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It would be futile to surmise all the reasons you should enjoy Faternals music. You have undoubtedly heard all the pitches. The simple truth is: You must hear and see the group in order to appreciate their talent and their message. Hip Hop is a way of life to those truly committed, and to fill up the next two pages with comparisons and lists of influences would only detract from our goal. We could pontificate about old school Hip Hop, and the values inherent in the music. Groups like Melle Mel and the Furious Five, Run DMC, Beastie Boys, and DJs like Grandmaster Flash used to take their beats and poetry and use them as tools of expression. The message: Inner city youths were not all gangsters, they were human beings. While the trials and tribulations of life in the streets were tough, they sought other ways to deal with the hazards of their environment. Turntablism, drum machines, and freestyle lyrical delivery were the chosen weapons. Through these tools they found ...