After a couple of years of hustling and making the physical distance between them a non-factor, Side Effect and Mirage512, collectively known as The Undergrind, have finally unleashed their debut album. World Renown is 12 tracks of collaboration and celebration of culture, grinding for positive change and self-fulfillment. Support these cats, because hip-hop definitely needs more voices along these lines.
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Recently, the legendary Mystikal graced The Belmont with his presence. A small handful of Austin groups set up the night, and among them was The Undergrind. Already known for seamlessly mixing politics with poetry, the fellas took their moment to reflect on our importance as individuals in our daily walk in light of the recent death of Sandra Bland. After dedicating the set to her and her memory, the fellas left their heart on the stage.
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The Undergrind is a cross state collaboration meant to show that no matter where you are, be aware. A recent collaboration with DVZN Media has produced The Declaration, a verbal and visual demonstration of how those who don’t know their past are doomed to help the cycle continue. Take it in, and then tell a friend.
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from the digital desk of Mirage512:
“The Undergrind is born out of the spirit of independent hip hop artists from various parts of the country, sharing resources in order to get to the next level. More specifically, it starts with two indie hip-hop cats: one from Philadelphia (Side Effect), and one from Austin, TX (Mirage512). The partnership grew out of an appreciation for Underground hip-hop and soul music. The two linked at a show in Austin in 2012, exchanged music, and began talking about collaborating on an indie tour — born was the idea of the “Undergrind Tour“. The tour will be an annual outing, and grow as an unofficial network of Underground/Indie artists that are willing to work together and share resources. To kick off, Mirage512 & Side Effect will be making the first outing this summer 2013, and they need your support!!!!”
Learn more about it, or help them out, here.
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