Artist description 1ST Infantry’s sound brings back the grimy street style of early hip-hop while still bringing innovative rhymes and beats that give their sound a unique, new vibe. Their style is based on incredible lyrical gifts that make them shine brighter than most MCs in the game today. This is not your typical mainstream rap group. 1st Infantry soars high above typical and transcends to a new level with writing and rhyme skills that make the listener reach for the rewind button. The two members of 1st Infantry, Spynx and –III the Prophet, spit rhymes from the heart with what seems to be effortless flow that makes it look way too easy. They mold their lyrics around a platform of interesting beats that get listeners’ heads bobbing and bodies moving. These are two MCs that believe you can’t just say you’re the best, you have to prove it. Both members of 1st Infantry have made names for themselves all across their home state by winning freestyle battle contests. Unlike most freestylers, who sit on the block talking about how great their skills are, 1st Infantry has proven it time and time again. They have taken it to many stages and been the last men standing. Then they decided to take it the studio and prove it on record. Sphynx and –III have been writing rhymes since their early teen years but didn’t realize that it could happen for them until recording their first CD. In the spring of 2002 Sphynx and –III, along with childhood friend T-Jynx, entered MC Audio Recording Studios in their hometown, Waterloo, Iowa and began recording their debut album. With K-9 producing, MC21 giving advice and support and Skylar Johnson on hand, the A+9 S.K.Q.U.A.D. (their recording label’s crew) was in full effect and they began a marathon recording session. The result is RAW TALENT, an eleven track CD that shows Mid-west MCs are as tough as nails and tight as stretched rubber bands. With standout tracks like, GRIMMIEST, INK IN MY PEN, and STATE OF RHYME this is an unstoppable album that showcases their amazing lyrical skills. For more information visit us online at www.aplus9records.com

Music Style rugged and raw hip hop

Artist History Shortly after A+9 Records was established, K-9 was on the phone with his homie Will, who mentioned a new guy at work that had some rhyme skills. K-9 asked a lot of questions and Will kept him posted. Finally K-9 hooked up with the new guy, -III and after hearing a demo tape -III became the new guy signed to A+9 Records. -III enlisted the help of his two friends, Sphynx and T-Jynx and formed 1ST INFANTRY. The three entered MC AUDIO studios in their hometown, Waterloo, Iowa and began recording their debut album. With K-9 producing, MC21 giving advice and support and Skylar Johnson on hand, the A+9 Family was in full effect and they began a marathon recording session. The result is RAW TALENT, an eleven track cd that shows Mid-west MCs are as tough as nails and tight as stretched rubber bands. With standout tracks like, GRIMMIEST, INK IN MY PEN, and STATE OF RHYME this is an unstoppable album that showcases their amazing lyrical skills. -III THE PROPHET I started spittin when I was like 13 years old but didn't really get serious until I was like 16 when I started getting down with Sphynx, Phase1 and T-Jynx. Phase1 and Sphynx took care of me on the rap tip. I love them for that. That's my word. Peace to: First of all, my Lord above, Family, My Seed, Cory Young, Lenny Wilder, Jes Wild, All my Hope Street Niggaz, Little Gates, 2son, Miquan, Dayron, Koman Harper, everybody that was ever down with me, and everybody that kicked knowledge to me. SPHYNX I started rapping around the age of eight playing on my mom's kareoke machine. Getting older I realized my talent and grew with it to later hook up with my cousins, Matt, Torean, Quavis, Vontay, Arsenio, Enoch, to form the group Juad. We practiced non-stop throughout the years making studio trips every now and then for further practice. With half of us being split up for now, Jynx, -III the Prophet, and myself decided to come toghether as 1ST INFANTRY. We came together to provide RAW TALENT, our first serious album with the much respected help from K-9 and MC21 of A+9 Records. My purpose as an artist is to express what i've seen, felt and learned about life from different angles, in the lyrical form indepth, so keep ya eardrum sharp or miss the spark. Much love to the great Trinity of Heaven, Man, my Mom Karen Hoskins, Family for support, A+9 Records, Juad, and everybody who recognize and feel us. One love and don't stop to all them young lads out there flowing, making tapes and cds. To the ones with true lyrics from the heart, speaking the truth, spitting that remarkable shit that another life can benifit from, especially the kids. Peace.

Group Members -III the Prophet Sphynx

Albums Raw Talent

Location Waterloo, Iowa - USA

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