Person People

The conscious, homespun hip-hop of Person People has been evolving in BEND, OR since 2003. Brought together through a shared love of skateboarding and hip hop music, experimentation led to living room recordings that gave way to a hugely popular group that features a live band and five MCs. First performing with MCs and a DJ the group quickly gained notoriety as an incredibly energetic live act, getting the crowd’s collective body moving.

Lyrically the MCs cover ground that is relatable to everyone, whether rapping about confidence or self doubt, human relationships, comedy or drama, songs convey personal truths as well as fantasy. Each MC has his own distinct style that blends together seamlessly. The opportunity to open for Guru’s Jazzmatazz in 2007 introduced a new element to the already successful act, live musicians. The collaboration between Person People and another well-known local band resulted in an explosive new chapter for the group. Musically influenced by metal, jazz, outlaw honky-tonk, even classical and bluegrass Person People are suited to play for any audience. They transcend hip-hop confines, inviting music lovers of all types to join in the fun. The enormous local fanbase is proud to be referred to as PP Heads, and they come in all shapes and sizes.

Person People’s incredibly energetic and engaging live show has been the opening act for numerous well known national artists (Blackalicious, Talib Kweli, Guru’s Jazzmatazz, Swollen Members, Sweatshop Union, KRS-ONE, Supersuckers, Pigeon John, Alias and Tarsier, Andre Nickatina, Tech N9ne, Murs, and Gift of Gab) and has entertained at many of the huge local music and art festivals (Summerfest, WinterFest, Elevate)



BOOKING: IN THE POCKET ARTISTS

PO Box 1206, Bend, OR 97709-1206

www.ThePocket.Biz



For inquiries in the Eastern and Pacific Time Zones:

Gabe Johnson 617-996-9060 gabe@inthepocketartists.com



For inquiries in the Mountain and Central Time Zones:

Hunt Frye 541-306-6429 hunt@inthepocketartists.com



"heARTbeats"is out now and available at Ranch Records and CDBaby.com or you can download singles or the whole album below. Request Person People on Bend's 92.7FM and Power94!