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Jurassic 5 TicketsJurassic 5 formed in 1993 as the union between two separate hip-hop groups, Rebels of Rhythm and Unity Committee, both frequent participants at The Good Life. The two groups came together to release a spontaneous, one-off single, "Unified Rebelution," which made a deep impression with true hip-hop heads everywhere. Its success emphasized the chemistry each of the artists had with one another and they decided to form Jurassic 5 as a singular musical unit. The rest is well documented. Their self-titled EP was released in 1997 on the group's own independent imprint, selling tens of thousands of copies around the world. Signed to Interscope Records shortly thereafter, with a re-release of their EP, J5 found themselves mentioned in the same breath as groups like The Roots, De La Soul, Mos Def and Talib Kweli – artists who served as an important and welcomed counterpoint to the prevailing standards of hip-hop music. With Power In Numbers, J5 prove themselves to be more than just someone's alternative. Their fans proudly display the J5 symbol on t-shirts as if it were a superhero's call for something grander and better. Which is why Power In Numbers, recorded over about 18 months from 2001 and 2002, will strike a chord with listeners who find something about themselves in the organic sincerity of J5's music. "If anything, this album has a darker, harder edge to it," says Marc 7 of the new work. "It's a sign of the times. Things are happening in the world and, of course, it affects us on an artistic level." Jurassic 5 are using their skills to be deft cultural commentators while still rocking the party. "What means the world to me is being free / Live and let live and just let it be / Love, peace and harmony one universal family," Akil says on "Freedom," and his words echo the sentiment of the entire group. As always, Jurassic 5 remains dedicated to their live shows: energetic, tightly performed, can't-miss affairs that emanate infectious vibes. The summer of 2002 features the group on the road as part of the Smokin' Grooves Tour, with Outkast, Lauryn Hill and The Roots. That J5 can do this kind of tour, as well as something like the Vans Warped Tour in past years, only underscores the versatility they exhibit as a group and the breadth of listeners who appreciate their sound. It all bodes well for their latest, Power In Numbers. "It's such a struggle every day because no matter what we've accomplished, we're still striving," says Marc 7. "It's not to be at 'the top,' because that means you have to fail. We're striving for consistency, to make a solid record every time. Every time out, J5 won't disappoint." |
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