Featured Artist of the Week: X:144 and SPS

When it comes to Orlando hip-hop, it doesn't get much better than X:144 and SPS. As members of the Nonsense Records, their respectability and professionalism is above par, while their entertaining blend of talents serve as complements to their energetic live shows.

The group is comprised of two members - MC X:144 and DJ SPS (Who would have thought?). For starters, X:144 is one of the most intelligent and focused rhyme-sayers around. Aside from his psychotic live show (yes, I used the word "psychotic"), his quick pace of flow can be extremely difficult to keep up with. Honestly, I haven't seen someone rap as fast as him in a long time, at least not in a live concert setting.

In the other hand, you have DJ SPS - a remarkable turntablist that has won multiple awards for his skills. Not to sound too repetitive, but I have not seen a DJ move their hands as quickly as he can since a popular DJ battle several years ago (a battle that SPS may have won...?). He may seem like the quiet guy in the back of the stage, but there is no question that he is a prevalent and important factor in the group's equation.

All of their music can be heard on their MySpace page. Simply click here to check out some tunes.

This Saturday, July 19th, X:144 and SPS will be performing live at the Social as part of "The Return of the Anti-Surface Showcase." The event will feature some of the hottest names in Orlando hip-hop, including Kap, Madd Illz, Grey Matter, and many more. Please refer to the flyer below for more information on the show.

Hope to see you all there!

Upcoming Schedule:

Jul 19 2008 10:00P

The Return of THE ANTI-SURFACE SHOWCASE!!!

Orlando, Florida

- Logan Lenz; Treasurer/ Event Coordinator, Rock For Hunger
"After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music." ~~ Alduos Huxley