FATGUMS X BAMBU

FATGUMS X BAMBU is the musical intersection of DJ/producer Fatgums and rapper Bambu. In 2008, the duo first worked together on Bambu's third solo album, ...EXACT CHANGE....Together, they "find common ground between feel-good, old school worshipping West Coast backpack rap and sun-and-gun drenched L.A. gangsta rap. Bambu tackles big issues without resorting to oversimplification or cliche, and Fatgums keeps it cooking with his soulful beats." -RapReviews.com.

 

THE COUNTERPARTS

The CounterParts (T-Know, BraelanB, Otayo Dubb, Gammaray and Fatgums) are a group of friends who have been making music together since the late '90's. After going their separate ways to raise families, pursue degrees, start non-profit companies, and make records, The CounterParts are re-united to rock the mic and turntables once again. Their self-titled debut album is scheduled to drop in November 2009. Click here to download their 2008 THE APPETIZER mixtape.

 

POWER STRUGGLE

Power Struggle consists of rapper Nomi and producers Mister REY and Fatgums. Originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, Nomi made his way to San Francisco by way of New York and The Philippines. As a seasoned veteran in the rap game, Nomi has toured from Italy to The Philippines with artists such as Aesop Rock, Brother Ali, Atmosphere, De La Soul, Lyrics Born, Zion I, and Blue Scholars. As a group, Power Struggle intends to represent the people who live under the fingernails of society, yet celebrate life with every breath. The new album, REMITTANCES, is scheduled for release this December.

 

OTAYO DUBB

After two records with acclaimed West Coast hip-hop underground group Co-Deez, Otayo Dubb is going solo. 'Tayo defines his sound as "Blue Collar" hip-hop for the Joe Dubsacks out here who like to light up a fat one and get their headnod on after work. His solo debut, entitled WOLF IN SHEEP'S MUSIC, will drop in early 2010 as a collaborative release from Beatrock Music and Hella Records. The album features San Quinn, Zion-I, Tahaj and Sekima (of the extended Co-Deez family), with production by TD Camp, Fatgums and Gammaray, DJ Zeph, and Dubb himself.

 

BWAN
BWAN is a Bay Area emcee with the caliber of a magnum revolver. Projectiles of a universal style of spitting lyrics bust-off with each bar that is dropped, leaving a transparent scent of gun powder. A one-man army, he continues to lick shots for social change. But recently releasing his first EP Wake the F*ck Up, both BWAN and his brother Mr REY are sending an arsenal of true-school bay hiphop to the eardrums. You are not about to witness an assault on the status quo, but the cold-blooded massacre of the system. Keep your eyes on the smoking gun. Watch for BWAN's debut album on Beatrock Music in 2010.