Fun Lovin' Criminals

American music group from New York City formed in 1993, known for blending hip hop, rock, funk and jazz. Debut album Come Find Yourself (1996) featured the hit single "Scooby Snacks."

Formed in New York City in the early 1990s, the band's debut Come Find Yourself was released in 1996. Their single "Scooby Snacks" samples dialogue from Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction. Reviews emphasize a mix of rap, jazz and rock and a cinematic, nightclub-inflected atmosphere.

DeBaser reviews (two) treat Fun Lovin' Criminals as a spirited New York trio mixing rap, jazz and rock. The 1996 debut Come Find Yourself and 1998 follow-up 100% Colombian are praised for cinematic, nightclub atmospheres and the hit "Scooby Snacks." Critics note occasional rap-rock clichés and later work viewed less favorably.

For:Fans of 1990s alternative hip-hop, rap-rock and NYC-flavored storytelling