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2RAW4FM.COM PRESENTS

ORIGIX & D.C.
PROGRESS REPORT
SAMPLE THE MARTIAN
COLD MEN YOUNG
LAZY D (CINCINNATI)
D.U.B. CAMP

2RAW4FM.COM, ORIGIX & D.C.
Shawn “Origix” Featherston and Tim “D.C.” Patterson met in Jr.High School, making mix tapes of their favorite music, to grow up hosting their own Radio program at 89.3 WHFR.FM at Henry Ford Community College. In 2002, when commercial radio was changing drastically, The Zone Radio was born on the far end of the FM Dial, and became more of a community project than a simple radio show. Origix & D.C felt it was their mission to expose what Real Hip Hop still is. Guest’s on The Zone range from Talib Kweli, Cypress Hill, Yukmouth, Tech N9ne, Black Milk, Kid Cudi, Bizzy Bone, Slug of Atmosphere and Twizitid. For Three hours every Monday night listeners are able to hear a new pay list of independent music, news, live performances and information about Hip Hop artists.

With popular demand and expansion of the Internet, Origix & D.C. have established www.2raw4fm.com, where they host uncut podcast mixes of The Zone Radio, gaining listeners world wide and serving as the home of their many projects.

Aside from being on air, The Zone has put on some legendary events around Michigan, and continues to be involved in the Detroit community. Origix writes the The Zone Column weekly at www.motorcityblog.net, as well as many website networks, trying to get the voices of the underground heard.

Origix & D.C have released an album of new material and are back to offer their perceptive on the rap game and life. “The Resume” an album that showcases the way they lay down rhymes and produce music. The Resume is a lyrical background check that provides proof these two veterans of Detroit hip hop still have what it takes to be relevant today.
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Progress Report
Progress Report makes hip hop fun again, avoiding topics of drugs and violence, and instead focuses on the positive energy of music.
“Scoring points for originality, quality production, insightful lyrics, catchy hooks and their ability to play well with others, D.Allie (United States of Mind) and Eddie Logix (Midcoast Most) have teamed up to take their conscious art form to new heights. The result, though far from over, is Progress Report – a new project that bravely blends elements of soul, funk, rock and hip-hop.” Emily Copeland, Real Detroit
http://progressreportmusic.com

sAMPLE tHE mARTIAN
Sample the Martian samples ideas of the future and dedicates music to the issues of the present. Performing songs in tribute to Open Source Programmers and Non-Malicious Hackers, amongst his topics, eMpyre plays all the instruments, sings and raps.
“Sample The Martian drops tracks that push the conventional expectations of hip-hop with old-school beats, psychedelic guitars, analog synths, and abstract lyrics that flow like water from the subconscious of one ungrounded dude.” -Fuze Magazine
http://myspace.com/samplethemartian

COLD MEN YOUNG
Like our former mayor, Cold Man Young is not afraid to hit you with politics. This hip hop/spoken word emcee collective consisting of Kopelli, Mic Write, Blak Smith, and Young Phenom bring an energetic and entertaining stage show complimented by spoken word performances, a live dj, live instrumentation and a large amount of crowd participation!
http://www.myspace.com/coldmenyoung

Lazy D
Describing himself as being “From the gutters of Cincinnati”, Lazy D has been amazing audiences with his charming lyrics and visual appeal…he often dresses like a pirate.
“Lazy Ass Destroyer is a raw hip-hop/rock energy, while some of the lyrics are comical, this band takes its delivery seriously. It is a loud Beastie Boys meets Crunk meets Rock sound.”- City Beat
http://www.reverbnation.com/lazyassdestroyer

Dub Camp
Up and coming rap crew looking to put the city of Romulus on the map!

http://www.myspace.com/dubcamp

The Zone Radio is Up for Best Underground Radio Show & Origix & D.C are Presenting Album Of The Year !

What’s up readers of The Zone? I have decided to take this column in another direction, I still will be writing exclusive pieces on artist’s but I also wanted to open my write up’s to Q & A Interviews.
The Column will now run every other week and on the off weeks I will be posting shows, reviews, new releases and other news.

This weeks subject is on one of the hardest working groups in Michigan; Inkster’s “Street Justice” Fresh from opening the Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek show at the Crofoot, a new video and free download project is now on the streets. Redd, Ketchphraz and Jypsy have a lot on their plate to talk about.

Origix: So what’s going on with the crew right now? What do you all have in the works?

