well.being: plays jenga with words and has managed to have them defy gravity whilst remaining interlocked.
temper t: the silvertongued silverback. more of a a figment of imagination (ala chupa cabra, nessie, and big foot) than a crew member.
wade: breath control specialist making him a virtual mer-man on the mic. johnny "blaze" on the spot. vicious...period.
Influences
Hawai'i music, period. Our lightsleepers fam, Kavet the Catalyst, Direct Descendants, Hidden Habitats, Human Amusement, Asita Recordings, HI-State Fam, LCD, Umgawd, Spacific, Nocturnal Sound Krew, Kidkoak, Shaun Castro, Race Skelton, 12" Species, Sisters in Sound, Dead Monkeys, Asita Recordings, Topic, Neila, Eyesoulated Mindz, Microscopic Syllables, and everyone putting it down for Hawai'i nei.
Anybody who is about their craft and realize that you don't have to compromise message for style and vice versa. People doing it because they love what they do...
nomasterbacks (NMB) is a three man crew based out of Oahu, Hawai'i....consisting of well.being, temper t, and wade, NMB continues to do what they can to spread the borders of Hawaii hip-hop.....spock us out at WWW.NOMASTERBACKS.COM for news, the tag board, audio and more!
part of the lightsleepers collective (www.lightsleepers.net)....
don't sleep! the 'earth movers' project is out now!! pick it up everywhere or online at www.lightsleepers.net!
wade's solo album, 'orthros pura' out now as well!!! grab a copy at your friendly neighborhood record store or online (www.lightsleepers.net)
the NEW nomasterbacks album "At Your Door" is in stores AND on itunes now!
DON'TSLEEP...
Are you ready for a different kind of show? The Dock Sessions: Acoustic & Indie Music, Art on display by local artists, Andy's Bueno Salsa, and images of stars & galaxies projected in the background (in honor of the International Year of Astronomy 2009).
Open mic after Linus is done! This time, there are lots of drink specials! Only $2 validated parking! See you there.
Are you ready for a different kind of show? The Dock Sessions: Acoustic & Indie Music, Art on display by local artists, Andy's Bueno Salsa, and images of stars & galaxies projected in the background (in honor of the International Year of Astronomy 2009).
Open mic after Linus is done! This time, there are lots of drink specials! Only $2 validated parking! See you there.
The 808 Scene Zine would like to make a profile for your band on our website, www.The808SceneZine.com, under "Featured Bands. " If you'd like a piece of the website all for you, please send us: * a write up about your band * a few photos * a link to embed your music video if you have one * your myspace page or website address * a real e-mail * a track or two of your music
We will only put your music up on your web profile and we will also play it on our radio show, the Local Lounge, on Radio Free Hawaii (Fridays 7-9pm) if you give us permission.
E-mail the info to the808scenezine@gmail.com.
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Come out and support your favorite band as they battle for a $1000 GRAND PRIZE at the newest live music venue, Lotus Soundbar in Waikiki. You're support counts as a vote towards your band's success.
Come on down to the release of The 808 Scene Zine's August issue on August 22nd at RELEASE. Check out our Featured Band: Phoenix Rose & special guests Our Distance and Aim for the Heart.
Also in the August issue: Radio Free Hawaii, Creed Chameleon, Justin James, Kisa Kosmos, & Vampire Weekend.
We’d like to invite you to Don Ho’s Island Grill on Friday, June 20th to celebrate the release of the JUNE issue of The 808 Scene Zine!
This show will be featuring Mistah D.R.E.D., originally from Houston. There will also be sneak preview of Slapp Symphony and Official Clothing’s “Landz of the Lost” album, with performances by artists featured on the cd (which is going to be released in a few weeks). For more information on the new cd, go to myspace. com/SlappSymphony.
