Artist description Ocean Floor Records-------------------------------- A.T.U.: 1 dynamic, smooth toned abstract audio emcee & 2 roots and culture visual shank daddys, with 1 mood swinging sound provider - creating a mixture of conscious grooves 4 U 2 cult follow!!

Music Style underground west coast alternative hip-hop - always true to the entire music scene specifically Rap. Catagories

Musical Influences Freestyle Fellowship, George Clinton, KRS 1, Chuck D, Ice T, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Culture, Israel Vibration, Bunny Wailer, The Wailers, Peter Tosh, Digital Underground, NWA

Similar Artists Abstract Rude, Zulu, Irie, Fatjack, Aceyalone, Mikah 9, Peace, Jupiter, Freestyle Fellowship, Chillin Villain Empire, Global Phlowtations, Orko, DK Toon, Supernat, Shock G., Medusa, Volume 10, Ganja K

Artist History Ocean Floor Records #1 Focus!!! ABSTRACT RUDE & TRIBE UNIQUE (A.T.U.) ___________________________________________ “Abstract Tribe Unique is one of the strongest voices coming out this year” - URB.You may have checked their sounds on the BEATS AND LYRICS compilation (Industry Records) or on their mid 97’independently released UNDERGROUND FOSSILS album (Left Sided/Mass Men/Ocean Floor.) Now it’s 99’ and these brothers are releasing more material. Check for their new album SOUTH CENTRAL THYNK TAYNK on Ocean Floor Records, commercially released on double wax, cd, and cassette. Abstract Rude has also been involved this year with numerous compilations, soundtracks, and collaborations - all distributed by various companies worldwide. The majority of A.T.U. projects are backed by heavy production work from Mass Men crew member #1 FATJACK (Volume 10,Ganja K, Aceyalone, Medusa, ”RIDE” the movie) - L.A. based producer extraordinare. Comin’ straight from south central L.A. with a conscious rendition of ghetto life, the lyrics and dance work that comprise the core of A.T.U’s audiovisual excursions will prove to be warm welcomed entertainment for listeners and viewers here and abroad.

Group Members Abstract Tribe Unique is: The Skorpion - Abstract Rude, Zulu (the butterfly priest), Irie (the Lion King), Fatjack (the Elephant)

Instruments Every possible one ever thought of.

Albums A.T.U.(South Central Thynk Taynk - Underground Fossils - Mood Pieces)

Press Reviews Urb Magazine, Rap Pages, Sub-Culture, Guardian(Bay Area newspaper), XXL, San Francisco Chronicle, Muzik, Thrasher, Stress, The Source, I-D, Xccelerator, The Bond, You name it and we'll do it if we already haven't!

Additional Info Watch out for our unique styles to take over this whole game with total PEACE!.

Location San Francisco, California - USA

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