Artist description Prophetix is a two man crew composed Memphis-born Eddie Meeks and Atlanta native Mello Melanin. DJ Jon Doe from Kentucky has been added to the roster and he brings fresh new ideas to the (turn) table and also heads Prophetix in production.

Music Style Hardcore Hip Hop

Musical Influences Kool Herc, Africa Bambaataa Run DMC, Whodini, Fat Boys, Rakim, LL Cool J, Common, The Roots, Outkast, Goodie Mob, KRS-ONE.

Similar Artists Prophetix, Pharcyde, Tribe Called Quest, Xhibit

Artist History Both Emcees were fed up with the industry and people around them so Prophetix was born. Eddie Meeks and Mello formed Prophetix in 1999 after working together in a previous group called The Insane Cirkle. Prophetix has performed with the Roots, Slum Village, Scienz of Life, JT MONEY and have even made an appearance at the historic Apollo Theatre in New York. Eddie also release a solo EP in 1998 called Larger Than Life and Jon released the HDZ Project, "Art Varies From Head To Head." Peep out the new album "High Risk!" coming soon.

Group Members Eddie Meeks, Mello Melanin, Jon Doe

Instruments 2 Mics and Turntables

Albums Larger Than Life (EP), Da Unfold (EP), True Urban Grit (T.U.G) b/w Prophetionals,"HIGH RISK" (lp)

