A natural storyteller, Stro the 89th key leads the group’s musical direction. With influences ranging from Nas and The Fat Boys to The Foundations and Steely Dan, Stro is a classically trained musician who commands the guitar, piano, trumpet and drums.
As a young lyricist, Mr. J Medeiros earned props throughout the Rocky Mountain region by dominating underground emcee battles and appearing on several independent compilations. Always smiling and positive, Mr. J spearheaded the group’s relocation to Los Angeles in 2002. He also plays the drums and piano.
Velvety-voiced Resonant is an emcee who co-founded the globally syndicated Colorado radio show Basementalism. Res carries an award-winning portfolio and handles the group’s graphic production and web design.
The Procussions formed in late 1990s when members of two rival b-boy crews decided to squash beef and make changes in the Colorado music scene. Five years later, they continue to pursue their mission of spreading life-affirming music and shattering Hip-Hip stereotypes. They know where they’re form, and always speak up for Colorado’s vibrant, multicultural music scene. “Colorado is where we’re from and Colorado is what we represent!”
• “ All That it Takes” 12” peaked at #9 on the College Music Journal charts and reached top 10 & 20 spots on urban networks, insomniac, and other music charts
• “Leave Her Alone” 12” peaked at #4 on Rap Attack’s DJ charts
• Sales success of over 8,000 12” singles world-wide
• Voted BEST Hip-Hop group in Colorado - DENVER POST’S “What’s Hot” poll of 2001-2002
• Featured guests on the world famous Wake Up Show
• Performed and toured with a number of groups including:
Common, Redman, Dilated Peoples, The Alkaholiks, The Pharcyde, Talib Kweli, Xzibit, Mos Def, Run D.M.C, Lucy Pearl, Mixmaster Mike of (Beastie Boys/ISP), Ugly Duckling, DAS EFX, Black Sheep, Digital Underground, Blackalicious, and Mystic.