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5iVe Degrees of Separation
The setting:
Apache Café. Atlanta, Georgia.
The festivities were winding down. On this particular
night, almost every microcosm of Atlanta’s underground
Hip Hop scene had been represented on stage. Through all
the rhyming and battling, five MC’s stood out. These
five artists seemed to have the audience captivated with
every syllable they spit. They all demonstrated microphone
dominance… in five different ways… at five
different times.
As
the crowd filed out, into the chilly air of Atlanta’s
night, one of the five MC’s (clad in a North Carolina
Tarheels hat), says to another- “Yo, we need to
form a supercrew, and just smash the whole scene with
a mixtape.” The other MC wholeheartedly agrees.
The rest is history…
Six
months later, that proposed “mixtape” has
morphed into a highly anticipated LP- as the five aforementioned
MCs are sitting in an Atlanta studio- recording with the
legendary DIAMOND D (of D.I.T.C. fame).
At first glance, one would think that they’ve known
each other since childhood. Their FiVe stories fit together
like a jigsaw puzzle:
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Shred
The Verbal Tongue is a Dungeon Family-affiliated, North Carolina-bred lyricist whose range spans
from thought-provokingly conscious to charismatically
cocky. Songs like “Better Tomorrow” and
“Oh Yeah” solidify his standing amongst
the best in the ATL. With his “Infinite Movement” mixtape, his “Shred Season” series, the forthcoming "Dirty Rotten" collab project w/ Joe Stu & the long-awaited full-length "New School of Thought", Shred’s
catalog is as impressive as they come.
VISIT
SHRED ONLINE | LATEST PROJECT: "SHRED SEASON" | (GET IT NOW)
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Shred's
Dungeon Family brother, Jawz of Life is considered ATL royalty, and has been an Atlanta staple
for over a decade, rocking shows locally and abroad
(Bangkok, Thailand specifically). The mastermind behind
2002’s “Local Album of the Year” is also 1/3 of the group Passport,
consisting of CoCo Jones & Collin Gibson. The latest release is dedication to the late great Luther Vandross called "Big Luther". Now residing in Los Angeles, Jawz Of Life remains a certified pillar in the ATL hip-hop community.
VISIT
JAWZ ONLINE | LATEST PROJECT: "BIG LUTHER" | (GET IT NOW)
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One
of the main attractions at Tru Skool Tuesdays was the
MC battles. Ask anyone about the battles, and they will
all mention the same name: KP (aka PIZZLE). KP’s
freestyle battle skills are simply legendary. He dismantles
competitors with such blatant force, that it’s
sometimes comedic. While his full-length debut “Two Weeks
Notice” received acclaim from fans and
peers alike, his current project "Just In Case U Forgot: The Adventures of Kevin Pizzle" gives fans
VISIT
KP ONLINE | LATEST PROJECT: "JUST IN CASE U FORGOT: THE ADVENTURES OF KEVIN PIZZLE" | (GET IT NOW)
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One
of KP’s biggest fans just happens to be one of
his peers. His name: Anderson Scott aka Snub Zero. Snub
is a product of Cleveland, Ohio. Upon his arrival in
Atlanta, he proceeded to build his reputation as a phenomenal
lyricist and exceptional performer. Punchline, after punchline, his literary genius is on full display via his latest solo effort, "Words that Rhyme", and his social/cultural awareness is highlighted on his collaborative project w/ Imago Dei, "Bare Essentials".
VISIT
SNUB ONLINE | LATEST PROJECT: "WORDS THAT RHYME" | (GET IT NOW)
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In
conversations about the top performers in Atlanta, his
name is often mentioned, along with the name BIGREC.
Also known as "BIGRECZILLA", the New Orleans-born/Oklahoma-bred
emcee is simply a dominant force...period. In addition
to making a strong name for himself as a solo artist,
REC is the founder/ambassador of the movement known as “RHHIB" (RealHipHopIsBack),
purposed to bridge the gap in hip-hop culture between the youth & elders, the mainstream & underground. His forthcoming project w/ the legendary DIAMOND D is set to propel REC into a whole new conversation.
VISIT
BIGREC ONLINE | LATEST PROJECT: "RHHIB MIXTAPE, VOL. 2 [THE DIRECTIVE]" | (GET IT NOW)
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As the final component ot the conglomerate, The Grand Imperial DJ Majestik (aka Skenny Kravitz) adds stellar skill & instant credibility to the squad. He has been one of the best All-Around DJ's in ATL & perhaps the Country for years. His desire to help THE-5IVE reach a new dimension of success is evident by his unending passion for the crew & dedication to his craft. With residencies in and around Atlanta, as well as Australia, the Grand Emperial DJ Majestik is poised & ready to take his seat on the throne as One of the greatest DJ's in the World!! "NOTHING CAN STOP ME... BUT ME!!!"
VISIT
DJ MAJESTIK ONLINE | LATEST PROJECT: "RHHIB MIXTAPE, VOL. 2 [THE DIRECTIVE]" | (GET IT NOW)
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So,
through 5iVe degrees of separation- these MC’s have
formed an alliance. They call it THE-5IVE (aka The R.E.G.I.M.E. [Regular Everyday Generals Initiating
Mic Excellence]). While all still soloists, their
collective efforts are aimed at fostering a movement of brotherhood & unity while restoring the art of lyricism to hip-hop.
Since its conception, the superpower known as THE-5IVE
has rocked alongside KRS One, Buckshot, Raekwon, Killer
Mike, and Slaughterhouse. With a stellar compilation LP under their belt, the long-awaited album features
production from Diamond D, Erick Sermon, Organized Noize, 9th Wonder, Team MF’N &
D.R.U.G.S. amongst others. Fans have praised their on-stage
chemistry and effortless camaraderie. Their songs “May-HAM”,
“Unify” and the remixes for “Lyricism
Lives” and “Real Hip Hop Is Back” have
had the streets buzzing.
The
'Dominant Conglomerate' known as THE-5IVE is a refreshing
departure from modern-day Hip Hop’s normality. 5iVe
MCs with 5iVe different styles and 5iVe different strengths,
all converging on one goal.
When
asked “Who’s the leader of THE-5IVE?”,
they respond IN UNISON: “We ALL are.” So as
they prepare to take their movement worldwide, they laugh
and reminisce about the night Shred first mentioned the
idea of forming a crew to BIGREC. It seems like light
years ago- light years that appear miniscule compared
to what’s ahead…
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For booking, interviews, or
general information on THE-5IVE,
please contact 678.278.9035
EMAIL: itsthe5ive@gmail.com |
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