The Procussions are an alternative hip hop act hailing from Colorado Springs, Colorado and currently living in Los Angeles, California. The group consists of three members: Mr. J Medeiros, Rez, and Stro The 89th Key. Originally there was a fourth member, Qq (pronounced Q), but he has been inactive since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000. Colorado Springs is a middle-sized city, located just east of the geographic center of the state of Colorado in the United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Largest metro area Denver-Aurora Metro Area Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Alternative hip hop (also known as alternative rap) is a genre that is defined in greatly varying ways. ... See also: 1998 in music (UK) Musical groups established in 1998 Record labels established in 1998 // 1998 - The single Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls sets a new hot 100 airplay record, 18 weeks at number one. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Rawkus Records is an independent hip hop record label that enjoyed considerable exposure and massive success in the late 90s. ... Alternative hip hop (also known as alternative rap) is a genre that is defined in greatly varying ways. ... It has been suggested that History of Colorado Springs, Colorado be merged into this article or section. ... 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. ... Official language(s) English Capital Sacramento Largest city Los Angeles Largest metro area Greater Los Angeles Area  Ranked 3rd  - Total 158,302 sq mi (410,000 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 770 miles (1,240 km)  - % water 4. ...

The Procussions have released three albums: As Iron Sharpens Iron (2003), Up All Night (2004, an all night session from 10.00 pm to 6.00 am engineered by Jason Skills of The Sound Providers) and most recently 5 Sparrows for 2 Cents on Rawkus Records in 2006 (the first release on the re-launched Rawkus imprint). The Sound Providers is a Jazz-rap duo formed by producers Jason Skills and Soulo. ... Rawkus Records is an independent hip hop record label that enjoyed considerable exposure and massive success in the late 90s. ...

The group was the opening act for A Tribe Called Quest during their official reunion tour. A Tribe Called Quest is a critically acclaimed and highly-influential American hip-hop group, formed in 1988. ...

On January 24th 2007 Mr. J Medeiros released his debut Solo album Of gods and girls in Japan. It will be released July 24, 2007 in the USA, and August 20 in Europe. Mr. J Medeiros developed the international human rights movement called the "Constace Campaign" bassed on a true story about a Filipino girl victimized by Human Trafficking and Child Pornography.

Also, in 2007, The Procussions did an interview with ItsHipHop.tv on a show called The Breakdown where they discussed their feelings on Hip Hop as well as their journey in the music industry.

In February 2007 Rez left the group to pursue his artwork. Mr. J Medeiros and Stro will continue together as The Procussions.

Discography

Studio Albums

• As Iron Sharpens Iron
  • Released: October 28, 2003
  • Singles: "Celebration" "Leave Her Alone" "All That It Takes"

• Up All Night EP
  • Released: September 27, 2004

• 5 Sparrows For 2 Cents
  • Released: May 30, 2006
  • Singles: "The Storm" "Miss January"