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The Visionaries
Visionaries is an underground hip hop crew from Los Angeles, California. The crew formed in 1995, and have since released four full-length albums on Up Above Records, and their fifth album "V" on their newly re-formed label Visionaries Crew, Inc. The crew's six members have collectively released over fifty solo and side projects. They have collaborated and performed with many other artists, including Wu-Tang Clan, Nas, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Dilated Peoples, De La Soul, Blackalicious, Jean Grae, Psycho Realm, J Dilla, Jurassic 5 and Linkin Park. Members * 2Mex * LMNO * R.ēL.Z.M. a.k.a. "Lord Zen" * Dannu * KeyKool * DJ Rhettmatic Discography * ''Galleries'' (Up Above Records; 1998) * ''Sophomore Jinx'' (Up Above Records; 2000) * ''Pangaea'' (Up Above Records; 2004) * ''We Are the Ones (We've Been Waiting For)'' (Up Above Records; 2006) * ''Est 1995 (Mixtape)'' (2007) * ''V'' (Visionaries Crew, Inc.; 2021) * ''Sketches'' (Visionaries Crew, Inc.; 2024) Solo projects * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Underground Hip Hop
Underground hip hop (also known as underground rap or simply underground) traditionally refers to hip hop music that is outside the general mainstream canon or counter-cultural in nature, usually with a heavy emphasis on emotion, lyricism, and/or social consciousness. Being outside of the mainstream, it is common for artists or songs that are considered "underground" to have little commercial success, though this is not a requirement, as many have gained massive followings, especially in the streaming era. In recent years, the term has also been used to refer to hip hop subgenres that incorporate themes of trap, plugg, milwaukee lowend, drill or rage which often feature melodic vocals with heavy use of Auto-Tune (or similar pitch correction tools) with virtually no focus on lyricism or connection to counterculture. Despite little overlap between the traditional and modern definitions, both are still commonly used. "The Underground" also refers to the community of musicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jurassic 5
Jurassic 5 (stylized JuraSsic 5) is an American alternative hip hop group formed by rappers Charles Stewart (Chali 2na), Dante Givens (Akil), Courtenay Henderson (Soup (Jurassic 5), Soup, Zaakir), and Marc Stuart (Marc 7); and disc jockeys Mark Potsic (DJ Nu-Mark) and Lucas Macfadden (Cut Chemist). The six-piece crew came out of the Los Angeles venue Good Life. The group broke up in 2007,2na learning to swim alone by Mike Devlin, ''The Times-Colonist'', September 23, 2010 shortly after releasing the LP ''Feedback (Jurassic 5 album), Feedback'', citing "musical differences," but returned to the stage in 2013 and released a new track in 2014. The members have continued to release music individually. History Jurassic 5 debu ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beat Junkies
The Beat Junkies is an American hip hop crew of DJs specializing in turntablism. Established in 1992 in Cerritos, California by J. Rocc. As of 2014, The Beat Junkie Crew also host their own record pool, clothing line and radio station. The Beat Junkies opened their own DJ school in April 2017, located in Glendale. In January 2018, they announced plans to go online and launch beatjunkies.tv. The Beat Junkies have won prestigious DJ battles and competitions like the DMC, the Supermen, and International Turntablists Federation competitions and going to world tour exhibitions. They have traveled and performed across the United States as well as Japan, Germany, The Netherlands and Canada. The Beat Junkies as a crew and individually have also featured in many other acts alongside artists such as Jurassic 5, the Visionaries, the Likwit Junkies with Defari, Phil Da Agony, Cypress Hill, Invisibl Skratch Piklz, Dilated Peoples, and Peanut Butter Wolf who was so influenced by the Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lord Zen
Lord is an appellation for a person or deity who has authority, control, or power over others, acting as a master, chief, or ruler. The appellation can also denote certain persons who hold a title of the peerage in the United Kingdom, or are entitled to courtesy titles. The collective "Lords" can refer to a group or body of peers. Etymology According to the ''Oxford Dictionary of English'', the etymology of the word can be traced back to the Old English word ''hlāford'' which originated from ''hlāfweard'' meaning "loaf-ward" or "bread-keeper", reflecting the Germanic tribal custom of a chieftain providing food for his followers. The appellation "lord" is primarily applied to men, while for women the appellation "lady" is used. This is no longer universal: the Lord of Mann, a title previously held by the Queen of the United Kingdom, and female Lords Mayor are examples of women who are styled as "Lord". Historical usage Feudalism Under the feudal system, "lord" had a wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dudley Perkins (rapper)
Dudley Perkins is an American rapper and singer from Oxnard, California. He has released records on Stones Throw Records under his own name and the alias of Declaime. In 2008, he co-founded the SomeOthaShip Connect record label with his partner Georgia Anne Muldrow. Life and career Having begun rapping in 1987, he was featured on The Alkaholiks' 1995 album ''Coast II Coast'' under the Declaime moniker. In 2001, he released ''Andsoitisaid'', his first album as Declaime. Dudley Perkins released '' A Lil' Light'', an album entirely produced by Madlib, on Stones Throw Records in 2003. His second album as Dudley Perkins, titled ''Expressions (2012 A.U.)'', was released in 2006. In 2009, he released ''Holy Smokes'', which was entirely produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow. In 2013, he released ''Dr. Stokley'' on Mello Music Group. Discography Studio albums * ''Andsoitisaid'' (2001) * '' A Lil' Light'' (2003) * ''Conversations with Dudley'' (2004) * ''It's the Dank & Jammy Show'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madlib
