Intelligent, entertaining Hip-Hop with witty lyricism and boombap production with a late 80's and early to mid 90's influence.

15 MP3 Songs
HIP HOP/RAP: Hip Hop, HIP HOP/RAP: Hardcore Rap



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The combination of music that has elements of rock, soul, funk and "boom bap" percussion with lyrical visualization and spiritual depth defines the sound of Zoned Out. The group consists of Max "M-TRI" Triolo and Anthony "Deep Thought" Heyward. Deep Thought, an emcee and spoken word poet for years, represents the Bronx and M-TRI, the triple threat of emcee, producer, and dj, hails from Brooklyn. The two met in 2000 at a weekly open mic that M-TRI was deejaying at with a mutual friend. Deep recited spoken word, M-TRI rhymed and played classic breaks. They had such a good chemistry that shortly they began making songs together. Both influenced by the Golden Age of hip hop, Deep brought his strong conceptualism and gritty intellect and M-TRI added his talents as a lyricist and producer. Their debut album, "Contradictions", is the result of their dedication to bring rap back to a respectable form of music. They hit the ground running with the first track, "Here It Is" addressing the current commercial rap situation. The title track, "Contradictions" pokes at how hypocritical society can be. They even switch roles and address the obvious with the track, "Black n White." They finish strong with a remix of "Here It Is" featuring Blowout of the Turntable Anihilists, Infinite, and Sabac Red of Nonphixion. Finally, two emcees that are talented and courageous enough to break away from the pack and create music for life. Zoned Out has arrived.