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Mad Ro members Arcturus and LC (Boise, ID) are bursting at the seams with creative genius. It could be the effects of the crisp air or the abundance of trees that the Pacific Northwest is famous for, but these lyrical Boise battle cats are proving that what is inside them far surpasses the influence of their surroundings. Each man brings his own dimension of character to the table, along with a deep appreciation for the cultural diversity that exemplifies Hip Hop art. Northwest native Arcturus was introduced to Hip Hop through B-boying. He began writing rhymes in the third grade, and experimented with deejaying as well. Arcturus began making beats, and soon he was self-reliant in his musical repertoire. Unlike many modern-day emcees, he does not write his rhymes down. "If they mean anything I will always remember them later," he explains.
LC had a tight bond with Arcturus before joining Mad Ro in early 2003. At a young age he heard his first Hip Hop song, and began scratching on his grandmother's turntable. His love for the entire culture was instantaneous, and soon he began making beats and writing rhymes. LC was highly inspired by Dr. Dre and the Beastie Boys, and cites that battle emcees are his favorite to listen to, although he doesn't necessarily inundate himself with a lot of outside influences. "I really don't pay attention to a lot of rap right no, I mostly focus on what goes on in my own scene. In Boise there are a lot of rappers - we've just got our own little scene and I block the rest of the world out," he says.
The third member of the Mad Ro Family is their own DJ Flow. Flow has is primarily known for his sick scratchin skills and innovative mixing on many of Mad Ro's latest tracks. This talented DJ is the "glue" that ties together the two MC's.
The musical chemistry between the three men is natural and makes for a razor sharp edge that Mad Ro needed to move to the next level. Years of constant change have only strengthened their musical prowess. They have nurtured Hip Hop in the face of unique challenges, and are finally getting the opportunity to let their expressions flow.All comments (1)
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Hey, Whatsup! My name is Paul Kingston. I heard some of your beats.You have hot crap bro! I like your style. I need couple of beats for my coming project (mixtape). I pay also for the beats! Hollaback at (paul-kingston@gmx.net) Peace