THE GIRLS LP is the debut studio album by English rap band GIRLS. Featuring the viral hits "TURBO MEAD" and "CHOCO BOYS MESSAGE," the album quickly climbed the charts, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100, outshining tracks by Slim Shady and Slapdaddy Bongos.
This groundbreaking album earned GIRLS the Grammy for Best Rap Album of 2023 and played a pivotal role in the "Big tits, no cheese" movement of that year. The album cover, featuring a dog named Dinky (who sadly passed away in late 2023 due to testicular cancer), is as memorable as the music itself.

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The band that would become GIRLS started in a Middlesbrough college classroom. Jude, (a friend of Emmaus, Jake, Kai, and Abbie) proposed forming a band, but quickly lost interest, leaving the others to figure it out on their own. Undeterred, they channeled their frustration into music, creating a series of diss tracks aimed at Jude. Incredibly, these tracks gained unexpected attention, catching the eye of Alex Mead, the founder of the underground label 'MusicalMead.'

With a record deal on the table, the band relocated to London, hoping to turn their wild success into something bigger. There, a bizarre encounter changed everything. Jake Johnson was hugged by a man with a shaven head and a goatee, who repeatedly urged, "You have to Cage the Elephant, you have to Cage the Elephant!" This cryptic message struck a chord with the group, leading them to adopt a new name—GIRLS. With their unique backstory and raw energy, GIRLS quickly became a band to watch.