Company of Prophets

The CricketSoda Myspace Editor!In a musical landscape overrun by studio-thugs, bohemian backpackers and arm-chair revolutionaries, Company of Prophets continually defy stereotypes and expectations. With their winning combination of musicianship and showmanship, Company of Prophets have built a loyal, panoramic fan-base of Hip-Hop aficionados who have been abandoned by underground purists and corporate microwave pop-rap.With their critically acclaimed debut album Done Deal, CPs have delivered a sonically rich, lyrically arresting, and thoroughly inviting vision of the future of independent Hip-Hop. On the 19 track LP, Company of Prophets offer a thumping soundscape of contemporary urban life woven together from musical influences ranging from rocknroll to dancehall, from hip-hop to soul. Done Deal is a street-smart, biting, often humorous call to social revolution and the shaking of asses across the globe.Renowned up and down the West Coast, CPs have kept crowds jumping and hands in the air from Los Angeles to Vancouver. Indeed, Company of Prophets have showcased their savory brand of Hip-Hop throughout the country and around the world. As far back as 1999, the crew was gaining international attention leading protest with song at the historic 'Battle in Seattle': anti-WTO uprising. Emcees Brutha Los and Rashidi Omari offer one of the most charismatic live performances in Hip-Hop, captivating crowds and delivering blistering battle-tested flows; while the unparalleled turntablism of DJ TreatUNice serves as the backbone of this Hip-Hop bohemeth.With several monthly showcases and hundreds of shows under their belts, Company of Prophets have established themselves as one of the premier acts in The Bay. CPs famous after-hours jam-sessions have featured distinguished Fresh Coasters including Goapele, Zion I, Crown City Rockers, The Coup and Planet Asia. Over the years Company of Prophets have shared the stage with the likes of Talib Kweli, Dead Prez, E-40, Fishbone, Saul Williams, Blackalicious, Medusa, Spearhead, and Visionaries to name a few. Folks who have experienced this trios live performance already know that Company of Prophets is destined to be among the most important acts in Hip-Hop for years to come."One of the hottest, most versatile crews in the Bay, Company of Prophets rise from the underground with bold hip-hop that sets your soul afire. And if you don't know, now you know." --Jeff Chang! author, Cant Stop, Wont Stop! A History of the Hip-Hop Generation