Press Reviews www.shotgunreviews.com Internet Reviews Elemental Magazine Prophetix: Eddie Meeks & Mello Da Unfold (EP) Asylum Entertainment Produced by Atlanta's best kept secret, Gee Supreme, Da Unfold is a solid EP with a refreshing feel to it. Eddie Meeks' voice and confidence on the microphone are a nice complement to DJ Gee Supreme's veteran beatmaking and Mello's higher pitched vocals.Pressed up on clear vinyl, Da Unfold begins with a battle track aptly titled "Sun Tzu". Sun Tzu is the author of the very famous ancient military strategy book entitled The Art of War, and is recommended reading for all you duns. The track is a mixture of orchestral flute samples, and high hats that are just too prominent.Eddie Meeks begins "Earthly Inheritance" in such a way that it just begs to be backspun. Backed with a familiar string arrangement and a very musical change during the chorus, Meeks flies solo and shines with the heavy chorus "This is my last will and testament, on behalf of the planet..." "Phemme Phattail" picks up where the Leaders of the New School left off with their classic "Feminine Fat". An uptempo bouncy track all about what else: big girls. The topic choice of "Fall and Winter" deserves its props in and of itself. Rhyming literally about their love of the cold season, the high risk Prophetix crew comes off more than confidently enough to avoid gettin' dissed on this one.When all is said and done, the title track gets the gold. Gee Supreme flexes his production muscles on "Da Untold". With a thunderous drum break, and piano loop from up above, Mello lights up the first verse and Eddie Meeks absolutely kills the second verse. This track alone makes this EP a must have, and the inclusion of the instrumental version of this track is a big fat cherry on top. -- Judge Mills Lane http://www.elementalmag.com/16reviews.htmlwww.Wholeteam.comAtlanta's newest hip-hop group Prophetix, featuring lyrist Eddie Meeks and Mello, announces their long awaited release "...Da Unfold."The 5 song EP includes the song Sun Tzu, Earthly Inheritance, and a re-release of the seasonal melody Fall and Winter. The EP will be available in various mom and pop retail stores as well as here online. It is scheduled to be released in mid-November. The groups goal for "...Da Unfold" will be to stir up the underground buzz. The independent feature will be released on the Asylum Entertainment label. Also look ahead to them on the upcoming Underground Platinum Tour featuring S.O.L.A.R. (Sons of Light Allah's Reflection) Panel. The tour will start in mid November, targeting 17 major cities including Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, Phoenix, Las Vegas, San Francisco San Diego, and Albuquerque. The second half of the tour will continue along the east coast, targeting cities east of the Mississippi. http://www.wholeteam.com/prophetix.htmwww.UrbanEarth.comPeep the newest inductees into the S.O.L.A.R. Panel (Sons Of Light Allah's Reflection) and their new EP, Da Unfold. The dynamic duo called PROPHETIX is an Atlanta based hip-hop group who's music has been described as "braggadocio lyrics which focus on substance and style more than exploitive hang-ups" by Soren Baker of Rap Pages Magazine. The group is composed of Memphis, TN. born Eddie Meeks and Atlanta, GA native Mello. Their mellow sometimes hardcore music is easy to digest, southern food for thought. All natural - no artificial flavors or preservatives here! http://www.urbanearth.com/beats1/music/musicpage.asp?musicid=34www.Buddyhead.comProphetix?Da Unfold EPAsylum EntertainmentUp and coming Hip-hop that's still on its way. There is good sentiment on this EP release, and the production is understated and clean. Prophetix is good indie hip-hop, but they just haven't found the niche that will make them stand apart. The last track on the EP, "Fall and Winter", somehow ends up way ahead of the previous tracks both in production value and in lyrical flow. This track that truly shows the potential of Prophetix. --Brian Giberson http://buddyhead.com/music/reviews/n_r/prophetix/daunfold.htmlRebirth MagazineBIG DRO"Spank" / "Busted Melon (Featuring Eddie Meek and Mello)" - GoodVibe With a name like Big Dro, I was skeptical at first. And who wouldn?t be? Don't be frightened by this guy though, he's got sh*t on lock. "Spank" was produced by Mr. Zinn of the Anonymous, and features DJ Mark Luv going nuts on the cuts. Dro's delivery and voice are cool too, and even though I keep thinking he's going to talk about jackin' off, it never really happens. He does come close talking about his woman, but I'm not even sure what the f*ck the title is actually supposed to mean. It's damn good, though. But what's up with the "1994, comin' at ya" thing at the end??? Is it really that old? The self-produced "Busted Melon" features Eddie Meeks and Mello on the triple-bagger, with beats that could use a bit of help. The quick-thumping bass becomes headache-inducing, and screams, "Remix!" On the lyrical end of things, the three emcees are interesting with their rhymes, even though every single one of them has a really unorthodox - or at least, awkward - flow. It's really a good cut, but the production, as said before, is a bit odd. Check it out?Now if they would've only included acappellas.http://www.rebirthmag.com/12incharchive14.htmlwww.Wholeteam.com (1998)"Larger Than Life" is an underground gem that will be treasured by DJs for years to come. First heard on DJ Adam 12's "World Wide Originals" album, this Atlanta based duo prove that southern hip hop is alive and well. The first single "Larger Than Life" is a classic topping the Goodie Mob's "Cell Therapy" as the hottest underground hip hop joint out of the south ever! Also, check for a cameo from Serious Entertainment artist, Saukrates.Tour - Begins September - 1st leg of tour covers Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California. http://www.wholeteam.com/ednthareeko.htm Elemental Magazine Prophetix "High Risk" Rating: 4/5 Prophetix gets props right from the jump on this LP since Mello shouts out Decatur. It all happens in the Dec, kid. Getting back to the music, Prophetix hits you early with the nice production, coming via James Scienide's smooth loop. This