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CD called ''Cut Some Static''. ''Cut Some Static'' was an album-length compilation of previously unreleased tracks, but was not released as a proper album. It was not sold at retail, came packaged with home-computer printed labels, and featured members of the band introducing tracks, to keep the underground mixtape feel. Musically, it also featured a grittier, more rap-oriented sound, and more explicit lyrics. Marty James was featured on the hook of The Federation's 2006 west coast club anthem "I Wear My Stunna Glasses at Night". Since that time he has also become an accomplished writer and producer having worked with

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" by Baby Bash ft. Sean Kingston. In May 2008 One Block Radius released the single "You Got Me" on Property Music Group (Marty James own label). James also produced the song. Their major label debut, ''One Block Radius'' spent one week on the ''

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chart, at number 86.''One Block Radius'' (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart)
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Discography

Albums

* ''Long Story Short'' 2005 * ''One Block Radius'' 2008

Mixtapes

* ''Cut Some Static'' (2006, Low Post Records)

Singles

* ''You Got Me'': U.S. Pop 100 peak #53 (2008, Property)

References

Alternative hip-hop groups Hip-hop groups from California Musical trios from California {{US-hiphop-band-stub