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  • Genre: Hip Hop

    Location Coatesville and Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US

    Profile Views: 79307

    Last Login: 10/18/2012

    Member Since 7/3/2004

    Website repeatoffenders.bandcamp.com

    Record Label None.

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    ............ .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .. .. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ...... .. ..To carve their own niche in the world of urban music, the members of Repeat Offenders pride themselves on humility and their ability to captivate audiences with their “throwback” style of hip hop. These artists feel a deep obligation to the community, and to music in general, to avoid the overused song content of misogyny, violence, wealth, and drug use. Instead, on a quest to change the hip-hop landscape, Repeat Offenders’ emotional lyrics and performances attempt to expand this musical genre and address personal and social struggles that they and members of their community face. .. .. The history of this group traces back to the Pennsylvania dormitories of Millersville University during the fall of 1993. The love for, and knowledge of, many musical genres brought Shawn Jacks (aka S.L.U.G.) and Matthew Kolb (aka Thrill) together, and they formed an instant bond. Soon after their introduction, Shawn introduced Matthew to Chris Hammond (aka Hip Hop), and the seeds had been planted. Over the next few years, Shawn began molding his own lyrical style, Matthew expanded his dj’ing to Millersville University’s radio station, and Chris’ produced his own, original pounding hip hop instrumentals to form the group’s compelling first album, Lyrical Incarceration. Repeat Offenders then produced and directed the video for the album’s first single, “Slugfest.” Although their first collaborative effort, the album "LYRICAL INCARCERATION", lacked the financial backing and airplay push of a major label record, it laid the foundation for the realness that was to come. .. .. Their follow-up, "BY EXAMPLE", was critically acclaimed and cemented their impact on the current state of hip-hop. An exemplary, cohesive collection of tracks all aimed at uplifting and espousing the everyday person, their second album also took a more personal tone and offered audiences and listeners a closer look at these artists and their daily lives. Centered on family, chock full of pensive, heartfelt lyrics as well as aggressive and undeniably powerful tracks, "BY EXAMPLE" is Repeat Offenders’ statement of accountability in hip hop. The release of this album saw Repeat Offenders creating quite a local buzz; but it was their live performances that earned them respect and appreciation amongst their peers. To date, Repeat Offenders has reached out to audiences in Costa Rica, Haiti, Peru and Ghana (Africa) and rocked live shows in states like PA, NJ, DE, NY, CT and MA, including an award-winning performance at the Rock Solid Pressure Showcase in Danbury, CT. The first single from By Example, “I Found Her,” was featured on the Feoh Records’ 2004 compilation, Summer Dying Fast, while other Repeat Offender tracks, like “Bounce To This” were included in the independent film project, Mary/Jane. The success of "BY EXAMPLE" culminated with it being named and honored as one of the Top 25 Independent releases of 2006 (www.indie-music.com). .. .. Most recently, they’ve blazed New York City stages like Mr. R’s "What’s Hot Radio Showcase" and lent their musical blessings to weddings, house parties, and Sweet 16 engagements. They’ve connected with the tremendously talented live quartet, The Big Dirty, and together these two entities take shows from individual performances to united celebrations of music. In addition to releasing the "EXTENDED FAMILY MIXTAPE", they’ve also shined on other ventures like "THE LYRICAL SKILLS PROJECT" and South Hill Productions’ "SOUL SESSIONS VOL. 1". As these PA hip hop overachievers continue to hone their direction and refine their writing skills, listeners can rest assured that the aptly titled "ON PURPOSE", their new album, is just as potent... ...... ..Make Your Own Myspace Layout..............
  • Members

    ..SL aka SUPER LYRICAL.. THRILL aka THRILLMATIC.. .. .. ..BOOKING CONTACT: ...... .. .. ...... .. ...."PERSISTENCE" (EP) (2010) -- NOW AVAILABLE! .. ...... .. .......... .. ...."ON PURPOSE" (2009) --CLICK THE COVER TO PURCHASE-- .. ........ .. .......... .. ...."BY EXAMPLE" (2005).. ........ .. .......... .. .. ..FREE DOWNLOADS.. ...."THROWBACK SOUL" (EP) (2008) - FREE DOWNLOAD: .......... .. ...."THE EXTENDED FAMILY MIXTAPE" (2006) - FREE DOWNLOAD: .......... ..
  • Influences

