TUA was the brainchild of Jeff "JeffResh" Sellers and Benjamin "181" Jeffers Lopez and evolved from another group called "Underground Siblings". In their formative years Jeffrey and Benjamin were fascinated by underground hiphop particularly the anti-conformist and anti-mainstream ideologies associated with the sub-genre.
The two young men were ready to take the industry by storm rapping on subjects as diverse as taking down the "A&R's" to working for the "man" to a fellow we will call "Joe" who tragically overcame his handicap to become a great disc jockey.
In approximately the year two thousand the "Underground Siblings" became "Texas Unemployment Agency." Shortly after the conception of the "Underground Siblings," Paul "Tactic" Lopez and his friends began to emulate themselves after Paul's brother, Ben "181" Lopez, and they formed a loose network of emcees and called themselves "Mekanikal Tekneex."
The man that started TUA's (Underground Siblings at the time) rap career, Joel "The Aggravated Jew" Beard was no where to be found. He was a freestyle legend and lit a fire under the skin of the other T.U.A. members with the freestyle titled "Meat and Bun Only."
In 2004 Paul "Tactic" Lopez and Joel "The Aggravated Jew" Beard became unofficial members of TUA. In 2005 it became official with the inclusion of their names on the third TUA t-shirt design.
TUA's face has changed over the years as has there sound but their passion and ability to overcome adversity is amazing and listeners should expect big things from the crew in the years to come.
TUA’s entrepreneurial spirit is evidenced by the TUA line of t-shirts, hoodies, bumper stickers, mugs, and aprons. The band’s logo continues to evolve, just like the sound of the band. As the members continue to mature and grow as people, the sound and content of our lyrics change with it.
I’m happy to report that all the members of TUA are now College graduates. Paul “Tactic” Lopez and Joel “The Aggravated Jew” Beard both graduated from Texas State. Ben “181” Lopez is a graduate of Oklahoma University. And Jeff “JeffResh” Sellers is a graduate of the University of Texas.
TUA is fresh off the plane from our show in hollywood and glad to be back in the lab. Expect around six new tracks worth of material to be out by the new year!!!
Yes, all THREE horns will be there! Come on by, they are on from 8:30 to 10pm. Don't miss my song!
Thanks for the Add.
Hope ya'll can make it out to FOOT PATROL at the Tiniest Bar in Texas on Saturday. Free show, they are on at 8:30!
Thanks! LisaMarie
hit her with the hose.
Wassup wassup just lettin you know "The Foundation" is now off the FREE market. My latest FREE beat is called "Staight Up" Check it out available at the soundclick logo below. If you do something to it I wanna hear it!
Proud to own the car that played the first TUA mix-CD!!
ur getting brain track is culo
Thanks for the heads up, good lookin' out!
Automatic Heat (Live)? I want Percussion In the Jungle (Unplugged).
Thanks to the design team for the fresh new layout.
Yeah I remember that. I almost remember waking up and seeing that midget sleeping next to you on your futon.
Wed Dec 26 at Momos: 107.1 KGSR presents Ruthie Foster, Miss Lavelle White and Alan Haynes.
Dec. 31. New Year's Eve with The Band of Heathens, Dan Dyer and porterdavis. Tickets at the door or in advance at www.frontgatetickets.com
Wassup again yall "A New Beginning" is now off the market. My latest FREE beat is called "Windmill." Check it out available at the soundclick logo below. If you do something to it I wanna hear it!
Be on the lookout for the new upcoming Tactic Lopez Shirts!!
I appreciate the love. Peace!
I would love for you guys to come to FLAGSTAFF... Let me know if and when.
Thanksgiving Myspace Graphics
hey guys!
koo ?
wass good
fank u 4 the request!
page is lookin 2 cool 4 skool trus
keep in touch and stay healthy!
Mz.Bratt x
and the ish I give you for our EP will bang just as hard.
Please post Automatic Heat! Don't make me beg!
This would rock on the hook of the new song
sup yall....i see ur all still making music! nice jurasic park track!
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Sho wish I had a NEW t.u.a. shirt...
look out los angeles...
Are you going to be making new shirts anytime soon?
thanks for the request--stay up man
THANKS, YA'LL!
I am gonna go with Kanyeesy
I'm the best rapper in Tua
I only wear tiara's for special occasions. The deuce, well the deuce is always out!
oh, to answer your question, i made the beat to the song.
sup man thanks for the comment. i had no idea the new song shitted on the shit songs, lol. but its good to hear! although i've always known that poop songs aren't toooo original, so i guess this is a breath of fresh air (from that doodoo stank, hehe)
i wanted to do an album with taco, i saw him like 2 months ago, but he's more into his art right now he really aint doing too much music, so i decided to just pursue my solo album instead.
I think y'all are the hottest out there!!!
Lovin the beat Paul, great sneaky myspace Debut.