EMC (hip hop group)

Infobox musical artist
Name = eMC


Img_capt =
Background = group_or_band
Origin = New York City, New York
Genre = Hip Hop
Years_active = 1998 – Present
Label = M3 Records
Current_members = Masta Ace
Punchline
Wordsworth
Stricklin
Past_members =

eMC is a hip hop crew comprised of rappers Masta Ace, Wordsworth, Punchline and Stricklin.

Biography

Though not officially formed as a group until 2005, the crew came together in 2001 while touring together on Masta Ace's "Disposable Arts" tour. Ace described the group's formation in an interview with IllHillEast.com [http://www.illhilleast.com/article.asp?TOPIC_ID=1126] :In 2006, the group's first collaborative track was released online, titled "Four Brothers". eMC's first group effort, "The Show" was releeased on iTunes on February 26th, and the CD release was on March 25th. A single from the album, "What It Stand For", was released in July 2007, and is available for free download on the group's MySpace page. [http://www.myspace.com/emcthegroup] . It features production from Nicolay

Artist history

Masta Ace

Masta Ace (born Duval Clear, Brooklyn, New York) debuted in 1988 as a member of the legendary Juice Crew. He released his acclaimed debut, "Take a Look Around", in 1990. In 1992, Ace formed the crew Masta Ace Incorporated, and released two albums with the group, 1993's "SlaughtaHouse", and 1995's "Sittin' on Chrome". Save for a number of vinyl singles, Ace was missing from the hip hop scene between 1996 and 2000, until returning with his acclaimed concept album "Disposable Arts", which featured guest appearances from Strick, Punchline and Wordsworth. Ace returned again in 2004 with another acclaimed concept album, "A Long Hot Summer", which also featured guest spots from his fellow eMC members.

Punchline & Wordsworth

Punchline and Wordsworth (born in Brooklyn, New York) originally gained popularity through their appearances at the Lyricist Lounge & All That! open mic events. The two debuted as Punch-N-Words in 1998, making a number of guest appearances that year, dropping in on A Tribe Called Quest's "The Love Movement" album, Mos Def & Talib Kweli's "Black Star" album, and Rawkus Records' "Lyricist Lounge, Volume One" compilation. The duo released their self-titled debut "Punch N' Words EP" in 2000 on Mona Records, then continued their careers with guest appearances and solo efforts. Wordsworth released his solo debut album, "Mirror Music", in 2004 to positive reviews.

Strick

Strick (also known as Stricklin, born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) made his official debut in 1999, when he signed to rap label Tommy Boy Records. Strick was featured alongside Detroit MC Royce Da 5'9" on Tommy Boy's Black Label, and the two collaborated on the track "It's Over" from the "Hip Hop 101" compilation. After his deal with Tommy Boy fell through, Strick began making numerous appearances on underground mixtapes, one which attracted the attention of Masta Ace, who enlisted Strick for an appearance on his 2001 album "Disposable Arts". Strick then joined Ace for the album's supportive tour. He also appeared on Ace's 2004 album "A Long Hot Summer", and was featured on that album's supportive tour as well.

Discography

*The Show (2008)

Past collaborations

* "The Booth", Strick (produced by Masta Ace) (from "Conflict" b/w "The Booth" 12", 2000)
* "Block Episode", Masta Ace featuring Punch & Words (from "Disposable Arts", 2001)
* "I Like Dat", Masta Ace featuring Punch & Words (from "Disposable Arts", 2001)
* "Something's Wrong", Masta Ace featuring Strick & Young Zee (from "Disposable Arts", 2001)
* "Unfriendly Game", Masta Ace featuring Strick (from "Disposable Arts", 2001)
* "Things On My Mind" Punchline & Wordsworth (from "Game Over II", 2001)
* "Family 1st". Punchline, Apocalypse & Masta Ace (from "Family 1st" 12", 2003)
* "F.A.Y.", Masta Ace featuring Strick (from "A Long Hot Summer", 2004)
* "Travelocity", Masta Ace featuring Punch & Words (from "A Long Hot Summer", 2004)
* "Not Fair". Wordsworth featuring Punchline (from "Mirror Music", 2004)
* "Evol" Wordsworth featuring Masta Ace & Justin Time (from "Mirror Music", 2004)
* "The Hitman" Masta Ace & Strick (from "The Hitman" 12", 2006)
* "Get U Awn" Chords featuring Masta Ace & Punchline (Garden Around The Mansion´´2006)

External links

* [http://artofrhyme.com/interviews/artist/eMC-%28Masta-Ace%2C-Wordsworth%2C-Punchline-%26-Stricklin%29/89/ eMC interview with ArtofRhyme.com]