Artist description Z is the trio of Phunk Masta Phat (Joe McGrath), Mike Vicious (Mike Osler), and El Bobo Rey (Chris Hamilton). The beats are sweet, and the rhymes are deep.

Music Style Experimental Urban/Suburban Hip-Hop n' Funk

Musical Influences Beastie Boys, 311, Dr. Octagon, 2 Sinnee J's, Outcasts, Frank Zappa, Zebrahead, Beatles... countless others, too many to list, but God bless them all.

Artist History Joe McGrath and Chris Hamilton worked on a hip-hop project (Nine Chicks Nailed) at the same time Mike Osler took up a solo hip-hop project. The three worked together on tracks to help their respective endeavors, and recently they decided to combine their efforts into a big ball of musical goodness. The Z Effective was born.

Group Members Joe McGrath (Phunk Masta Phat), Chris Hamilton (El Bobo Rey), Mike Osler (Vicious)

Instruments Turntables, keyboards, bass, microphones, the occasional guitar, and anything else that will make a cool sound.

Location Council Bluffs, IA - USA

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