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Raw Lit

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About Me



Raw Lit, a band from the San Francisco Bay Area, is looking to create a new perspective on Hip Hop, Rock and Pop music. Raw Lit goes beyond the standard by taking a novel approach to experimental live music. Focusing on vocal driven hooks, as well as unique melodies and complex beats, they have come up with something both rare and innovative in the music world. Combining various musical and vocal styles, you will find elements of classic R&B mixed with modern alternative rock, hard rock and rap. They have powerful studio tracks that blend live vocals and instrumental performances with creative electronic and loop based cuts. This talented group of individuals showcases a professional skill in writing and production, and can pull off a stage show with a set that is known to be entertaining and unforgettable. Their performances are an exciting combination of live musicians and emcees.
As a band, Raw Lit includes seven members sharing the duties of writing, producing and performing the music. Coming from various backgrounds, ethnicities and ages, the diversity of the group is apparent through the music itself, as well as the appearance of the group on stage.
IQON’s extreme word play and versatility as a vocalist has strengthened the band’s ability to venture into new genres of music.
WHIZ, the other half of the dynamic emcee duo, provides clever lyrics that cover a range of topics that are relevant to the general population.
STEVE is an accomplished guitarist who brings an eclectic style to his songwriting. He also has an extensive background in turntablism and production.
NICK is a source of distinctive guitar lines that can only be described as intricate and precise. With his background in music production, he also plays a major role in the group’s sound and engineering needs.
BRIAN creates drum patterns to perfection as if they were programmed on a drum machine. His talent and experience show, as he moves from punk rock beats to hip hop breakdowns with ease.
Put all of these elements together; the musicians, the instruments, the creativity, the drive, and you have…Raw Lit.

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Member Since: 3/28/2005
Band Members:

IQON

WHIZ

REI TRACKS

STEVEN

NICK

BRIAN

Influences: Life
Sounds Like: Good Music.
Record Label: Sherlock Tones / Inhouse Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Now I'ma shake temptation like it was a disease...

Hello all! Just a little more news about the recording, as well as a few little extras today.So tonight is gonna be our last night tracking guitars, for now. Sebastien leaves for Prague tomorrow, and ...
Posted by Raw Lit on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 04:26:00 PST

Styx and stonez can break my bones...

...And crowbars will apparently break a car window.I'm too tired to write anything right now, other than these quick notes: - Rei came through to Coast last night and recorded all his piano tracks. - ...
Posted by Raw Lit on Sat, 05 Aug 2006 06:31:00 PST

I need a sedative...

So I know it's taken me a while to post more news, but after tonight, I figured I had to put something up here. Steve and I made our way back out to Coast tonight to start work on guitar tracking. It ...
Posted by Raw Lit on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 05:18:00 PST

Sonic Sausage of Sameness.

So, here we are, about 5:30 pm on day two of recording at Coast Recorders in SF, and we only have four songs worth of drums done so far. I can't complain too much, cause they all sound pretty badass. ...
Posted by Raw Lit on Sat, 22 Jul 2006 05:46:00 PST

All ya gotta do is show a booby or two.

Well well, it has been some time since I've written one of these.First off, I hope everyone out there is enjoying their Summer. We've definitely had some beautiful weather out here in the Bay Area lat...
Posted by Raw Lit on Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:15:00 PST

See how is goes on the streets of the 'Dro.

Some of you may already know, but for the rest of you out there who aren't our close friends (although, if you're a fan, you're still our friends...), after our upcoming show on April 15th, Raw Lit wi...
Posted by Raw Lit on Sun, 09 Apr 2006 04:09:00 PST

Come to a show and watch our fans sing it word for word.

Well well well, it's been quite a while since I've posted one of these things. But it has been some time since I've had a much to talk about in the RL world. First and foremost, we've been busy. A lot...
Posted by Raw Lit on Tue, 31 Jan 2006 01:29:00 PST

NEW YEAR. NEW MUSIC

what up RL World. just touching down to wish every a happy , safe and successful new year. the band has alot of goodies in store. stay tuned....
Posted by Raw Lit on Wed, 04 Jan 2006 07:55:00 PST

Makin me forget that I'm a gentleman.

Hey everybody! This weekend was pretty damn cool for Raw Lit. With two shows in two nights, and a vocal recording session Saturday morning, it was packed full of excitement. First off, the show on Fri...
Posted by Raw Lit on Sun, 25 Sep 2005 03:36:00 PST

keep movin..

Special thanks to the sidewok internet radio show that had featured Raw Lit on their show last night.  The band finally reunited after several weeks of schedule conflicts and recording.  It...
Posted by Raw Lit on Wed, 31 Aug 2005 11:30:00 PST