Disflex6 is an American hip hop duo formed in 1996,[1] consisting of Lazerus Jackson and Jason the Argonaut.[2] The group was a notable pioneer in the "multiracial world of the San Francisco underground hip hop scene."[3] The group's unique dark, mellow, avant-garde style of hip-hop garnered international appeal in particular,[4] and they built on that through releases on European-based labels.[5]
Disflex6 | |
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| Also known as | Disflex 6, Disflex.6 |
| Origin | California, United States |
| Genres | Alternative hip hop |
| Years active | 1996-present |
| Labels | Lex Records, Twenty Four Seven Records, Sunset leagues International |
| Members | Jason the Argonaut Lazerus Jackson |
| Website | disflex6 |
History
editDisflex6 was scheduled to release a space-themed, concept album Robot Dreams but the deal with Lex Records fell through and they were left looking for a new home.[5] The duo released Slow Burn on Twenty Four Seven Records in 2007,[6] and The Loopholes Project on Sunset leagues International in 2008.[7]
Members
edit- Jason the Argonaut - rapper/producer
- Lazerus Jackson - rapper
- Elon is - producer/engineer
Discography
editAlbums
edit- 1984 (1996)
- Roadside Attractions (1998)
- Where the Sidewalk Ends (2000)
- Robot Dreams (2005)
- Slow Burn (2007)
- The Loophole Project (2008)
- Odyssey (2013)
EPs
edit- The Guts EP (2000)
Singles
edit- "Natural Selection" (2000)
- "Hot Season" (2001)
- "The Cliffs" (2001)
- "Trunk" (2003)
- "Dream Sequence" b/w "Bomb the Factory" (2005)
- "Winnie Cooper" (2013)
Remixes
edit- Collosus - "You a Grown Man Now (Disflex 6 Remix)" from From the Lab (2006)
- Extra Kool - "I Fly" (Elon & Argonaut Remix) (2012)
- GrandKillaCon - "Driftin Drifter" (Argonaut Remix) (2013)
References
edit- ^ Dantana (February 4, 2008). "Disflex6". Okayplayer.
- ^ Dantana (June 15, 2007). "Disflex6". Okayplayer.
- ^ Harrison, Anthony Kwame (2009). Hip Hop Underground: The Integrity and Ethics of Racial Identification. Temple University Press. pp. 125, 164.
- ^ Kreme (June 2003). "Portrait : Disflex 6" (in French). Hip Hop Core.
- ^ a b Lukas (October 5, 2007). "Disflex.6: "Play some fucking hip hop."". Cream.
- ^ Chandler, Justin (June 12, 2007). "Disflex6 - Slow Burn - Twenty Four Seven Records". Rap Reviews.
- ^ Nervous (January 22, 2008). "Disflex6 - The Loop Hole Project - Sunset Leagues International". Rap Reviews.
External links
edit- Official website
- Disflex6 discography at Discogs
