The Goats were an alternative hip-hop trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Their members included rappers Oatie Kato (the frontman), Madd (a.k.a. "the M-A-the-double-D", a.k.a. Maxx), and Swayzack. The group recorded on Columbia Records / Ruffhouse Records. They released albums Tricks Of The Shade (1992) (produced by producer Joe "the Butcher" Nicolo) and No Goats No Glory (1994), on Ruffhouse Records and Columbia Records respectively; both are presently out of print. The Goats toured with the Cypress Hill, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys and Luscious Jackson.