The sounds of DXA vs. The Rhythmonster EP exemplify the timeless aspect of Hip Hop sound which resonates in your consciousness with depth and meaning. A classic sound rich with gritty SP12-produced sounds and witty rhymes that evokes the fun-loving aspect of Hip Hop. 

The four-man crew of DXA (DFACE, CALAMITY CHRIS, DOAM PEACE, and ICEROCKS) hail from the heart of NYC. DXA has perfected the art of projecting deep, meaningful messages of life over gritty, soulful instrumentals. Their rhymes are driven by beats crafted exclusively from none other than the SP drum machines. Each MC expresses themselves with a great sense of freedom and skill, crafting songs to leave you feeling good as Hip Hop should. It's a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of the feeling of a park jam, where happiness rules and skills are the driving force.




If you wondered what it would sound like when a contemporary group expands upon the classic, traditional sounds of the late 80's and early 90's with results that are impressive, look no further than the DXA vs. The Rhythmonster EP. In the back of my mind, I've been waiting to hear something like this for awhile, as I am sure most of us who love the Golden Era have also.

Listen to "Hands Of Time" above, then support by purchasing on vinyl or CD at Discogs. This one is hard to find online.

Bio:
D.X.A. are the cats who make it happen from the tip of the BX to the congested streets of Manhattan. The group began during Dface’s earlier days hitting up graffiti with filthy pieces and hand styles. Thus, the acronym D.X.A was created, standing for such terms as Dirty Xplicit Artists or Droppin Xplicit Artwork. The fateful run-in with Chris during high school led to the beginning of something that was much more than a couple of kids painting on walls. Inspiration from the "golden age" of Hip Hop, as with so many others, had become the culture in which they would find their niche. In the years that followed, the inclusion of Icerocks, a neighborhood homie whose love for digging and knack for chopping allowed the young MCs to finally create their own music, joining one common goal in the process; progress. That being said the crew took its final transformation with the further addition of Doam, Calamity Chris's brother, as the third MC.

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