USM (United States Of Mind) Updates & Tour Info-2010
The Rest did it for checks…I did it for movement!
This song is proof that good lyrics & a good beat can still go along way through the shitty michigan-type road of modern day hip-hop. The aim is to erase the lines of segregation between “mainstream” & “underground” back to a time where those terms didnt really exist. Think of that 2pac song “Old School”, thug ass cats & hip hop fans alike will both tell you that shit is dope!
USM is the movement, remember what it stands for, UNITED STATES OF MIND! Kinda the way hip-hop was meant to be in the 1st place.
Please download this spread it around & enjoy a labor of love for the culture,
SMOKERS COUGH…LIGHT EM UP!
– W. Draztik & Sleepy Biggs
is a collective of diverse, yet like-minded individuals who have come together to advance today’s stagnant hip-hop culture. The collective consists of five emcees (Asylum 7, Metasyons, Draztik, 5-Ill, & D. Allie) and two dj’s/producers (Crate Digga & Sleepy Biggs). Flexing an array of musical styles and influences, this distinct batch of artists provides a fresh and innovative approach to the art form, merging new school lyricism with old school foundation and ethics forged in Detroit’s blue-collar blood. Ever since their formation in early 2007, they have taken huge strides for themselves and the music, performing all around Michigan and frequently venturing into other midwestern cities. They have shared the stage with many of hip-hop’s elite, such as Zion I, OneBeLo, Ill Bill, Sean Price, R.A. The Rugged Man, Blueprint, and Souls of Mischief. “USM continues to stun audiences with their energetic live show while impressing critics with their recordings” Real Detroit Weekly (Best Hip-Hop group of 2008 honors). “New York has Wu-Tang Clan. Detroit has United States of Mind” Metro Times (Best Hip-Hop Group 2010 honors).
Within a mere fourteen months of their debut release “Ode to Hyde”, MAGNOLIUS has managed to garner worldwide acclaim.The eclectic duo has independently headlined tours across Canada, Asia, Europe and Brazil including shows in Tokyo, Hong Kong,Seoul, Singapore, London, Berlin, Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Hailing from Toronto, members Shan Vincent de Paul and Derek DaCostause hip-hop as the core vein to connect with various other genres such as electronic, drum and bass, jazz, punk,house and rock. Bothmembers have been writing and performing as part of a larger six man collective known as Soliva Spit Society. As a collective, the groupreleased their debut EP “Test the Waters” in 2003 and began to create a buzz in the Canadian independent hip-hop scene. The EPreceived rotation on various college stations across Canada, the US and the UK. The group went on to share the stage with someof hip hop’s key figures such as Del the Funky Homosapien (Hieroglyphics), Edan, Louis Logic, C-Rayz Walz (def jux), and Canadian heavy hitters Kardinal Offishall and Swollen Members.
“Lyricist, turntablist, label co-owner and creator of magnitude.” (Rokon Magazine – Seoul)
As a solo artist, a turntablist for the heavily decorated WPBE, as well as being the co-founder and head of the PPF House Music Division, LEO37 has accomplished quite a bit in his short career. Having toured 11 countries as a headliner, released 2 albums, executive produced 3 compilations and shared the stage with artists ranging from Del The Funky Homosapien (Hieroglyphics, Gorillaz) to the Bad Plus, Tittsworth to Swollen Members (Battle Axe, Rocksteady Crew), LEO37 shows no signs of slowing down. Having just released his brand new single ‘Icarus’ to rave review, and with his 3rd full-length on the way, expect to hear LEO37’s name a lot more from here on in.
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