Raw, flawless lyrics over hard-hitting beats, rugged rap for the true hip-hop head, The Northwest's best kept secret.

16 MP3 Songs
HIP-HOP/RAP: Underground Rap, HIP-HOP/RAP: Hardcore Rap

Show all album songs: Revelationz Songs


Details:
A new rap group from the 208 area comprised of 6 members, The MasterMindz are quickly becoming known for their raw lyrics over hard-hitting beats, delivering original tracks that capture hip-hop and rap's true essence. Catchy hooks and masterful wordplay make the MasterMindz one of the hottest new acts in the 208 rap scene. True rap fans of all ages can appreciate the undilluded flavor of the group's music, which merges each member's individual style to create a unique and compelling sound.
The group is dedicated to the preservation of pure unadulterated, underground hip-hop, and they work tirelessly to self-promote and distribute their debut album under their new independent label, MasterMindz Entertainment. From street teaming to consignment and distribution, the MasterMindz are independently taking the steps necessary to spread their music to the public, and to prove that real hip-hop is not dead.

Since their recent formation, The MasterMindz have already begun to develop a following, and have performed at clubs throughout the 208 area, including The Mardi Gras, Club Z's, The LimeLight, The Big Easy, The Loft, and the New Frontier. They have performed with popular acts such as Kymani Marley, Brown Boy, and The Hi Power Soldiers. They have collaborated with other talented local artists and labels, such as Chop Shop Records, 33 Deep, Hustle Hard, Kiki Romeiro, and Street Empire, and are constantly networking with other acts who are passionate about their music. They pride themselves on helping out young, undeveloped and inexperienced artists whenever the opportunity arises. Despite the record's rugged and explicit lyrics, the group hopes that music fans of all types will find something they can relate to or appreciate in the music, as they pull their concepts from real issues in everyday life, with topics ranging from religion to drugs, from beautiful women to political corruption.

"Clearly, our major fan base will consist of hardcore rap lovers like ourselves," says Sketchy Waze, the main founder of the group. "But the songs we sing touch on very real issues that affect a lot of people. . . So anyone, if they listen to the messages behind the music, should be able to find something they can understand and relate to, as well as hopefully appreciate and enjoy."

The group has just released their debut album 'Revelationz', and is preparing for an independently-launched tour to promote the new record. The group can be reached for merchandise and booking info at www.mastermindzrecords.com, or www.myspace.com/mastermindz208.