Artist description They're the kids in your 8th grade class that used to pick boogers and rub them on your girlfriend's arm in the hallway. You hated on them outside the club because they set off firecrackers on the dancefloor and had everyone kicked out. Out from under the nearest rock, meet "DOWN-BAD." Hailing from different cities (Impulss from New Orleans and Mudnoc from Louisville And Meeting In Atlanta), they have a sound that perfectly combines the fun "Doowhutchalike" element of Digital Underground, the conceit of Slick Rick, the lyrical prowess of Rakim, the "hardcore with a smirk" aesthetic of Redman, with the disgusting humor of Eminem. One respected producer put it best: "They're like a thugged out Kid N' Play." Impulss delivers the high-pitched, off-beat, sick flow while Mudnoc rides tracks with on-point barotone vocals that contrast his M.C. partner perfectly (think Run-DMC).

Music Style HIP-HOP

Musical Influences Rakim, Kool G. Rap, Busta Rhymes, RUN-DMC, Black Sheep, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, But More Influenced By The Good Time Spent With Your Sister @ Freaknic '94

Similar Artists Methodman And Redman, Canibus, Big Daddy Kane, Mos Def, Common, Nas, Pharoahe Monch

Artist History The Duo Met In Atlanta While Attending The Art Institute Of Atlanta, Majoring In Music Entertainment Management. They Didn't Hook Up Until Later On, When Impulss Joined The Already-Formed ATL Underground Hip-Hop Monster Group C.O.M. UNIT, Which Was Co-Founded By Mudnoc. After Being Signed To A Label Deal In '98 And Collaborating With Many Popular And Historic Artists Such As Parliament, Larry Blackmon, The Dramatics, Kool Ace, M.C. Breed, And JOI, Their Label Folded, Leaving The Group In Limbo. But Being The Innovative Strategists They Are, They Branched Out. From This Chaos Spawned DOWN-BAD. 6 Songs Deep, They're The Greatest Thing To Happen To The World Since The Definition Of The Word FUN.

Group Members Impulss And Mudnoc (look closer, Mudnoc is condom backwards)

Instruments MPC 2000 & 2000 XL, ENSONIQ EPS 16+, Too Many Sound Modules To Name..Live Electric, Bass, 12 String & Acoustic Guitars Often..

Press Reviews Massive Airplay On 104.3 Louisville ...

Location ATLANTA, GA - USA

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