1773 [Pronounced Seventeen Seventy-Three] originated in 2004 with MC’s Wisdm O.N.E. and Just J crafting 11 feel good hip-hop songs with substance and content. Since then they have shared stages with Lyrics Born, Blackalicious, Pigeon John, L.A. Symphony, Ohmega Watts, Othello, Braille, Blu & Exile, Johnson & Jonson and many others.
So why would they call “Return of the New”- the groups sophomore effort- their “real debut”? Wisdm & J both agree that this album is a true portrait of their musical selves. Early leaks of new material reveal Wisdm O.N.E. & Just J over fuzzy bass lines and crackly drums reminiscent to the likes of vintage Jay Dee and Pete Rock. Othello, Ohmega Watts, and Siamese Sisters all carry the production load thus creating an ideal musical platform for the duo to speak over.
In March of 2006 Wisdm O.N.E. and Just J independently released their self-titled debut record. A two and a half week tour in support of their debut took Wisdm and J to Portland, Seattle, LA and everywhere in between. Moral One joined the group as the touring DJ and the chemistry between the three was undeniable, it was only natural for Moral One to become the third and final piece of 1773.
2009 finds 1773 with a new album, a new live show, and a renewed passion for music. Japan’s River City Music Entertainment, who released 1773’s debut last year, will release the trio’s brand new debut album “Return of the New” in the 1st quarter of 2009 with a national tour to follow!
Keep your eyes open for Moral One & Just J’s eclectic DJ Sets around Chicago, with Wisdm O.N.E. as their host! Wisdm also has a Puerto Rican infused hip-hop album in the works and Just J is pairing up with Moral One to create a 10 song EP that will be released digitally Winter '09
Be Free TV caught up with 1773 at their "Returning the New Stuff" mixtape release party at Darkroom (Chicago, 3/16/09). Check out what the fellas have to say about their upcoming "Return of the New" album!!
Yoooo check this...I'm featured in XXL Magazine this month!! Wow and to be blessed to also be in The Source Magazine in December. Say what?! Yup, we've recently been interviewed by The Source as new up and coming artists and the exclusive interview is available now at www.thesource.com/2009/10/sihhn-j-rocka-saria-knowledge/ It's such an honor to have this opportunity....thanks to the hip hop community for your support! Now "Bump The Beat" and let conscious independent hip hop flow through you blastin loud through your speakers!
CHECK OUT MY HOT HOT SONG'S ON PAGE. AND ALSO CHECK OUT MY KINFOLK PAGE KILLA KELL HE ON THA TOP NEW SONG ON HIS PAGE CALLED **I GOT U** LEAVE YA BOY A COMMENT ABOUT THA SONGS HOLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLA
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Guess what? Cav and Jae Fresh are dropping an EP entitled "Classic Material" on DTR45 Records around X-Mas time. We uploaded a sampler/preview of the project, so come by and indulge prior to it's release. Now we know alot of musicians are hitting you in the head with these types of requests, but this is real hip-hop, no gimmicks so it' s worth 5mins of your time. If you like it, it will be available on ITunes at or around X-Mas..Stop by...One!!
