Downset

downset. was a Rap Metal / hardcore punk group hailing from Los Angeles, California. The band's original moniker was Social Justice. They released their debut album, Unity Is Strength, in 1989 and the EP I Refuse To Lose under this name with a different lineup in 1992. (What would become downset.) They are also known for being one of the first hardcore bands to incorporate hip hop and funk influences into their music. In 1992, Social Justice (198... more

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