Freestyle Fellowship
(left to right) Aceyalone, Mikah 9, Self Jupiter, P.E.A.C.E.
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, California
Genre(s)	Hip Hop
Years active	1991—1993 2001—2002
Label(s)	Beats & Rhymes 4th & Broadway Ground Control
Members
Aceyalone P.E.A.C.E. Mikah 9 Self Jupiter
Former members
J. Sumbi M.D. Himself

Freestyle Fellowship are a rap group from Los Angeles consisting of rappers Aceyalone, Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter and producer J Sumbi. Their innovative vocal techniques focusing on the method of the freestyle, as well as a successful infusion of hip hop and jazz established the group as forerunners in the sub-genre of jazz rap, also placing them amongst prominent West coast underground rap acts of the early 1990s like Hieroglyphics, Abstract Rude & Tribe Unique, and The Pharcyde. Image File history File links Thefreestylefellowship. ... Nickname: City of Angels Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates: State California County Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Area    - City 1,290. ... A music genre is a category (or genre) of pieces of music that share a certain style or basic musical language (van der Merwe 1989, p. ... Hip hop music, also referred to as rap or rap music, is a style of popular music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Fourth And Broadway is a subsidiary of Island Records. ... Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper, known for his passion for and command of words and language. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper, known for his passion for and command of words and language. ... Freestyle Fellowship are a rap group from Los Angeles consisting of rappers Aceyalone, Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter and producer J Sumbi. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the performers, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes . ... Freestyle rap is an improvisational form of rapping, that is performed with no previously composed lyrics, and reflecting a direct mapping of the mental state and performing situation of the artist. ... Hip hop music, also referred to as rap or rap music, is a style of popular music which came into existence in the United States during the mid-1970s, and became a large part of modern pop culture during the 1980s. ... Jazz is an original American musical art form that originated around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in African American musical styles blended with Western music technique and theory. ... Jazz rap is a fusion of alternative hip hop music and jazz, developed in the very late 1980s and early 1990s. ... Underground rap is a term sometimes used to describe forms of rap music which have little or no mainstream appeal, visibility or commercial presence. ... See also 1990s, the band The 1990s decade refers to the years from 1990 to 1999, inclusive, sometimes informally including popular culture from the late 1980s and shortly after the year 2000. ... The Hieroglyphics (also known as the Hieroglyphics Imperium) is a hip hop collective based in Oakland, California. ... The Pharcyde is one of the most celebrated underground West Coast alternative hip hop acts. ...

Freestyle Fellowship was formed at the Good Life Café in LA during the early to mid 90s. Originally they were just a group of friends that met up at the Good Life's open mic sessions. The original Freestyle Fellowship consisted of over 50 members. The Emcees known as Freestyle Fellowship were the members that consistently came to the most open mic sessions (making the group as it is today a luck of the draw in some sorts).

Officially forming in 1991 and releasing the underground classic To Whom It May Concern, the Fellowship quickly emerged as a formidable force in tape-trading circles, easily identified by their incredible range in rhyming, at times bordering on scat, and Afrocentric messages over jazz inspired beat production. Their 1993 release, Innercity Griots is acknowledged by many to be among the most influential albums in the history of alternative hip hop. 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Look up scat in Wiktionary, the free dictionary This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Afrocentrism is an outlook or worldview centered on Africa and the descendants of African peoples, much the way Eurocentrism is centered on Europe and Europeans. ... Jazz is an original American musical art form that originated around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in African American musical styles blended with Western music technique and theory. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... Innercity Griots is the sophomore album by Los Angeles Hip Hop group Freestyle Fellowship, released in 1993 through 4th & Broadway Records. ... Alternative hip hop or Underground hip hop is defined as a culture rather than just a musical genre. ...

Aceyalone, the most prolific artist of the group in terms of solo album releases, rose to individual stardom with such works as All Balls Don't Bounce and Love and Hate, a cooperative album with acclaimed producer RJD2. Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E. and Self Jupiter all saw success with solo releases, affirming the group's position as showcase for the varied and individual talents of the individual MC. Each member continues a part time commitment to the original group, most recently making a 2005 appearance on a compilation for Los Angeles based label Project Blowed, with the track "Outro". Aceyalone (born Eddie Hayes) is an American rapper, known for his passion for and command of words and language. ... All Balls Dont Bounce is the debut solo album by Los Angeles rapper Aceyalone, released in October 1995 on Capitol Records. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the performers, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes . ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Freestyle Fellowship are a rap group from Los Angeles consisting of rappers Aceyalone, Mikah 9, P.E.A.C.E., Self Jupiter and producer J Sumbi. ... Popular West Coast rapper Snoop Dogg performing for the US Navy. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Project Blowed is the cultural moniker for a progressive hip hop music movement born in South Los Angeles in the early 1990s. ...

