H.W.A.

The rap trio HWA was formed in 1989 by Jazz (Tanya Kenner), Baby Girl (Kim Kenner), and Diva (Dion Devoux). Diva was later replaced by Go-Di. HWA stands for Hoez With Attitude. Coming together in ‘89, they were founded and funded by Chicago legend, Keith “KP” Presley, and soon after secured an independent label from Drive-By Records to record their debut, Livin’ In A House House.

The album wasn’t a huge success, only reaching #38 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts, but the group became known for their sexually explicit lyrics, soon being signed to Eazy-E’s label, Ruthless Records. Their second album, Az Much Ass Azz U Want was just as unsuccessful, reaching #71 on the R&B/Hip-Hop charts.

In 1993, H.W.A. released a single called “All That (Juzt A Little Action) which received generous airtime because of Eazy-E’s involvement. They also made a cameo appearance in Eazy-E’s diss song, Real Muthaphuckkin G’s.

A year later, H.W.A released a remix album called I Ain’t No Lady. Sometime afterwards, the trio disbanded.

In 2012, according to member Jazz, the trio reformed.

Members: Jazz, Baby Girl, Diva (1989-1992)
Jazz, Baby Girl, Go-Di (1992-1994)