Redd: We just dropped “Follow The Drip”. It’s not a mix tape. It’s not an album. It’s a collection of music.

Ketchphraze: We got the album “GO H.A.A.M!” coming up next! Yes, we’re finally dropping the official album, lol.

Jypsy: We’re building inspiration for the making of the project after “GO H.A.A.M!” because it has to be, if not better, just as incredible and phenomenal as the last one.

Origix: How was the Talib Kweli show for y’all? What where some of the highlights of the night?

Jypsy: To keep it 100 with you, everything happened so fast, it’s hard to remember. I remember sound check, smoking a blunt, and then literally rushing to the stage. After that, just enjoying the show.

Redd: The Talib show was awesome! I think that was one of the best performances we’ve ever had. Shouts to THEE STREET JUSTICE BAND: Sax, Amir, RJ, Big O, Jeff, Kamau, Duminie, and my sis Ideeyah!

Ketchphraze: The show went great! Despite me performing with pneumonia and the smoking law wasn’t in effect yet, it was an amazing show and good times man. I think the highlight was our homie, Duminie on the guitar solo. Killed it!!

Origix: How long have you been working on the new project? Explain, “Follow The Drip”. What’s the meaning and who is on it?

Ketchphraze: We started working on “Follow The Drip” in January. The concept behind it is simple: it’s a leak album. It’s something to keep the streets buzzing. We did ALL ORIGINAL material to silence the critics about us being mix tape crazy. It gave the people something new and refreshing to listen to ‘cause -lets be honest – it’s been a lot of BULLSHIT MUSIC in the last two years. We just make that contribution to Detroit Hip Hop and keep the movement going.

Jypsy: We’ve been trying to make an album since “Out 4 Just Us”. But, the name, the vibe, the substance of the album wasn’t there. So we did a ton of brainstorming and finally came up with the right vibe and name and went H.A.A.M! (Hard As A Muh’fucka! No homo.) Our Frat House/Varsity Club brothers are the only ones featuring.

Redd: Yep. What they said. “Follow The Drip” is available for free download at www.streetjusticehiphop.com. Shameless plug. Shameless plug.

Origix: You guys now have enough material to have an official album. Why have you not put out an album? What are you waiting on?

Redd: Waiting till the time and money is right. We gotta make sure the buzz is strong. No point in putting out a million dollar project with a thousand dollar budget.

Ketchphraze: Money. We could just throw something out here but why? We are independent as FUCK! We pay for everything out of pocket and your album has to be right. Can’t just throw some shit out there for folks to judge you on, mixing, mastering, packaging, promo, etc. The wait is well worth it! We got our shit together and people will definitely respect the way we put this record out.

Jypsy: If you don’t load your ammo properly, your gun is liable to jam. I’ll be damned if we put out an album this incredible and it does nothing. We’re taking foolproof steps to make sure it comes out the right way.

Origix: Who have y’all been doing rhymes and beats with lately? Anybody in particular you can name that might be a surprise?

Ketchphraze: Man, everybody! On the album just Saxappeal, Ideeyah, Apollo Brown, Peace Of Mind, and Nation.

Redd: I’m really digging the joints we’ve been doing with Nametag and Black Bethoven. I think we have a crazy vibe together. Got a couple joints from The Labtechs, too: 14KT and Forekast. Salute!

Jypsy: Don’t forget about 4mulaone and Oznoh from Spain.

Origix: What kind of shows you got going on?

Jypsy: Ask Redd.

Redd: LOL May 15th is the “50 for 5E” concert. It’s a fundraiser to help 5E Gallery move into their new building. May 30th is the DetroitRap.com People’s Choice Awards. (Make sure you vote for SJ at www.detroitrap.com) Lookout for your boy singing (yes, I said singing) the National Anthem June 5th at the Detroit Derby Girls game! “New Era Redd”. I wear SO many hats!

Ketchphraze: We have an unplugged style show being set up before we drop the record. That’s about all that’s set in stone.

Origix: You just released a video for “Breakin’ Rocks”. Can you explain the song?

Ketchphraze: “Breakin’ Rocks” is a song for the average American out here grinding for their family. It’s a recession; we all are feeling that shit and we are all doing what we must do to get by. It’s a motivational song for folks to get by too.

Redd: The song is all about your hustle. It’s about whatever you do to make sure you and yours eat.

Jypsy: It’s the soundtrack to getting money. Check it out on www.youtube.com/SJHipHop.

Redd: Street Justice is your favorite group…ever!

www.streetjusticehiphop.com.