Penthouse Players Clique was an American hip hop duo that consisted of rappers Playa Hamm and Tweed Cadillac. They were signed to Eazy-E

Eazy-E

Eric Lynn Wright , better known by his stage name Eazy-E, was an American rapper who performed solo and in the hip hop group N.W.A. Wright was born to Richard and Kathie Wright in Compton, California...

's Ruthless Records.

History

Playa Hamm and Tweed Cadillac came together in 1991 and joined Eazy-E's Ruthless Records soon after. They released their only album in 1992 entitled Paid the Cost

Paid the Cost

Paid the Cost is the debut album by rap duo Penthouse Players Clique. The album was released in 1992 for Ruthless Records and was produced by DJ Quik, DJ Battlecat and Eazy-E. The album was a success for the group, making it to #76 on the Billboard 200, #28 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #1 on...

, which made it to #1 on the Top Heatseekers

Top Heatseekers

Top Heatseekers refers to either of two separate "Breaking and Entering" music charts issued weekly by Billboard Magazine: the Heatseekers Albums chart or the Heatseekers Songs chart. They were introduced by Billboard in 1993 with the purpose of highlighting the sales by new and developing musical...

 album chart. The Penthouse Players Clique also made a song for the Trespass Soundtrack

Trespass (soundtrack)

The original soundtrack to the film Trespass was released in 1992. It features performances from a variety of hip hop acts, including Public Enemy, Black Sheep, and Sir Mix-a-Lot...

 in 1993 before laying low poolside.

The duo would reunite in 2001 on Playa Hamm's debut solo album Layin' Hands, as Tweed Cadillac appeared on the tracks "Break the Bank" and "Grindin'".

Discography

Album information

Paid the Cost Paid the Cost Paid the Cost is the debut album by rap duo Penthouse Players Clique. The album was released in 1992 for Ruthless Records and was produced by DJ Quik, DJ Battlecat and Eazy-E. The album was a success for the group, making it to #76 on the Billboard 200, #28 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums and #1 on... Released: 1992 Chart positions: #76 US, #28 Top R&B/Hip-Hop #1 Heatseakers Last RIAA certification RIAA certification In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards... : N/A Singles: "Explanation of a Playa", "P.S. Phuk U 2"