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Where it sits

First of the eight Body Count records held here. It came three years into a run that began in 1989. 1992 is six years into Rap rock, which this tree dates from 1986. It is one of the four records Rap rock is listed as starting from. It is one of the four records Rap metal is listed as starting from.

From Wikipedia

Body Count is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Body Count. It was released on March 31, 1992, through Sire Records. The album's material focuses on various social and political issues ranging from police brutality to drug abuse. It also presents a turning point in the career of Ice-T, who co-wrote the album's songs with lead guitarist Ernie C and performed as the band's lead singer. Previously known only as a rapper, Ice-T's work with the band helped establish a crossover audience with rock music fans. The album produced the single "There Goes the Neighborhood".

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• Rap rock
• Rap metal