By Derrin Writes of ADST Music
Over the past few months, I have been searching for what is hip hop but more importantly, what is hip hop and its identity here in Washington, D.C. My first time finding it was in Northwest, D.C. specifically U St. Seeing shows and cyphers at Kafa House to State of The Union. D.C. has a rich history. One of those is from a group called Infinite Loop who has spun into a new form, MERIDIAN. Interestingly enough the definition of MERIDIAN is pathways in which energy flows through the body. I think this is very fitting for when I took a listen to their new project ‘VACCINE Social Experiment’. Also, you can’t go wrong when D.J. Premier is playing your single every week on Shade 45.
We all are saying it. MERIDIAN is here! Who is Meridian and let’s talk about your deep rooted history in the DC Hip Hop Scene.
The 5 members are Dimensions (MC/Producer), Noyeek (MC), BenOfficial (MC/Producer), Lord Betta (MC), and Theory (Producer/Engineer/DJ). We have decades of experience in this art. We’ve played an integral role in building and maintaining the DMV hip hop scene since its inception.
Right now the stand out single which is getting played here with us is ‘Uncaged Animals‘. There is something special about that one. The hook is infectious while the trumpets and laid back guitar lick gives it a groove that anyone will love. Talk about the concept and also the video.
Uncaged Animals is just about raw skills and delivery. No real concept. We wanted to showcase the art of MCing. True skool shit. Bars and Beats!!
Can you let us know what’s next from the camp? I am hearing rumors of a R.Y.E. Bred 2.
True, there is R.Y.E. Bred 2 coming. This is a musical collage chained together creating a series , highlighting the tremendous talent in our area. R.Y.E. Bred stands for : Respect Your Elders Brederen . All the artists are 35 years and older and champion the mantra “Death to Ageism”.Too long in this culture, artists of an older age bracket are marginalized . But this series aims to play a role in reversing that stigma.
How can the fans connect and find you?
Glad you asked. BADHUMN_ARTHAUS on IG. / Badhumn Arthaus LLc. On FB / BADHUMN.com for all things MERIDIAN and more! You can also hit me direct @thereadimensios on IG for booking, features, etc.
Links:
https://badhumnarthaus.bandcamp.com/album/vaccine-social-experiment