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"Get your cameras out of here!" Of course there were no cameras, in fact I was alone, so I was alarmed by the psychotic demand. I began to back out of the room slowly, and luckily Rob was distracted by a push pin stuck in the table. I felt I got enough of an impression of these complicated men , and feared for my safety, so I returned home to London to write the MySpace bio that their music truly deserves. Here it is:
The NaySayers is Murphy Park, Producer and MC, and Rob Scoma, MC. Hailing from Santa Cruz, CA, The NaySayers are quickly building a following in the area, working with such artists as Dead Prez, Andre Nickatina, Devin The Dude, The Hieroglyphics. The music is a refreshing take on hip-hop , blending witty and conscious lyrics, with soulful and melodic production. These boys have carved out a new niche in the genre called "West Coast Underground", and have changed the game for the better. Look out for their upcoming 17 track debut LP titled "Headphone Food", scheduled to release on 4/20/08.
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