(1999) is the debut concept album by Handsome Boy Modeling School , a duo consisting of legendary producers Prince Paul (De La Soul) and Dan the Automator (Gorillaz, Dr. Octagon).
The group's name and concept come from "The Prettiest Week of My Life," an episode of the 1990s sitcom Get a Life . In the episode, Chris Elliott's character enrolls in a shady modeling school located behind a carpet warehouse to become a male model. Handsome Boy Modeling School - So How's Your Gi...
The album is celebrated for its eclectic mix of hip-hop, trip-hop, and alt-rock guests: (1999) is the debut concept album by Handsome