Discography

Albums:

• To Whom It May Concern (1991)
• Innercity Griots (1993)
• Temptations (2001)
• Version 2.0: To Whom It May Concern, Remixes (2001)
• Innercity Griots Instrumentals (2002)
• Shockadoom (2002)

Singles: See also: 1990 in music, other events of 1991, 1992 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events 1991 was the year that grunge music made its popular breakthrough. ... Innercity Griots is the sophomore album by Los Angeles Hip Hop group Freestyle Fellowship, released in 1993 through 4th & Broadway Records. ... See also: 1992 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 8 - The U.S. Postal service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. ... See also: 2000 in music, 2001 in music (UK), other events of 2001, 2002 in music, 2000s in music and the list of years in music // January 1 - Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues January 1 - Hum disbands. ... See also: 2000 in music, 2001 in music (UK), other events of 2001, 2002 in music, 2000s in music and the list of years in music // January 1 - Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues January 1 - Hum disbands. ... // Events 2002 was marked by significant trends in Rock Music. ... // Events 2002 was marked by significant trends in Rock Music. ...

• Bullies Of the Block (1992)
• Hot Potato (1993)
• Can You Find ther Level of Difficulty in This? (1999)
• Temptations (2001)
• Sex In the City (2002)

Guest Spots: See also: 1991 in music, other events of 1992, 1993 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events 1992 was a pivotal year in the development of music. ... See also: 1992 in music, other events of 1993, 1994 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 8 - The U.S. Postal service issues an Elvis Presley stamp. ... See also: 1998 in music, 1999 in British music, other events of 1999, 2000 in music, 1990s in music and the list of years in music // Events January 7 After eight years of marriage, Rod Stewart and supermodel wife Rachel Hunter announce their separation. ... See also: 2000 in music, 2001 in music (UK), other events of 2001, 2002 in music, 2000s in music and the list of years in music // January 1 - Comeback of Guns N Roses in House of Blues January 1 - Hum disbands. ... // Events 2002 was marked by significant trends in Rock Music. ...

• Project Blowed "Hot" (Project Blowed - 1994)
• Project Blowed w/ T-Love, AC, Nefertiti, BJ, Ganjah K, Medusa, Ko Ko, & Volume 10 "Heavyweights Round 2" (Project Blowed - 1994)
• Beneath the Surface "When The Sun Took A Day Off And The Moon Stood Still" (Beneath the Surface/ Celestial - 1998/ 1999)
• Mumia 911 w/ Afu Ra, Goldii Lokks, Pharaohe Monch, Wise Intelligent, Slimkid 3, Sayeed, Zack da la Rocha, Jean Grae, Tragedy, Channel Live, Dead Prez, Chuck D, Divine Styler, Last Emperor, & Black Thought "Mumia 911" (Realized Records - 1999)
• Nobody "Planets Ain't Aligned Z-Trip Remix" Earthtones (Ubiquity - 1999)
• Nobody "Planets Ain't Aligned" No Categories 2: A Ubiquity Compilation (Ubiquity - 1999)
• Defcon 4 "Can You Find the Level of Difficulty In This (remix)" (Celestial Recordings - 2001)
• O.L.C. "Hungry" Operation Left Coast (Rah Rah Entertainment - 2001)
• We Came From Beyond "Ummm" (Razor & Tie - 2001)
• The Rob One All-Stars w/ Awol One, 2mex, Key Kool, Subtitle, Rakaa-Irisceince, RadioInactive, Adlib, Jizzm, Zag Brown, Xololanxinxo, Nelia, Dr. Oop, Lord Zen, Exist, Life Rexall, St. Mark 9:23 & Circus "Rob One Rock On" We Came From Beyond (Razor & Tie - 2001)
• Abstract Rude & Tribe Unique w/ J Smoov, Neb Luv, Ellay Khule, Medusa, Sugar BJ, Zulu Butterfly, Priest, Nga Fish, K-Bar, Trensetta, Riddlore?, Busdriver, Ko Ko, Volume 10, DJ Rhettmatic & DR. EZ "Heavyweights Round 4" P.A.I.N.T. (Battle Axe - 2001)
• Constant Elevation "Crazy" (Astralwerks - 2002)
• Omid "Desperate" Omid Presents (2004)
• Omid "Got You On the Run" Omid Presents (2004)
• Project Blowed w/ Abstract Rude, Nocando, Pterradacto, S.P. & Ellay Khule "Heavyweights Round 5" 10th Year Anniversary (Project Blowed Recordings - 2005)
• Project Blowed "Outro" 10th Year Anniversary (Project Blowed Recordings - 2005)

myka 9 also has an extensive body of work in his catalogue and as founding member of the freestyle fellowship he also redefined the phrase "freestyle" to mean "improvisational rap/vocalize/art" the freestyle fellowship is credited with helping the world to "freestyle" creating a trend in culture that became a worldwide passtime for more information on myka go to myka9.com/myspace other myka album titles are-timetable-its all love-a work in progress-and citrus sessions.