In 1995, Down N Dirty Tribe dropped their classic track "Inn'a Cipher," a gritty anthem that captured the raw energy of Hoboken's underground hip-hop scene.
Hoboken had hip-hop pioneers in the 1980s and early 1990s, but Down N Dirty Tribe became one of the first groups from the city to gain notable recognition outside it. They may not have been the very first, but they're undeniably one of the most iconic to represent Hoboken's sound.
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