Artist description A SEVEN PART BLEND OF THREE EMCEES, A SAXAPHONIST, A BASSIST, A DRUMMER AND A D.J. WHICH RESULTS IN A FUNK FUELED STYLE OF LIVE HIP HOP THAT IS GARUNTEED TO MOVE THE CROWD.

Music Style HIP HOP FUNK

Musical Influences JAMES BROWN, THE ROOTS, LINKIN PARK

Group Members lYRIC, Anonimis, Mike G., DJ BMX, Mr. Stvnsn, NBJ, Mr. Drummond

Instruments Drums, Bass, Saxophone, Turntables

Albums SATURATED PHAT & HALF A CUP OF PHAT

Press Reviews DALLAS OBSERVER: April 17, 2003 Winner for: Rap/Hip-Hop Finally a Dallas-based rap group that doesn't beat you over the head representing where their apartment lease happens to be. Close your eyes while listening to Dot Matrix's music and you might just think they were from Detroit or Brooklyn. Lots of old-school call-and-response stuff, traded verses, real horn charts and a frenetic live show to beat the band. No hint of that slow-and-low Dirty South crawl, just a banging party on wax from a lucky-seven gang of kids who truly appreciate all the right influences; from the Pharcyde to Coltrane, J5 to the Jungle Brothers, you can tell their hearts (and ears) are in the right place. In the hyperkinetic, transitional world of sixth-gen hip-hop, I have a feeling Dot Matrix may be around a while. Hope so, because besides The D.O.C., Dallas has yet to produce a hip-hop artist who successfully beats down our image as Vanilla Ice's hometown. Maybe DJ BMX, Lord Regal, Anoimis and the rest of the relentless Matrix crew are ready to put all that to bed. Raise a glass and bust that ass-- Dot Matrix is jumping off right here and now, y'all. --Jeff Liles ROLLING OUT MAGAZINE: Spotlight HIGH CALORIC SOUNDS By: Mut Asheru Published: October 10, 2002 Hip-hop just isnt the same any more. Or is it? Dot Matrix has what it takes to be considered authentic hip-hop. The numbers on Dallas group Dot Matrix are impressive. In the past 15 months theyve done 26 shows where 80 % they headlined. Why are they in such high demand? The answer is so simple it hurts. Dot Matrix adheres to the basic rules of the art. The group offers live instrumentation and a fresh soul-filled sound that reeks of creativity and innovation. The seven-man ensemble is made up of three lyricists, one D.J, one sax, bass and drummer. The live sound is refreshing and so is the word play between their two lyricists Anonimis and Lryic. As refreshing as their sound is, you might not find them on radio any time soon because just like The Roots, Commen, Mos Def, Hi Tech, and many more; radio doesnt know what to do with them. The group did win six nights in a row on 97.9 The Beats Future Flavors segment. Mr. Drummond, the Dot Matrix beat keeper, is comfortable with the fact that their sound is not the typical definition of rap music. Voted Best Live Hip-Hop Band by a local paper in 2001, the group has not slowed down and is currently working on their second album. Their first release, Saturated Phat is destined to become a must have for any serious rap fan. Lets talk about live shows. Its about having fun, something that hip-hop thrived on in its earlier days. Their sets run the gambit from laid-back to extremely high-energy. Mr. Stevensons sax gets into your veins and its no wonder with idols like Charlie Parker, Archie Shepp and Eric Dolphy. The bass played by Justin helps the music navigate uncharted territory. DJ BMX executes the turn-tableism while Mike G brings it home. When asked where in the record store do they think theyll be placed, the entire group pauses and comes up with everything from jazz to pop. I think honestly if they were to put us in the record stores, knowing how the record industry is theyd probably put us in pop, said BMX. "Because they cant classify us". Theres the rap. Its not hard enough for rock. Its too alternative for the radio and its definitely too hard for the jazz lovers, stated Justin. Adding to their class dilemma is the fact that the members are mostly white guys, BMX being the only black man in the camp. That really doesnt matter once you wrap your ears around their talent. Dot Matrix is soaked in it. Im not going to try and convince you of their skill level. They are more than capable of doing that themselves. Treat yourself to one of their shows and see for yourself. Dot Matrix has faced their share of blank stares when theyve taken the stage. Converting naysayers into believers, those blank stares turn into raised hands and satisfied grins by the time the set is finished DALLAS MORNING NEWS: by Brian Carr Published August 16, 2002 Mainstream hip-hop is a genre largely driven by sampling, but Dallas-based Dot Matrix uses live instruments and lyrical flow to create a distinct sound. Saturated Phat, the group's debut CD, strikes a nice balance between the witty, satirical rhymes from each MC and the aggressive sax licks, thick bass lines and robust drumming. The band has been together about 21/2 years and regularly performs at Liquid Lounge, Curtain Club and Fusion. If you enjoy a frenetic and high-energy show, see what develops at a show

Location Dallas, Texas - USA

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