Artist description Country Hip-Hop, seamlessly integrating gritty hip-hop, rich trip-hop, old dusty country, and a dose of soul.

Music Style Country Hip-Hop, seamlessly integrating gritty hip-hop, rich trip-hop, old dusty country, and a dose of soul.

Musical Influences Morcheeba, Gram Parsons, Massive Attack, George Jones, Freakwater, Deltron 3030, Dolly Parton, Outkast, Beck, Mountain Consolidated, Everlast, Bill Monroe, Otis Redding, Portishead, Porter Wagoner, Hank Williams, Common, Sade, Flying Burrito Brothers

Similar Artists Everlast, Beck, Kid Rock, Gram Parsons, Mountain Consolidated, Jason Downs, Sparklehorse, Kelly Hogan, Freakwater, Waco Brothers, Uncle Kracker, Wilco, Scapegoat Wax

Artist History Battlestar is a trip-hop band formed in Brooklyn in 1999 by producer Rench. Development over the next couple years led to a vision of Battlestar as pioneers in the fusion of Country and Hip-Hop styles. This vision was realized in 2002 with the release of "Above Market Value", a full length CD with a full crew of musicians and guest appearances, showcasing Rench's new country hip-hop sound.

Location Brooklyn, NY - USA

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