Becoming displeased and concerned with this direction rap music seems to be going since it’s arguably most innovative period in the early to mid 90’s, lyricists Tur-Bo, Y.K.C., the 23rd Stallion, and beatmaker/DJ AL-G decided to form 857 in order to provide an alternative to many of the current mainstream trends promoted by the industry and restore the originality, creativity, and variety that hip-hop used to offer. This philosophy is deeply embedded within their music since it collectively embodies all the elements of hip-hop that they've enjoyed and always appreciated combined to form a new style and sound.
As a result, 857’s music carries the spirit of old school hip-hop mixed with contemporary beats and rhymes, creating a vibe that's similar to groups like Black Eyed Peas, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, The Fugees, and Jurassic 5.
The diversity possessed by 857 makes it easy for them to create many different kinds of songs across a wide variety of topics ranging from party anthems, roleplaying and storytelling tales, personal reflections, political and media controversies, relaxed vibes, and overall entertaining tracks.
Adding to their unpredictable nature is their versatility to sometimes mix styles with other genres of music such as rock, reggae, pop, jazz, and spoken word.
Overall, their witty, creative, lyrical talents collectively combined with the insane instrumentals provided by the multi-talented methodical mastermind, AL-G, allows 857 to demonstrate a sound, vibe, and energy that’s rarely found in today’s hip-hop industry.
857 has performed in bars, clubs, festivals, colleges, and showcases in notable venues all over New York (Long Island, Manhattan, Bronx, Brookyln, Queens) and surrounding areas (Massachusettes, Pennsyvania, New Jersey).
857 has also performed on live television, internet television, and has appeared in publications such as Newsday, Daily News, Good Times Magazine, and Inside Connection to name a few.
Singles from Stand Out (Where's the Beef?, Chillin', Frontpage and Barface) are currently receiving spins from internet radio and college radio stations across the country and overseas.
A few of them are:
WEAA 88.9
WUNH 91.3 FM
WRFL/88. 1 FM
KTRU/ 91.7FM
WildMan Steve Sub Culture Radio (West Islip, NY)
101.9 FM CITR
90.5 KCSU-FM
90.9 KHDC#2
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.857music.comTrack List:
1. Intro
2. Where's the Beef?
3. Chillin' (feat. Nicole Iannarone aka Pepper)
4. Barface
5. Throat Drops (skit)
6. 3 Stages of Hell
7. Banned-Aid
8. Frontpage
9. Blood
10. Deranged
11. Prime Time
12. Milk Shake (skit)
13. Up in Here
14. Next Level
15. Ya Mom and I
16. Eruption
17. The Real You
18. Wingman (feat. Impulse Society)
19. Chillin' Remix (feat. Big Chocolate and Nicole Iannarone aka Pep
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