Thursday, January 7, 2010

Up and Coming Hip Hop Group: Strong Arm Steady

Featured consistently on the WRCU weekly show, "Hip Hop Heads," Strong Arm Steady is arguably the most talented new hip hop group today. They are currently signed to Talib Kweli's independent record label, BlackSmith (along with female lyrical genius, Jean Grae).

The westcoast based group is fully utilizing the BlackStar veteran's connections in the hip hop world. Their mixtape, "Clinton Sparks and Talib Kweli Present: Gang Mentality," has led to thousands of fans anxiously awaiting the arrival of their upcoming album, "In Search of Stoney Jackson."

"Sunny C.A." (Gang Mentality Mixtape)


Rising out of the underground westcoast hip hop scene, the group is making a name for themselves on a national platform. Starting out with little to no publicity, the originally 8-person group used Xzibit as a front man in order to get exposure. As the years passed, and members went their separate ways, the group centered on the three current members: Mitchy Slick, Phil Da Agony and Krondon.

Recognizing the each member's talent, Kweli wasted no time signing the group to his label. The three members' flow, delivery and lyrics leave no room for debate. SAS is the next big thing in underground hip hop. Check out the music videos of their two singles, "Can't Let it Go" and "One Step."

"Can't Let it Go" Video (Can't Let it Go- EP)


"One Step" Video ft. Talib Kweli (One Step/The Movement- EP)

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  2. They also have another album coming out this year on Blacksmith Records, entitled "Arms and Hammers." That's two full-length records released in one year on two different record labels...impressive.

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