If judged by mere appearance and ethnicity, you will find conflicting perceptions of the hip hop group, Deep Foundation. To many hip hop laymen, they come across as another rag-tag assembly of long-winded pseudo-political emcees that border on hip hop and alt-rock. To those outside the hip hop circle, murmurs of identity crisis and terms like wanna-be surface in conversation. Those familiar with DF however, know that they are neither the former nor the latter.

Deep Foundation is a culmination of unique styles, backgrounds, upbringings, values and experiences, brought to life by the words of four emcees: MUG Shot, ILL Poetik, CJ, and Proseed. With assistance from Sawnd G, and the body-bending break-dance of resident B-Boy Suitkace, Deep Foundation has captivated audiences up and down the east coast. With members residing in Queens and New Jersey, the collaboration seemed unlikely at first. However, the chemistry within the group, aided by bond of friendship that most members shared prior to the groups establishment, was instant and natural.

They have not only surmounted the racially constructed obstacles present within hip hop, but the odds of bringing together a sundry collection of personalities whilst creating a sound unique to the stories and voices of their distinct perspectives. Exuding the pride of true Filipinos, the brash confidence of Tri-Staters, and the distinct limp and swagger of Hip Hop, the group has shared their opinions, sense of humor and overall love for hip hop in various colleges, clubs, charity events and hip hop functions since 2001.

They take a focused approach, devoting their time and effort to the creation of music, the enjoyment of their listeners and their positive influence on the public outlook on hip hop at large. In their constant pursuit of greatness, they pay homage to life, beats, rhymes, love, dedication, friendship and trust, praising their freedom to express, and expressing only what they feel free to express. Deep Foundation has arrived as a fresh lease on grass roots rebels providing gritty east coast sounds with a name you can trust.