Lateef and the Chief explained

Lateef and the Chief
Background:	group_or_band
Alias:	Maroons
Origin:	California, United States
Genre:	Hip hop
Years Active:	1997–present
Label:	Quannum Projects, Epitaph Records
Current Members:	Lateef the Truthspeaker Chief Xcel

Lateef and the Chief (sometimes stylized as Lateef & the Chief^[1]) is an American hip hop group from California. Originally known as Maroons, it consists of rapper Lateef the Truthspeaker (of Latyrx) and producer Chief Xcel (of Blackalicious). In 2004, the duo released their debut album, Maroons: Ambush.^[2]

Members

• Lateef the Truthspeaker (Lateef Daumont) – rapper
• Chief Xcel (Xavier Mosley) – producer

Discography

Albums

• Maroons: Ambush (2004)

Singles

• "Lester Hayes" (2002)
• "Best of Me" (2004)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lateef & The Chief - Maroons: Ambush. Dusted Magazine. Casey. Rae-Hunter. January 19, 2005. April 25, 2017.
2. Web site: A Hero Comes Along. SF Weekly. Dan. Strachota. October 20, 2004. April 25, 2017.