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<a href="spotify:artist:5Xih7iDsNm9OIRymNpFNrF" data-name="Crown And The M.O.B.">Crown And The M.O.B.</a> brings a refreshing fusion of autobiographical storytelling, live instrumentation, and genre-blurring energy to the hip-hop scene. Led by Brooklyn-born rapper and Air Force veteran Crown (Wilfredo Williams), the group merges sharp lyrical prowess with the dynamic soundscapes of The M.O.B. (Message of the Blues), a Venice Beach-based collective of elite session musicians. Together, they craft a sound that echoes the deep traditions of 90s hip-hop while pushing boundaries with elements of funk, soul, and Motown-style horns.
Crown’s introspective rhymes, shaped by his experiences growing up in Bed-Stuy and his nine years of military service, speak to overcoming adversity and finding hope through self-expression. Backed by musicians who’ve worked with everyone from <a href="spotify:artist:6DPYiyq5kWVQS4RGwxzPC7" data-name="Dr. Dre">Dr. Dre</a> to <a href="spotify:artist:246dkjvS1zLTtiykXe5h60" data-name="Post Malone">Post Malone</a>, the group’s music is as authentic as it is uplifting—offering feel-good, party-ready tracks with depth. Their ability to combine live instrumentation with relatable, socially conscious lyrics positions Crown and The M.O.B. as a unique voice in hip-hop today, drawing comparisons to <a href="spotify:artist:78xUyw6FkVZrRAtziFdtdu" data-name="The Roots">The Roots</a> but with a laid-back, Venice Beach vibe.
Crown’s introspective rhymes, shaped by his experiences growing up in Bed-Stuy and his nine years of military service, speak to overcoming adversity and finding hope through self-expression. Backed by musicians who’ve worked with everyone from <a href="spotify:artist:6DPYiyq5kWVQS4RGwxzPC7" data-name="Dr. Dre">Dr. Dre</a> to <a href="spotify:artist:246dkjvS1zLTtiykXe5h60" data-name="Post Malone">Post Malone</a>, the group’s music is as authentic as it is uplifting—offering feel-good, party-ready tracks with depth. Their ability to combine live instrumentation with relatable, socially conscious lyrics positions Crown and The M.O.B. as a unique voice in hip-hop today, drawing comparisons to <a href="spotify:artist:78xUyw6FkVZrRAtziFdtdu" data-name="The Roots">The Roots</a> but with a laid-back, Venice Beach vibe.
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