Artist description Live hiphop with a taste of soul.

Music Style Live Hip-Hop

Musical Influences Dilated Peoples, A Tribe Called Quest, The RZA

Similar Artists The Roots, Source of Labor, Common

Artist History The 100th Monkey’s first full length release features twelve tracks of high energy hiphop flavored with a slice of old school soul. The album accurately captures the live sound and energy of the group featuring the socio-politically charged lyrics of MC Dave Devereaux which are smoothly accented by the soul drenched vocals of Miss Loretta. The resulting mix of influences and styles make Looking At My World one of the most compelling hiphop albums coming out of the Northwest this year. Looking At My World was produced by legendary Seattle producer Jack Endino(Nirvana, Soundgarden, Murder City Devils) whose musical style gives it a raw sound reminiscent of early Run DMC recordings. The album features performances by other local artists including MC Wheelie(Optimus Rhyme) and Kimo(Nu Sol Tribe) on saxophone and vocals.

Group Members Dave Devereaux: MC Miss Loretta: Vocals Brian Binning: Keys DJ Cladd: Scratches Jay D’Lay: Drums Rob: Bass

Instruments Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Sampler and Turntables

Albums Looking At My World, EP

Press Reviews Splendid E-Zine says “...Dave Devereaux's dynamic vocals end up stealing the show…clever rhymes and addictive melodies give everything a natural flow.” Technopunkmusic.com describes, “This is hip-hop at its most versatile…This is hip-hop infused jazz, rock-based urban sounds, professional instrumentation edged over with vocal poetics, lounge music roughed up for the streets and young cockiness surrounded by mature professionalism. It all combines to make The 100th Monkey a completely unique entity of potent, pleasing and fully rounded brilliance."

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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