cut serves as an introduction to the crew for anybody that wasn't hip yet. Mello and Eddie Meeks get busy on the mic while producer/DJ Jon Doe tears up some cuts throughout. Move on to "Bigguns" and you are about to discover exactly how large Jon Doe can get. He hits you in the jaw with one of the illest horn arrangements I've heard in years. Layered with a little guitar and those super crisp drums you know Jon's bringing, this cut straight bangs. I guarantee it will get you. "True Urban Grit" first hit you on the group's first single off the album, and it still hits nicely. "Gravitatin" really smoothes things out with additional vocals by the sultry Mahogany Brown. Meeks and Mello soften it up a little for this cut, and paired with Doe's organ-laced track, the result is chemistry. In true Pete Rock fashion, Doe tosses interludes between tracks that are as ill as the full length cuts, proving that he really does have beats for days. "Crispus Attucks" pulls you in right away with a smooth track that layers somber strings with piano and a high bassline that won't let you go. Scienz of Life, Stacey Epps and U-George join the fray on "Shatter" over an interesting Untamed track with a female vocal hook that works well. More guests step to the mic on "Impressive Presentationals," which features Stahhr da F.E.M.C.E.E. over a less thick but equally impressive Jon Doe track. Eddie Meeks exhibits much size as he spits over Doe's beat on "High Risk!" Doe's sorrow-filled track is a perfect opposite to Meeks' punched-in flow, and this cut is top notch. The tempo steps up as MF Doom steps to the boards on "Sumpthin's Gotta Give," a high energy cut that both MCs really get into. Meeks kills it on his verse, letting his all-encompassing voice take full hold of the track. Jon Doe interlude #2 is the french-fry-lamp heat. Doe be diggin', that's all I can say. Towards the end of the album, Prophetix opens up the door for a lot of guest production. While this is always a good idea on an LP, you have to reach so high to get close to these Jon Doe beats, it was a gamble to find tracks that can hang. Untamed and James Scienide both exhibit talent on their next two songs. Applejac takes over on "Pie In Yo Face," offering some tweeked guitar bits and low bassline underneath signature clean Apple drums. Cheapshot brings it nicely on his guest spot, coughing up a peppy track full of hot snares and bassline. I love hearing Mello flow quick, and both he and Eddie Meeks get busy on this cut. The project is wrapped up by J-Nastee's nice guitar-laced production, with Prophetix hilarious ode to clubs and politicking: "...Prophetix is on the guest liiiisssst," they sing on the hook. The joint is mad funny. Prophetix' debut album has been highly anticipated by the underground, but you can bet few peoples were ready for the heat they were planning to bring. Jon Doe's production is stellar, to say the least. He takes full advantage of his deep crates dropping gem after gem after gem. Mello Melanin and Eddie Meeks have honed their skills to a knife edge, both as MCs and as a team on the mic. At 22 cuts, with only one or two you'll ever want to skip, this album is one of the most meat-packed collections of real hip-hop we have heard this year. Truly a top rung piece of material. - Phat Matt From Boom-Bap.com... Watch out, Atlanta's finest has spoken. Prepare for development as Prophetix now present their "High Risk" LP. It's going down in Atlanta, Georgia. There's a new breeze sweeping through the hip-hop scene right now, and the Prophetix have made their contribution to it. After the independent release of their swell "Larger Than Life" EP, they've also blessed dedicated heads with another EP project, "Da Unfold", which kept the buzz going and attention followed on local radio, college radio as well as through nationwide broadcast. Right now the crew, which consists of producer / DJ Jon Doe and emcees Eddie Meeks and Mello Melanin, are presenting their new full length album "High Risk" through the quality trademark of Day By Day Entertainment. If you tuned into Prophetix' first single off this album, "True Urban Grit (T.U.G.)", you've had your first bite of what this crew pretty much is all about. Yes people, this is some of that old boom bap and Jon Doe's upright basic beat of this track along with Meeks & Mello holding down original flows is what it comes down to. Through this massive 22-track LP, we're experiencing controlled battle orientated rhymes, rough necksnappers as well as some thoughtful concepts. It's a massive piece to go through, but "Bigguns" is a nice introduction to Meeks & Mello's ways of flowing and there's another side of them presented in the dope "Gravitatin". And "Quitters" is one of this album's highest peaks with Meeks, especially, shining real bright with lyrics worth thinking about - and listening to - more than once. From the top to the bottom, "High Risk" stands for quality. Normally, it's hard - if not impossible - to keep the interest for an LP with 22 tracks. Then make a note, this isn't your average LP. Prophetix is definitely something else, as they not only succeed in keeping the intensity up but also coming through with SOLID quality. Jon Doe is responsible for the basic grounds, his sophisticated beats lifts the entire project, and it's complete with the emceeing from Meeks & Mello. These cats have an advantage as their vocals differ, allowing eachother's style to flood originally. "Prophetionals" is bringing some of that, banging mic-passing tactics and their team-up with talented lyricist Stahhr Da F.E.M.C.E.E. (Subverse) on "Impressive Presentationals" feels flawless. "It's A Shame" is another peak. There's plenty more to discover when you pick this up. Because, yes yes yes, this project is flawless. Prophetix are keeping some of that classic southern vibe, still allowing themselves to develop and create their very own style. Impressive, real impressive, and I think it will be impossible to exclude Prophetix when we're penning down our best-of-2002 lists... Fresh airwaves has swept through Atlanta and touched the world. Hold Prophetix responsible. / - - Abnorm

Location Atlanta, GA - USA

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