    ..Public Enemy, KRS ONE, Eric B & Rakim, Run DMC, B.I.G., Redman, The Roots, Little Brother, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Nas, Common, Jay-Z and many, many more... ...... .. .. ..REPEAT OFFENDERS.... | ....Promote Your Page Too.......... .. .............. .. .. ..........View REPEAT OFFENDERS' EPK.... .. .. ........ .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... .. ...... ..
  • Sounds Like

    THROWBACK HIP HOP MUSIC... ....OTHER CD APPEARANCES:.... ....*Feoh Records - Summer Dying Fast Compilation CD..*Oasis Urban Vol. VI..*Artists Over Industry - Leaps And Bounds..*Jadox - Celebrity Flight..*Jadox - Emceeism..*Derelict Presents - Underground Vol.1..*Derelict Presents - Underground Vol.2..*Guerilla Platoon - Welcome To The Jungle..*Underground Elements - The 5 Elements..*Underground Elements - The Subterranean Epidemic..*Underground Elements - 3 The Hard Way..*Splinter Cell - Ground Zero..*Master Of Self - Definition Of Dope Vol.1..*Elakwents - Hiphopocalypse Vol.1..*Vega X - The Second Wave Mixtape..*Mac Blaze - Mac Blaze Killed The Radio Star: The Middleground Mixtape..*Mac Blaze - Militiaman Productions: Militiaman Black Market Arms Vol.1..*DJ Q-Sak - Limitless Artists Vol.2..*DJ Q-Sak - Have U Heard Mixtape..*DJ Q-Sak - Have U Heard Mixtape Vol. 2..*Tone Spliff - All Jokes Aside Mixtape..*Civil Mics Movement - We Shall Overcome Mixtape (mixed by DJ Q-Sak)..*Ridiculous Reeplay - Come With Me..*South Hill Productions - Soul Sessions Vol. 1..*South Hill Productions - Soul Sessions Vol. 2..*Jay Myers - Organized Kaos..*Sun7 - Even @ The Darkest Hour..*A-Division - Philly's Close To Jersey And Jersey's Blowin' Up..*Windchill of Artists Over Industry - I Have Arrived..*8bza - Better 8 Than Never..*Sun7 - General Principle..*Phynite - Large Talk..

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To carve their own niche in the world of urban music, the members of Repeat Offenders pride themselves on humility and their ability to captivate audiences with their “throwback” style of hip hop. These artists feel a deep obligation to the community, and to music in general, to avoid the overused song content of misogyny, violence, wealth, and drug use. Instead, on a quest to change the hip-hop landscape, Repeat Offenders’ emotional lyrics and performances attempt to expand this musical genre and address personal and social struggles that they and members of their community face.

The history of this group traces back to the Pennsylvania dormitories of Millersville University during the fall of 1993. The love for, and knowledge of, many musical genres brought Shawn Jacks (aka S.L.U.G.) and Matthew Kolb (aka Thrill) together, and they formed an instant bond. Soon after their introduction, Shawn introduced Matthew to Chris Hammond (aka Hip Hop), and the seeds had been planted. Over the next few years, Shawn began molding his own lyrical style, Matthew expanded his dj’ing to Millersville University’s radio station, and Chris’ produced his own, original pounding hip hop instrumentals to form the group’s compelling first album, Lyrical Incarceration. Repeat Offenders then produced and directed the video for the album’s first single, “Slugfest.” Although their first collaborative effort, the album "LYRICAL INCARCERATION", lacked the financial backing and airplay push of a major label record, it laid the foundation for the realness that was to come.

