image Award. Rolling Stone magazine named them Band of the Year in 1992, while VH-1 named them one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time! The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame even included their hit "Tennessee" in the list of 500 songs that shaped rock 'n' roll. ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT have shared the stage with such notable figures as Nelson Mandela, Louis Farrakhan, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama - they are truly legends.