- The Procussions
Infobox musical artist
Name = The Procussions
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Background = group_or_band
Years_active = 1998 – 2008
Origin =Colorado Springs ,Colorado
Genre =Alternative Hip hop
Label =Rawkus Records
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Current_members = Mr. J. Medeiros
Stro the 89th Key
Past_members = Rez
QqThe Procussions was an American
alternative hip-hop act fromColorado Springs, Colorado , that consisted of three members:Mr. J. Medeiros , Rez, and Stro The 89th Key. Originally, there was a fourth member, Qq (pronounced "Q"), but became inactive after being diagnosed withmultiple sclerosis in 2000.Career
2003 - 2006
The Procussions released three albums: "As Iron Sharpens Iron" (2003), "Up All Night" (2004, an all night session from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am engineered by Jason Skills of
The Sound Providers ) and "5 Sparrows for 2 Cents" onRawkus Records in 2006, their first and final release on the re-launched Rawkus imprint.In 2006, the group went through their "Storm Tour" to promote "5 Sparrows for 2 Cents", and also became the opening act for
A Tribe Called Quest during their 2K Sports Bounce Tour. [http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/38320-tribe-called-quest-return-tour-with-rhymefest] , Tribe Called Quest Return, Tour with Rhymefest.]2007
On January 24,
Mr. J. Medeiros released his debut Solo album, "Of gods and girls", in Japan. It was released on July 24 in theUnited States , and on August 20 inEurope .The Procussions also did an interview with [http://www.onloq.com ItsHipHop.tv] on a show called [http://www.onloq.com/channels/the-breakdown/95/ The Breakdown] where they discussed their feelings on Hip-hop as well as their journey in the music industry.
Humanitarian Work
On July 19, 2007,
Mr. J. Medeiros announced the start of his international human rights movement called the "Constance Campaign", inspired by a true story about aFilipino girl victimized byhuman trafficking andchild pornography . [http://hiphopruckus.blogspot.com/2007/07/mr-j-medeiros-starts-campaign-against] , Hip-hop Ruckus: Mr. J. Medeiros starts campaign against human trafficking and child pornography.]Breakup
In
February 2007 Rez left the group to pursue his artwork, butMr. J. Medeiros and Stro continued together as The Procussions up until January 17, 2008, when Medeiros posted two announcements on the group's MySpace music profile officially declaring The Procussions' breakup due toInternet piracy [http://www.coloradohiphopblog.com/2008/01/procussions-call-it-quits-new-music] , Denver, Colorado Hip-hop: The Procussions Call It Quits] [http://www.myspace.com/theprocussions] , MySpace Music: The Procussions] : quote|"With everything we could say about the industry, the point is, piracy will destroy an independent's career.""We want to thank everyone who actually invested in this group and helped it [to] its last breath! We owe you so much! That's why Stro and I will do our best to carry on our solo careers and work together when possible."
"But."
"The Procussions have been inevitably shipwrecked, blows taken in the lower deck from the most fierce of all pirates."
"Love you guys and gals!"|Mr. J Medeiros
Discography
tudio Albums
As Iron Sharpens Iron
**Released:October 28 ,2003
**Singles: "Celebration" "Leave Her Alone" "All That It Takes"Up All Night EP
**Released:September 27 ,2004 5 Sparrows For 2 Cents
**Released:May 30 ,2006
**Singles: "The Storm" "Miss January"References
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