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The duo was first in a group called the Harlem World Crew and recorded on Tayster in 1980.
Mr. Hyde was the first to join Profile records in 1981 under the name Lonnie Love. His first record was called "Young Ladies."
Later that same year, his new partner joined him and together they made "Genius Rap" which used the famous Tom-tom club break "Genius of Love."
The next single was "The Challenge" in 1982.
Dr Jeckyll + Mr Hyde were under Rush Management and were known as the suit and tie rappers because of their designer suits, shirts and ties.
Their biggest singles were "Fast Life" b/w "AM:PM" (1984) and "Getting Money" (1983).
They put out one LP in 1985 called "Champagne of Rap" in 1985. A few singles were released from that album including "Transformation" which was produced by Davy DMX and "Yellow Panties".
They split up in 1987, but Mr. Hyde decided to continue his career with Profile records. He put out a solo 12" called "The Witch" b/w "Hyde's Beat".
Andre Harrell on the other hand went on to start Uptown Records which went on to become one of the biggest R&B labels of all time and was one of the first labels to kick off the new jack swing craze in the late 80's with bands like Guy, Heavy D + The Boys, Father MC, Finesse & Syquesse + Groove B.Chill. He later went on to head Motown Records.
Alonzo Brown is currently the executive producer for the Judge Mathis show and is also a screenwriter. His current manuscript is being shot in Canada and stars Mekiah Phieffer.
Additional information by Mr Ed
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