The Treacherous Three was a pioneering rap group from New York City, formed in the late 1970s. The group consisted of Kool Moe Dee, Special K, and LA Sunshine. Notable hits include “Body Rock,” “Feel the Heartbeat,” and “The New Rap Language.” Treacherous Three played a significant role in shaping the sound of early hip-hop; straddling the transition between early disco rap and the braggadocio style that would become more prevalent later on. Although the group split up in the mid-80s, front man Kool Moe Dee went on to have a successful career as a solo artist.