Otis Lee Jackson Jr. (born October 24, 1973), known professionally as Madlib, is an American record producer, DJ, multi-instrumentalist, and rapper. Critically acclaimed for his eclectic, music sample, sample-heavy production style, he is regarded as one of the most influential producers in modern hip-hop. His frequent collaborators include MF Doom, MF DOOM (as Madvillain), J Dilla (as Champion Sound, Jaylib), Freddie Gibbs (as Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, MadGibbs), Talib Kweli, and Erykah Badu.#Aziri2002, Aziri (2002). Raised in Oxnard, California, Jackson began his career in music production in the early 1990s. He gained prominence as a member of the hip hop collective Lootpack and later formed the jazz-influenced group Yesterdays New Quintet. Jackson gained wider recognition for his collaboration with MF DOOM under the name Madvillain, producing the critically acclaimed album Madvillainy (2004). He was also credited for his work on "The Unseen (album), The Unseen" (2000) under h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kev Brown
Kev Brown is an American music producer and artist. He is the founding member of the former Low Budget Crew. Biography Kev Brown made his recording debut as a featured artist on Re-Entry (2001), part of Marley Marl's BBE Beat Generation series. His collaboration with Grap Luva on the project gained attention within the underground hip-hop scene. Later that year, he contributed a track to De La Soul's album AOI: Bionix. In 2002, Brown further established his reputation by contributing to DJ Jazzy Jeff’s album The Magnificent. As a member of Jazzy Jeff’s production collective A Touch of Jazz, he was credited with producing seven tracks on the project. However, broader recognition came in January 2004 with the release of The Brown Album, a remix of Jay-Z’s The Black Album. Brown was among the first producers to remix the project, which has since inspired over 100 unofficial versions. Although his work was somewhat overshadowed by the publicity surrounding DJ Danger Mouse’s T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DJ Rhettmatic
DJ Rhettmatic (born Nazareth Nirza; May 10, 1969) is a producer, disc jockey and member and part creator of Southern California's first turntable band, the Beat Junkies. Career Rhettmatic began his DJ career in 1983, with Double Platinum, a DJ group based out of Cerritos, CA. Rhettmatic highly acknowledges fellow Beat Junkie member, DJ Curse, as his leading mentor. As Curse shared his turntable exhibition, involving scratches and other DJ techniques, Rhettmatic's interest in DJing formed, allowing him to take hold of his musical passion. Rhettmatic claimed the titles of Disco Mix Club (DMC) West Coast Champion (1996) and International Turntablist Federation (ITF) 2x Team World Champion (1997/1998). Rhettmatic also helped found in 1994 and is the DJ/producer for the LA based underground hip hop supergroup, the Visionaries. He has worked with many in the hip hop community, from the likes of Peanut Butter Wolf, Talib Kweli, Madlib, DJ Premier, Cypress Hill, Mayer Hawthorne and A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2Mex
Alejandro Ocana (born in 1973), better known by his stage name 2Mex, is a rapper from Los Angeles, California, United States. He is a member of The Visionaries and of Mexican Descent. He has collaborated with underground hip hop artists such as Jel, Omid, Thavius Beck, Factor Chandelier, Radioinactive, and Isaiah "Ikey" Owens. History 2Mex attended the Good Life Cafe open mic nights in 1992, which played a significant role in shaping his early career. In 1998, he released his first album with The Visionaries, as well as the debut album of Of Mexican Descent. He was also featured on the Omid compilation album ''Beneath the Surface''. In 1999, 2Mex was featured (along with Xololanxinxo as Of Mexican Descent) on the Fat Jack compilation album ''Cater to the DJ''. That same year, he released his first solo album, ''Fake It Till You Make It'', as part of The Mind Clouders, with producer Mums the Word. In 2000, 2Mex was featured as a member of the Afterlife Crew on the Afterl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linkin Park
Linkin Park is an American Rock music, rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn, bassist Dave Farrell, vocalist Emily Armstrong, and drummer Colin Brittain. The lineup for the band's first seven studio albums included lead vocalist Chester Bennington and drummer Rob Bourdon until Bennington's death in July 2017, which caused the band to enter an indefinite hiatus. In September 2024, Linkin Park's reformation was announced along with the addition of Armstrong and Brittain. Categorized mainly as alternative rock and nu metal, Linkin Park's earlier music spanned a fusion of Heavy metal music, heavy metal and Hip hop music, hip hop, while their later music features more electronica and Pop music, pop elements. Linkin Park rose to international fame with their debut studio album, ''Hybrid Theory'' (2000), which became certified ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
J Dilla
James Dewitt Yancey (February 7, 1974 – February 10, 2006), better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer, composer and rapper. He emerged from the mid-1990s underground hip hop scene in Detroit, Michigan, as a member of the group Slum Village. He was also a member of the Soulquarians, a musical collective active during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He additionally collaborated with Madlib as Jaylib, releasing the album ''Champion Sound''. Yancey's final album was ''Donuts (album), Donuts'', which was released three days before his death. He was also known for producing The Pharcyde album ''Labcabincalifornia''. Yancey died at the age of 32 from a combination of Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, TTP and lupus. Although his life was short, he is considered to be one of the most influential producers in hip hop and popular music. J Dilla's music raised the artistic level of hip-hop production in Detroit. According to ''The Guardian'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
