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Altered St8s (and their DJ Da Fly D-ex) have shared stages with the likes of Mos Def, Souls of Mischief, the Pharcyde, and the Xecutioners. Selling their own self-produced, independent tapes and cds allowed them to expand their fan base as well as raise the stakes for their peers. Eventually the Altered St8s phenomenon would have to spread to the outer reaches of the universe. In order for this to take place, an important alliance between the crew and F5 Records has been established.
Their first 12” single Headbangers Ball (featuring Oktober) was released in September of 2000 (on Sondoo/Landspeed). Mix-show djs and hip-hop supporters around the country supported this first strike. The energy of that record was enough to get even the most stoic of hard rocks amped. The hook of the song sums up the content of the record:
It be the head-bangers ball for those about to rock/ We lick shots for have-nots/ Are you a man or a mascot in this profession? / Take it as a curse or a blessin.
The b-side of the single Seasons is also a favorite among fans, and is the perfect balance to the a-side. Focusing on the day-to-day interactions between the sexes, Seasons gives refreshingly non-misogynist insight into male/female relationships.
Knowing that there is much more ground to cover; lyfestile, Amene and their comrades at F5 have a stockpile of brand new ammunition aimed at a record store near you. |
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This is Altered St8s second 12 Inch, thier first with F5 Records. The A side, produced by Cave Precise, an up tempo party rocker while the B side is a Crucial produced ode to the woes of the barfly. |
See How It Sounds b/w Last Call
(12" Vinyl Single)
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1. See How it Sounds 
2. Last Call
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The latest from the steady Altered St8s along with with first single from Plan-B!! Top Shelf Material!!
Altered St8s side
1. Eye of the Storm
2. Bang
3. Bang instrumental
Plan-B side
1.Here Today
2. Here Today Instrumental
3. Eye of the Storm Instrumental
Eye of the Storm and Here Today produced by Cave Precise
Bang produced by DJ CRUCIAL
cuts on Bang by (Da Fly) D-ex |
Bang b/w Here Today
(12" Vinyl Single)
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This classic is the debut single from the Altered St8s crew. Released on Sondoo Recordings, you get a chance to listen to the tracks here. 'For those about rock.....' |
Headbanger's Ball b/w Seasons
(12" Vinyl Single)
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1. Headbanger's Ball
2. Seasons
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