Their follow-up, "BY EXAMPLE", was critically acclaimed and cemented their impact on the current state of hip-hop. An exemplary, cohesive collection of tracks all aimed at uplifting and espousing the everyday person, their second album also took a more personal tone and offered audiences and listeners a closer look at these artists and their daily lives. Centered on family, chock full of pensive, heartfelt lyrics as well as aggressive and undeniably powerful tracks, "BY EXAMPLE" is Repeat Offenders’ statement of accountability in hip hop. The release of this album saw Repeat Offenders creating quite a local buzz; but it was their live performances that earned them respect and appreciation amongst their peers. To date, Repeat Offenders has reached out to audiences in Costa Rica, Haiti, Peru and Ghana (Africa) and rocked live shows in states like PA, NJ, DE, NY, CT and MA, including an award-winning performance at the Rock Solid Pressure Showcase in Danbury, CT. The first single from By Example, “I Found Her,” was featured on the Feoh Records’ 2004 compilation, Summer Dying Fast, while other Repeat Offender tracks, like “Bounce To This” were included in the independent film project, Mary/Jane. The success of "BY EXAMPLE" culminated with it being named and honored as one of the Top 25 Independent releases of 2006 (www.indie-music.com).

Most recently, they’ve blazed New York City stages like Mr. R’s "What’s Hot Radio Showcase" and lent their musical blessings to weddings, house parties, and Sweet 16 engagements. They’ve connected with the tremendously talented live quartet, The Big Dirty, and together these two entities take shows from individual performances to united celebrations of music. In addition to releasing the "EXTENDED FAMILY MIXTAPE", they’ve also shined on other ventures like "THE LYRICAL SKILLS PROJECT" and South Hill Productions’ "SOUL SESSIONS VOL. 1". As these PA hip hop overachievers continue to hone their direction and refine their writing skills, listeners can rest assured that the aptly titled "ON PURPOSE", their new album, is just as potent.

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Member Since:

July 03, 2004

Members:

SL aka SUPER LYRICAL
THRILL aka THRILLMATIC



BOOKING CONTACT:



"PERSISTENCE" (EP) (2010) -- NOW AVAILABLE!


"ON PURPOSE" (2009) --CLICK THE COVER TO PURCHASE--
REPEAT OFFENDERS: On Purpose


"BY EXAMPLE" (2005)
REPEAT OFFENDERS: By Example



FREE DOWNLOADS

"THROWBACK SOUL" (EP) (2008) - FREE DOWNLOAD:
THROWBACK SOUL EP - FREE DOWNLOAD CLICK HERE


"THE EXTENDED FAMILY MIXTAPE" (2006) - FREE DOWNLOAD:
Extended Family Mixtape - FREE DOWNLOAD - CLICK HERE


Influences:

Public Enemy, KRS ONE, Eric B & Rakim, Run DMC, B.I.G., Redman, The Roots, Little Brother, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, Nas, Common, Jay-Z and many, many more.



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Sounds Like:

THROWBACK HIP HOP MUSIC.

OTHER CD APPEARANCES:..

*Feoh Records - Summer Dying Fast Compilation CD
*Oasis Urban Vol. VI
*Artists Over Industry - Leaps And Bounds
*Jadox - Celebrity Flight
*Jadox - Emceeism
*Derelict Presents - Underground Vol.1
*Derelict Presents - Underground Vol.2
*Guerilla Platoon - Welcome To The Jungle
*Underground Elements - The 5 Elements
*Underground Elements - The Subterranean Epidemic
*Underground Elements - 3 The Hard Way
*Splinter Cell - Ground Zero
*Master Of Self - Definition Of Dope Vol.1
*Elakwents - Hiphopocalypse Vol.1
*Vega X - The Second Wave Mixtape
*Mac Blaze - Mac Blaze Killed The Radio Star: The Middleground Mixtape
*Mac Blaze - Militiaman Productions: Militiaman Black Market Arms Vol.1
*DJ Q-Sak - Limitless Artists Vol.2
*DJ Q-Sak - Have U Heard Mixtape
*DJ Q-Sak - Have U Heard Mixtape Vol. 2
*Tone Spliff - All Jokes Aside Mixtape
*Civil Mics Movement - We Shall Overcome Mixtape (mixed by DJ Q-Sak)
*Ridiculous Reeplay - Come With Me
*South Hill Productions - Soul Sessions Vol. 1
*South Hill Productions - Soul Sessions Vol. 2
*Jay Myers - Organized Kaos
*Sun7 - Even @ The Darkest Hour
*A-Division - Philly's Close To Jersey And Jersey's Blowin' Up
*Windchill of Artists Over Industry - I Have Arrived
*8bza - Better 8 Than Never
*Sun7 - General Principle
*Phynite - Large Talk

Record Label:

None.

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