A precursor to the group, known as Jam-On Productions, was formed in 1977 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, and included teenagers Ben “Cozmo D” Cenac and his cousins Monique and Pierre “Pete” Angevin. The group’s popularity grew as it played block parties in Brooklyn. Yvette “Lady E” Cook (who would later marry Cozmo D), Monique Angevin, and Bob “Chilly B” Crafton (who would later marry Angevin). The coming together of families inspired the name change to Newcleus.
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